A Police cordon is in place, following an incident in the city centre overnight. The cordon has been in place since early this morning, on East Street in Hereford. Officers are currently blocking the street between Broad Street and Offa Street. There is also no direct...
Former Hereford FC midfielder Jack Holmes has signed for League One side Rotherham United after impressing during a trial spell. The Rotherham United website said: “The 22-year-old showcased his talents against the Millers in the colours of Stamford AFC earlier in the...
In Memory of Norman Musson of Bromyard. Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 18th July2024 aged 78 Years. Husband of the late Pauline, beloved Dad to Paul, Sharon & Angela and a loving Grandad. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on...
Police dogs from the UK have been deployed to Paris to assist in security arrangements, in preparation for the Olympic Games. Police Dog (PD) Jeff and his handler Police Constable (PC) Hillier were deployed to Paris along with PD Roo from Devon with handler Sergeant...
In Memory of Joseph Henry (Joe) Merrick of Clehonger, Hereford. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 17th July 2024 aged 89 years. Loving Husband to Valerie, devoted dad to James & Annette. Adored Grandad to Tatiana, Oliver, Ben & Noah, Brother to Maud &...
Ryan from Hereford passed away suddenly on 4th July, leaving his family devastated. They have since set up a GoFundMe page to help support with funeral costs, with more than £1,500 raised so far. The post on the GoFundMe page says: “Ryan passed away suddenly on the...
Staff at Rowlands Pharmacy in Hereford, are joining the family of Matty Morgan, in walking / running 218 miles from Hereford to Cornwall, to raise money for charity in his memory. Natalie (Matty’s wife), and the team from Rowlands Pharmacy on Westfaling Street in...
A man has been charged with rape and sexual assault following an incident in Ross-on-Wye. From West Mercia Police: Mustafa Ogur, of Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye, has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The charges relate to incidents between Three Crosses...
Police are reminding people to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’. It follows an incident in Leominster yesterday where a man pretended to be a police officer from London. From West Mercia Police: Members...
The brand new Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation unit at Rotherwas opens its doors today. Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing waste, supporting local people and helping those in...
Google Street View - Image Date - March 2024 ANPR Cameras to be installed as part of a ‘Safer Routes to School’ Scheme on Belmont Avenue in Hereford. Herefordshire Council, in partnership with Riverside Primary School, are planning to trial a "Safer Routes to School"...
In Memory of Mr Anthony James Hobby (known as Tony hobby) who has sadly passed away. His family would like you to all know that his funeral is on Thursday 8th August 2024 at 10:15am at the Hereford Crematorium. The family is asking for donations to support...
Asda are reminding customers of a lifeline available for families during the school holidays. It’s hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deal is available in over 205 Asda Café’s with the deal available all year round and not just during the school holidays. Last...
Former Hereford United Giantkiller Fred Potter has passed away at the age of 83. Potter was born in Cradley Heath and played for his local side before signing for Aston Villa in July 1959. Originally an inside forward, he made his debut on Boxing Day 1959 and made...
Joshua Hillstead, an 8-year-old boy, has sadly passed away following complications resulting from drowning after being pulled from the River Arrow in Alcester. On the evening of 22 July at around 9:30pm, Police were called to a report of a young child who had fallen...
Have you visited The Sidings at Carriages? A stunning farm shop and cafe that's now open just a few miles from Hereford! The Sidings, a unique destination brought to you by Carriages Restaurant. Nestled amidst serene landscapes, The Sidings combines a farm shop and...
In memory of Valerie Gwyneth Woods, formerly of Whitecross and Burghill. Passed away peacefully after a long illness in Stretton Nursing Home on Wednesday 26th June 2024 aged 77 years. Beloved Wife of Michael, loving Mother of Natalie, Yvette & Kirsty, a devoted...
Improvement works to Leominster Town Centre are continuing apace and are now expected to be complete by November. Leominster town centre is benefitting from the multi-million pound High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) Fund, which is breathing new life into high...
A man was takes to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries following a collision on the A49 in Hereford on Tuesday evening. The collision occurred on the A49, between the Broadleys pub and Asda. The road was closed for several hours for accident...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed in Kent. An investigation has been launched following reports of a serious incident in Gillingham. Kent Police was called at around 5.55pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to reports a man in...
Two women have died following a collision on the A48 in Minsterworth on Tuesday (23 July). The collision, which involved a red Ford Focus and a grey Vauxhall Astra, took place shortly before 2.30pm. Despite the best efforts of those in attendance, a woman in her 50s...
An international police investigation involving the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) working with law enforcement from north America has resulted in the conviction of the radical preacher Anjem Choudary for directing a banned terrorist group. The joint-Met Police...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was injured in a collision in Herefordshire on Thursday 11 July, in which a vehicle failed to stop. Officers would like to speak to anyone who was travelling near to the Welsh border and Michealchurch Escley from...
Ever fancied spending the night in a fire engine? Well here is your chance to do just that! Book a stay at Kingfisher Meadow Camping and Caravanning Park near Bodenham, in their new Big Red Fire Engine! The BIG RED ENGINE is now on the field and ready! Just in...
A man has been arrested following reports a woman was raped in Ross-on-Wye. Officers received a report at that a woman had been raped between Three Crosses Road and Springfield Road in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday 21 July). The man, aged 23, was...
