The Herefordshire Scrap Store has confirmed that it will be extending its opening hours during the October half term week. In a post on Facebook, Andrew from the Herefordshire Scrap Store and Resource Centre confirmed the additional opening hours: Monday 24th October...
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NEWS | Tesco is recalling a number of items over concerns they may contain small pieces of metal Â
Tesco recalls Tesco Active Strawberry Flavoured Whey Protein and Tesco Active Chocolate Fudge Flavoured Whey Protein because they may contain small pieces of metal. Tesco is recalling Tesco Active Strawberry Flavoured Whey Protein and Tesco Active Chocolate Fudge...
WHAT’S ON? | Join Santa on a steam train ride through the countryside this Christmas! Â
Join Santa this Christmas for a steam-hauled journey through the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Board the train at the festively decorated Furnace Sidings station before making yourself comfortable in your own private compartment. Santa will visit each in turn...
NEWS | Police provide update following the death of a 22-year-old womanÂ
At around 2.50am on Sunday (9 October) two people were struck by a car after it mounted the kerb outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street, Oswestry. Sadly one of the pedestrians, 22-year-old Rebecca Steer, died of her injuries. A 27-year-old man from...
NEWS | Buckingham Palace has announced that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023Â
Photo Credit: Cameron M-Hill Photography: Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023. The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be conducted by the...
DREAM JOB | Company offering £44.20 an hour for a person to binge watch TikTok videos
As if we needed another excuse to spend all day watching TikToks… No, you’re not dreaming but this *is* a dream job, Influencer Marketing Platform Ubiquitous are now on the hunt for a professional TikTok watcher. There are few at-home activities as...
NEWS | Sad news after confirmation that two popular venues in Leominster are to close
Google Street View - Image Date - September 2018 Leominster has been hit with a double blow, after confirmation that two popular venues will be closing their doors for good. Clifton Bingo Hall and Reet Petite-Music Cafe, Bar and Bistro confirmed the news that they...
NEWS | 97-year-old Randy has raised almost £400,000 for St Michael’s Hospice over almost three decades
A 97-year-old Hospice volunteer says his passion for St Michael’s is as great as it has ever been. Randy Langford has been collecting donation tins for his Hospice for almost three decades. In that time, he has helped bring almost £400,000 into St Michael’s by picking...
UK NEWS | Just Stop Oil supporters target parts of London on 11th day of disruption in the capital
Just Stop Oil supporters have blocked roads in Knightsbridge, London today causing delays and disruption for the eleventh day running. They are demanding that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents. [1] At 10am, 32 Just Stop Oil...
NEWS | Motorists to get reduced priority if proposed changes to Hereford city centre get the go-ahead
A consultation has been launched on proposed improvements to the streets and public spaces in Hereford’s historic Cathedral and River Wye Quarter. Changes are being proposed for the layout and use of the streets and public spaces in the historic core of Hereford,...
NEWS | A consultation has been launched on proposed improvements to the streets and public spaces in Hereford’s historic Cathedral and River Wye Quarter
A consultation has been launched on proposed improvements to the streets and public spaces in Hereford’s historic Cathedral and River Wye Quarter. Changes are being proposed for the layout and use of the streets and public spaces in the historic core of Hereford,...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update after a car overturned on Dinmore Hill on Monday evening Â
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update after a vehicle overturned on the A49 at Dinmore Hill on Monday evening. The collision caused tailbacks on the A49 between Hereford and Leominster at around 5pm on Monday evening. West...
NEWS | £180,000 set to be spent on clean air moss filters to tackle pollution in Hereford city
A new, natural way of helping to tackle air pollution arrived in Hereford on Wednesday 15 June, when the first of three moss filters was installed in the City. Moss is one of nature’s best air filters. Moss has the natural ability to absorb and metabolise fine dust...
NEWS | Charity calls for people to keep their dogs on leads near livestock after a sheep was killed by a dog on the Malvern Hills
The charity caring for the Malvern Hills and Commons is urging people to keep their dogs on leads near livestock after a sheep was killed by a dog. The Malvern Hills Trust received a report that a sheep had been killed by a dog near St Ann’s Well. The sheep was...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a serious collision on the M5
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious injury collision which took place on the #M5 last week. We were called at around 11.55pm on Tuesday (4 October) following reports of a collision on the southbound...
NEWS | Hereford man charged with wounding with intent following incident at a property in the Whitecross area
A man has been charged after an incident in Hereford. Raymond Long, 50, of Baysham Street, Hereford, has been charged with wounding with intent. He appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today and has been remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court...
NEWS | West Mercia Police have made further arrests today as murder probe continues Â
West Mercia Police have today made further arrests after a woman died when a car mounted a kerb and struck her in Oswestry. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “At around 2.50am  two people were struck by a car after it mounted the kerb outside the Grill Out...
