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BREAKING | One adult and a toddler have suffered potentially life-changing burns following an explosion
Three people remain in hospital following an explosion on a boat in Lechlade, Gloucestershire over the weekend. At around noon on Saturday (31/05), we received a report of a boat fire on the River Thames. At the time of the incident, the boat was away from the bank,...
NEWS | Police appeal for information in identifying a person they believe could help with enquiries into an arson
Officers are releasing images of a person they believe could help with their enquiries into an arson in Malvern on Friday (30 May). Emergency services responded to a report of a fire around 4am at The Fountain Stores on Court Road. Thankfully nobody was injured. PC...
NEWS | A Hereford Travel Agent will be reopening after branch refurbishment
Hays Travel will be re-opening its doors on Tuesday 3rd June after a recent refurbishment. The branch was temporarily closed during the work but are back open for business if you would like to book a well deserved holiday. Their website says "Our fantastic range of...
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NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of changes coming into force from 10th April 2025
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
NEWS | There will be a significant rise in the cost of a Passport application from 10th April 2025
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
NEWS | Several fire crews spend hours tackling a large wildfire
Several fire crews have spent hours tackling a large wildfire on Long Mynd in Shropshire. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and into the early hours of Wednesday morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “Church Stretton Fire Station crew currently dealing...
STOLEN VEHICLE | Search launched after a Land Rover was stolen from a driveway
A search has been launched after a Land Rover was stolen from a driveway in Rhayader in Powys (Wales) on Tuesday evening. The Land Rover was stolen at approximately 8.10pm. Several posts have been shared on social media, with a reported sighting in Walton, near Old...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to 18-year-old ‘who always had a smile on his face’ as Police investigation into fatal collision continues
The family of Simon Evans, who died on Friday (March 14) following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to a 'loving and kind gentleman'. The 18-year-old sadly died at the scene of the incident on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal at around 11.15pm. Simon,...
BREAKING | A former Gloucestershire Constabulary PC who pursued a car at 134mph on the M5 when not authorised to do so has been found guilty of gross misconduct
A former Gloucestershire Constabulary PC who pursued a car at 134mph when not authorised to do so has been found guilty of gross misconduct. Andrew Wood was a Roads Policing Officer on 5 August 2023 when he received a dispatch message from the Force Control Room...
NEWS | Aldi becomes first UK supermarket to offer free period products in customer and colleague toilets
Aldi will be rolling out free access to pads and tampons in its in-store toilets from today – no code word or loyalty scheme needed* The supermarket has also partnered with leading menstrual equity charity, Bloody Good Period, donating over 1 million period products...
NEWS | John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the iconic Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the age of 105
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the iconic Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the age of 105. Paddy Hemingway, one of a number known as ‘the Few’ and revered figures in British aviation history, played a crucial role in...
NEWS | A huge number of motorists in the UK are at risk of a £1,000 fine due to a simple error
Freedom of Information data obtained by Co-op Insurance reveals that almost 2.3 million driving licences are set to expire in 2025. * In addition, the findings showed that nearly 350,000 driving licences that expired in 2024 have yet to be renewed. ** Meanwhile, more...