A new, on-trend vintage clothing shop is to open at the Old Market in Hereford on Monday, in the unit previously occupied by Swarovski. What is particularly exciting about this news is that the shop will be run by two young local business-people who have a passion for...
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NEWS | The Courtyard celebrated the launch of its pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with a host of special guests!Â
The Courtyard were delighted to launch this year’s pantomime, Beautyand the Beast this week. Joined by local press and community groups, as well as Courtyard Board members and staff, The Courtyard hosted a celebratory event where guests enjoyed...
NEWS | Iceland will close its store in Hereford city centre for the final time tomorrow
Iceland will close its doors in Hereford city centre for the final time this Saturday. Signs are now up confirming that the Iceland store in Hereford will close on Saturday 10th September. Previous article: Your Herefordshire understands that Iceland is set to close...
NEWS | Two men taken to hospital following a collision near HerefordÂ
Two men have been taken to hospital following a collision near Hereford this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: "We were called at 10.07am to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars near St...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision near Hereford this lunchtimeÂ
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at a collision near Hereford. The collision has occurred on the A438 (Hereford to Brecon Road) at Bridge Sollars. There is severe congestion in the area and motorists are advised to use...
NEWS | Majority of football fixtures across the UK cancelled this weekend as mark of respect to Her Majesty The QueenÂ
The majority of football fixtures across the UK have been cancelled alongside other sporting events this weekend as mark of respect to Her Majesty The Queen. A statement from The Premier League said: “The League is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty...
NEWS | Kington Show to go ahead as normal this weekend but will include a two minutes silence in memory of Her Majesty The Queen
Kington Show will go ahead as normal this weekend but organisers say that it will include a two minutes silence in memory of Her Majesty The Queen. A spokesperson for Kington Show said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council set to spend £1,058,400 on purchasing housing for six people who have long /repeated history of rough sleeping
Herefordshire Council is set to spend £1,058,400 on purchasing housing for six people who have long /repeated history of rough sleeping. The Council has received funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, as well as other areas. The Council...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after two vehicles were damaged in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford are appealing for information after two vehicles were damaged in a Herefordshire village. Officers received a report of criminal damage in the Sufton Lane area of Mordiford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are...
NEWS | The Department for Education set to announce guidance to schools on plans for potential closures should The Queen’s funeral land on a weekday
The Department for Education is today expected to release guidance to schools across the country about what should happen if The Queen's funeral lands on a weekday. Schools will remain open as normal today (Friday). The Department for Education will confirm that all...
NEWS | Important Flag flying guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted. Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted from as soon as possible today until...
NEWS | West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have all joined organisations across the country and beyond, in paying tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, following the sad news of her passing yesterday. A short...
NEWS | Statement by the Bishop of Hereford on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
It is with great sadness that we heard the news this evening (Thursday 8 September 2022) of the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. She has been a constant in our lives for eight decades and has been steadfast in her service to our country and The Commonwealth. Her...
NEWS | Flags across Herefordshire will fly at half-mast as a sign of respect and books of condolences will soon be available following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Statement on behalf of Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE: “I am deeply saddened to hear the news regarding our late Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The Queen has been a constant, reassuring and positive part of all our lives...
NEWS | Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Mark Dykes makes a statement following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
The Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Mark Dykes, has made the following statement: “It is with great sadness that I heard today of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Hers has been the longest reign in British history and her example of duty,...
BREAKING NEWS | Her Majesty the Queen has died aged 96-years-old
It is with incredibly deep sadness that we share the news that Her Majesty the Queen has sadly passed away, aged 96-years-old. Photo Credit - Brian O’Donoghue The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace a short while ago and has been met with deep sadness from members...
NEWS | Crowds gather at Buckingham Palace as Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry all head to Balmoral following statement that the Queen is under medical supervision
Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry have all travelled to Balmoral in Aberdeenshire following a statement released by Buckingham Palace that confirmed that the Queen is currently under medical supervision following concerns over the health of Her Majesty....
NEWS | Households and businesses affected by gas supply issues in Herefordshire to receive at least £65 in compensation
Cadent Gas have provided an update on the ongoing situation regarding gas supply issues in the Hampton Bishop and Fownhope areas of Herefordshire. The company has this afternoon confirmed that affected households and businesses will be entitled to compensation. A...
