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NEWS | A man who was sentenced to three years for making threats to kill will face deportation from the UK back to Syria
A man who was sentenced to three years will face deportation from the UK. Fars Mtawea, 46, of St Marys Road, London, was given a 36-month sentence at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 26 September) after he was found guilty of making threats to kill in a...
NEWS | HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to Visit Holme Lacy College and Explore Cutting-Edge Training in LowCarbon Technologies and Traditional Craftsmanship
Holme Lacy College, part of the Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College (HLNSC) Group, is proud to announce a special visit by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, who will tour the College's new Low Carbon Technology Training Centre and its renowned...
HORSE RACING | Tickets now on sale for fixtures at Hereford Racecourse this coming season
Nestled in the rural Cathedral City, Hereford Racecourse offers a traditional Jump racing experience in the heart of Herefordshire. Recognised for providing a warm and friendly welcome alongside competitive grass roots Jump racing, racegoers are sure to enjoy a...
BREAKING | Two boys have been sentenced for murdering a 19-year-old man when they were aged just 12-years-old
Two boys have today been sentenced for the tragic murder of Shawn Seesahai in a park in Wolverhampton last autumn. Shawn The boys, now both aged 13, were convicted of killing the 19-year-old on 13 November last year, when they were just aged 12. Neither boy can be...
NEWS | Emergency services called after a vehicle collided with a another vehicle and a street light in Hereford this morning
A collision caused significant delays on a busy route in Hereford this morning. The collision occurred on the A4103 (Roman Road) in Hereford, near the Volkswagen dealership. West Mercia Police attended the scene. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
NEWS | A New Report Has Named Hereford As ‘Vermin Capital’ of The United Kingdom with 57% of all vermin complaints across the West Midlands
Almost 100 complaints about vermin in neighbouring gardens have been reported to local authorities in the West Midlands over the past year. Of the 92 complaints, Hereford topped the list with 52 - accounting for a whopping 57% of all vermin complaints across the...
NEWS | A collision is causing significant delays on a busy route in Hereford this morning
A collision is causing significant delays on a busy route in Hereford this morning. The collision has occurred on the A4103 (Roman Road) in Hereford, near the Volkswagen dealership. The road is partially blocked, with traffic backing up. West Mercia Police...
FLOODING | Latest road closures, flood alerts and weather warnings as heavy rainfall causes disruption in Herefordshire this morning
Heavy rain overnight is causing disruption in parts of Herefordshire this evening. The B4216 From C1310 To A417 Ledbury Bypass is closed due to flooding. There is significant standing water on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford, under the railway bridge, however this is now...
FLOODING | Latest road closures, flood alerts and weather warnings as more rain causes disruption in Herefordshire this evening
Heavy rain is causing disruption in parts of Herefordshire this evening. The B4216 From C1310 To A417 Ledbury Bypass is closed due to flooding. There is significant standing water on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford, under the railway bridge. Flooding is affecting Three...
FLOODING | Latest road closures, flood alerts and weather warnings as more rain causes disruption in Herefordshire this evening
Heavy rain is causing disruption in parts of Herefordshire this evening. The B4216 From C1310 To A417 Ledbury Bypass is closed due to flooding. There are also reports of significant standing water on many routes in the Ledbury area. Motorists are warned to expect...
JOBS | Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford that opens this autumn – APPLY NOW!
Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford. Matalan’s new store will open at the Old Market in Hereford later this autumn. Currently recruiting for: Team Managers General Sales Assistants Visit -...
FLOODING | Residents in Ledbury and surrounding areas warned to expect flooding with more rain on the way
Several flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, with further rain on the way this evening. A Met Office Warning that is in place for Herefordshire says: “Whilst some areas will miss the worst, heavy showers and some thunderstorms will occur...
FLOODING | Several flood alerts issued across Herefordshire with yet more rain on the way this evening
Several flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, with further rain on the way this evening. A Met Office Warning that is in place for Herefordshire says: “Whilst some areas will miss the worst, heavy showers and some thunderstorms will occur...
NEWS | A 58-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a collision
A motorcyclist has died in hospital following a collision in Cheltenham last week The victim, a 58-year-old man from the town, had sustained serious injuries in the collision which happened on Portland Street by the junction of Trinity Lane shortly before 8pm on...
NEWS | Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman are appealing for key witnesses to get in touch to help with their investigation
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman in Gloucester last month are appealing for key witnesses to get in touch to help with their investigation. Police were called to the junction of Paul Street and Tarrington Road in Tredworth at around 1.45am on...
ROYAL VISIT | The Duke of Edinburgh will visit a number of locations in Hereford and Monmouth next week
The Duke of Edinburgh will visit a number of locations in Hereford and Monmouth next week. The visit will take place on Tuesday 1st October. The Duke of Edinburgh is His Majesty The King’s brother and the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip,...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub has reopened under new management as a ‘Steak & Pie House’ and the menu looks fantastic!
