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From West Midlands Railway: On Monday 28 July 2025 the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – operator of services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - is set to transfer to public ownership on 1...
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are responding to a large fire, involving multiple buildings in Herefordshire this morning. The fire has occurred in the Bridge Sollars area of the county. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester...
Local residents living in one area of Herefordshire have reported sightings of what could be a rare black fox. The sightings have been in the Walford area, near Ross-on-Wye. In a post on Ross-on-Wye Noticeboard, a local resident called Alison said: “Walford residents...
Photo Credit: Ian Forbes From Hereford City Council: Today marks 380 years since #Hereford was under siege (and vastly outnumbered) by a Scottish force, who were intent on taking the City during the English Civil War! Hereford City Coat of Arms is as fine a Coat...
A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries. From the Crown Prosecution Service: Jakob Walpole, 33, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 84-year-old John Brown at Birmingham Crown...
Significant changes could be coming to the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, with Herefordshire Council launching a consultation on its plans for the area. From Herefordshire Council: We would like to hear your ideas and views to help shape the design of a new urban...
Welsh Water’s repair of a collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway. Welsh Water has provided the following update to nearby businesses and residents: As you may be aware, we are dealing with an...
It is now easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin collection...
A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him through the heart with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day last year. Kirsty Carless was found guilty today (30 July 2025) at Stafford Crown Court of killing...
A major route is closed this evening with emergency services responding to a vehicle fire. The incident has occurred on the A417 between Ledbury and Gloucester. Your Herefordshire understands that the road is closed in both directions near Maisemore. Police, Ambulance...
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay Store Assistants at least £13.00 an hour. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.33 within the M25, will take effect from 1st September 2025 and further exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 an hour that...
Welsh Water has issued an urgent message to hundreds of residents in Hereford, with issues due to a burst water main in the Holmer area. From Welsh Water: Burst water main affecting supplies in Holmer and surrounding areas of Hereford We're aware of a burst on our...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stanley McKinley (Mac). Formerly Geography and Geology teacher at Leominster Grammar School and Head of Sixth Form at The Minster School, Mac died peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home in Hereford on July 22nd, aged...
Local Herefordshire Paddler, Jake Mitchell, 15, competed for Great Britain in the Under 18 European Youth Olympics in Skopje, North Macedonia. This was Jake’s first time representing Team GB. He was competing in Canoe Single against some of the best youth paddlers in...
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
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...
West Mercia Police have issued a warning following reports of a suspicious incident at a property in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “At approximately 03:05 hrs on 25/07/2025, an unknown individual entered the garden of a property...
A Hereford shop is offering free local delivery for customers that are struggling to reach them due to ongoing emergency roadworks in Hereford. The Balloon Shop Hereford, located on Commercial Road, shared the following update this afternoon. “Due to the road closure...
Officers investigating the death of a man in Ross-on-Wye last Thursday (July 24) have released new information. Initial enquires suggested that the man, aged 74, may have been involved in an incident involving a car mounting the pavement on Copse Cross Street days...