by admin | May 27, 2026
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M50 on Monday morning (25 May), in which an eight-day-old baby was taken to hospital. From West Mercia Police: At around 6.15am, a Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier between Junctions 1 and 2...
by admin | May 19, 2026
Information has reached us that Steven Richards — Better known locally as ‘Stickman Steve’, has passed away. Steven was living in Hereford from May-July 2024 and regularly had a stick on his head. He was recently living in Stourport. Steve is reported to have suffered...
by admin | May 19, 2026
Police confirm a body has been recovered from a wooded area near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this lunchtime. From West Mercia Police: “We received a call at around 12.15pm today (Tuesday 19 May) with the concern for the welfare of a man near Pomona Place in...
by admin | May 14, 2026
As shoplifting continues to fall, crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls are on the rise in West Mercia. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, reports of stalking and harassment increased by 13%, while rape...
by admin | May 7, 2026
A Herefordshire school will be closed today for urgent works to take place. Michaelchurch Escley shared the following message on the Herefordshire Council school closures portal: Preschool and School CLOSED – Thursday 7th May 2026. Due to planned National... 
