OUR LATEST NEWS
A service of thanksgiving for the life of George Harris, who sadly passed away on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Following National Service, George spent over 40 years working with farming communities in Hereford and Worcester through Avoncroft Cattle Breeders, Mid Border...
The Council is seeking to deliver the first phase of the Hereford Western Bypass (formerly Southern Link Road). The project was approved by Cabinet in March 2024 as part of the New Road Strategy. It is currently estimated that the scheme will cost in the region...
Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after two cars were stopped in Worcestershire in the early hours of this morning (Monday 13 January). Acting on intelligence, officers from the Operational Policing Unit (OPU) stopped a grey BMW X3 near...
Serious collision in Harewood End. Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Harewood End on Friday (10 January). At around 5.05pm two vehicles, a Silver 4x4 Suzuki and a grey Ssangyong pickup, were travelling in opposite directions along the A49...
West Mercia Police would like to identify this man as they believe he can help with enquiries into a sexual assault in Worcester on Monday 16 September. The assault happened around 12:15am on Angel Place when a man approached a woman and wrapped his arms around her...
DARREN OWEN formerly of Haylease Crescent, in Hunderton. We are heartbroken to announce the tragic passing of Darren on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 55 years, yet forever young at heart, he brought light and laughter to all who knew...
Gwent Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision on the A465 between Tredegar and Merthyr Tydfil. It happened at about 12.40am, on Sunday 29 December, and involved two cars, a black Audi and a silver Vauxhall. The driver of the Vauxhall, a...
Motorists advised to plan ahead, with a road closure set to cause significant issues on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) in January. According to the Herefordshire Council Roadworks page, a road closure will be in place on the A4103 from Moorend Wychend Road To...
A brand new wine bar and coffee shop could be set to open in Hereford city centre. A planning application has been submitted for the change of use of the former Antique Tea Shop in Hereford ok St Peter’s Street, into a wine bar and coffee shop. The planning...
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster have launched an investigation, after a young female teenager was assault on a footpath in the town this afternoon (Sunday). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team are seeking...
Apply for your child’s primary school reception class place before 15 January deadline. Parent and carers with children who were born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for...
Next week, passengers will be able to get their hands on millions of train tickets at half the price as part of the government’s annual rail sale. From 14 to 20 January 2025, selected advance and off-peak fares will go on sale at up to 50% off for travel between 17...
E-Scooter owners in Herefordshire are being warned that they risk prosecution and having their E-scooter seized by officers. In a previous post, West Mercia Police said: “There has been an increase in the use of E-Scooters across the UK. “Please note the below...
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update on Saturday evening following her disappearance. A further update has also been shared this morning (Sunday), confirming that she was last seen in London. The updates can be found at the...
Mary Fisher formerly of Winston Road, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home, Hereford on Thursday 26th December 2024 aged 87 years. Loving Mum to Helen, Mother-In-Law to Paul, Grandma to Greg & Kelly and Great Grandma to 7. Twin Sister to...
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update this evening following her disappearance. The update can be found at the bottom of this article. Officers are appealing for information to help find Amanda Hull who has been reported missing...
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
Motorists advised to plan ahead, with a road closure set to cause significant issues on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) in January. According to the Herefordshire Council Roadworks page, a road closure will be in place on the A4103 from Moorend Wychend Road To...
Motorists are being advised to remain extra cautious on the roads this morning, after temperatures dropped to -9c in parts of Herefordshire overnight. Herefordshire Council’s Highways teams have been out throughout the evening and overnight, gritting roads across the...
Emergency services are currently busy responding to ‘multiple incidents’ in Herefordshire. There are two collisions causing delays on major routes in the county. An overturned vehicle has blocked the B4224 between Fownhope and Ross-on-Wye, with reports of a...