West Mercia Police are appealing for information following an arson in Malvern this morning (30 May). Emergency services responded to a report of a fire around 4am at The Fountain Stores on Court Road. PC David Olczak said: “Thankfully no one was injured because...
A Just Stop Oil supporter was given a community order today after being found guilty of spraying a university building to demand an end to new oil and gas licences. Arthur Clifton, 23, was found guilty of causing criminal damage over £5,000 at Southwark Crown Court in...
Google Street View – Image Date – March 2024 A popular Hereford independent shop that has been trading for decades has confirmed that it will be closing later this year. The closure of M Black & Sons is due to retirement and the end of the lease on the...
Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying the body of a man that was recovered from water. The body was recovered shortly before Christmas 2023. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “On December 16 2023, South Wales Police received a report of...
A rockfall in early 2024 raised concern about the long-term stability of the hillside and caused damage to the carriageway. From National Highways: We’ll be carrying out essential maintenance work on drainage systems along the westbound A40. To carry out this...
Hereford Cathedral has confirmed that well behaved dogs can visit the Cathedral from Monday 2nd June. From Herefordshire Council: Following on from visitor feedback, from Monday 2 June 2025 we will be welcoming well-behaved dogs into the cathedral on a six-month...
Herefordshire Council is continuing its additional investment in the county’s roads, with a programme of resurfacing works taking place throughout June that will focus on improving the health of some key B-roads. The council is investing an additional £13.5 million...
A 39-year-old man has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with an incident in Gloucester earlier this week. Kane Kotwica of Longford is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court for a first appearance today...
The owners of a popular fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway in Bromyard have announced that they will be retiring this weekend and handing over the company to a new team. The owners of Shun Fat, located in Bromyard, shared the following message with customers....
One person has been injured and one person has been arrested following a collision near Holme Lacy Bridge. The collision occurred on Thursday evening. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the...
