Image Credit: Google Street View The Teddy Bears Picnic event that was set to take place at Shobdon Airfield today has had to be postponed, following the sad news that a man died after his aircraft crashed at the airfield last week. In a post on Facebook,...
Sainsbury’s has today announced major changes to its date labels on packaging for 276 own brand products in a bid to help reduce food waste in homes. From the end of August, the retailer will begin the removal of ‘best before’ dates from a raft of fresh produce...
The RAC has commented on the news of the energy price cap rise and the impact it will have on people who charge their electric cars at home. Following the Ofgem announcement of an increase to the energy price cap that will take effect from 1 October, RAC spokesperson...
West Mercia Police officers are currently in attendance at an incident in a graveyard in the city centre. Officers were called to the graveyard near Commercial Road around 30 minutes ago and remain at the scene. Two vehicles are parked up and a passer by believes that...
Gwen Walford Nursing Home in Hereford has marked its Top 20 Award win from carehome.co.uk with a celebration at the home for its team members and residents. The annual Top 20 Awards recognise the top twenty rated care homes in each region of the UK based on the...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Bromyard were called to a multi-vehicle collision earlier today. The collision involved three vehicles on Tenbury Road, with one casualty rescued from one of the vehicles. West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
A popular Hereford cafe has temporarily closed for refurbishment works to take place. Rocket Kitchen on Church Street will be closed until 6th September. A notice in the window confirms that the closure is for refurbishment work. Rocket Kitchen Hereford is a...
Press Release from Hereford City Council: The River Carnival 2022 has come to a close, and we can only take our hats off at the spectacular success it has been. After a 2 year absence, it was fantastic to see so many came together on the river to celebrate and enjoy...
A 57-year-old man has been charged with murdering his elderly mother following an incident near Brecon on Friday night (August 26). John Anderson Griffiths was arrested at the scene and charged on Monday night. He has been remanded into custody and will be taken...
From West Mercia Police: We continue to appeal to anyone who may have seen a collision near Craven Arms on Wednesday 17 August. A young man sadly died in the incident that happened on the A49 around 11.45pm. A red Suzuki motorbike travelling southbound collided with a...
There are delays to rail services this morning between Hereford and Worcester due to trespassers on the railway line between Great Malvern and Worcester. West Midlands Railway have issued the following update for passengers: Problem: Due to trespassers on the railway...
Work to improve the kerbs on Widemarsh Street in Hereford is still yet to commence, despite reports earlier this year that work would start in the Spring. For many years now, the kerbs on Widemarsh Street in Hereford have caused issues for pedestrians, with many...
Google Street View - Image Date - November 2020 Work is set to start on measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in St Owen Street, Hereford. New raised crossings will make it easier for pedestrians to cross this wide street while slowing traffic and...
All films, all screens, all day - all from £3* across all Odeon cinemas. If you love movies, then you'll love National Cinema Day at ODEON. On 3 September, tickets start at just £3* to watch any film at Odeon’s state-of-the-art cinemas, from Idris Elba’s big-cat...
Dyfed-Powys Police have launched a murder investigation near Brecon following the death of an 87-year-old woman. Officers were called to a property in the Llanfrynach area at around 9.25pm yesterday (Friday, 26 August). The woman was airlifted to hospital but sadly...
Hereford FC found themselves well beaten by Banbury United this afternoon, with the hosts putting in a fantastic performance to earn a 3-1 win. In truth, it should be the defeat and how the Bulls plan to bounce back when they host Gloucester City at Edgar Street on...
Aylestone Hill is currently closed in both directions this afternoon in Hereford due to an ongoing incident. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are both in attendance at the incident. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route for the time...
Dyfed-Powys Police has released an E-fit of a man officers would like to speak to as part of their investigation into a rape allegation at the Green Man Festival. He was in the Chai Wallahs tent in the early hours of Sunday morning, 21 August 2022. The man is...
Did you see a collision near Pershore this morning (Friday 26 August)? The incident on Eckington Road around 4am led to the death of a 33-year-old man from Worcester. A silver BMW and a red Vauxhall Astra collided on the bridge and the BMW fell into the River Avon....
Increased night patrols are continuing along the River Wye in Hereford, with five arrests now made in connection with riverside sexual offences in the city. A spokesperson for Hereford Cops (West Mercia Police) said: "Safer Neighbourhood teams from across the county...
Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Great Malvern and Hereford all lines are blocked. Impact: Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected to last until around 22:00 today (26 August).
Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage and anyone with information to come forward after a man raped a woman in Highnam. At around 4.30pm last Sunday (21 August) a man in a white van pulled over into a gravel layby on Two Mile Lane and approached a woman....
Increased police patrols will continue along the river path in Hereford over the bank holiday weekend following a series of rapes and sexual assaults in the city. So far, five people have been arrested in connection with the incidents. Four have been released on...
