West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision in Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire this morning (Sunday 4 February) involving two vehicles. The RTC happened at the junction of the A451 Dunley Road and the B4196 at around 6.45am,...
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NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Monday due to staff illnessÂ
A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Monday due to staff illness. Westfield School in Leominster shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page earlier: “Due to unexpected levels of staff illness, including Covid, Westfield...
NEWS | Motorists warned that major changes are coming to car parks in Herefordshire with machines upgraded
Parking machines in Herefordshire are to be upgraded to prepare for the switchover to 4G. The first phase of this will be to swap out the SIM cards in all machines beginning Monday 5 February. This will ensure payments can still be made by card once the switchover...
NEWS | A man has been arrested after a woman died after being attacked by two dogs
A woman has died following an incident involving two dogs in Jaywick in Essex and a man has been arrested. From Essex Police: We were called to Hillman Avenue shortly after 4pm yesterday (Saturday 3 February) and officers were on the scene quickly where they found a...
NEWS | Keeping a pet monkey at home will soon become illegal in England unless you meet specific standards
As of 31 January, keeping a pet monkey at home will soon become illegal in England unless you meet specific standards. New rules will be introduced in 2026 including stricter licensing on who can keep primates. The RSPCA has been campaigning for a ban on the...
NEWS | McDonald’s in Hereford closed this morning due to an ongoing issueÂ
McDonald’s in Hereford is closed this morning due to an ongoing issue. The restaurant, located on Commercial Street in Hereford city centre, closed early on Saturday evening due to a technical fault. The problem is still to be resolved this morning and therefore the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council set to spend £230,000 with Berkshire company for ten bee friendly bus shelters at Hereford Country Bus Station
Herefordshire Council set to spend £230,500 on 10 sedum roof bus shelters at Hereford Country Bus Station. The Hereford City Centre Improvements (HCCI) project will commit £198,000.00 to this award, and the remaining costs of £35,000.00 will be covered by the...
NEWS | A bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future after part of the supporting wall collapsed into a river
A popular bridge will remain closed for the foreseeable future for safety reasons. The Grade I listed Powick Old Bridge in Worcester will remain closed to pedestrians and cyclists for the foreseeable future for safety reasons. This is whilst investigations into the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council shares important information with all residents on Council Tax paymentsÂ
A revised proposed revenue budget for 2024/25 has been agreed by Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet. Like many other councils across the country, Herefordshire Council is facing significant financial challenges. This is mainly because of rising costs due to inflation and...
NEWS | A Hereford fast food restaurant will soon find out if it will be losing its late night licence following an incidentÂ
A Hereford fast food restaurant will soon find out if it will be losing its late night licence following an incident. It comes as Police continue to investigate an incident that occurred outside Munchies, on Commercial Road in Hereford in December. From the...
NEWS | People in prison, single people, the disabled and students and just some of the people who could be entitled to a Council Tax discount
From Herefordshire Council: You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or...
NEWS | Leominster man is attempting to visit 20 Premier League stadiums to raise money for local football club
James Lines from Leominster will be taking part in a tour from the 18th-21st March to visit every single Premier League stadium to raise funds for Leominster Town Football Club. James told us "Leominster Football Club are in desperate need of there own changing rooms,...
FEATURED | A number of affordable homes are available to purchase in a popular Herefordshire village just a few miles from Hereford
If you are looking to move, but affordability is an issue, you may be asking: What is Discounted Market Sale – and do I qualify? The Discounted Market Sale (DMS) scheme is offered by councils and housing associations, to provide new homes for sale at a discounted...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on a busy route near Hereford this lunchtime
Emergency services are responding to an incident on a busy route near Hereford this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the Hereford to Sutton St Nicholas Road near Shelwick. A vehicle is on fire. The road remains open at present, but motorists are advised to be...
NEWS | A manhunt has been launched after several people were injured in a chemical attack in London
Police are investigating after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at people in Lambeth, in London. Police were called to Lessar Avenue, SW4 at about 19:25hrs on Wednesday, 31 January. Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said: “Officers are on scene...
NEWS | A passer by and volunteers help support a male who suffered significant injuries in a collision in Herefordshire on Wednesday evening
A patient who suffered significant injuries after a single vehicle crash ended up in a major trauma centre much sooner than they might have thanks to the efforts of an off duty hospital consultant and a group of volunteers. The man, was involved in a crash on the A480...
PARKING | There is a car park in Hereford where you can park ALL DAY for just 80p and it’s just a short walk from the city centre
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
DID YOU KNOW? | The Hereford car park where you can park from 6pm every evening for JUST £1!
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford city centre, where you can park from 6pm every evening for JUST £1. That’s right, and what’s better is it’s just metres from the city centre attractions itself! The City Walls car park on Bath Street is located next to...
JOB | Warehouse Operative Job Vacancy at a company in the Rotherwas area of HerefordÂ
Job description – Warehouse Operative - Stock Control/Merchandiser Are you looking for a stable, full-time job in a friendly and supportive environment? Acticare in Rotherwas are searching for a Warehouse Operative. “We're a family owned and operated company who...
NEWS | Tesco has shared an urgent message with all customers who use a Clubcard in its stores
Tesco is reminding customers to spend more than £18m worth of Clubcard vouchers before they expire on February 29th, 2024. Customers can use the Clubcard vouchers, which were first issued in February 2022 and will expire at the end of this month, to bring down the...