Rita Monica Macdonell (nee Gill) born 6th July 1952, passed away after a short illness on 15th April 2025 aged 72 years. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. A small family funeral will take place at 12.15pm at...
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NEWS | Important information about visiting times and restrictions at Hereford County Hospital and hospitals across Herefordshire
Please see below the current visiting arrangements at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Children and young people are welcome, although it is sensible to avoid bringing very young children into hospitals where possible and this needs to be discussed with ward staff in advance....
FEATURED | Full list of events taking place at Hay Festival later this month with tickets now on sale
Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, with more than 600 events over 11 days, 22 May–1 June 2025. Headliners include activists Yulia Navalnaya, Mary Trump, Caroline Darian; actors Jameela Jamil, Michael Sheen,...
FEATURED | A new ice cream parlour serving ice creams, milkshakes, smoothies and much more is to open in Hereford next week!
Opening next week - Church Street Deli Ice Cream Parlour. The owners of Church Street Deli in Hereford have been working hard over recent weeks and months and are now ready to open their new ice cream parlour on this historic street in Hereford city centre. Using...
NEWS | Appeal launched after two people caused significant damage to a milk vending machine overnight
An appeal has been launched after two people caused significant damage to a milk vending machine overnight. The incident happened in Ludlow and Whole Moo World, the owners of the vending machine, have shared the following message on social media this morning: “SAD...
NEWS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with a FULL ROAD CLOSURE on the A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) in Hereford later this month
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a full road closure on the A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) later this month. The closure will be in place on the following nights: Saturday 10th May (9pm-6am) Sunday 11th May (9pm-6am) Saturday 17th May (9pm-6am)...
FEATURED | A Hereford cafe has launched an ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ for a tenner and it’s proving popular!
A Hereford cafe has launched an ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ for a tenner and it’s proving to be extremely popular! The ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ is available at Red Barn Cafe in Hereford on a Friday and Saturday. Available from 9am-midday. Adults £10,...
MISSING | Police provide update on search for a missing 50-year-old man from Hereford with officers revealing the area they believe he could be
Update (3rd May): West Mercia Police have provided the following update on a search for a missing 50-year-old man from Hereford. “We are continuing our searches to locate Simon who has been missing since Thursday 24 April. It is believed Simon could be in the...
URGENT | Police issue an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property in Herefordshire. The vehicle was stolen from a property in the Bartestree area of the county. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police are investigating an incident in your...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen from a property in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen from a property in Herefordshire. The items were stolen from a property in Fownhope. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “In the days leading up to April 28th, a...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to reports of a collision tonight with a road closure in place
Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision tonight, with a road closure in place. According to Gwent Police, Hereford Road near Abergavenny is closed due to a collision near where the road joins the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road). Motorists are...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | 11 boys and girls aged between 11-year-old and 14-years-old charged with manslaughter following the death of a teenage boy
Police have confirmed that a boy has sadly died following a fire at an industrial park in Gateshead. From Northumbria Police: Shortly after 8pm yesterday, we received a report of a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead. Emergency...
BREAKING | Five people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man sustained serious head and facial injuries in an incident
Police are appealing for information after a man sustained serious head and facial injuries in an incident in Coleford town centre in the Forest of Dean. Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw a disturbance in the vicinity of Market Place...
NEWS | Important information for anyone flying to and from Bristol Airport over the coming weeks
Unauthorised car parking operations near Bristol Airport continue to be investigated and successfully dealt with by North Somerset Council’s enforcement team. Concerns have been raised that nearby fields were being used to park thousands of cars, blighting the...
NEWS | A significant number of police officers visited restaurants in Hereford city centre on Friday evening
There was a significant police presence in Hereford city centre on Friday evening. Police have been visiting restaurants and takeaways on Union Street and St Owen Street in Hereford, with partners from other organisations. It’s unclear at present whether any arrests...
NEWS | We visited Hereford’s new pasta restaurant on Friday evening and were very impressed with the food and welcome we received
We visited Hereford’s new pasta restaurant on Friday evening and we were very impressed with the quality of the food and the welcome we received. After months of sleepless nights for the team behind Mea Via, the doors opened on Thursday and Friday for people to try...
NEWS | Shoezone to open its new store in High Town in Hereford this morning with special offers for customers and a wider selection of products
Footwear retailer shoezone reopens its store in Hereford on Saturday, 3rd May. A new space at 12/13 High Town, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2AA offers a bigger selection for customers and an exciting range of new brands. To celebrate the relaunch...
NEWS | Significant Police presence in Hereford city centre this evening
There is a significant police presence in Hereford city centre this evening. Police have been visiting restaurants and takeaways on Union Street and St Owen Street in Hereford, with partners from other organisations. It’s unclear at present whether any arrests have...
FEATURED | A new ice cream parlour is set to open in Church Street in Hereford next week
Opening next week - Church Street Deli Ice Cream Parlour. Using local dairy scoop ice cream from Rowlestone Farm. Serving - Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Smoothies, Iced Coffees, Iced Teas, Waffles. Plus an additional 34 additional seats for Church Street Deli. We can’t wait...
BREAKING | A police operation is underway at a takeaway outlet in Hereford
A police operation is underway at a takeaway on Union Street in Hereford. A number of officers have just entered Sizzler in the city centre. Officers are also stood outside the takeaway outlet. Union Street remains open. More soon.