Nearly 2000 children and young people from 60 schools took part in a major county sporting event this week. The annual Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival brought together 1944 participants and young leaders for a day of sport and physical...
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NEWS | Family share further information in appeal to help find a missing 24-year-old from Leominster who was last seen on Thursday
Have you seen 24-year-old Holly who’s missing from Leominster? Holly has been missing since Thursday evening and her family are desperate to hear from her. There have been reports that Holly may have got into a car early on Friday morning. Holly is understood to have...
NEWS | An ongoing search is taking place for two teenagers missing in Hereford tonight
Family and friends of two missing teenagers from Hereford are out searching for them tonight. Maisey, aged 13 and Logan, aged 14, have both been missing for several hours and their families are growing increasingly concerned. Both are missing from the South Wye...
IN MEMORY | In memory of Mike Davies who sadly passed away aged 73-years-old
In memory of Mike Davies who sadly passed away on Tuesday 2nd July aged 73. Husband of Sue, Dad to Kerrie & Sandie and grandad to Soph, Izzy, Lewis, Grace, Tahlia and George. The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 11:15am on Tuesday 30th July...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after a seagull was killed by a group of men in Hereford
Officers are appealing for information after a seagull was killed by a group of men in Hereford. Around 3am on Sunday 30 June, two men ran at a flock of seagulls in Commercial Road, near to the Baptist Church. One of the men caught one of the birds and killed it....
EDUCATION | Ofsted praises ‘togetherness’ at a Herefordshire school following positive inspection
The community at St Michael’s Church of England Primary in Bodenham, near Leominster, is celebrating after a recent Ofsted inspection resulted in their school being awarded a ‘Good’ rating. Ofsted inspectors visited the school – which is part of the Diocese of...
NEWS | Investigation launched after a car smashed through the wall of a property in Hereford on Sunday morning
An investigation has been launched after a car smashed through the wall of a property in Hereford on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at around 3.20am on Sunday morning. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the incident. A...
FEATURED | Find out where The Beefy Boys will be visiting on the road over the next couple of weeks
Find out where The Beefy Boys will be visiting over the next couple of weeks. The Beefy Boys have restaurants in Hereford, Cheltenham and Shrewsbury, but they also have trucks on the road serving food at various local establishments and events. The Beefy Boys will be...
PARKING | There is a car park in Hereford where you can park ALL DAY for just 80p and it’s just a short walk or cycle from the city centre
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
NEWS | Herefordshire North’s new MP Ellie Chowns promises to ‘work her socks off’ for her constituency as she heads to Parliament this morning
Herefordshire North’s new MP Ellie Chowns (Green Party) has promised to ‘work her socks off’ for her constituency as she heads to Parliament this morning. Ellie has had a busy few days, after her successful campaign saw her gain thousands more votes in North...
NEWS | A man has pleaded guilty to animal welfare offences after causing unnecessary suffering to dogs and breeding without a licence
A man has pleaded guilty at a hearing in Gloucester Crown Court today for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Forest of Dean resident, Mr Edward Rafferty pleaded guilty to offences of failing to meet an animal’s needs, causing unnecessary suffering to...
FEATURED | Brand new two, three, four and five bedroom energy efficient homes are now on the market at a new development in Herefordshire
Looking to purchase a new home? Maybe you’re a first time buyer? Or looking to move into your forever home? Then The Arches development at Ledbury may be the one for you and your family. Discover new 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom energy efficient new homes for sale in...
NEWS | Family appeal for missing 24-year-old from Leominster who was last seen on Thursday evening to get in touch
Have you seen 24-year-old Holly who’s missing from Leominster? Holly has been missing since Thursday evening and her family are desperate to hear from her. There have been reports that Holly may have got into a car early on Friday morning. Holly is understood to have...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service submit plans for a temporary fire station in the Holmer area of Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have submitted plans to Herefordshire Council for the temporary change of use of a industrial building in the Holmer area of Hereford, into a fire station. The temporary new fire station would be located on Mortimer...
FEATURED | The incredible breakfast in Herefordshire that you simply just have to give a try
Everyone enjoys a cooked breakfast, right? Well, if you do, then you need to visit Kenchester Tea Rooms. They have a superb breakfast available and it’s proving to be popular with those visiting. However, if breakfast isn’t your thing, then their superb lunch...
NEWS | A motorist has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
A motorist who was involved in a collision which killed Welsh triathlon and Ironman star, Rebecca Comins was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court. Vasile Barbu was driving a white Vauxhall Movano van on the A40 near Raglan on Thursday 2 June 2022 which collided with...
