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BREAKING | Government outlines major new plans to help cut energy bills for businesses
New Government scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses, charities and public sector organisations cut – protecting them from rising energy costsGovernment work with suppliers will reduce wholesale energy costs – and the...
NEWS | 127,000 hourly paid colleagues at Sainsbury’s to get 25p per hour pay increase from October
Sainsbury’s has announced a £25 million investment in a wide-ranging cost of living support package for hourly paid colleagues to support them with rising household costs, £20 million of which will be invested in a pay increase. For the first time, colleagues...
NEWS | Fire crews perform incredible rescue after a cow and a calf ended up in a river Â
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Bromyard and Leominster performed an incredible rescue yesterday morning after a cow and a calf ended up in a river. A spokesperson for Bromyard Fire Station said: “Fire Crews from Leominster and Large...
REMINDER | The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes in just a few days time
Important update from The Bank of England: The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022. After this date, paper £20 and £50 banknotes will no longer be legal...
NEWS | Herefordshire man charged in connection with a collision that saw a horse killed
A man is due to appear in court in connection with a collision near Newent, Forest of Dean earlier this year which resulted in a horse being euthanised. Alex Cole, 23 and from Bartwood Lane, Pontshill in Ross-on-Wye, has been charged with dangerous driving, perverting...
NEWS | Apply for your child’s reception class school place for 2023 from today
Apply for your child’s reception class school place for 2023 from today Herefordshire Council’s admission process for reception class school places for September 2023 opens today for children who were born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019.Applications can...
NEWS | Police appeal for information into the death of Dylan Price one year on
A year after Dylan was killed walking home, detectives in Shropshire are again asking the public to please contact them if they have any information regarding the circumstances which led to his death. Dylan seen here with his niece Azaylia his sisters are called Izzy...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC face long trip in the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography The FA Cup Third Qualifying Round draw has been completed this afternoon, with Hereford FC facing a trip to either Lewes or Three Bridges. The tie is set to be played on Saturday 1st October. Highlights from Hereford FC's 1-0...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus host Hereford Lads Club; Westfields aim to get back to winning ways with visit of Malvern Town
There are two huge fixtures in the Hellenic Premier Division this evening, with Hereford Pegasus hosting Hereford Lads Club and Westfields hosting Malvern Town. Hereford Pegasus recorded a very impressive win on the road on Saturday, coming from behind to beat...
NEWS | Emergency services called as A49 blocked by a collision in Herefordshire this lunchtime
West Mercia Police are currently asking motorists to find an alternative route following a collision on the A49 this lunchtime. The collision has occurred between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye at the junction with the B4348 near Much Birch. The road is currently...
NEWS | Police appeal after petrol was put through the letterbox of the home of a young family with a child inside and set alight
Officers in Gloucester have released dramatic footage of an arsonist in action in a bid to catch the culprit. The incident caught on camera occurred on Bristol Road on Sunday 18 September at 11:11pm. Petrol was put through the letterbox of the home of a young family...
NEWS | From today (20 September) around six million disabled people in the UK will start to receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living payment
Six million people who are paid certain disability benefits will begin to receive a one-off payment of £150 from todayPayments are part of the government’s wider £37 billion support package, including the Energy Price Guarantee and cost of living payments...
NEWS | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Hugo the Bulldog?
Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue are asking the public for help in finding a home for Hugo the Bulldog? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: Hugo - Bulldog - 11 months old "What a beauty!! We know we are going to receive lots of calls and messages about this...
NEWS | Much-Anticipated Hereford Monopoly Game being Rolled out on 6th October with 30 local landmarks and organisations part of the game
Being rolled out in just over a fortnight’s 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...
NEWS | The Circus returns to Hereford in October and you can now get discounted ticketsÂ
The circus returns to Hereford Racecourse this October, with discounted tickets now available. Zyair Circus will visit Hereford from Thursday 13th October to Sunday 16th October. Showtimes: THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER - 7.30pm ONLY FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER - 5pm & 7.30pm...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morningÂ
West Mercia Police are currently in attendance at a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision is on the A4137 between the A40 junction and Marstow. The road remains open but expect delays in the area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
NEWS | Owners of Q Club Sports Bar in Hereford issue update following incident on SaturdayÂ
The owners of the Q Club Sports Bar (Previously Hereford Snooker Centre) have issued an update following an incident that occurred on Saturday, where a man suffered stab wounds. A spokesperson for Q Club Sports Bar said: “Thank you everyone for all your kind messages...