A Hereford pub has reopened under new management as a ‘Steak & Pie House’ and the menu looks incredible! The Swan Inn, located on Aylestone Hill in Hereford has opened as a Steak & Pie House and is under new management from Tuesday 1st October. They will...
NEWS | Rick Stein set to visit Hereford city centre today for a book signing at Rossiter Books on Church Street
Excitement is building, with a celebrity set to visit Hereford on Thursday. Rick Stein will be visiting Rossiter Books on Church Street in Hereford on Thursday afternoon, to sign copies of his book Food Stories. Rick will be available to sign copies from...
CHARITY | Florence is having her hair cut on 26th October to raise money for the Little Princess Trust!
Florence is to have her hair cut on 26th October to help raise money for the Little Princess Trust! Read her story below: “As many of you know, our daughter Florence has the most beautiful, thick, and long hair. “She has made the wonderful decision to...
NEWS | A 103-year-old World War II veteran is to visit Saxtys in Hereford for a special event in November – Get your tickets now
SEPAR International is proud to host a raffle and auction charity evening to raise money for the Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre and the Pilgrim Bandits Charity on Friday 8th November 2024, at Saxtys in Hereford at 7pm. SEPAR are thrilled to announce that they...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Jeremy Holder ‘Jez’ who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 4th September
In Memory of Jeremy Holder “Jez”. Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 4th September 2024 aged 38 Years. Loving Son to Sylvia & Les, Dad to Connor & Alfie, Brother to Andrew, Gary, Shaun & Kelly. All enquiries to Serenity Funeral Services (Alistair...
WEATHER WARNING | A weather warning has been issued for Herefordshire on Thursday and Friday with further downpours likely to cause flooding in places
A weather warning has been issued for Herefordshire on Thursday and Friday, with further downpours likely to cause problems. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire, which is valid from 5pm on Thursday, to 10am Friday says: “Whilst some areas will miss the...
NEWS | Police issue alert after reports of two suspicious men attempting to gain entry to vehicles in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal following reports of two men attempting to gain entry to vehicles in Herefordshire. The incidents occurred in the Ross-on-Wye area of Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “I just wanted to give you a...
NEWS | Powick Old Bridge repair progresses with crane on site building working platform
A crane is now on site lifting bags of stone (ballast) into the riverbed to create a dry working area at Powick Old Bridge, a key component in the long term repair of the historic monument. A Spider Excavator is also on site recovering collapsed material from the...
JOBS | MandM Direct are hiring Temporary Warehouse Operatives for the Christmas season
MandM Direct are hiring Temporary Warehouse Operatives for the Christmas season. They have a wide range of shifts for full-time, guaranteed hours until January. Great staff discounts online and in their exclusive on-site staff shop, and with their Refer a Friend...
FEATURED | It’s Hereford Applefest this weekend with a fantastic event taking place in the city centre this Saturday!
Hereford AppleFest is returning for 2024! Celebrating Herefordshire’s iconic apple heritage, Hereford AppleFest will be returning from 28 September until 13 October, with 2 weeks of incredible apple-themed events taking place across the County. The festival will...
NEWS | A New Report Has Named Hereford As ‘Vermin Capital’ of The UK
Almost 100 complaints about vermin in neighbouring gardens have been reported to local authorities in the West Midlands over the past year. Of the 92 complaints, Hereford topped the list with 52 - accounting for a whopping 57% of all vermin complaints across the...
NEWS | The Log Yard Hereford to make a donation to St Michaels Hospice for every log and kindling net sold in the shop
The Log Yard Hereford will be making a £1 donation to St Michaels Hospice for every log and kindling net sold in the shop from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Owner Simon Bolt told Your Herefordshire "The hospice have looked after friends and family over the...
NEWS | The Duke of Edinburgh will visit a number of locations in Hereford and Monmouth next week
The Duke of Edinburgh will visit a number of locations in Hereford and Monmouth next week. The visit will take place on Tuesday 1st October. The Duke of Edinburgh is His Majesty The King’s brother and the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip,...
WEATHER WARNING | A weather warning has been issued for Herefordshire on Thursday and Friday with further downpours likely to cause flooding
A weather warning has been issued for Herefordshire on Thursday and Friday, with further downpours likely to cause problems. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire, which is valid from 5pm on Thursday, to 10am Friday says: “Whilst some areas will miss the...
FEATURED | The restoration and conservation work of the Market House in Ross-on-Wye – which has been taking place over the summer months – is due to be completed in the coming weeks
The restoration and conservation work of the Market House in Ross-on-Wye, which has been taking place over the summer months, is due to be completed in the coming weeks. The scaffolding will start to be dismantled week commencing 23rd September, and the handover back...
NEWS | The manager of a restaurant in Herefordshire has been banned as a company director for five years after employing two illegal workers
The manager of an Indian restaurant in Herefordshire has been banned as a company director for five years after employing two illegal workers. Masoom Khan, 35, hired the workers at Jalalabad Akbari Cuisine on Etnam Street in Leominster before the restaurant was...