FEATURED | The High Sheriff of Herefordshire’s May Diary
We are proud to announce that the High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward will be providing a regularly monthly diary to Your Herefordshire on her activities across Herefordshire. Pat is extremely busy with her work across the county and we are delighted to have...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Dave Billingham who sadly passed away on 3rd July
In Memory of Dave Billingham who sadly passed away on 3rd July. Dave Billingham sadly passed away on 3rd July 2024. Dave was a loving Husband to Karen and Dad to Chris, Dawn & Shell. A small Funeral will be for family only. Donations can be made to the Midlands...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Jenny Hewitt who passed away peacefully at home aged 97-years-old
Jenny Hewitt of Sutton St Nicholas. Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 26th June 2024 aged 97 years. Wife of the late Les, Mum to Brenda & John. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 22nd July at 11.15am. Immediate family...
NEWS | A motorist has been sentenced to four years in prison for killing a talented triathlon star in a collision
A motorist who was involved in a collision which killed Welsh triathlon and Ironman star, Rebecca Comins was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court. Vasile Barbu was driving a white Vauxhall Movano van on the A40 near Raglan on Thursday 2 June 2022 which collided with...
NEWS | Murder investigation underway after a 33-year-old man died in a house fire in Hereford
At around 7.05pm yesterday (Thursday 4 July) officers were called to a fire on Charles Witts Avenue in Hereford. When officers arrived, A 33-year-old man was sadly found dead at the scene. His death is being treated as suspicious and an investigation is underway. A...
BREAKING | 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a house fire in Hereford
At around 7.05pm yesterday (Thursday 4 July) officers were called to a fire on Charles Witts Avenue in Hereford. When officers arrived, A 33-year-old man was sadly found dead at the scene. His death is being treated as suspicious and an investigation is underway. A...
FEATURED | A brand new sports bar is set to open its doors in Hereford later this month, replacing the former Yates on Commercial Road
A brand new sports bar is set to open its doors in Hereford in mid July, replacing the former Yates on Commercial Road. Doyles Sports Bar are opening an exciting new sports bar in Hereford. The independent business is opening in the former Yates bar on Commercial Road...
NEWS | A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital following a house fire in Hereford last night
A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital following a house fire in Hereford last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Charles Witts Avenue at 7pm and sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene, with the first resource arriving...
FEATURED | Blacksmithing Students from Holme Lacy College travel to Denmark to recreate anchor for the Viking Ship, ‘Skudelev 5’
Level 3 Blacksmithing Students from Holme Lacy College recently embarked on an amazing journey to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark. Their skills and talents were put to the test in a collaborative effort to construct a replica anchor for...
FEATURED | One of Herefordshire’s best-kept secrets will be featured on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces on Thursday 11th July at 9pm
The Fold has been built on the Pritchard family farm, land previously used for sheep grazing, childish adventures and walks with the dogs. The family have many happy memories of playing in the brooks and rolling down the hill. During lockdown, the 18 acres of land...
NEWS | Shopkeepers in Leominster advised to remain vigilant following suspicious activity in the market town on Thursday
Shopkeepers in Leominster are being urged to remain vigilant following suspicious activity in the market town on Thursday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “I wanted to advise you all at this time of some suspicious activity that has been reported by...
ELECTION | Ellie Chowns ‘can’t wait to get started’ after being elected as MP for North Herefordshire in a historic night
Ellie Chowns says she ‘can’t wait to get started’ after she was elected as MP for North Herefordshire for the Green Party, ending Sir Bill Wiggin’s (Conservatives) two decade hold over the constituency. Ellie shared the following message on X (Twitter) following her...
ELECTION | Full results for both Herefordshire North and Hereford & Herefordshire North on a historic night
The results of the 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election have been verified and declared: Ellie Chowns (Green Party) gain North Herefordshire with 21,736 votes. Jesse Norman (Conservative Party) held Hereford and South Herefordshire with 14,871 votes. The total...
ELECTION | Full results for both Herefordshire North and Hereford & Herefordshire North on a historic night
The results of the 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election have been verified and declared: Ellie Chowns (Green Party) gain North Herefordshire with 21,736 votes. Jesse Norman (Conservative Party) held Hereford and South Herefordshire with 14,871 votes. The total...
NEWS | Herefordshire election results likely to be announced at around 5am in the morning
Herefordshire’s election results are likely to be announced at around 5am in the morning. Votes are currently being counted at Hereford Leisure Centre, for both the Hereford & Herefordshire South seat, as well as the Herefordshire North seat. The exit poll,...
UPDATE | Police tell residents to stay indoors and to keep windows and doors closed following a fire in Hereford this evening
Emergency services are responding to a serious incident in Hereford this evening. The incident has occurred on Charles Witts Avenue in the Hunderton area of the city. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious incident in Hereford this evening
Emergency services are responding to a serious incident in Hereford this evening. The incident has occurred on Charles Witts Avenue in the Hunderton area of the city. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
BREAKING NEWS | Teacher who sexually abused two boys jailed for six-and-a-half years
Rebecca Joynes (30/12/1993) of Waterman Walk, Salford, has today (Thursday 4 July 2024) been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for six sexual offences against two boys. She was previously found guilty to a majority verdict in May. She was arrested on suspicion of...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man was ‘hit on the head with a glass’ in an attack in Hereford
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that happened in Hereford on Friday 22 March. The assault happened around 11.30pm at The Queens Arms on Broad Street when the victim was hit on the head with a glass. One man, aged 27, has been arrested on suspicion of...
