Image Credit - Google Street View - August 2023 A toilet block in the centre of Hereford is set to be remodelled to house three homeless sleeper pods. Herefordshire Council has submitted a planning application to turn the public toilets on East Street in Hereford,...
A popular Hereford pub reopened its doors at the weekend, under new management. Simon and Vanda are the new tenants of the Saracens Head pub on the banks of the River Wye in Hereford. Simon is a Lorry driver but wanted a different project moving forward. From the...
Businesses and residents in Ross-on-Wye have taken to social media, after a thunderstorm caused significant damage to the town centre, resulting in road closures. The storm, which hit the town centre on Sunday afternoon and dropped almost 40mm of rain in an hour,...
Police have launched an appeal for help in finding a missing teenage girl who was last seen on Tuesday. Ruby Peck, 15, was last seen at her home address in Llandogo on Tuesday 7 May. From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for information to find Ruby Peck who is missing....
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after two women died in a house fire. From West Midlands Police: We've arrested two men on suspicion of murder after two women have died following a house fire in Wolverhampton on Saturday morning (11 May). We were...
Visitors will have to pay to visit Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve from tomorrow (Monday 13th May). The money will go towards management of this flagship nature reserve. An update on the Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve Facebook page said: “To all visitors, please note that...
There is a risk of intense downpours, frequent lightning and flooding across parts of England and Wales later today, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for thunderstorms. As always, some areas will miss the showers, but the places that see downpours are...
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Leominster. From West Mercia Police: We’re appealing for witnesses following a four-vehicle collision on the A49 at Ashton, near Leominster early yesterday morning (Thursday 9 May). The...
Emergency services were called to a collision on a residential street in Hereford this morning. The incident occurred on Moreland Avenue, near Aylestone Hill. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all...
Police have issued an appeal to locate a 14-year-old girl from Gloucester who has been reported missing as there are concerns for her welfare. Enquiries are ongoing to find Sophie, and police are asking for information from the public to help with the search. Sophie...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire on Sunday, with thunderstorms possible. The Met Office warning, issued for Herefordshire says: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out in the south of this area late Sunday morning and...
A Modern 3 Bedroom End of Terraced Home, including private garden and designated off-road parking and garage, all set in a quiet cul-de-sac of Belmont, Hereford. Hall – Sitting Room – Kitchen/Dining Room – Garden Room – Downstairs WC - 2 Double Bedrooms – Single...
A Leominster man has this week been found guilty of theft and handed a restraining order after an incident at a leisure centre in the town in January. Daniel Dixon, 36, from High Street, Leominster was attending a public swimming session at the Halo Leisure Centre at...
Department for Education approves Herefordshire Council’s bid for new special school for children and young people with SEND. The Department for Education (DfE) has today announced that Herefordshire will get a new special school for children and young people with...
Police have launched an urgent missing person appeal after the disappearance of a 39-year-old man. Dyfed-Powys Police are searching for a missing 39-year-old man in the Builth Wells area of Wales. A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “Have you seen 39-year-old...
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. This follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793. Sadly,...
*Please note the image used shows the backlog of traffic, and not the vehicles involved in the incident. Emergency services are responding to a serious collision this morning, with a major route closed in both directions. The A49 is closed in both directions, between...
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision this morning, with a major route closed in both directions. The A49 is closed in both directions, between Leominster (OK Diner) and Woofferton (Ludlow) this morning. The collision has occurred in the village of...
Tesco has several job vacancies available at its store in Hereford city centre. The company has job positions available at its store in Bewell Street. The job positions available at the Bewell Street store in Hereford city centre include the following: Pharmacy...
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision this morning, with a major route closed in both directions. The A49 is closed in both directions, between Leominster (OK Diner) and Woofferton (Ludlow) this morning. The collision appears to have occurred in the...
A brand new card shop is set to open its doors in Hereford in the coming months. Card Direct plans to open a store on Commercial Street in Hereford (next to Body Shop), subject to planning permission being granted. Here is a little bit of information about Card...
West Mercia Police officers have issued an alert after ‘unknown footprints’ were found near a property in Herefordshire. The alert, shared by Hereford Southside & Rural Police said: “On the 5th May 2024 a local resident reported finding unknown distinctive...