NEWS | A man from Shropshire has been charged following a stabbing that occurred at Hereford Snooker Centre
A man from Shropshire has been charged following an affray that occurred at Hereford Snooker Centre. Andrew Reading, of Allcroft Close in Onibury, Craven Arms has been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm, one count of possessing an offensive weapon and one...
NEWS | A popular doughnut stall is to close in the Butter Market and move to a new premises in Hereford
A popular doughnut stall is to close in the Butter Market and move to a new premises in Hereford, it has been confirmed. Divine Donuts, which is currently located in the Butter Market in the centre of Hereford confirmed the news in a post on Facebook over the weekend....
NEWS | Pharmacy opening hours today (Monday 19th September)
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area, covering Monday 19 September. Pharmacy NameAddress Address City/TownCountyPostcodeTelephoneMonday 19 September 2022Boots Pharmacy12/13 High StreetHerefordHR4 9AA01432...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has made slight changes to household waste and recycling collections on Monday
Herefordshire Council has provided important information about household waste and recycling collections on Monday 19th September An update from Herefordshire Council this afternoon said: “All Herefordshire’s waste and recycling centres will be open as usual...
NEWS | Police appeal after a man died after being found injured next to the side of a major route in GloucestershireÂ
An appeal for dashcam footage has been made after a man found lying on a road near Cirencester this morning died from his injuries. Officers were called to reports of an injured man lying in the road below the A417 at the Daglingworth Quarry/Perrott's Brook junction...
NEWS | Plans for public to watch Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral announced across the UK
The funeral takes place on the morning of Monday 19 September alongside processions in London and Windsor, with public viewing areas and big screens in both locations. Across the country big screens will be put up, including in London’s Hyde Park, Sheffield’s...
LATEST | Two men arrested and several injured after stabbing incident in Hereford  Â
Two men have been arrested after a number of people were injured in a stabbing incident in Hereford on Saturday. Police were called to Hereford Snooker Centre at around 5pm on Saturday evening, following reports of a disturbance. On arrival, officers and...
NEWS | Police provide update after a number of people are injured in stabbing incident in Hereford this evening Â
There is an increased police presence in Hereford this evening. Officers responded to a call at around 5pm today after a disturbance broke out at Hereford Snooker Centre in Coningsby Street. Police and ambulance services are in...
NEWS | Police cordon in place following reports of a stabbing in Hereford this evening Â
West Mercia Police are responding to a major incident in Hereford this evening. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance at an incident at Hereford Snooker Centre following reports of a stabbing. A police cordon is in place and members...
BREAKING | Police responding to major incident in Hereford this evening Â
West Mercia Police are responding to a major incident in Hereford this evening. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance at an incident at Hereford Snooker Centre following reports of a stabbing. More soon.
NEWS | More than £600,000 set to be spent on consultants for architectural, transport and design aspect of Hereford City Masterplan Project
Photo Credit: Cameron M-Hill Photography Documents shared by Herefordshire Council appear to indicate that more than £600,000 is set to be spent on consultants for the architectural, transport and design aspects of the Hereford City Masterplan Project. Herefordshire...
NEWS | Met Police provide update after two police officers were stabbed in London
An investigation is underway after two police officers were stabbed in central London this morning (Friday). At approximately 06:00hrs on Friday, 16 September officers were on patrol in the area of Leicester Square when they were made aware of a man in possession of a...
NEWS | Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in the Herefordshire area on Monday 19th September
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area, covering Monday 19 September. Pharmacy NameAddress Address City/TownCountyPostcodeTelephoneMonday 19 September 2022Boots Pharmacy12/13 High StreetHerefordHR4 9AA01432...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council issues important update about Household Waste & Recycling centres and collections
Herefordshire Council has provided important information about household waste and recycling collections on Monday 19th September An update from Herefordshire Council this afternoon said: “All Herefordshire’s waste and recycling centres will be open as usual...
NEWS | Kington Fireworks show to take place on Saturday 29th October and fireworks will be coloured red, white and blue in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The organisers of the annual Kington Fireworks show have confirmed that this year's event will take place on Saturday 29th October and fireworks will be coloured red, white and blue in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. A post from the organisers on Facebook said: "Well,...
NEWS | Local company to relocate their office to the top of a mountain for the day to raise money for a local charity that supports adults who have a head injury or an acquired brain injuryÂ
As Redline Telecom help more and more businesses prepare for the 2025 traditional telephone network switch-off and upgrade them to VoIP phone systems the company has noticed that lots of old telephone systems are going to waste and often just get thrown away. To help...
