This autumn, Hereford Cathedral will host a series of events celebrating Space & Other Worlds which will conclude with a special week of lectures and activities inspired by C S Lewis’ beloved classic, The Chronicles of Narnia....
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Alexander (Johnno) of Hereford who passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th October
In Memory of John Alexander (Johnno) of Hereford. Passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th October 2024 aged 77 years. Father to Debbie & the late Jayne. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 3.15pm. Flowers...
NEWS | Air ambulance called after a vehicle ended up on its roof on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the A480 between Credenhill and Sarnesfield. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the A480 between Credenhill and Sarnesfield. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
LATEST | Herefordshire Council have confirmed that a number of roads have reopened this morning following flooding last week
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: ...
BREAKING NEWS | The Ministry of Defence confirm that a British Soldier has died following an incident in Brecon
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Corporal (Cpl) Christopher Gill of 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment. He died during a non-operational incident in Brecon, Wales, on 16 October 2024. Our thoughts are with his family and...
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this morning with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Scar...
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this afternoon with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Scar...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools will remain closed on Monday due to flooding and damage
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready...
NEWS | Local firm awarded contract of up to £201,000 for Refurbishment and Damp Proofing Works at Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre in Hereford
A local firm has been awarded a contract of up to £201,000 for Refurbishment and Damp Proofing Works at Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre in Hereford. Council documents reveal the following decision has been made: ‘Award a contract to S.C. Joseph Ltd for the...
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this afternoon with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this afternoon in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) have provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Scar Lane,...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident where a small dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident where a small dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog. The incident occurred in Malvern. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “A police investigation was commenced after a small...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools will remain closed on Monday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready...
NEWS | Police appeal after two men wearing balaclavas made off with over £24,000 of golf equipment from a golf club in Herefordshire
Police in Herefordshire are appealing for information after over £24,000 worth of golf equipment was stolen from a golf club in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We’re investigating a burglary that took place at Burghill Golf Club this...
NEWS | National Highways provide major update as work to repair A40 following a landslide to commence in the coming weeks
From National Highways: Our preparation work to install traffic management will begin on 29 October. This work will focus on installing safety barriers, temporary CCTV cameras and crossover locations, and will allow us to put in place a contraflow system in November....
NEWS | Four men and a woman have been arrested for drug offences in Hereford after a warrant was executed at a house on Waterfield Road
Five people have been arrested for drug offences after police executed a warrant in Hereford yesterday (17 October), by the proactive team in Hereford. Four men aged 29, 27, 23 and 18 and a woman aged 22 were arrested at a property on Waterfield Road, on suspicion of...
NEWS | Westfields Football Club forced to postpone home fixture this Saturday with pitch under almost a metre of water
Westfields Football Club have been forced to postpone their home fixture against Brimscombe & Thrupp FC, due to flooding at their Allpay Park pitch. It’s not the first time that Allpay Park has flooded and no doubt won’t be the last, but this time the...
FLOODING | Full list of closed roads in Herefordshire with updates on routes that have now reopened
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire have peaked this morning. Although, the Lugg is still to peak between Bodenham and Hereford. Levels on the Wye in Hereford peaked at around 4.9 metres overnight but some riverside paths are...
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school will remain closed on Monday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Heather Jones from Leominster who passed away on 28th September 2024 aged 66 years
In loving memory of Heather Jones from Leominster who passed away on 28th September 2024 aged 66 years. Loving wife, mum and nanny, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Monday 28th October 2024 at Shobdon Church at...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following an incident involving two men carrying machetes in Malvern
Officers would like to speak with this man to help with their enquiries into violent disorder on Worcester Road in Malvern. The incident happened around 12:30pm on 29 September when a group of around eight men gathered outside The Bakery. There was an altercation...
NEWS | Horror as car seen driving on the wrong side of the carriageway towards oncoming traffic on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye
Image - Google Street View A woman has described her horror at seeing a vehicle driving the wrong way down the A40 near Ross-on-Wye on Thursday evening. In a post on social media, Vicky said: “Awful experience last night heading back from Monmouth on A40 to be met by...
NEWS | A Leominster shop is to close its doors after roadworks caused significant drop in footfall
A popular Leominster shop has taken the decision to close its doors, blaming roadworks in the town for a significant fall in footfall. Melon and Co, based on West Street in Leominster posted the following update on social media this morning. “Sad News Alert -...
FEATURED | Two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club tomorrow evening and a limited number of tickets remain
A two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club on Saturday 19th October. Alan Kennedy will visit Allpay Park to talk all things Liverpool FC and football in general. Alan Kennedy won five league titles and two European Cup...
UPDATE | Grandstand Road resurfacing work will now take place overnight in November
Google Street View - March 2024 A busy Hereford road will be resurfaced next month. Grandstand Road will be resurfaced in November. The latest in a series of roads in Herefordshire to see improvement works....
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Irene Jones who passed away peacefully on Friday 11th October
JONES Irene Patricia of Newton Farm, HerefordPassed away peacefully at home on Friday 11th October aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Edwin Samuel Jones and much loved mum of Beverley, Lesley, Christopher, Simon and Tracie and her many grandchildren and great...