NEWS | Emergency services responding after a vehicle overturned on Dinmore Hill this evening Â
Emergency services responding after a vehicle overturned on Dinmore Hill this evening West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have all been called to a collision on the A49 at Dinmore Hill...
NEWS | Police have issued an efit of a rapist who attacked a woman in Highnam near Gloucester in AugustÂ
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We are issuing an efit of a rapist who attacked a woman in Highnam in August this year (2022) in the hope that the public can identify him. At around 4.30pm on Sunday 21 August a man in a white van pulled over into a gravel layby on...
NEWS | A woman has been sent to prison for 22 weeks for running an illegal dog breeding business
A Shropshire woman has been sent to prison for 22 weeks for running an illegal dog breeding business. The operation, which had run since 2017, earned her £150,000 and caused dozens of animals to suffer. Alison Bransby, of White House Farm, Tilstock, Whitchurch, was...
NEWS | Exciting new shop to open on Church Street in Hereford at the end of October
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be opening a new shop at the end of October in Church Street in the heart of Hereford’s independent quarter. The shop, located at number 36, Church Street, will sell quality second-hand clothes and books alongside new items including...
BREAKING | Former Hospital Worker Lucy Letby pleads not guilty to all 22 charges she is facing that include the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of 10 moreÂ
Former Hospital Worker Lucy Letby has pleaded not guilty to all 22 charges she is facing that includes the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of 10 more. Sky News are covering the trial live via the following link -...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s is reintroducing its £2 top up coupons to accompany the Government funded NHS Healthy Start scheme every week over the next 6 months in EnglandÂ
Sainsbury’s has today announced that it will once again top up the Government funded NHS Healthy Start scheme by £2 – a move that could help feed more than half a million* pregnant women and children in need of support over the coming months. The retailer will be...
NEWS | A man has died after police and paramedics attended a property in Ledbury on SundayÂ
A man has died after police and paramedics attended a property in Ledbury on Sunday. From West Mercia Police: Around 6.45pm last night (Sunday 9 October) we received a report concerned for the safety of a man at a property on The Homend, Ledbury. We attended with West...
NEWS | Anger after a local football club had its goals and other items destroyed by vandals overnight Â
There is anger in the local community after Wellington Football Club saw vandals cause damage at the football ground over the weekend. A post on the Wellington Football Club Facebook page said: “We have been blessed in our village that vandalism has always been at a...
UK NEWS | Just Stop Oil protesters target parts of London for the ninth day running
Just Stop Oil supporters slow marched and blocked roads in Central London on Sunday causing delays and disruption for the ninth day running. They are demanding that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents. More than 80 people – teachers,...
NEWS | Hereford man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following serious incident
West Mercia Police are saying that there is no risk to the wider public after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Hereford. A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Baysham...
NEWS | A 22-year-old woman who died in the early hours of this morning following an incident in Shropshire has been named
A 22-year-old woman who died in the early hours of this morning following an incident in Oswestry has been named as Rebecca Steer. She was struck by a car at around 2.50am this morning after it mounted the kerb outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street. ...
BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was hit by a car that mounted a kerb
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following an incident in Oswestry in the early hours of this morning. Two people were struck by a car at around 2.50am this morning after it mounted the kerb outside the Grill Out takeaway...
NEWS | Significant police presence reported outside a property in a residential street in Hereford Â
A significant police presence has been reported outside a house on a residential street in Hereford. Officers have been seen at a property in the Baysham Street area of Hereford since yesterday (Saturday), with officers still at the scene this morning. One local...
NEWS | Reports of a collision on a busy route into Hereford this morning Â
There are reports of a collision on a major route into Hereford this morning. Your Herefordshire has received reports of a collision on the A465 (Aylestone Hill) in Hereford. The incident is on the Roman Road side of the hill as your head out of Hereford towards the...
NEWS | Hereford takeaway to close its doors for good following lack of support from the government for small businesses
A popular Hereford takeaway has confirmed that it will be closing its doors for good. Zulfis, which is located on Widemarsh Street in Hereford, blamed the cost of living crisis and the lack of government support as the reasons behind the closure. A post on Facebook...
NEWS | A number of Hereford landmarks will be lit up this week to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
A number of Hereford landmarks will be lit up this week to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. The Cathedral and other landmarks will be lit up pink and blue to support those families who have been affected by the loss of a baby/child. There is also a ribbon...
NEWS | You can apply now to have a stall at Hereford’s Christmas Market – FULL DETAILS Â
You can apply now to have a stall at Hereford’s Christmas Market that will take place over six days in December. From Herefordshire Council: “Sorry, we know it's only October but if you're interested in taking part in Herefordshire famous Christmas market, we're...
