Crime data for the twelve month period from September 2021 to August 2022 for the Hereford City Southside and Rural South (Includes much of Hereford city centre) shows that a total of 1,840 incidents of violence or sexual offences were recorded in the area,...
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NEWS | A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a string of burglaries that occurred in Herefordshire and the surrounding area
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a string of burglaries that occurred in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Adam Prendergast of Blake's Road, Peckham, East London was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday 30 August to six years in prison for...
NEWS | Tens of thousands of pounds set to be spent on internal and external changes to Herefordshire Council’s Plough Lane offices Â
Google Street View – Image Date – November 2020 Herefordshire Council has approved the drawdown of the £250k approved reconfiguration and improvement budget for the Ryefield Centre estate capital programme 2020/21 to deliver Plough Lane building infrastructure...
NEWS | RAC data shows that the gap between average petrol and diesel prices reaches a record 20p
RAC Fuel Watch data shows the gap between the average price of petrol and diesel has surpassed 20p a litre for the first time ever. As of Wednesday drivers were paying an average of 163.13p for unleaded while diesel had climbed to nearly 184p (183.94p) – a difference...
NEWS | A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been installed at St Mary’s Garden Village in Ross-On-Wye
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been installed at St Mary’s Garden Village in Ross-On-Wye. It’s currently located outside the Bluebell Homes sales centre in a locked cabinet and can be accessed using a code obtained by calling 999. The defibrillator has been provided...
FEATURED | Excitement as Escape Room launched at Hereford Cathedral thanks to National Lottery funding – BOOK NOW
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week earlier this year, Hereford Cathedral announced the launch of its new Escape Room; an immersive clue-cracking and decoding game, hosted in the Old Chapel in the Cloisters. Get a team together and book a...
WHAT’S ON? | Watch England’s World Cup matches at the Hereford Suite at Hereford FCÂ
Photo Credit: https://historyofsoccer.info/ Hereford FC are delighted to be showing England’s 2022 World Cup campaign LIVE at Edgar Street! Don’t miss any of the action as England look to go one step further and bring football home! What’s even better is you’ll be...
NEWS | Millions of people aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines tomorrow
Millions of people aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines from tomorrow, as the NHS Covid-19 and flu programmes continue to protect the country ahead of winter. Online and phone bookings will open to around 12 million people aged...
NEWS | Aldi is moving to cardboard packaging for its own-brand porridge pots in a bid to further reduce plastic waste
Aldi is moving to cardboard packaging for its own-brand porridge pots in a bid to further reduce plastic waste. The move will see the supermarket introduce fully recyclable, card-based porridge pots, saving an estimated 175 tonnes of plastic going onto the market each...
NEWS | 81-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing injury through careless driving after cyclist injured in HerefordÂ
An 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing injury through careless driving after cyclist injured in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Hereford yesterday in which a cyclist sustained...
NEWS | Sir Bill attends Downing Street to mark the first British lamb export to the US in 20Â yearsÂ
On Tuesday 11th October, Sir Bill Wiggin was delighted to attend a reception at Number 10 Downing Street to mark the first export of British lamb to the United States in 20 years. Sir Bill Wiggin said that he was also grateful that the Prime Minister allowed him to...
NEWS | Cyclist seriously injured following a collision in Hereford on Wednesday evening
A woman received advanced trauma care by ambulance staff after sustaining serious injuries in a road traffic collision in Herefordshire last night. West Mercia Police also attended the incident and the road was closed for several hours. West Midlands Ambulance Service...
NEWS | Local firefighters among top teams at United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Festival of Rescue in Birmingham
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service proved one of the top performing Fire Services in the country at the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Festival of Rescue, which has just taken place in Birmingham. They were competing with more than 400...
NEWS | Visiting restrictions in place on hospital wards in Herefordshire following COVID-19 outbreaks
Visiting arrangements at hospitals across Herefordshire have changed a lot over recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions returning to a small number of wards in Herefordshire this week following new outbreaks of COVID-19. The updated visiting...
NEWS | A new clothing and book shop will open its doors in Hereford at the end of this month
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...
NEWS | Royal Mail workers are striking today as dispute over pay and conditions continuesÂ
Royal Mail workers across the United Kingdom are on strike again today, as a dispute about pay and conditions continues. Households are warned that letters will not be delivered and that some parcels will be delayed, with 24 hours of strike action starting at 4am this...
NEWS | Police forces shut down over 170 drug lines during national operation targeting county line drug dealing
Police forces have closed 172 county lines used by criminals to sell drugs across the country during a seven-day long intensification week, an increase of 65% from the previous intensification week when 104 lines were closed. County Lines is the term used to describe...
WHAT’S ON? | Treat your child to a trip to meet Santa on the Santa Steam Train this Christmas!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Santa is coming to the Severn Valley Railway – plus, those mischievous elves Jingle and Jangle are joining him for more festive fun! Every Saturday and Sunday from 26th November – 18th December and Tuesday 20th –...