FLOODING – LATEST | Levels on most rivers have peaked but road closures remain in place and the Lugg is still rising near Hereford
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire have peaked this morning. Although, the Lugg is still to peak between Bodenham and Hereford. Levels on the Wye in Hereford peaked at around 4.9 metres overnight but some riverside paths are...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools have confirmed that they will remain closed today due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will be closed for the rest of the week following flooding on Wednesday. An email sent to parents on Wednesday afternoon said: “Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding with the school closure this...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United striker Gary Hooper signs for Kettering
Gary Hooper has joined Kettering Town who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. The former Hereford United striker is now 37. He came to Edgar Street in January 2008 on loan from Southend. He made 19 appearances and scored 11 goals as Hereford were...
NEWS | Herefordshire Business Awards Celebrates Local Excellence
The Herefordshire Business Awards, powered by allpay Limited, concluded with a resoundingsuccess on Saturday, October 12th. Held at the iconic Shell Store, the event honored theoutstanding achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs. A diverse range of...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools have confirmed that they will remain closed on Friday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will be closed for the rest of the week following flooding on Wednesday. An email sent to parents this afternoon said: “Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding with the school closure this morning. “All...
FLOODING – 5PM UPDATE | Levels on the River Wye and River Lugg continuing to rise in Herefordshire this evening
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire are continuing to rise this evening. The Lugg is currently at almost 4 metres at Leominster, meaning that water is now covering the A49 between Dinmore Hill and Leominster. Levels on the Wye in Hereford are...
NEWS | A special turf-cutting ceremony marked that construction work is well underway at The Brookfield School on Grandstand Road in Hereford
Substantial funding sees teaching facility improvements for students at special educational needs school A special turf-cutting ceremony marked that construction work is well underway at The Brookfield School, Grandstand Road, Hereford.The £4.5 million improvement...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a ‘pile of poo’ was left at a property in Herefordshire
Malicious Act or Unfortunate Pit Stop? From West Mercia Police: Between 10pm on 12th October and 6am on the 13th, a rather unusual incident occurred in Breinton Common. A black shirt was left on a resident’s car bonnet, accompanied by something much less pleasant. To...
NEWS | A man has been rescued from the River Wye in Hereford this morning
A man has been rescued from the River Wye in Hereford this morning. The incident briefly saw the Greyfriars Bridge and Old Bridge closed while emergency services responded to a concern for safety. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers were called...
FLOODING – LATEST | Levels on the River Wye and River Lugg continuing to rise in Herefordshire this morning
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire are continuing to rise this morning. Levels on the Wye in Hereford are expected to peak at around 5 metres later today, meaning that riverside paths are underwater, as well as the usual prone spots...
8.30am Update | Flooding continues to cause issues in Herefordshire this morning
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary...
SCHOOL CLOSURES | A number of schools have confirmed that they will remain closed today (Thursday)
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Pembridge CE Primary Canon Pyon Primary School...
7.40AM Update | Bus cancellations, school closures, road closures and the latest flood information as torrential downpours cause flooding disruption in Herefordshire
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary...
FLOOD WARNING | The River Wye is set to peak in Hereford later today with riverside paths and some properties likely to flood
A Flood Warning is in force on the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye this morning. Riverside paths in Hereford are flooding with the river still rising and the A438 is currently blocked at Letton. From the Environment Agency: “River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye...
SCHOOL CLOSURES | Confirmed list of school closures in Herefordshire on Thursday
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Pembridge CE Primary Canon Pyon Primary School...
7AM Update | Bus cancellations, school closures, road closures and the latest flood information as torrential downpours cause flooding misery in Herefordshire
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School —————————————————— A...
SCHOOL CLOSURES | Confirmed list of school closures in Herefordshire on Thursday
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary...
NEWS | A number of bus services are cancelled this morning due to flooding on roads in Herefordshire
A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire this morning due to flooding on the roads. Sargeants shared the following update this morning: 461 Llandrindod to Hereford is cancelled41 Kington to Knighton cancelledCathedral School service cancelledHereford...
FLOOD WARNING | Residents in Leominster and surrounding area (including Bodenham) – warned to expect flooding as levels on the River Lugg continue to rise this morning
Residents living in Leominster and the surrounding area have been warned to expect flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising rapidly. Flood Warning - River Lugg at Kenwater “River levels have risen at the Osborne Place river gauge as a result of heavy...
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school has confirmed that it will remain closed today due to flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at 6am) are as follows: B4348 from Kingstone to Peterchurch C1207...
6AM UPDATE | Further road closures, flood warnings, school closures and disruption as torrential downpours cause significant flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at 6am) are as follows: B4348 from Kingstone to Peterchurch C1207...
FLOOD WARNING | Residents in Leominster and surrounding area (including Bodenham) – warned to expect flooding as levels on the River Lugg continue to rise
Residents living in Leominster and the surrounding area have been warned to expect flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising rapidly. Flood Warning - River Lugg at Kenwater “River levels have risen at the Osborne Place river gauge as a result of heavy...
MIDNIGHT UPDATE | Further road closures, flood warnings, school closures and disruption as torrential downpours cause significant flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at Midnight) are as follows: B4348 from Madley to Dorstone C1207...
FLOODING – 10pm Update! | Several flood warnings and alerts are in place with rivers rising, schools closed and roads closed in Herefordshire
Several flood alerts are in place with rivers rising, schools closed and roads closed in Herefordshire. Heavy rain has been falling once again this evening, with routes such as the A44 impassable at Knapton and large areas of standing water on the A49 between Hereford...