Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Coalway in the Forest of Dean. Police were called by the fire service at around 3.20pm today (25 July) with a report of a fire at a property on Bayberry Place. All occupants and neighbours have been safely...
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man, aged in his 70s, sadly died following a possible fall in Ross-on-Wye earlier this week. At around 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday 24 July) officers were called to Broad Street in Ross-on-Wye to reports of a man suffering a...
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man, aged in his 70s, sadly died following a possible fall in Ross-on-Wye earlier this week. At around 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday 24 July) officers were called to Broad Street in Ross-on-Wye to reports of a man suffering a...
The air ambulance has been called to a collision on the A49 this afternoon. The collision occurred between Craven Arms and Church Stretton in Shropshire. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service both attended the incident. A spokesperson for West...
Herefordshire Council is pleased to announce that, following a tender exercise, Cambrensis Civil Engineering Ltd has been chosen as the contractor for the new Holme Lacy Road and Quiet Routes East schemes. The Holme Lacy Road scheme is a package of improvements to the...
Looking for somewhere to visit with the children this summer? Raglan Farm Park in Monmouthshire is a fantastic place to put on your list. ‘Come and visit us over the summer holidays for the perfect family day out.’ NO NEED TO BOOK! Location: Chepstow Road,...
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
From West Mercia Police (Hereford Police): Yesterday, three warrants were conducted in the area of Hunderton in Hereford, where three individuals were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs. At one address, approximately £3000 worth of stolen property was...
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of approximately £10,000 of jewellery from a car parked in Ledbury yesterday (Thursday 24 July). The offender used a hammer to break into a black Jaguar E-PACE D200 parked in the short stay St Katherine’s car park...
A planning application could soon be submitted for up to 600 new homes and a retail outlet in Ledbury in the coming months. It comes as Vistry Homes Limited submitted a ‘request for scoping opinion’ for the following development. ‘Request for Scoping Opinion for the...
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place this week 25 July - 30 July. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. NHS...
Ron Parrott of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 19th July 2025, aged 75 years. A wonderful Husband to Elaine. Ron will be sadly missed by his wider family, friends and all at Hereford Football Club. The funeral service...
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
Officers have released new information to help with the search for missing man Adam Selway. From West Mercia Police: Adam, who is 31 years old, has been missing from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire since around 4am on Monday (21 July). It is now believed that Adam may be...
Herefordshire Council, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, will begin essential restoration works on Mordiford Bridge starting Monday 21 July 2025. From Herefordshire Highways / Council: The project, expected to last up to six weeks, is part of the...
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
Hereford Cathedral has issued some important advice for visitors, with the Three Choirs Festival set to open in the city on Saturday 26th July. From Hereford Cathedral: From Saturday 26 July – Saturday 2 August the internationally-renowned Three Choirs Festival will...
Herefordshire Highways have provided an update on the Commercial Road sinkhole closure in Hereford. From Herefordshire Highways: “Commercial Road – Update on Emergency Lane Closure Following Wednesday night’s emergency road closure on Commercial Road, investigations...
Photo Credit: Dale Hodgetts 2024 The Three Choirs Festival has brought outstanding music-making to Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester and the surrounding areas in turn every summer for over 300 years – with the aim to share music-making opportunities and the finest...
Three vehicles were stolen from a business premises in Herefordshire in the early hours of Thursday morning (25th July). In a post on social media, C7 Auto Solutions said: “URGENT HELP NEEDED, PLEASE SHARE! “UPDATE, LANDROVERS WENT VIA BEWDLEY BYPASS. ANPR CAMERAS...
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pasta Salads because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Product details Tesco Basil Pesto & Semi Dried Tomato Pasta Pack size225gUse by24 July 2025 Tesco Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Pack size285gUse by24 July 2025 25 July...
More people can now access NHS dental treatment in Herefordshire as the second of two NHS practices opened this week in Hereford. The first of two practices announced last year, Central Hereford Dental Care, operates from premises on Commercial Street in Hereford,...
Looking for somewhere different to try for breakfast this summer? Give The Wye Inn in Hereford a visit. They serve breakfast from 10am-11.45am Sunday to Friday, with a buffet breakfast option on a Saturday morning. With a small breakfast priced at just £5.95, a large...
Over 6,750 sq. Ft of bright and versatile living space across two floors with potential for Separate living Annex Price - £1,500,000 A superb heated indoor swimming pool complex with sauna and hot tub, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in private. Impressive...
Photo Credit: Wye Independant Media Residents living in one area of Herefordshire have reported a significant emergency service presence. West Mercia Police officers have been seen in the Walford Road area of Ross-on-Wye this evening, according to a number of local...
Hereford Cathedral is looking for a new Chief Financial Officer to join the team. ‘We are looking for an experienced and qualified accountant to lead our Finance Department at Hereford Cathedral. ‘As a qualified accountant you will have considerable experience in...
The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder. Daniel Gunter, aged 27, of no fixed address, has been found guilty unanimously by a jury at Bristol Crown Court today (Thursday 24 July) of killing his son,...
