A major route is closed this morning following a serious collision overnight. The A40 Golden Valley Bypass is closed in both directions between the A417 roundabout and the M5 junction 11 this morning. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “The A40...
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NEWS | Incredible first week for the Herefordshire Scrap Store with hundreds of people visiting
It’s been an incredible opening week for the Herefordshire Scrap Store & Resource Centre. They’ve had hundreds of visitors purchasing preloved items at very low prices, which in turn, helps prevent these items from ending up in landfill. Andrew Wood from the...
FEATURED | Seven dog friendly cottages to visit as we head towards the festive season
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...
WHAT’S ON? | Bastion Street Feast set to delight food and drink lovers in Hereford
Bastion Street Feast is back and we can’t wait! Best part? no booking, no QR codes, no masks, no distance, no complications. Just rock up with your buds and enjoy a day filled with mouth watering street food, ice cold beers, much loved cocktails, live music and...
NEWS | A new vegetarian cafe and coffee shop has opened its doors in Hereford
A new vegetarian cafe and coffee shop has opened its doors in Hereford. Serving wonderful food and drinks, The Garden Cafe in Hereford is sure to be a huge success. Located in Capuchin Yard and currently open Wednesday to Saturday from 10.30am-3.30pm. This...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing
Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Michael, aged 40, was last seen in the Pillowell area of Lydney at 7pm on Wednesday evening (28 September) and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is...
NEWS | Delays this evening following a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire
Motorists are advised to expect delays this evening due to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire. The collision is in Eardisley and traffic is currently very congested in the area. We are unaware at present if emergency services are attending this...
NEWS | A new commission will work with partners to consider ways to address water quality in the River Wye and River Lugg in Herefordshire
A new Cabinet Commission will work with partners to consider ways to address water quality in the River Wye. A new Commission is being established by Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet to consider how it can use all of its powers and influence to address and restore...
NEWS | MenopauZzz… Dunelm Hereford to host community menopause workshop to help customers sleep better
New research from Dunelm, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, shows that menopause symptoms are costing women in the West Midlands an average of 3 hours sleep per night. In a bid to help both customers and colleagues improve their...
NEWS | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for these two lovely dogs
Can you help Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for these two lovely dogs? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: Lilly & Betty - Lurchers - Young adults Well, these two lovely ladies must have quite the story to tell! They were...
SPORT | Two Herefordshire teenagers have played first-team rugby for English Premiership clubs – and looked at ease against illustrious opposition
Two Herefordshire teenagers have played first-team rugby for English Premiership clubs - and looked at ease against illustrious opposition. Last year’s 1st XV captain at Monmouth School for Boys, Theo Mayell, and the vice-captain, Joe Jenkins, impressed on their...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a woman sustained a head injury when she was assaulted in Tewkesbury
Police are appealing for information after a woman sustained a head injury when she was assaulted in Tewkesbury last Friday (23 September). At around 4.30pm there was a verbal altercation inside a shop on Queens Road which involved four people who are known to each...
UK NEWS | Just Stop Oil, Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice Project, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Insulate Britain plans to disrupt central London this weekend with a mass civil resistance march
A coalition of groups including Just Stop Oil, Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice Project, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Insulate Britain plans to disrupt central London this Saturday and Sunday with a mass civil resistance march. The march, one of several large...
NEWS | Channel 4 is looking for people from Herefordshire for a new show called Open House: ‘The Great Sex Experiment’
Do you fancy taking part in 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment'? Are you part of an adventurous couple who want to explore opening up? Or would you like to be one of the retreat's single residents? ‘Open House: The Great Sex Experiment’ is a...
NEWS | £1 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the further development of the Eastern River crossing business case
£1 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the further development of the Eastern River crossing business case. A decision was made at a meeting on Thursday to approve the following movements in reserves to fund the following projects:...
NEWS | £1.2 million set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the implementation of county wide 20mph zones
£1.2 million is set to be spent by Herefordshire Council on the implementation of county wide 20mph zones, in Hereford and surrounding market towns. A decision was made at a meeting on Thursday to approve the following movements in reserves to fund the following...
NEWS | ALL rail services through Herefordshire CANCELLED on Saturday due to strike action
Rail users across Herefordshire are being warned to expect disruption over the coming weeks, with further strike action set to take place. Below are updates from all the rail companies that travel through stations in Herefordshire. Transport for Wales Statement:...
NEWS | The Royal Mint has today unveiled the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III
The Royal Mint has today unveiled the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The first coins to bear The King’s portrait are a special £5 Crown and 50 pence commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The King’s effigy has...
