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FLOODING | Road closures in place this morning as further rainfall affects parts of Herefordshire
A number of road closures are in place across Herefordshire this morning — with further rainfall affecting parts of the county today. Rain and hill snow is expected to move north across the county throughout the day and become heavy at times. The following...
RUGBY | Luctonians score last minute try to beat Taunton Titans at a noisy Mortimer Park
Match Report: Geoff Vickress Man of the Match: Frank Kelly Photo – Lucs Front Pack, including Brad Smith, who appeared for his 100th National League Cap Luctonians downed their visitors, Taunton Titans, with a try at the death in what was a pulsating...
BUSINESS NEWS | Hereford City Gift Card Smashes Sales Records in Final Quarter of 2025
At a time when high streets and the hospitality sector continue to feel the impact of recent government changes and reduced consumer confidence, Hereford BID is celebrating a rare and welcome piece of positive news. The Hereford City Gift Card has achieved...
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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...
NEWS | Government announces important information and changes that will impact many learner drivers and those planning to take their driving tests
Fewer driving test slots will be wasted as the government announces an extension to the window for test cancellations to prevent last minute changes. From 8 April 2025, learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to...
NEWS | Three teenagers have died following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Shropshire
A third teenager has sadly died following a serious collision near Shifnal on Friday (March 14). The collision happened at around 11.15pm on Offoxey Road in Tong involving a silver Audi A1. An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has now been named as...
NEWS | Tesco announces pay increase for hourly paid colleagues but also confirms the end of Sunday premiums
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £12.02 to £12.45 from 30 March 2025, and again to £12.64 from the end of August. This two-stage rate increase represents an above-inflation...
BREAKING | Several fire crews called after a car left the road and ended up in water
Several fire crews called after a car left the road and ended up in water. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to support crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service after a car left the road and ended up in water earlier today. From...