Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park have moved a step forward following a confirmation of funding. The skate park, located on Holmer Road, is extremely popular with skaters of all ages. In a post on the Hereford Skate Park Facebook page, the news about...
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NEWS | Iceland recalls popular chicken item due to concerns that it could be unsafe to eat Â
Iceland is recalling Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast because some packs may contain uncooked chicken. The possible presence of raw, uncooked chicken makes this product unsafe to eat. Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken BreastPack size800gBest before17 June...
UK NEWS | 29-year-old man charged with murder of a three-week-old boy following an incident on Tuesday
A Birmingham man appeared at court today (20 Oct) charged with the murder of a three-week-old baby on Tuesday. Kadees Mohammed, aged 29 from Dovey Road, Sparkhill, is charged with murder, assault and two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He...
NEWS | Lidl announces a major packaging change as it aims to reduce plastic waste
Lidl GB has announced that it will be permanently removing the green coloured milk caps on semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk, replacing them with clear caps. The move - in partnership with their long-standing milk supplier Müller - follows a successful four-week...
NEWS | £2.4 million set to be spent on ‘City Zipper’ project to deliver electric buses and an improved bus services in Hereford
£2.4 million of funding is set to be spent of a 'City Zipper' project to deliver electric buses and an improve service for passengers in Hereford city. As part of the Stronger Hereford funding, that delivered £22.4 million of government funding for fifteen projects in...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 34-year-old man who was last seen yesterday
Gloucestershire Constabulary is appealing for help to locate a man who has been reported missing since leaving an address in Redmarley. Concern is growing for the welfare of Phillip, 34 who was last seen yesterday (19 October) and last spoken to today (20 October) at...
NEWS | Asda launches £1 ‘winter warmer’ soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee offer for over 60s in its Hereford cafeÂ
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted
A Herefordshire primary school has recently been rated as 'good' in an inspection by Ofsted. Wellington Primary School, which is situated in the village of Wellington, just off the A49 between Hereford and Leominster, was rated as 'good' following the inspection that...
FOOTBALL | Bulls FA Cup tie against Portsmouth to be televised on BBC Two on Friday 4th NovemberÂ
Hereford FC’s FA Cup tie against Portsmouth has been chosen as one of the ties to be televised in the First Round. The match will be played at Edgar Street on Friday 4th November, with tv coverage starting on BBC Two from 7.30pm. The Bulls will receive a...
NEWS | Appeal to find the killer of Christian Bagley who was murdered in Hereford aired on Crimewatch Live
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after Christian Bagley was stabbed and murdered on father’s day in 2015. The appeal featured on the BBC One show Crimewatch Live this morning. You can view the episode by visiting...
BREAKING | Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for a General Election after Liz Truss resigned as Prime MinisterÂ
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a General Election following the news that Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister. In a post on his Twitter feed earlier today, Sir Keir Starmer demanded action now. He said: “Britain can’t afford the Tories’...
NEWS | The final resting place of six soldiers killed in World War One have been identified and now been honoured in Services of Rededication at their graves around Ypres in Belgium
Stephen Gore, great nephew of Pte Parry is pictured with his wife Julie at the grave – Crown copyright The final resting place of six soldiers killed in World War One have been identified and now been honoured in Services of Rededication at their graves around Ypres...
NEWS | Hereford & Herefordshire South Labour Party responds after Labour motion to force vote on fracking bill was defeatedÂ
The Hereford & Herefordshire South Labour Party has responded after the Labour motion to force a vote on the fracking bill was defeated. Joe Emmett (Policy Officer at the Hereford & Herefordshire South Labour Party) said: “On shaky ground - was...
NEWS | Just Stop Oil protesters target Harrods as protests against new oil and gas continue to target parts of London
Just Stop Oil protesters have targeted parts of London once again this morning, with protests against new oil and gas continuing. At 9am today, 20 Just Stop Oil supporters stopped traffic on Knightsbridge in central London, demanding an end to new oil and gas. Two...
REVEALED | Hereford City Council has revealed who will be turning on the Christmas Lights in Hereford this year!
On Sunday, November 20, Hereford City Council and Sunshine Radio are partnering up for this year's incredible Lights Switch On Show. The Old Market Shopping Centre, Maylord's Orchard and Hereford City Council have collaborated to showcase a unified theme across the...
NEWS | Government introduces Transport Strikes Bill that means a certain level of services will have to run when strike action takes place Â
The government has today (20 October 2022) taken the first steps to ensure transport strikes no longer grind the country to a halt. From the UK Government: The Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill means, even during the most disruptive of strikes, a certain...
NEWS | Don’t miss the opportunity to get your children’s letter sent off to Santa this Christmas!
Gone are the days of circling your favourite presents in the Argos catalogue, but plenty of fun can still be had, including sending a letter to Santa! The Royal Mail offer this wonderful service every year and it’s bound to bring a smile to the faces of children...