Herefordshire Council’s multi-million pound roads investment, to bring benefits to local families, businesses and key services, continues with works now under way on a programme of surface dressing works. The programme runs from 18 July to mid-August and will cover...
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago. Wayne Harris, aged 41 and of Smithy Close, Coleford was sentenced to six years in custody after a jury found him guilty of six offences against the child....
West Mercia Police have provided an update on a significant police presence in a Herefordshire village. Local residents reported a significant police presence in the village of Wellington Heath this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "A cannabis grow...
The housebuilder behind the Hawthorn Park development in Leominster has donated £2,000 to a local football club. The cheque was presented to Leominster Town FC at its local ground, Bridge Street Park, after they were successful in their application to Persimmon Homes’...
Herefordshire Highways have this afternoon provided an update on the Commercial Road sinkhole closure in Hereford. From Herefordshire Highways: “Commercial Road – Update on Emergency Lane Closure Following last night’s emergency road closure on Commercial Road,...
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to help protect British farmers from Foot and Mouth disease by not bringing back meat and dairy products Europe has seen a wave of cases impacting Hungary, Austria and Germany, and the UK Chief Vet...
An appeal has been launched after three vehicles were stolen from a premises in Herefordshire. A post shared by C7 Auto Solutions on Facebook said: “URGENT HELP NEEDED, PLEASE SHARE! “At 02:50 this morning (Thursday 24th) a group of approx 5 people broke into our...
Photo Credit - Lisa Stevens From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Restoring Bartonsham Meadows: update on new fencing and access. Plans to restore Bartonsham Meadows to wildlife rich meadows are progressing well and the next stage of our Management Plan is to install...
An emergency road closure is in place in Hereford this morning. The closure is in place on Commercial Road. Herefordshire Highways (Balfour Beatty) are currently working to resolve an issue with a sinkhole. The sinkhole appeared on the main road near Mr Chips. The...
In Memory of Christine Mary Escott. On Friday 18th July 2025 Christine Mary Escott peacefully passed away at Brockington house with her family by her side. Christine taught at Trinity primary school for 25 years and was loved by so many. Please contact Bayley Brothers...
Set at the head of a sweeping drive, Oakfield is a magnificent Grade II listed country house sitting in a slightly elevated position surrounded by farmland with views across the beautiful Wye Valley. 5 Reception rooms, kitchen with adjacent pantry and utility 6...
Plans have been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new 52 bed care home in the city. The planning application is for a proposed 52-bed care facility at 45 Venns Lane Hereford. The development is aimed at providing high-quality residential care...
An alert has been launched after a vehicle was stolen from a village in Herefordshire. In a post on Facebook, David, a local resident said: “Make this vehicle and tent too hot to handle! “Just been stolen from the Weston Beggard area of Herefordshire approx 3 hours...
An emergency road closure is in place in Hereford tonight. The closure is in place on Commercial Road. Herefordshire Highways (Balfour Beatty) are currently working to resolve an issue with a sinkhole. The sinkhole appeared on the main road near Mr Chips. The road has...
Hereford United Im going with a 4-4-2 formation based on the players I watched from August 1989- April 2014, these are permanent signings and not players who only played on loan 1 - Wayne Brown - 2 promotions in 3 seasons, a brilliant shot stopper who was a...
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing pregnant woman in Worcestershire. Lillie-Ann Locke aged 23, is 32 weeks pregnant. Lillie-Ann was reported missing on Monday (21 July) and was last seen on Monday 7 July leaving an address on Beoley Road West in...
Traffic lights have been switched off at a busy junction in Hereford. From Herefordshire Highways: Union Walk traffic light switch off trial. As part of a DfT-funded trial, traffic signals at Union Walk near the Country Bus Station have been switched off to test...
Check out this stunning property! Ford Abbey was first documented in the late 1120s as a chapelry of Leominster Priory, and by the early 1200s, it had come under the ownership of Reading Abbey. It is believed that a small community of monks resided there, primarily to...
Check out this stunning property! Situated between Hay on Wye (9 miles) and Hereford (12 miles), Letton Court enjoys convenient access to cultural and leisure activities, quality schooling, and excellent transport links (M50 25 miles). Whether as a prestigious private...
Image - Google Street View Police have launched an appeal following reports of an incident involving teenage boys in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: “We are investigating criminal damage to a residential property in the area of VILLA STREET and are...
A 60-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman multiple times. Vernon Steele, who is from the Northway area, had previously denied four counts of rape, but following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court, a jury...
A Police dog has been named after Ozzy Osbourne, as tributes pour in following his death. His death was confirmed by his family on Tuesday evening. In a post on social media, West Midlands Police said: “We're really sad to hear about the death of Ozzy Osbourne. “Our...
This incredible former 16th century pub and inn rests within the centre of Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire, offering superb accommodation with all the fantastic facilities you’d expect from a former pub and coaching inn. Split into two sections, this...