West Mercia Police officers from Herefordshire and Shropshire have taken part in a vehicle operation in Hereford today. In total, three drivers were arrested on suspicion of drug driving and a number of other motorists were issued with penalty notices for various...
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has died following a light aircraft crash in Herefordshire earlier today. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival we discovered a fixed wing light aircraft that had come down at the airfield. “There...
The stage is almost set for this year’s OllieFest in Ross-on-Wye which takes place over the August Bank Holiday at Ross Rugby Club. The festival, which gains in popularity every year, is promising to bring a fantastic selection of live music and entertainment for the...
Herefordshire Council Trading Standards are warning retailers to ensure all disposable e-cigarettes, liquids and vaping devices sold meet UK legal requirements. In the last three months, Trading Standards Officers have seized over £24,000 worth of illegal disposable...
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has died following a light aircraft crash in Herefordshire earlier today. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “A man in his 50s has been confirmed dead following the light aircraft crash at Shobdon Airfield,...
Weather conditions mean extra spa days for hens The UK’s lack of rain may be bad news for our flowerbeds, but it does mean hens around the UK get to enjoy extra dust baths. The dry conditions have left lots of lovely dirt for our hens to wash themselves clean...
Image Credit: Google Street View West Mercia Police have issued an update following an aircraft crash in Herefordshire this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "A single engine, fixed wing light aircraft came down at 10.30am today at Shobdon Airfield,...
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious incident at Shobdon Airfield. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police are all in attendance and the airfield is likely to remain closed for...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool, Merseyside Police have confirmed. A statement from Merseyside Police this morning said: “We have arrested a 36 year-old man on suspicion of the murder of nine year-old...
The Government has responded to the news from Ofgem this morning that the energy price cap will rise to £3,549 from October. A Government Spokesperson said: “We know people are incredibly worried about rising energy bills, following unprecedented gas...
West Mercia Police officers continue to carry out night time patrols near the River Wye in Hereford, following reports of a number of sexual offences in the area over recent weeks. Your Herefordshire has been pressing West Mercia Police for an update and yesterday a...
Herefordshire Council will begin carrying out work on Plough Lane and Harrow Road in Hereford next week, to help make the footpath a more friendly place for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Local resident Cameron Wood has campaigned for a number of years to have...
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Monday 29 August. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to change. (Slide table to see opening hours). Pharmacy...
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet agreed an investment of £8.5 million for a new museum and library for the people of Herefordshire at its meeting on Wednesday 29 June. Cabinet members agreed to invest £8 million of capital funding for the complete refurbishment of...
Sargeants Brothers have decided to implement a fare price freeze for the next 12 months across all Sargeants services. This will also include all our school and student passes. Sargeants Brothers Managing Director Matt Evans said: “Like many businesses we...
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...
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...
Around 1.1 million claimant families receiving tax credits will get their first Cost of Living Payment from Friday 2 September 2022, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. This £326 government payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax...
A local taxi driver has told Your Herefordshire about how he has teamed up with his friend to help keep people safe in Hereford. Following a number of recent incidents in the city centre and surrounding areas, Jonno and Danielle wanted to do something to help keep...
The TUC has set out its roadmap to a £15 an hour minimum wage and a high wage economy – declaring “it’s time to put an end to low-pay Britain”. In a report published today (Tuesday), the TUC details the path to a £15 minimum wage and calls on the government to...
Roadworks are set to cause delays in Herefordshire from tomorrow, with resurfacing work taking place on a major route in the county. Work will take place on Hereford Road (A465), near Bromyard, for 5 days, between 9.30am and 3.30pm by Balfour Beatty Living Places....
Westfields FC continued their strong start to the league season with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Longlevens on Wednesday evening. Fields started the better side, creating a number of opportunities to score, before Sean Powell eventually gave the visitors the lead...
British Gas Energy will donate 10 percent of all profits to the British Gas Energy Support Fund to provide grants to customers for the duration of the energy crisisAn immediate £12 million donation will boost the fund - this is double the previous contribution and...
Summer may be coming to a close, but it looks like the August Bank Holiday weekend is set to be fairly sunny and warm, with highs into the mid-twenties. In its outlook, the Met Office said: "There is increasing confidence in pressure building across the UK through the...
The National Drought Group (NDG), made up of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key representative groups met today (23 August) under the chairmanship of Sir James Bevan, EA Chief Executive. Water Minister Steve Double...
A fundraising page has been set up following the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy from Hereford who died after going into the sea at Skegness. The fundraising page has been set up by a family friend. “On the 13th of August, Kacper Biela, a teenage boy age 13, sadly...
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of suspicious incidents in a Herefordshire village. “Over the last 2 weekends we have had reports of criminal damage to items in some of the Bulmers orchards that are situated around...