An exciting opportunity is available for someone to take on the leasehold at a popular coffee shop in Hereford city centre. Sidney Phillips are currently advertising the available leasehold on Eden House of Coffee in Hereford city centre. Eden House of Coffee in...
A woman has sadly died after being attacked by a pet dog today in Coventry. West Midlands Police attended Wexford Road, Coventry at around 12.15pm today following 999 calls. A woman in her 30s was treated at the scene by the ambulance service but despite their best...
If you are planning to visit St Michael’s Hospice from 22nd July, you need to be aware of some planned road closures. From 22nd July to the end of August, there will be a full road closure on the A438 between Dormington and the stretch of road just before the turn to...
Google Instant Street View - April 2024 Herefordshire Council have shared important information on their platform for motorists, with work being carried out on the A4103 (Roman Road). Motorists are advised to be aware that Welsh Water will be carrying out work on the...
Six people, including four adults and two children, have died in a collision between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday afternoon (21/7). The collision, which involved two vehicles, happened on the A61 Barnsley Road between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam,...
The cousin of a 11-year-old boy from Bromyard who is receiving treatment for Leukaemia is helping to raise money to support his family with travel costs. 11-year-old Elijah from Bromyard is a young boy who is receiving treatment for Leukaemia. It was only discovered...
A golf club captain is taking his support for The Little Princess Trust to a whole new level by using a helicopter to select the winners from a unique raffle. For instead of tickets, supporters will be given a golf ball that will be dropped from the flying chopper...
In memory of Elizabeth Cross. Passed away peacefully at home on 7th July 2024. A much loved wife to David, a loving mother to Clare and Jo and devoted grandmother to Harry, Maddie, Jonny and Leo. The funeral will take place at Our Lady’s Catholic Church at 11.30am on...
An investigation has launched following a report of rape in the early hours of yesterday morning (21 July) in Ross-on-Wye. The incident happened around 3am between Three Crosses Road and Springfield Road. Detective Inspector Catherine Taylor said: “I know an incident...
Officers investigating the collision would like to speak to anyone who was on A4810 between Magor Brewery and Europarks industrial estate between midnight and 12:30am on Friday 19 July. Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses after receiving a report of a road...
Four people have died in a collision on the A436 in Ullenwood in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 21 July. Shortly before 2am, police who were on patrol came across a single vehicle collision which involved a black Renault Clio. The vehicle had left the road...
A man who was spotted 'touching himself inappropriately; in a children's play park in Hereford has been arrested and subsequently charged with outraging public decency. The incident, that occurred at Marden play park in Herefordshire, was reported to Police, who then...
A man was yesterday (Monday 15 July) sentenced to three years and nine months for domestic abuse offences relating to an incident in the Weobley area of Herefordshire in 2023. Janed Khan, of Amberley Grove, Birmingham, was found guilty in June of engaging in...
Former Hereford United player Steve Spooner spoke to Matt Healey about his time at Edgar Street. Spooner was signed from Chesterfield in the summer of 1986 by then manager john Newman and made 84 appearances scoring 19 goals. He is currently the lead professional...
Can you help Police find Paul? Officers are appealing for information to help find Paul Hughes, who has been reported missing from Leominster. The 45-year-old was last seen in the Wetherspoons in Leominster at around 1.15pm yesterday afternoon (19 July). Paul is...
Herefordshire GP surgeries have issued urgent alerts to patients, following an IT failure this morning. GP surgeries, along with a number of other organisations and businesses across Herefordshire, have been affected by a global system outage that appears to be...
Police are appealing for help in identifying a man and a woman who abused a couple in a suspected hate crime at a motorway service station. Officers received a report that a couple had stopped at Gloucester Services, between junctions 12 and 11 on the M5 northbound....
Herefordshire GP surgeries have issued urgent alerts to patients, following an IT failure this morning. GP surgeries, along with a number of other organisations and businesses across Herefordshire, have been affected by a global system outage that appears to be...
In Memory of Pat Husbands. Pat Husbands sadly passed away on the 5th July in hospital after a short stay. Pat was the highlight of her grandchildren lives and they would love it if you would join them at The Rowing Club on the 31st August 12:30 to 4pm to celebrate her...
West Mercia Police responded to an incident in the Hunderton area of Hereford this afternoon. The incident occurred on Hunderton Road, under the bridge. The road was temporarily blocked. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “A car...
West Mercia Police are responding to an incident in the Hunderton area of Hereford this afternoon. The incident has occurred on Hunderton Road, under the bridge. West Mercia Police are at the scene and the road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to use...
A former West Mercia Police officer has been sentenced to a nine month community order for sexual assault. He will also serve 140 hours of community service and pay £300 in compensation and £2000 in costs. Liam Smith, 30, of Lancer Road in Shrewsbury was handed the...
The Herefordshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, which is part of the social enterprise Turning Point, announced today that they have achieved Hepatitis C micro-elimination. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver. Over time, persistent infection...
From Herefordshire Council: ‘You have a legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly and this includes arranging travel to and from school, meeting the costs of this and accompanying your child as necessary. ‘In some cases, we have a...
A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season, after failing to find a manager. A statement shared by Shobdon FC on social media said: Shobdon FC statement “Sadly after a search for someone to take over and...