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A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
Denco Fluid Systems, a global leader in industrial fluid handling systems, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its capabilities with the formal integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL), effective as of yesterday, 16th July 2025. Following a...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a wildfire in Hereford overnight. The incident was in the Churchill Gardens area, with a temporary road closure in place on Aylestone Hill. A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station said: ”We were...
Photo Credit - Lisa Stevens From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Restoring Bartonsham Meadows: update on new fencing and access. Plans to restore Bartonsham Meadows to wildlife rich meadows are progressing well and the next stage of our Management Plan is to install...
Earlier this week, fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a severe vehicle fire. From Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service: Whilst on route to the incident the crew could see a large column of black smoke rising from the reported location. On arrival...
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country...
Marie Rose Shaw Passed away peacefully at 83 years old on 6th July 2025. Beloved wife of Mike, much loved mum of Lisa, Michael & Anna And Devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother (fondly remembered as Nanny Ma) She will be sadly missed by all her...
In Memory of David Jones. Sadly passed away on 4th July 2025 aged 69 years. Most Loved Dad to Richard and Christopher. Brother to Janis, Steven, Jane, Paul, Dawn and the late Fred (Anthony). Will be missed by all who knew him. Family flowers only, Donations are to...
In Memory of Neville Richard Baylis (Baz) of Wormbridge (Formerly of Pike's Cottage, St Weonards). Sadly passed away at his home on June 30th 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved son of the late Sydney and Annie. A greatly loved brother, uncle and cousin who will be deeply...
From West Midlands Safari Park: We are excited to announce the birth of red panda cub twins – a milestone moment, for a species listed as endangered. Keepers suspected that there may be more than one cute surprise after noticing how ‘round’ Mei Lin was during her...
Image - Google Street View - July 2024 As a result of an £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across the county will benefit from being resurfaced this year. From Herefordshire Council: “As part of this investment, resurfacing work will...
A fantastic brand new bakery has opened its doors in Hereford and it’s receiving some fantastic reviews! Puff & Creme Bakery, located in Leominster, has recently opened its doors and customers are raving about it. Following the loss of Central Bakery, this is a...
Hereford Leisure Centre has issued an important message to gym members with new access times coming into place from Monday (21st July). From Hereford Leisure Centee: “Gym Access Update for Under 16s. “From Monday 21st July, there will be a change to gym access times...
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week. Closed between Thursday 17 July 2025 - Friday 18 July 2025 Earl Mortimer College shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council school closures page this evening: “Following an...
A Herefordshire pharmacy has issued an important message for customers. In a post on social media, Westfield Walk Pharmacy in Leominster said: “Important update for our customers! “With the doctors moving from next door later this year, we want to reassure you—we’re...
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week. Closed between Thursday 17 July 2025 - Friday 18 July 2025 Earl Mortimer College shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council school closures page this evening: “Following an...