NEWS | Police hunt for driver and vehicle after woman dies after being hit by a vehicle that mounted the pavement
From West Mercia Police: We're currently on scene at Willow Street in Oswestry following an incident at around 2.50am this morning where a car mounted the kerb and struck two pedestrians outside the Grill Out takeaway. Both pedestrians were transferred to the Royal...
BREAKING | A woman has died after being hit by a car that mounted the pavement in a Shropshire market town overnight
From West Mercia Police: We're currently on scene at Willow Street in Oswestry following an incident at around 2.50am this morning where a car mounted the kerb and struck two pedestrians outside the Grill Out takeaway. Both pedestrians were transferred to the Royal...
NEWS | Police issue warning following rise in suspicious behaviour near banks and cashpoints in the area
West Mercia Police are warning people to be wary of suspicious behaviour near ATMs in the area following a rise in incidents. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “There has recently been an increase in suspicious activities at and around bank ATM's. Just as a...
WATCH | Bulls continue good run with a 4-2 victory away at Boston United; Jordan Williamson on form as Hereford Pegasus win again, Westfields hit five and Lads Club return to winning ways
It was a fantastic afternoon for Hereford FC in Lincolnshire, with an incredible first 23 minutes seeing The Bulls 4-0 up. Goals from Amadi-Holloway, Pendley, Evans and Barnett saw Hereford FC in complete control. Boston did work hard to try and get back into the game...
NEWS | West Mercia Police have obtained over £12.9 million in fines from uninsured drivers since 2012 Â
West Mercia Police have obtained over £12.9 million in fines from uninsured drivers since 2012. That’s according to the latest study by Confused.com (Q3 2022), which identifies the UK police forces that have collected the most from motorists...
NEWS | Connexus housing development in Hereford city centre receives High Commendation AwardÂ
The Connexus housing development at Bath Street, Hereford has received a High Commendation in the Best Small Social Housing category at the LABC - Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards 2022. The old council offices were transformed into 74 new...
NEWS | £1 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the further development of the Eastern River crossing business case for Hereford
£1 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the further development of the Eastern River crossing business case. The Herefordshire Coalition has been looking into the possibility of an Eastern River Crossing since ditching plans for a Western Bypass of...
NEWS | A 13-year-old boy was stopped by police officers after being found to be smoking cannabis in Hereford on Friday
A 13-year-old boy was stopped by police officers after being found to be smoking cannabis in Hereford. Police were carrying out patrols in plain clothes following a number of incidents in the area. Offices stopped the individual on the Great Western Way footpath in...
NEWS | What Ofsted had to say about Herefordshire Council’s failing children’s services
Ofsted has recently rated Herefordshire’s Children’s Services as Inadequate. From Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council confirms publication of its Ofsted inspection of Local Authority Children's Services 2022 Herefordshire Council has today confirmed...
NEWS | Hereford could see more trees and planters with work set to take place to make the city look greener and more welcoming to visitors
Hereford could see more trees and planters located in the city centre with work set to take place to make the city look greener and more welcoming to visitors. The work will take place under the ‘Greening the City’ part of the Stronger Towns Project. More Details...
NEWS | Town Council left saddened after part of children’s play area was set on fire Â
From Ledbury Town Council: “Ledbury Town Council is extremely saddened to learn that one of the picnic benches located within the children’s play area was totally destroyed by fire last evening. “This was a malicious and unnecessary attack on facilities...
NEWS | Morrisons launches huge toy sale to help customers spread the cost this Christmas
Morrisons has launched a mega toy sale to help customers get their hands on much-wanted gifts for kids and spread the cost this Christmas. Customers can bag themselves up to 50% off must-have toys this year, including L.O.L Dolls, Peppa Pig, Super Mario Kart and...
NEWS | Police appeal after a Land Rover Defender was stolen from a property in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire are appealing for information after a Land Rover Defender was stolen from a property in the Moccas area of the county. The incident occurred overnight between 6th and 7th October. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
NEWS | £1 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the further development of the Eastern River crossing business case for Hereford
£1 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the further development of the Eastern River crossing business case. The Herefordshire Coalition has been looking into the possibility of an Eastern River Crossing since ditching plans for a Western Bypass of...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital is telling patients they must wear masks amid COVID outbreak that has seen a ward closedÂ
Your Herefordshire understands that a ward closure has been put in place on the Ashgrove Ward at Hereford County Hospital due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. This follows an update earlier from Wye Valley NHS Trust that confirmed that face masks must be worn again in...
NEWS | Cost of living crisis means that a Hereford takeaway will close its doors for good
A popular Hereford takeaway has confirmed that it will be closing its doors for good. Zulfis, which is located on Widemarsh Street in Hereford, blamed the cost of living crisis and the lack of government support as the reasons behind the closure. A post on Facebook...