NEWS | A county lines drug dealer has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay a £224 surcharge
A county lines drug dealer has been sentenced to four years at Worcester Crown Court. Scott Lannie, 35, of Back Lane South, Worcester, was found guilty of possession with intent to supply class A drugs - crack cocaine when he appeared at court on Thursday 19...
NEWS | Excitement is building – with a celebrity set to visit Hereford city centre on Thursday
Excitement is building, with a celebrity set to visit Hereford on Thursday. Rick Stein will be visiting Rossiter Books on Church Street in Hereford on Thursday afternoon, to sign copies of his book Food Stories. Rick will be available to sign copies from...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub has reopened under new management as a ‘Steak & Pie House’ and the menu looks incredible!
A Hereford pub has reopened under new management as a ‘Steak & Pie House’ and the menu looks incredible! The Swan Inn, located on Aylestone Hill in Hereford has opened as a Steak & Pie House and is under new management from Tuesday 1st October. They will...
JOBS | Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford that opens this autumn
Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford. Matalan’s new store will open at the Old Market in Hereford later this autumn. Currently recruiting for: Team Managers General Sales Assistants Visit -...
JOBS | Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford
Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford. Matalan’s new store will open at the Old Market in Hereford later this autumn. Currently recruiting for: Team Managers General Sales Assistants Visit -...
NEWS | A new barbers is set to open on a historic street in the centre of Hereford
A brand new barbers is set to open on a historic street in the centre of Hereford. Magic Scissors Barbers will open soon on King Street in Hereford city centre, just yards from Hereford Cathedral. The barbers will be a traditional Kurdish barbers shop. There is...
FEATURED | Thousands of people set to visit Hereford for a huge four night event at Hereford Cathedral in October with tickets still remaining
Photo Credit: Ian Jebb Visit Hereford Cathedral this October and step out into Space, the cathedral’s first sound and light installation, produced by Luxmuralis. A spectacular light show experience will transform the inside of Hereford Cathedral on the evenings of...
NEWS | Work to repair the A40 following a landslide on the Herefordshire border earlier this year to take place during November and December
Work to repair the A40 following a landslide on the Herefordshire and Monmouthshire border earlier this year will take place during November and December. A statement issued back in July by National Highways confirmed the news: ‘Traffic management specialists,...
FEATURED | Have you visited Alfresco Grill in Hereford? From Breakfast to Salads – they’ve got it all!
Have you visited Alfresco Grill in Hereford? If you haven’t, you’re missing out! Lou and the team provide a warm welcome at Bookers Car Park, just off College Road, near the junction with Roman Road in Hereford. From fabulous breakfast baps, to delicious salad meals...
UK NEWS | Bready, set, go! Sainsbury’s introduces new packaging across bakery, reducing over 560 tonnes of plastic a year
Sainsbury’s has made changes to several of its in-store bakery products as it aims to reduce plastic waste. All doughnuts and pastries previously in plastic clam-shell style packaging are switching to cardboard and paper packaging – a 90% plastic reduction – which...
REVEALED | Lidl is hoping to build a larger store than originally approved at the Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford
Lidl has submitted a planning application to increase the size of its new store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford. Lidl says the revised planning application is to reflect the updated store format of Lidl. The proposal seeks to increase the store size from...
NEWS | A Hereford supermarket could one day relocate to make way for student apartments and a smaller retail store
The site of a Hereford supermarket has been described as a ‘longer term development opportunity’ by Herefordshire Council in the Hereford City Masterplan. It should be noted however that many areas of the Hereford Masterplan are set to change, following a change in...
UK NEWS | Cancer Research UK and Tesco pharmacies join forces to help spot cancer early and save lives
For the first time, Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to prompt customers who are experiencing unusual symptoms or are concerned about cancer to get expert information and support while they shop. If people have spotted something that doesn’t...
FEATURED | Tickets for The Courtyard’s Christmas Pantomime Sleeping Beauty are now on sale – Don’t miss this fabulous family event!
Following rave reviews of 2023’s smash-hit, Dick Whittington, The Courtyard’s award-winning professional Christmas pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty! Step into a fabulous fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true love can...
WHAT’S ON? | Huge family firework show to light up the night sky above Hereford this November with tickets now available!
Join St Michael’s Hospice at Hereford Racecourse for Herefordshire’s newest Firework and Light Show! With over 2 hours of entertainment, it’s going to be a blast! Saturday 2nd November | 5pm – 9pm Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU. Get ready to be...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has revealed that up to 210 homes could be built on Merton Meadow in Hereford
Herefordshire Council has revealed that up to 210 homes could be built on Merton Meadow in Hereford, with £800,000 set to be spent to reduce the flooding risk in the area. From Herefordshire Council: “The purpose of this report is to seek approval for spend up to...
UK NEWS | Police launch investigation after a 40-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl were found dead at a property
Police were called to South Radford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester shortly after 10:30am today (Monday 23 September) following reports of a concern for welfare at the property. Officers attended, with assistance from North West Ambulance Service and Greater...