NEWS | Appeal for witnesses after ornaments are removed from graves of father and son
A widow has spoken of the upset caused after sentimental ornaments were taken from the graves of her late husband and son. Police are now appealing for information and asking anyone who believes they may be able to help to come forward. It was reported that unknown...
BREAKING | Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen is currently under medical supervision due to concerns over her health
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen is currently under medical supervision due to concerns over her health. Prime Minister Liz Truss commented on the news saying: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime....
NEWS | Ross-On-Wye based HSL Compliance has acquired water compliance specialist DMA Canyon to support its expansion across the UK
West Midlands-based HSL Compliance, an SGI company, has acquired water compliance specialist DMA Canyon to support its expansion across the UK. The acquisition of DMA Canyon enhances HSL Compliance’s nationwide footprint and enables the risk and compliance...
NEWS | Lightning strike lead to a fire in one area of the Herefordshire countryside on WednesdayÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kingsland and Eardisley were called to the Weobley Marsh area on Wednesday afternoon. They were responding to calls of a fire involving an electrical transformer and the surrounding area. It is believed that...
NEWS | Cadent Gas release new update with some properties expected to be reconnected to gas network from today Â
Cadent Gas have released an updated, with some properties in the Hampton Bishop area expected to be reconnected to the local gas network from today. Please note that the below update from Cadent Gas was released on Wednesday evening. “Good news, we have started to get...
WHAT’S ON? | Alton Towers releases details of its award-winning Scarefest that returns this year
Alton Towers Resort will celebrate 15 years of its award-winning Scarefest and this year, guests can expect more creepy scares, shocks and spooktacular thrills than ever before. From the frantically funny to seriously spooky themed attractions, Scarefest returns for...
WHAT’S ON? | West Midland Safari Park to host a ‘Spooky Spectacular’ this HalloweenÂ
West Midland Safari Park will be brimming with Halloween decorations and hundreds of pumpkins in its impressive Pumpkin Patch. Their excitable pumpkin-scarecrow character, ‘Patch’, will be returning during half term to greet guests and put on a fantastic show! This...
NEWS | Royal Mail workers in Herefordshire are taking strike action today and tomorrow – FULL DETAILS
Royal Mail workers in Herefordshire are on strike today! Major disruption is expected over the coming weeks with thousands of Royal Mail workers set to strike for four days. A statement from Royal Mail said: “The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its...
NEWS | Latest update on Hampton Bishop and surrounding area gas supply issues from Cadent Gas Â
Cadent Gas have been providing a number of updates since a number of properties in the Hampton Bishop and surrounding areas lost gas supply on Tuesday. Work has been ongoing throughout Tuesday and Wednesday to solve the problem, with Cadent now able to update with...
NEWS | The storm names for the 2022/23 season have been announced by the Met OfficeÂ
The storm names for the 2022/23 season have been announced by the Met Office, in partnership with Met Éireann and KNMI. Antoni, Betty and Cillian will be the first named storms for the group this year. Storm names chosen by Met Office, Met Éireann and...
NEWS | Local business sponsors local football team and chooses to put a charities logo on the shirts instead of their own Â
HSL Compliance have recently sponsored the Hereford Pegasus Under 15’s side and have decided to put the logo of a charity on the teams shirts, rather than their own. A spokesperson for HSL Compliance said: “HSL Compliance were honoured to be asked to sponsor this...
NEWS | Man handed prison sentence as couple found guilty of fly tipping
Jamie and Lisa Turley used a false identity on Facebook to arrange waste removals and fly tipped waste in Bromyard On 23 August, Herefordshire Council won an enforcement case against a married couple who were found guilty of fly tipping waste at the Openfields Caravan...
NEWS | A Kington artist has opened his studio to exhibit his work during Herefordshire Art Week for the 20th consecutive year
By Andy Compton: A Kington artist has opened his studio to exhibit his work during Herefordshire Art Week for the 20th consecutive year. Peter Horrocks is opening his studio in the garden at Copperfields in Old Eardisley Road again this year to display his abstract...
NEWS | Less than a month 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 | Gas supplies unlikely to be restored until at least tomorrow for a number of households in Herefordshire as supply issues continue
Google Street View - Image Date - December 2021 Cadent Gas have confirmed that is could take at least until tomorrow for supplies to be restored to a number of houses in Herefordshire, following supply issues in the Hampton Bishop area. A spokesperson for Cadent Gas...
COMMUNITY | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Bear?Â
Bear - Rottweiler - 6 years old From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Bear by name, Bear by nature! “We cannot possibly put into words how wonderful this gorgeous boy is, he is the perfect example of the beautiful rottie breed! “Bear has had a tough...
