A new £6milllion advanced manufacturing centre is to be built in Herefordshire, creating up to 50 new jobs in the county. Collins Design and Build has been appointed to develop the 31,000 sq ft centre on Skylon Park for TechTest Ltd,...
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NEWS | The AA wants new drivers under 21 to display a ‘G plate’ for the first six months after passing their test
At least 58 lives could be saved annually by graduated driver licensing (GDL), estimates* The AA as it steps up its calls for the system to be introduced. Introducing such a system could also see at least 934 serious injuries avoided on UK roads. “Graduated Driver...
NEWS | A man has been arrested for failing to provide a breath test and on suspicion of failing to stop following an accident in Herefordshire
Emergency services were called to a collision in Herefordshire where a driver had left the scene on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on the A4110 in Canon Pyon. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the...
NEWS | Motorists on their phones and eating food behind the wheel amongst those stopped during M5 operation
A texting van driver who swore at officers and an HGV driver eating a jar of food were just two of the motorists observed committing offences on the M5 by Roads Policing officers. Operation Tramline saw an unmarked HGV lorry, loaned by National Highways, being driven...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision where the ‘driver had left the scene’ in Herefordshire overnight
Emergency services were called to a collision in Herefordshire where a driver had left the scene on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on the A4110 in Canon Pyon. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the...
UK NEWS | Police arrest woman on suspicion of manslaughter following deaths of three residents at a care home
Detectives investigating the full circumstances surrounding the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage have made an arrest. Dorset Police received a report at 7.16am on Wednesday 23 October 2024 regarding three residents who had been found deceased at the...
HALF TERM | Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 322 cafés across the UK over the October half term
Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 322 cafés across the UK over the October half term (excluding weekends). The supermarket’s cafés will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with each item bought...
FEATURED | Have you visited Hereford’s Urban Asian Eatery that’s been earning fantastic reviews
Have you visited Hereford’s Urban Asian Eatery that’s been earning fantastic reviews. Bao to the Broth is located on St Owen Street in Hereford. Bao to the Broth was created back in 2022 as as a simple food stall in Hereford’s Buttermarket. From market stall to...
UK NEWS | ‘Carbon Monoxide Poisoning’ being treated as primary line of enquiry following death of three residents at a care home
Dorset Police has released a statement in relation to the tragic incident at a care home in Swanage. Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey said: “At 7.16am on Wednesday 23 October 2024 we received a report regarding three residents who had been found deceased at the...
NEWS | A number of properties are without power in Hereford this evening
A number of properties are without power in Hereford this evening. The properties are in the Three Elms / Bobblestock area of the city. National Grid has confirmed that the following postcodes are affected: HR4 7RA, HR4 9LT, HR4 9LU, HR4 9LX,...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of David Thomas Price who has passed away aged 90 years old
In Memory of David Thomas Price. Passed away on 10th October 2024 aged 90 years. Much loved & missed by his Wife Heather, family & friends both young and old. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 4th November...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of John Sidney Clive Morris who passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital
In loving memory of John Sidney Clive Morris who passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Sunday 6th October 2024 with his beloved wife Carole by his side. John will be lovingly missed by Carole, his daughters Samantha and Sara, his Grandchildren and all...
RUGBY | Taunton Titans used their superior nous against a miss-firing Luctonians to gain a well-earned victory on the road
Photo Credit: Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Taunton RFCSaturday 19th October 2024 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress Full time score - Luctonians RFC 12 – 23 Taunton RFC Man of the Match – James Mear Taunton Titans used their superior nous against a...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Mary Young who passed away peacefully on Tuesday 8th October aged 96 years
In Memory of Mary Young. Formerly of Moor Farm Lane, Hereford. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at Coldwell’s House, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Gerry. A loving Aunt to Alan & Chris, Great Aunt to Greg & Darren. She will be sadly missed...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Catchpole (Jac) of Hereford
In Memory of John Catchpole (Jac) of Hereford. Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday 10th October 2024 aged 89 years. Husband of the late Maisie, Dad to Tony & David & a Grandfather & Great Grandfather. A private funeral will take place. All enquiries...
JOBS | Major drive to fill 26,000 festive jobs launched by Tesco
If you’re looking for a job over the festive period then Tesco is keen to hear from you. This year the supermarket is recruiting 26,000 temporary colleagues to help customers during the busy Christmas period. As with other years, these UK-wide...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of David ‘Dave’ Robert Craig
Born in Nottingham in 1953. Moved to Hereford in childhood. Attended St Martins Primary School and then Redhill Secondary school. He played football locally for Hereford Lads Club in an era where they produced some fantastic players. He was...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub is planning a midweek Christmas Fair to help raise money for the charity MNDA
The Imperial Inn in Widemarsh Street will be getting into the Christmas spirit with a fair which will take place on Wednesday 11th and Wednesday 18th December. Wednesday evenings are a peak shopping day in Hereford with a traditional market and seasonal late night...
MISSING PERSON | Police growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 58-year-old missing woman from Ross-on-Wye
West Mercia Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 58-year-old woman from Ross-on-Wye. Officers are appealing for information to help find Sally Thomsen, who has been reported missing from Ross-on-Wye. The 58-year-old was last...
UPDATE | Grandstand Road resurfacing work will now take place overnight in November in a change to the initial plan
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. The resurfacing work will take place from Monday 4th November...