NEWS | A Hereford restaurant is offering a discount for any customers that turn up in fancy dress this Halloween
A Hereford restaurant is currently offering a discount for any customers that turn up in fancy dress. The Beefy Boys, located at the Old Market in Hereford, confirmed the news on its social media pages on Wednesday. In a post on Facebook, the company said: “You've got...
NEWS | A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of sexual assaults on young girls over more than 20 years
From West Midlands Police: A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of historical sexual assaults on young girls between 1984 and 2005. The crimes came to light in January 2020 when a solicitor contacted us to say a 51-year-old man wanted to...
NEWS | Man to appear at Crown Court after a woman suffered facial injuries following an incident on the A49Â
A 24-year-old man is to appear at Crown Court after a woman suffered facial injuries following an incident on the A49. The incident happened between Craven Arms and Wistanstow in Shropshire on Friday 14th October at around 7.30pm. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a busy route in Hereford following collision Â
Emergency services were called to a busy route in Hereford on Wednesday afternoon following a collision. The collision occurred on the A438 (Ledbury Road), at the junction with Church Road. The road was blocked for a short time. West Mercia Police and West...
NEWS | Almost £150,000 of grant money is to be spent on CCTV and street lighting to make areas of Hereford safer Â
Herefordshire Council has taken the decision to approve a spend of up to £149,734 on the Safer Streets 4 Project, which is being delivered in conjunction with The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, who have been awarded a grant from the Home Office to...
NEWS | Can you help Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Blaze?Â
Can you help Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Blaze? Blaze - Staffy - Approx 10-11 years From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Young at heart - Blaze has been a dream. “An absolute gent at the vets whilst having his check up and vaccination...
NEWS | 24-year-old man charged with False Imprisonment, Kidnapping and Assault (GBH) following incident on the A49
Can you help us with our enquiries following an assault that happened between Craven Arms and Wistanstow, Shropshire. The incident happened around 7.30pm on Friday 14 October on the A49 near to the Wistanstow turning, a woman in her 20’s suffered facial injuries....
UK NEWS | A number of Just Stop Oil protesters have stopped traffic on a major route in London as protests against new oil and gas licences and consents continue
25 supporters of Just Stop Oil have stopped traffic on the A4 Cromwell Road at the junction with Exhibition Road, in central London. They are demanding that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents. At 9:40am today, Just Stop Oil supporters...
UK NEWS | Asda launches first ‘Asda Express’ convenience stores in the United Kingdom
Asda has today announced plans to open its first two standalone convenience stores before Christmas, under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand, bringing Asda value and great products to more local communities across the UK. The Asda Express stores will open at Sutton Coldfield...
REVEALED | Betty Boo, Paw Patrol and Jake of Diamonds to feature at the Hereford Christmas Lights Switch-On this November!
On Sunday, November 20, Hereford City Council and Sunshine Radio are partnering up for this year's incredible Lights Switch On Show. The Old Market Shopping Centre, Maylord's Orchard and Hereford City Council have collaborated to showcase a unified theme across the...
NEWS | Concerns over Christmas beer supplies with Budweiser workers taking further strike action
Hundreds of Budweiser workers are on strike again after talks collapsed Staff at the beer giant’s Salmesbury site will now strike until 7am 22 October in anger at a real terms pay cut. Workers at the plant brew Budweiser, Stella Artois,...
WHAT’S ON? | Santa’s Grotto tickets at St Michael’s Hospice to go on sale
Parents will soon be able to book their children in to see Santa as tickets for a popular Herefordshire Grotto go on sale. Places at the St Michael’s Hospice Grotto sold out within 48 hours last year, with more than 700 children meeting Father Christmas. This year,...
NEWS | Pizza Express, KFC and Burger King face food shortages amid strike vote
Some of Britain's best loved family restaurants face severe disruption to their food deliveries this Christmas as GMB launches a strike ballot among workers. Almost 600 GMB members working for Bestfood will take part in a strike ballot after they rejected the...
NEWS | Family jeweller F.Hinds Reveals Limited Edition Collection Exclusively for BBC Children in Need
F.Hinds, announces the release of limited-edition Pudsey Bear collection in partnership with BBC Children In Need launching this week. Family jeweller F.Hinds, Hereford has revealed its new Pudsey collection in partnership with BBC Children in Need, this week. This...
NEWS | A new £16 million Elective Surgical Hub at Hereford County Hospital has moved another step closer with the design now submitted for planning approval
A new £16 million Elective Surgical Hub at Hereford County Hospital has moved another step closer with the design now submitted for planning approval. Designed by ADP Architects and project managed by Currie & Brown, the government-backed scheme is one of over 50...
NEWS | A woman was rescued from the River Lugg overnight as emergency services carried out a search operation Â
A woman was rescued from the River Lugg near Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all attended the incident near Hereford on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for Hereford...