NEWS | Southside Project is an exciting initiative which will transform 35 acres of green space south of the river in Hereford
The Southside Project is a ground-breaking initiative which will transform 35 acres of green space south of the river in Hereford. It will open up a wide range of opportunities for local residents of all ages and will be a space where the community can connect....
NEWS | Police appeal after a quantity of fuel was stolen from a digger in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers in the Bromyard area of Herefordshire are appealing for information after a quantity of fuel was stolen from a vehicle in the Risbury area. Officers believe that those behind the theft may have originally attempted to steal the...
NEWS | Morrisons is helping its customers save money at the fuel pumps by offering 5p off every litre
Morrisons is helping its customers save money at the fuel pumps by offering 5p off every litre. All customers that spend £40 in store between Thursday 29th September and Sunday 9th October will receive a coupon allowing them to save 5p on every litre of fuel...
BREAKING | Detectives arrest man on suspicion of murder of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel
Merseyside Police have made a major arrest this evening in relation to the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool on 22nd August 2022. Detectives have arrested at 34-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel on 22 August 2022.The investigation...
NEWS | Royal Mail issues update with more than 20 days of strike action set to take place before Christmas
The Royal Mail has issued a statement today, giving an update on the latest situation regarding strike action. A spokesperson for the Royal Mail said: The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to...
NEWS | One lucky local resident to receive the very first Monopoly: Hereford Edition game – BUY YOURS NOW!
A retired Hereford postie next week gets a very special delivery .. the very first MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition game to roll off the presses from Winning Moves UK and Hasbro, a global brand entertainment company. The board’s ‘Big Reveal’...
NEWS | ONE WEEK TO GO! Hereford Monopoly Game being rolled out on 6th October with 30 local landmarks and organisations part of the game
Being rolled out in just a weeks time .. the brand new official MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition game from Winning Moves UK and global play and entertainment brand Hasbro. The board’s ‘Big Reveal’ is on Thursday 6th October 2022 - when a...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on a busy route near Hereford this evening
Emergency services have been called to a collision on a busy route near Hereford this evening. The collision has occurred on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester) road this evening. The collision is said to be close to the Bromyard turning near Hereford. At least three...
NEWS | Westfields make huge gesture to support Worcester Raiders following news that Worcester Warriors to enter administration
Worcester Raiders, who currently play at Sixways Stadium, the home of Worcester Warriors, have made a statement in support of Westfields Football Club. It comes after the Hereford based side donated gate receipts to Worcester Raiders to support them due to the current...
#StrongerHereford | What is the Stronger Towns Fund and why won’t it be spent on funding a bypass?
Quite often, the first words on the lips of readers when we mention the projects associated with the #StrongerHereford project are, why is the council wasting our money and why don't they spend it on a bypass? Well it's not that simple. This is money allocated by...
NEWS | The 15 projects that are set to put Hereford on the map after £22.4 million funding confirmed
Stronger Hereford Vision – Hereford aspires to be one of the greenest and fairest cities in the country, with fantastic opportunities and quality of life for people of all ages. Deeply rooted in our unique rural heritage, we’re blossoming into a richly creative,...
NEWS | Police appeal after a cyclist was injured in a collision in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a van and a bicycle in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Around 7am yesterday (Wednesday 28 September) we received report of a...
NEWS | Hereford has been given the go ahead to spend £22.4 million of Government investment on projects that’ll boost ambitions for a green, fair, and connected future
It’s official - Hereford has been given the go ahead to spend £22.4 million of Government investment on transformational projects that’ll boost ambitions for a green, fair, and connected future. Fifteen capital projects that will bring about new skills, creative...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus up to 8th place after a 2-0 victory over local rivals Westfields
Hereford Pegasus have adjusted to life in the Hellenic Premier Division very well and highlighted that with a fantastic 2-0 victory over local rivals Westfields FC at the KGD Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals from Dale Richards (Own Goal) and Sam Pearson secured all...
NEWS | Herefordshire firefighters achieve second place in World Rescue Challenge 2022 in Luxembourg
A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service ‘Extrication’ team have recently returned home from Luxembourg after clinching second place in the international firefighting World Rescue Challenge 2022 there. Drawn from several HWFRS fire stations, the team were...
NEWS | Hereford FC General Manager Jamie Griffiths to run the London Marathon to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Hereford FC General Manager Jamie Griffiths has a busy weekend ahead, with Hereford FC travelling to Three Bridges for FA Cup action, before he takes part in the London Marathon. Jamie will be running the London Marathon to raise money for Birmingham Children’s...
