West Mercia Police officers have issued an alert after ‘unknown footprints’ were found near a property in Herefordshire. The alert, shared by Hereford Southside & Rural Police said: “On the 5th May 2024 a local resident reported finding unknown distinctive...
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NEWS | Family pay tribute to their ‘beautiful, treasured and irreplaceable’ daughter as Police investigation launched
The family of 21-year-old Grace Gardner have paid tribute to a much-loved daughter who sadly lost her life in Bewdley on Tuesday 23 April. An investigation into her death is on-going. In a statement her family said: “Grace was our beautiful, treasured, and...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry. A statement issued on Tuesday by West Mercia Police said: We’re appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, died following a...
NEWS | A Hereford care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food
A HEREFORD care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food which looks appetising, and safe. Science has proven that first impressions count when it comes to food,...
NEWS | The Air Ambulance has been called to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoonÂ
The air ambulance has been called to a serious collision on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny this afternoon. The collision has occurred near Pontrilas on the England / Wales border. Your Herefordshire understands that a motorcyclist was involved in the...
NEWS | Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming monthsÂ
Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd in Hereford could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months. The company, located on Holmer Road in Hereford, could make up to 75 staff redundant in the coming months, a source told...
NEWS | British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a man was caught masturbating on a train
Do you recognise this man? From British Transport Police: Officers investigating an incident of a man masturbating on board a rail replacement bus from Pershore railway station to Worcester Parkway station have released an image. At around 6pm on...
NEWS | Woman charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in a Tesco car park
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in Stroud last year. Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41 and of no fixed address, has been charged with the manslaughter of 63-year-old Neil Shadwick. The charge relates to an incident in the car park of...
COMMUNITY | Katie is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice with more than £3,900 already raised!
Katie Belcher is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path, to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice, with an incredible £3,900 already raised! Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke...
NEWS | Temperatures set to rise this week across Herefordshire with sunshine and highs of 22c likely by SaturdayÂ
Photo Credit: Dan Knowles Temperatures are set to rise this week across Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales. There is still the risk of a few showers here and there, but things will be far more settled than they have been over recent weeks and months....
BUSINESS | A Herefordshire business has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation
S&A Produce has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation. S&A is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today, S&A has been recognised for its excellence in...
NEWS | Motorists urged to expect significant delays in Hereford this week with several roads closed from 5pm today (Monday) with the May Fair arrivingÂ
Motorists have been urged to expect significant delays, with several roads in Hereford closed over the coming days, with the May Fair taking place in the city centre. To ensure the smooth running of the May Fair, some of the city streets will be closed during the...
JOBS | Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shopÂ
Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shop on Belmont Road. “We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Hereford, Herefordshire. “We offer a permanent part time position working a variety of...
NEWS | Tesco shares an urgent message to millions of shoppers that regularly use its stores
Tesco is reminding customers to use almost £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers before they expire at the end of this month. The £16.9m of vouchers, which are valid for two years, need to be used by midnight on May 31st, and with two bank holidays coming up, this may be...
UK NEWS | A child has died following a serious house fire at a property overnightÂ
At 1.08 this morning (5 May) Police were called by the fire service to reports of a serious house fire on Kingsdale Drive, Bradford. A woman and three children managed to escape the property and were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following a burglary at a premises in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a premises in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the Fownhope community for information following a burglary at a stables off Hawkers...
FEATURED | An award-winning Japanese Restaurant has opened its doors in Hereford and there is no doubt that it’s going to be popular!
The team behind Maneki Ramen, Best Japanese Restaurant UK 2023 Comes to Hereford, Joining Award-Winning Dining Destination 'The Yard’ Now open seven days a week, 'The Yard’ on Aubrey St, Hereford, has been reimagined to serve award winning food and drink year...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | John Campion is re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner
Election result: John Campion is re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has been re-elected, for the second time, as the PCC for West Mercia. Mr Campion’s campaign focused on fighting crime, supporting victims and putting policing back in the heart...
NEWS | The director of a Hereford business has been issued with a fine and made to complete 150 hours unpaid work after being taken to court by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards
A director of a Hereford shop was recently given a 12 month community order for offences relating to illegal tobacco in a case taken to court by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards service. Iulian Alexandru Mirica from Hereford, pleaded guilty to three offences...