URGENT APPEAL | Can you help find 14-year-old Finn who’s missing from Hereford?Â
Can you help find 14-year-old Finn who’s missing from Hereford? Police are currently searching for a missing 14-year-old boy in the Whitecross area of Hereford. Finn, aged 14, was last seen in the Whitecross area of the city and his family are desperate to hear...
NEWS | Police arrest man from Hereford following suspicious activity outside a property overnightÂ
Gwent Police have arrested a man from Hereford following suspicious activity outside a property in Llanellen near Abergavenny overnight. Officers from Monmouthshire arrested the individual who was the passenger in a vehicle and was already wanted for a burglary in...
NEWS | Construction of properties completed as part of £9 million housing development in Hereford Â
The construction of a large number of properties in the Beattie Avenue area of Hereford has been completed, as part of a £9 million development. Connexus has been working in partnership with developers Harper Group on the £9 million redevelopments of Beattie...
WHAT’S ON? | Alice in Wonderland experience coming to Hereford in 2023 – LIMITED tickets remaining! Â
Alice is trapped in Wonderland and time is running out to save her! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enter a virtual world of adventure, intrigue and impossible things at this immersive Alice in Wonderland event. For one day only, the streets of Hereford will...
NEWS | Police urgently searching for missing 15-year-old and anyone with information is urged to call 999
Have you seen missing 15-year-old Megan Blackwell? From West Mercia Police: Have you seen missing 15-year-old Megan Blackwell? Megan was reported missing at around 7.25pm this evening (Tuesday 18 October) from the Broadway area of Worcestershire. She was seen wearing...
NEWS | After a 22-week build completed by local firm Thackway & Cadwallader, the Herefordshire Football Association recently reopened its offices
After a 22-week build completed by local firm Thackway & Cadwallader, the Herefordshire Football Association recently reopened its offices, which now boasts 2 meeting rooms, national league system compliant changing room facilities and an extended car-park, in...
NEWS | Reports of a heavy police presence on major route near Hereford this eveningÂ
There is currently a heavy police presence on the A438 (Ledbury Road) near Lugg Bridge. Local residents have also reported seeing Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews in the area, with a search and rescue boat also seen near the River Lugg. It is...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man who was naked from the waist down was arrested by officers
Following reports that a male was approaching women on the canal path in Quedgeley yesterday, a man has been arrested on suspicion of public order offences in connection with the incidents. Officers were searching the canal path between Gloucester and Stroud after six...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC release information about priority tickets for FA Cup tie against Portsmouth Â
Hereford FC have released early information in relation to priority ticket sales for the FA Cup fixture against Portsmouth. A post shared by Hereford FC earlier today said: We’re delighted with the FA Cup 1st Round draw and are excitedly looking forward to...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to 18-year-old man who died in a collision
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The family of an 18-year-old man who died in a collision last month have released a tribute to the deeply loved 'rugby lad', who "made his mark on and off the field". Alex Roberts died in a collision on the A40 Golden Valley Bypass...
NEWS | Warm spaces to open up in Herefordshire this winter for local residents who are struggling with heating costs Â
Herefordshire Council launches a directory of warm spaces ready for winter. Talk Community at Herefordshire Council has launched an online directory of warm spaces ready for the winter. The warm spaces listed in the directory are open to anyone who may be struggling...
NEWS | One person taken to hospital after a car overturned on a major route in Herefordshire this afternoonÂ
One person has been taken to hospital after a car overturned on a major route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The incident occurred on the A44 near Bromyard. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance all attended the incident. A...
WHAT’S ON? | Free cycle courses for children across Herefordshire this half term – BOOK NOW!
BikeRight! are the cycle training partner for Herefordshire Council and are providing both Bikeability training in the county’s schools as well as holiday cycling courses for children and adult cycle skills sessions exclusively for Herefordshire residents - all...
WHAT’S ON? | See giant monsters in Herefordshire this Halloween – BOOK NOW!
Using a clever mix of sounds and light effects the event held over the month is a 'must see' event for the region. With glowing pumpkins, smoke effects, spooky sounds and fun animated Halloween characters, Ralph Court is transformed into a truly spooky and memorable...
NEWS | West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance in attendance at a collision near a school in Herefordshire this afternoon
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance are in attendance at a collision near a school in Herefordshire this afternoon. The incident has occurred on the A44, between Bromyard and Worcester, close to the junction for Brockhampton...
NEWS | Police officers had a surprise when they pulled this vehicle over at Strensham Services and discovered eleven defects
During a busy multi-agency operation day across Great Britain at the end of last month, this vehicle was pulled over by the police at Strensham services. Examiners investigated and found 11 defects on the towing car, including a tyre with exposed cords and multiple...
NEWS | Birds to be humanely culled following Bird Flu outbreak near the Herefordshire border
A number of birds are set to be humanely culled following a Bird Flu outbreak near the Herefordshire border. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 14 October in a mixed flock of other captive birds at a premises near Leigh Sinton, Malvern...