The family of 21-year-old Grace Gardner have paid tribute to a much-loved daughter who sadly lost her life in Bewdley on Tuesday 23 April. An investigation into her death is on-going. In a statement her family said: “Grace was our beautiful, treasured, and...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry. A statement issued on Tuesday by West Mercia Police said: We’re appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, died following a...
A HEREFORD care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food which looks appetising, and safe. Science has proven that first impressions count when it comes to food,...
The air ambulance has been called to a serious collision on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny this afternoon. The collision has occurred near Pontrilas on the England / Wales border. Your Herefordshire understands that a motorcyclist was involved in the...
Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd in Hereford could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months. The company, located on Holmer Road in Hereford, could make up to 75 staff redundant in the coming months, a source told...
Do you recognise this man? From British Transport Police: Officers investigating an incident of a man masturbating on board a rail replacement bus from Pershore railway station to Worcester Parkway station have released an image. At around 6pm on...
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in Stroud last year. Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41 and of no fixed address, has been charged with the manslaughter of 63-year-old Neil Shadwick. The charge relates to an incident in the car park of...
Katie Belcher is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path, to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice, with an incredible £3,900 already raised! Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke...
Photo Credit: Dan Knowles Temperatures are set to rise this week across Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales. There is still the risk of a few showers here and there, but things will be far more settled than they have been over recent weeks and months....
S&A Produce has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation. S&A is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today, S&A has been recognised for its excellence in...
Motorists have been urged to expect significant delays, with several roads in Hereford closed over the coming days, with the May Fair taking place in the city centre. To ensure the smooth running of the May Fair, some of the city streets will be closed during the...
Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shop on Belmont Road. “We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Hereford, Herefordshire. “We offer a permanent part time position working a variety of...
Tesco is reminding customers to use almost £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers before they expire at the end of this month. The £16.9m of vouchers, which are valid for two years, need to be used by midnight on May 31st, and with two bank holidays coming up, this may be...
At 1.08 this morning (5 May) Police were called by the fire service to reports of a serious house fire on Kingsdale Drive, Bradford. A woman and three children managed to escape the property and were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not...
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a premises in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the Fownhope community for information following a burglary at a stables off Hawkers...
The team behind Maneki Ramen, Best Japanese Restaurant UK 2023 Comes to Hereford, Joining Award-Winning Dining Destination 'The Yard’ Now open seven days a week, 'The Yard’ on Aubrey St, Hereford, has been reimagined to serve award winning food and drink year...
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
Election result: John Campion is re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has been re-elected, for the second time, as the PCC for West Mercia. Mr Campion’s campaign focused on fighting crime, supporting victims and putting policing back in the heart...
A director of a Hereford shop was recently given a 12 month community order for offences relating to illegal tobacco in a case taken to court by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards service. Iulian Alexandru Mirica from Hereford, pleaded guilty to three offences...
A 17-year-old boy has been detained following reports of three people being injured at Birley Community College in Sheffield this morning (Wednesday 1 May). Officers are at the scene after responding to reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school on...
Taylor Wimpey South Wales is supporting British conservation charity Plantlife’s ‘No Mow May’ initiative, helping to encourage wildlife to thrive at its Elgar Place development in Hereford. According to Plantlife, the UK has lost 97% of its flower-rich meadows since...
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for torrential rain, frequent lightning and thunder across parts of Herefordshire later this evening and overnight. The warning, which comes into force at 8pm this evening, affects much of Herefordshire, but the main threat...
In its 30th year, Lidl GB is today announcing plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country, creating thousands of new jobs. The company has revealed that it would like to open further stores in Hereford, as well as a store in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye in...
Home Bargains in Hereford are looking for a Store Team Member to join their team. Store Team Members deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product queries and providing a prompt service with a smile. Store Team Members at Home...
A fundraising page has been launched to help get a Hereford Mum home after almost dying after having surgery in Turkey. A friend of Chloe, who is from Hereford said: “Hi everyone, my name is Leah and my best friend Chloe went to Turkey on Friday last week (26.04.2024)...
Residents in the South Wye area of Hereford are being urged to remain vigilant following an incident that occurred earlier this week. A member of the public who lives in the Redhill area of Hereford contacted Your Herefordshire and said the following: “Just wanted to...