NEWS | Last chance to sign a Book of Condolence for the Royal Family in Hereford following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Books of Condolence are books in which people may record their condolences for the royal family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. There are numerous venues around Hereford in which the Books of Condolence will be open to the public, where you can visit to...
NEWS |Â Police provide update after significant police presence reported on Belmont Road in Hereford this morning
West Mercia Police have provided an update on an incident that occurred in the Belmont Road area of Hereford this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended a property in...
NEWS | Center Parcs customers have taken to social media to share their frustrations after being told not to turn up on Monday if they’ve booked a holiday Â
Center Parcs customers have taken to social media to share their frustrations after being told not to turn up on Monday if they’ve booked a holiday, with UK locations closed for the day due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. One customer said: “You’re closing your...
BREAKING | Two Police officers have been stabbed in Leicester Square in London this morningÂ
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been stabbed in Leicester Square at around 6am this morning, it has been confirmed. A man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. There is already an increased police presence in the...
NEWS |Â Emergency services responding to an incident in Hereford this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in the Belmont Road area of Hereford. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance at a property near the Belmont Avenue junction. Your Herefordshire has contacted West Mercia...
NEWS | Brand new Christmas lights to light up Hereford city centre during the festive period this year
Hereford is to get NEW Christmas lights this year, as the city comes to light for the festive period. From Hereford City Council: “The main Christmas Lights in Hereford will be switched on as the City comes together during the evening of Sunday 20th November to begin...
NEWS | A Herefordshire pub is to close for a few hours on Monday so that staff can watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Â
Photo Credit: The Oak Inn Staplow A pub in Herefordshire has taken the decision to close for a few hours on Monday, so they staff can watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Chris and Heather from the Oak Inn Staplow near Ledbury said: “The Queen's funeral is on Monday...
WHAT’S ON? | Hereford Record & CD Fair to take place this Saturday – FULL DETAILS
The Hereford Record & CD Fair is to take place in the city this Saturday, with the event taking place at Hereford Baptist Church on Saturday 17th September from 10am - 3pm. It will cost £1 to attend the event. Vinyl Daze Record Fairs will be hosting the record...
NEWS | Protesters expected in Cardiff as King Charles III and the Queen Consort visit Wales today
Photo Credit: Cameron M-Hill Photography King Charles III and the Queen Consort will fly to Wales this morning, for a series of visits in Cardiff, before flying back to London this evening to prepare for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday. Both King...
NEWS | The friends of a woman from Hereford are raising money to help pay for her funeral, after she died in a tragic incident
The family of a woman from Hereford are raising money to help pay for her funeral, after she died in a tragic incident. Charlotte, aged 20-years-old from Hereford died just weeks before her 21st birthday. A post on the Just Giving page said: “Tragically and...
NEWS | Just three weeks until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours now!
It's less than one month until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR...
NEWS | New Scrap Store to open in Hereford providing items for schools, organisations and the general public at brilliant prices Â
The Herefordshire Scrap Store and Resource Centre is coming together and will open on Monday 26th September at 10am. Everything is donated by local people and local businesses and will be available to schools, organisations and the general public at can’t miss...
UK NEWS | Penthouse suspected of being used to scam thousands of UK victims raided in joint international operation
Photo Credit: National Crime Agency Fraudsters pretended to help victims get their money back from trading scam before defrauding them for a second time A suspected organised crime group were disrupted in Bucharest, Romania, yesterday after the National Crime Agency...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issues important advice for patients ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday
Wye Valley NHS Trust has issued important advice for anyone attending appointments on Monday 19th September. A short statement from Wye Valley NHS Trust this afternoon said: “Wye Valley NHS Trust is advising patients that while some appointments are being...
NEWS | Police have issued a warning that children in the county are being lured into sending sexually explicit images online and then blackmailed
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Police have issued a warning that children in the county are being lured into sending sexually explicit images online and then blackmailed. This is often described as 'sextortion' - where someone threatens to share those sexual...
NEWS | Herefordshire model reveals her birthmark on social media and gets a huge response
Local model Charlene Louise has taken to social media to reveal a hidden birthmark. Charlene, who lives in Ross-on-Wye has previously modelled for Nuts Magazine and various other publications. Charlene posted on Facebook. "This is me... no make up... this is what...