WHAT’S ON? | Hay on Wye to host EV Rally checkpoint on Friday with 50 individual electric vehicles to pass through the town
A fleet of 50 individual electric vehicles are this week competing in the A-Z EV Rally 2024, travelling more than 1,400 miles throughout England and Wales and checking-in at strategic locations in alphabetical order. Y Gelli (Hay on Wye), will be the penultimate stop...
FEATURED | A Hereford restaurant has launched an incredible sharing platter that’s available for up to 4 people
A Hereford restaurant has launched an incredible sharing platter that’s available for up to 4 people. Bridge 14 - Hereford Diner & Restaurant shared the new addition to its menu on their Facebook page earlier today. The post said: “Come try our new sharing...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route between two Herefordshire villages this morning
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision on a busy route between two Herefordshire villages this morning. The collision has occurred on the B4224 between Mordiford and Fownhope. The collision is at the junction for Holme Lacy Bridge. The road is...
NEWS | ‘Warm And Welcoming’ atmosphere at local Primary School praised by Ofsted
Tenbury Church of England (CE) Primary School has been praised for its ‘warm and welcoming’ atmosphere and the excellent support given to its pupils following a recent OfSTED inspection. The high praise comes as part of an overall ‘Good’ grading for the school in a...
NEWS | NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire have provided important information regarding NHS Dentist Centre’s in Hereford
NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire have asked us to clarify the situation regarding Dentist Centre’s in Hereford. Earlier this year, NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire announced that two new NHS Dentist Centre’s were to open in Hereford. One in the city...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a disturbing incident in the Holme Lacy Road area of Hereford
Police appealing for witnesses after two calves were killed after being chased by two dogs. A cow was also injured during the incident and had to be put to sleep. The incident happened at between 12.30 and 1pm on Saturday 29 June on a field off Holme Lacy Road in the...
FEATURED | Get your family and friends together for the incredible Hereford Cathedral Escape Room challenge!
In 2022 Hereford Cathedral launched a brand new Escape Room: An interactive clue-cracking and decoding game located in the Old Chapel in the Cloisters. It is 1890. You have been accused of embezzling money from the funds of the Vicars Choral. The police have...
FEATURED | The stunning flower shop in Leominster that offers a delivery service for local customers
There is a stunning flower shop in Leominster that offers a delivery service for local customers. The Flower Gallery Leominster offers a fabulous selection of flowers for all occasions, including: Funeral Flowers House Plants Bridal Flowers Birthdays And...
REVEALED | Lidl wants to open a store in north west area of Hereford city as it plans to create thousands of jobs across the country
In its 30th year, Lidl GB is today announcing plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country, creating thousands of new jobs. The company has revealed that it would like to open further stores in Hereford, as well as a store in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye in...
EDUCATION | More than 1,500 year ten students attended this year’s Three Colleges Open Day in Hereford
Three Colleges Open Day attracts pupils from across the county. Almost 1600 year ten students attended this year’s Three Colleges Open Day on Tuesday 2 July, resulting in the most successful turn-out the event has ever had. Students from 21 schools from Herefordshire...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after two calves were killed after being chased by two dogs in Hereford
Police appealing for witnesses after two calves were killed after being chased by two dogs. A cow was also injured during the incident and had to be put to sleep. The incident happened at between 12.30 and 1pm on Saturday 29 June on a field off Holme Lacy Road in the...
NEWS | A popular Hereford restaurant and pub will close its doors to the public for the final time this week with major changes being made
A popular Hereford restaurant and pub will close its doors to the public for the final time on 5th July. The Starting Gate in Hereford, will close its doors to the general public on 5th July. A message sent out to customers by email today said: “We are writing to let...
NEWS | Slavery and trafficking risk order handed to 42-year-old woman following concerns for children
A woman has been served with an interim slavery and trafficking risk order as a result of her behaviour around children. A case about Lisa Meredith, of Trefonen Way, Llandrindod Wells, was heard at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court last week. While the 42-year-old...
MISSING PERSON | Urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old from Herefordshire who was last seen on Friday
Daniel was last seen at around 12pm on Friday afternoon (28 June) in the Kingstone / Golden Valley area walking towards Hereford. The 14-year-old is described as a white male approximately 5ft 9, slim build with shaved brown hair. He was last seen wearing black...
BREAKING | Motorist arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man in his 50s died in a collision this morning
A man has died in a two-vehicle collision on the B4070 in Birdlip this morning, Tuesday 2 July. Police remain at the scene of the incident which happened shortly after 5.30am and involved a grey Nissan Qashqai and a silver Kia Picanto. The driver of the Kia, a man...