An appeal has been launched after a vehicle was vandalised by children wearing masks in Malvern. In a post on the Malvern Hills Display Board, the owner of the vehicle that was damaged said: “Had my car vandalised in Malvern at 6pm this evening! “Royal blue car which...
A remarkable school concert held in honour of a former teacher undergoing cancer treatment has raised an incredible £12,000 for the MacMillan Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital. The concert was organised by The Downs Malvern in recognition of the care given to...
A 47-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman have today been convicted of the murder of their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths. Ethan’s mother, Shannon Ives, 28, was convicted of causing or allowing his death. Michael Ives and Kerry Ives, both of Kingsley...
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 and groundwater levels...
A birthday wish was granted this week for a retired former West Mercia Police officer when she got the chance to be a police officer again. Jean Mulcaster, who lives at a care home, had a magical trip down memory lane on Monday morning to celebrate her 83rd birthday...
Snake incidents trending upwards with more warm weather The RSPCA is braced for an increase in reports about stray pet snakes – but owners can do their bit to help and avoid snake escapes. The charity is also expecting other snake-related incidents to rise this...
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet are set to vote on the next step in the delivery of the first phase of the Hereford bypass, a major road infrastructure project that, if fully realised, could unlock acres of employment land and deliver thousands of new homes and...
Image – Google Street View – April 2024 West Mercia Police have revealed how many motorists have been issued with fixed penalty notices after speeding on Belmont Road in Hereford. Herefordshire’s only permanent speed camera is located on the A465 (Belmont...
West Mercia Police have provided an update following reports on social media of three men in a van asking a group of children to get in their vehicle in Ledbury. A post on Voice of Ledbury earlier this month said: “Warning to Local Parents & Guardians – Ledbury /...
The owners of a Herefordshire pub have taken to social media to respond to online speculation about its future. The Royal Oak at Much Marcle, near Ledbury, shared the following message on social media: “As many of you have seen in the local news this week, the pub is...
