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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...
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses or information following the death of a man in Malvern on Saturday (12 July). The victim has now been named as 52-year-old Paul Hart from Malvern. In the early hours of Saturday morning officers were deployed to Belle...
Welsh Water has issued an important message to customers on the current situation following an extended period of dry weather. From Welsh Water: “Across our operating area, dry weather directly affects our water resources. “This year has seen the warmest and sunniest...
The family of Jimmy Aspinall, who sadly died following a collision in Herefordshire, have paid tribute to a man who was dedicated to ‘making the world just a little bit brighter’. The collision happened on Saturday morning (12 July) on the A465 near to Allensmore. The...
A man who drove while unfit through alcohol and drugs has been jailed for more than four years after causing the death of his friend in a single-vehicle collision in Monmouthshire. Tymon Turner, 21, from Aberaeron, Ceredigion, was also disqualified from driving....
Improvement works have commenced on the main car park at Malvern Town Football Club. The works, which started on 9 July for 12 weeks, will involve the resurfacing and reconfiguration of the club’s main car park, along with the installation of an overflow car...
Photo Credit: Dan Williams The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the West Midlands and East Midlands following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency announced the change in status today, 15th July 2025. Following declining river flows...