UK NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man in his 60s was found dead at an address in Shropshire 
From West Mercia Police: Man in his 60s found dead in Leegomery, Telford. Officers were called to a property in Radnor Court, Leegomery, Telford early this morning, (Wednesday 28 September), where a man in his 60s had sadly died. His next of kin have been informed and...
FEATURED | Seven beautiful cottages where you can stay over the festive period and dogs are welcome
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 lovely local...
NEWS | Concerns that city centre stores could close down if Lidl is given go-ahead to build superstore at Three Counties Hotel site on Belmont Road
There are concerns that city centre food stores could be forced to close down if Lidl is given the go-ahead to build a food store at the Three Counties Hotel site on Belmont Road in Hereford. The comments from Planning Consultancy Services company JWPlanning state...
NEWS | Important update for anyone planning to visit Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum next week
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum have issued an important update for any visitors planning to visit the park next week. A post on the Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum Facebook page said: “Please note that next week (from 3rd October) some paths and areas...
NEWS | Rail users warned of several days of disruption with further strike action set to take place
Rail users across Herefordshire are being warned to expect disruption over the coming weeks, with further strike action set to take place. Below are updates from all the rail companies that travel through stations in Herefordshire. Transport for Wales Statement:...
NEWS | Sneak preview of the new beer garden at a popular family pub in Hereford
Work is continuing on a brand new beer garden at a popular family pub in Hereford. The work has started at The Wye Inn on Holme Lacy Road, with work expected to be completed by the Spring, ready for next summer. A post on The Wye Inn Pub and Restaurant Facebook page...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to ’sweet and loving boy’ who died in a collision
The family of nine-year-old Jake Allen, who sadly died in a collision at Coney Green Farm, Stourport, on Saturday 24 September, have paid tribute to their “sweet and loving boy”. Jake’s family said: “We’re all completely devastated by the loss of our Jakey. He was...
NEWS | Volunteers to return to paralysed builder’s Herefordshire home this week to lend more help
A group of volunteers who helped a builder left paralysed after a fall are returning to his Herefordshire home three years later to carry out more work to help him regain his independence. Martin Wilks was left paralysed from the chest down after falling off a...
NEWS | Asda releases details of its flu jab rollout with jabs available for £9.98
Alongside offering the cheapest flu jab on the market, Asda is adding £1 to customers’ cash pots when they book a private flu jab at an Asda Pharmacy Asda’s flu jab is the cheapest on the market at £9.98Customers with the Asda Rewards app will receive a £1 cash pot...
NEWS | Morrisons is reducing the prices on 150 of its most popular products to help make customers’ money go further
Morrisons is reducing the prices on 150 of its most popular products to help make customers’ money go further. The lower prices cover nearly six per cent of Morrisons total volume sales and offer customers an average saving of 14 per cent. Cupboard...
NEWS | ‘Do not let this man use your toilet’ – Police issue alert following suspicious behaviour in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal following suspicious behaviour from a male in the Burghill area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We have been receiving reports this morning that a male is hanging around the Burghill area acting...
NEWS | A Herefordshire man who slept rough for over 20 years has been interviewed by the BBC and praised Herefordshire Council
A Herefordshire man who slept rough for over 20 years has been interviewed by the BBC. Stephen also sent a letter to Herefordshire Council thanking support workers for helping him get back on his feet. Herefordshire’s rough sleep support team will continue their...
NEWS | Plans approved for 230 new homes next to the A49 in the Grafton area of Hereford
Herefordshire Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee have this morning passed plans for 230 new homes to be built on the outskirts of Hereford. The decision was passed with seven voting in favour and six voting against the plans. The Planning and Regulatory...
NEWS | Police seize a quantity of drugs in Hereford after recent patrols in areas known for drug dealing
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford have seized a quantity of drugs following recent patrols. The patrols are believed to have taken place in the South Wye area of the city. Officers have been targeting areas where drug dealing activity is known to take place and...
NEWS | Have you seen missing person Rob Millar?
Family and friends are appealing for help in finding missing person Rob Millar from Abergavenny. Police have been informed about his disappearance. His family and friends are very concerned and there have been possible sightings of Rob in the Hereford / Burghill areas...
NEWS | Family and friends are raising money to help pay for the funeral of a lovely lady who passed away following a battle with cancer
The family and friends of a lady from Herefordshire are currently raising money to help pay for the funeral of a lovely lady who passed away following a battle with cancer. Friends of Lyn Taylor have set up a GoFundMe page to help support the family at this difficult...