NEWS | Two jailed for almost seven years for attempting to smuggle cocaine worth around £1.75 million into the UK
Two cocaine couriers from West Midlands have been jailed for attempting to smuggle drugs worth around £1.75 million into the UK. Michael Williams, 37, and Jessica Waldron, 36, were both arrested by National Crime Agency officers at Heathrow in December 2019 in an...
NEWS | Police in Hereford recover vehicle that they believe is linked to drug supply and make arrest
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford have today recovered a vehicle in the city that they believe is linked to the supply of drugs. The vehicle was recovered in Asda car park in the South Wye area of Hereford earlier today. One suspect has been charged, remanded...
NEWS | West Mercia Police responding to collision near Hereford Police Station this eveningÂ
West Mercia Police are currently responding to a collision in Hereford this evening. Police have confirmed to our reporter on the scene that the closure is in place due to a collision that occurred earlier this evening. West Midlands Ambulance Service crews have also...
NEWS | West Mercia Police responding to incident near Hereford Police Station this eveningÂ
West Mercia Police are currently responding to an incident in Hereford this evening. A road block is in place on Bath Street, outside Hereford Police Station, with motorists being turned around and advised to used alternative routes. We are unaware at this stage why...
WHAT’S ON? | Half Term Pony Rides for children in Herefordshire this October – BOOK NOW
Newbridge Farm Park are once again providing entertainment for children during the half term holiday, with Pony rides available for children aged between 2 years and 12 years old. The Pony Rides will take place on Tuesday 25th October 2022 and Thursday 27th October...
NEWS | British Gas explains how its customers will receive £400 discount on energy bills this winter
The Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) is the Government's discount on every households electric bills this winter to help with rising cost of energy bills. All households across Great Britain will receive a £400 discount, paid in six instalments from October. In...
FEATURED | Amazing cottages that you could book to stay at as we head towards the festive period
With winter on the way, Sugar & Loaf highlight the cosiest cottages in Wales for a fabulous festive break. Spend Christmas in Wales with one of these cosy cottages and discover the beautiful winter scenery of snow-capped mountains while enjoying the...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following a burglary at a business premises in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information following a burglary at a business premises in Herefordshire. The incident occurred at the Whitestone Business Park and officers are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward. A spokesperson for...
NEWS | Leominster Community Hospital and Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital wards closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Visiting arrangements at hospitals across Herefordshire have changed a lot over recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions returning to a small number of wards in Herefordshire this week following new outbreaks of COVID-19. The updated visiting...
NEWS | Two local lottery winners are urged to come forward and claim their huge jackpot before it is passed on to charityÂ
Two local lottery winners are being urged to come forward and claim their prize, before The National Lottery put the money to charity causes in the UK. One ticket was purchased in Herefordshire, with the other purchased in the Tewkesbury area. If a valid claim is not...
NEWS | Latest visiting restrictions at hospitals in Herefordshire with ward closures in place due to COVID-19 outbreaksÂ
Visiting arrangements at hospitals across Herefordshire have changed a lot over recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions returning to a small number of wards in Herefordshire this week following new outbreaks of COVID-19. The updated visiting...
FEATURED | Interested in finding out more about your family history? Visit the Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre in Hereford
HARC brings the county's archive, archaeology unit, the historic environment record, and the biological records centre together in one building, allowing people access to all these records in one place. Visit Herefordshire Archive and Records...
NEWS | Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision which took place in the Forest of Dean yesterday afternoon
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision which took place in the Forest of Dean yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 11 October. Police were called to the A48 Elton Corner near Newnham shortly after 3.45pm following a report of a two vehicle collision. The...
NEWS | Two experienced industry leaders will be helping to drive sustainable economic and clean growth in the region after joining the board of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
Two experienced industry leaders will be helping to drive sustainable economic and clean growth in the region after joining the board of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. Clare Fenton, from...
BREAKING | Man charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman in Shropshire
A man has been charged after an incident in Oswestry that led to the death of a young woman. Stephen McHugh, 27, of Artillery Road, Oswestry, has been charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today...
NEWS | Lidl has today announced the launch of a new, nationwide toy donation drive coming to town this Christmas
Lidl has today announced the launch of a new, nationwide toy donation drive coming to town this Christmas. It follows new research, in partnership with Neighbourly, that found that for 8 in 10 charities* and community groups currently partnered with...
NEWS | A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of sexual assaults on young girls
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 | Hereford man jailed for almost ten years after raping a woman and threatening to kill her Â
A man from Hereford has been jailed for life for rape. 34-year-old Andrew Cooke-Edwards, of Aylestone Hill, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Monday 3 October. He will serve a minimum of nine years and nine months in prison. Around 1pm on 19 November 2020, he...
NEWS | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Kite the Collie? Â
Young Kite (8 months old) has been a cherished member of his loving family but due to no fault of his own he finds himself searching for a new family who can shower him with love and kindness. Kite is absolutely stunning, well mannered, easy to walk, a very...
NEWS | The Herefordshire Scrap Store to extend its opening hours during the October Half Term weekÂ
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...
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...