BREAKING | Cadent Gas providing free hot meals for residents in one area of Herefordshire due to continued issues with gas supplies Â
Cadent Gas are providing free hot meals for residents in one area of Herefordshire due to continued issues with gas supplies. Residents in the Hampton Bishop and surrounding areas have reported issues since midday on Tuesday and the issues are still ongoing. An update...
NEWS | New Christmas lights to brighten the streets of Hereford during the festive period this year
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 the festive period, with a live show in High Town! “Hereford City Council has just signed a contract...
NEWS | Cadent Gas release update on streets affected by gas supply issues in Herefordshire with many residents now 24 hours without gas supply to their properties
Google Street View - Image Date - December 2021 Local residents living in the Hampton Bishop, Fownhope and Holme Lacy areas of Herefordshire are concerned that it could take several days for the gas supply to be restored to their properties. Many homes have been...
NEWS | 18-year-old man arrested following an incident in Hereford city centreÂ
Google Street View - Image Date - November 2020 An 18-year-old man was arrested after police received reports of an incident in Hereford in the early hours of Saturday morning. Officers were called to Union Street at around 3.45am following reports of an...
NEWS | Major disruption expected with Royal Mail workers carrying out strike action on Thursday and Friday this week
Major disruption is expected over the coming weeks with thousands of Royal Mail workers set to strike for four days. A statement from Royal Mail said: “The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to...
UK NEWS | Police provide update after four arrested in connection with the murder of 9-year-old Olivia-Pratt-KorbelÂ
From Merseyside Police: Four men arrested in connection with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot have been conditionally bailed.Earlier this week a 34-year-old man from Liverpool, a 41-year-old man from Knowsley and a 29-year-old man were...
NEWS | Volunteers return to paralysed builder’s Herefordshire home three years on 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 | Welsh Marches Express Steam Train to pass through Herefordshire today – Timings HEREÂ
Photo Credit: Julie Rosser Welsh Marches Express Steam Train is to pass through Herefordshire twice today. The timings that the 70000 Britannia will pass through the county can be found below: Abergavenny [AGV] Pass: 10.42am Abergavenny Sig 38 Pass: 10.50am Pontrilas...
BREAKING | Cadent Gas issue update about gas supply issues affecting hundreds of properties in Herefordshire
Local residents living in the Hampton Bishop, Fownhope and Holme Lacy areas of Herefordshire are concerned that it could take several days for the gas supply to be restored to their properties. Many homes have been without gas since around midday on Tuesday (6th...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following an incident in a village near HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following an incident in a village near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Sometime between 9pm on Saturday 27th August and 11am on Sunday 28th August items were stolen from a marquee at Breinton...
NEWS | £2 bus fare cap set to be introduced in Herefordshire to save passengers moneyÂ
Millions across England will save money through a new £2 cap on single bus journeys from January to March 2023, backed by up to £60 million to ensure affordable transport across the country. The Transport Secretary has today (3 September 2022) announced the government...
REMINDER | The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes at the end of this month
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 tender. So we are encouraging anyone who...
NEWS | Fire crews help to rescue a horse that had got into difficulty following storms last nightÂ
Bromyard Fire Station crews and a fire crew from Malvern Fire Station were called to help rescue a horse that had got into difficult during the storms last night. A spokesperson for Bromyard Fire Station said: “This afternoon the Large Animal Rescue Team from Bromyard...
NEWS | £1.75 million to be spent on road resurfacing in Herefordshire
An additional £1.75m is being spent on road resurfacing and other schemes across Herefordshire this autumn Roads in each of the county’s market towns are being resurfaced thanks to additional investment of £1.75m. Each of the market towns has £350k allocated for road...
NEWS | Aldi supported charities in Herefordshire during the school summer holidays by donating more than 4,710 meals to people in need
Aldi supported charities in Herefordshire during the school summer holidays by donating more than 4,710 meals to people in need. The supermarket paired its stores up with local charities, foodbanks and community groups via community giving platform Neighbourly to...
NEWS | West Midland Safari Park has recently welcomed a new arrival in the form of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger
West Midland Safari Park has recently welcomed a new arrival, in the form of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger. Dourga, a ten-year-old female, arrived at the tourist attraction on 6 August, from Fota Wildlife Park in Ireland and is already becoming a firm...