Emergency services were called to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford overnight. Members of the public reported seeing emergency services on the Old Bridge and near the Victoria Bridge. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Hereford &...
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NEWS | Silent Disco coming to Leominster with a top international DJ
Top international DJ Ian Redman from Ultrabeat will be performing at The Lion Ballroom in Leominster on Sunday 26th May 2024 as IPL Sports Bar presents a Silent Disco. Support will be provided by DJ Toolie and Glenn Parry. You can buy your tickets here -> Silent Disco...
NEWS | Search and Rescue Teams join West Mercia Police in search for a missing 25-year-old man
Officers are continuing to search for Ralph Blackshaw, 25 who has been missing from his home in Codsall since Friday 23 February. Ralph’s car, a blue Skoda Citigo was seen in the National Trust car park at Hampton Loade (pictured below) at around 5pm on the day he...
NEWS | Asda will be selling a selection of Easter Eggs for just 60p this weekend with huge savings on selected products
7th March 2024: Asda’s Mega Event Price Drop continues this weekend, with huge savings on four products in-store from now until Sunday 10th March. Last week saw customers go crazy for the George Home Grey Moda Touch Bin 42L with almost 23,00 flying off Asda shelves...
NEWS | Three teenage boys found guilty of killing 16-year-old Mikey Roynon at a birthday party
Three teenage boys have been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Mikey Roynon at a birthday party in Bath last summer. Mikey was stabbed in the back of the neck with a so-called zombie knife following an incident in the back garden of a house in the Weston area of the...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to 13-year-old ‘cheeky chap’ who died following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian
The family of 13-year-old Kaylan Hippsley from Hirwaun, who died following a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday, February 29, has paid the following tribute to him: “Kaylan was such a cheeky chappie. He always had a twinkle in his eye and...
NEWS | Is this Hereford street the worst in the county for potholes?
We often talk about potholes on main roads across Herefordshire, but some of our smaller streets and cul de sac’s are in desperate need of repair. A member of the public has highlighted us to the number of potholes on Portland Street in Hereford. This is a route...
NEWS | A Leominster eyesore could soon be developed following action from Herefordshire Council
Credit: Google Street View - Image Date - September 2018. A Herefordshire eyesore could soon be developed following action from Herefordshire Council. The Royal Oak in Leominster has been an eyesore in the market town for several years. Bill Wiggin, Member of...
NEWS | A woman from Leominster has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs following arrestÂ
A woman from Leominster has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs following an arrest in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: One woman was yesterday (Wednesday 6 March) charged with drugs offences after she was arrested...
NEWS | Decision on Lidl superstore on Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford due imminently with ‘approval’ recommendedÂ
The decision on whether Lidl will be allowed to demolish the Three Counties Hotel and open a superstore on the site on Belmont Road in Hereford, is expected to be confirmed next week. A meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th March, with the recommendation that the...
NEWS | Police issue alert after male seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire villageÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village. The incident occurred in the village of Kingstone. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (South Wye) said: “We would like to alert you to suspicious...
NEWS | A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle
A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle. Daniel Kalva, of Bridge Street in Ledbury, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 5 March) to causing death by dangerous driving,...
NEWS | Freeman Homes gets green light for 10 new low-carbon homes in highly sought after village in Herefordshire
Award-winning local developer Freeman Homes has announced plans to build an exclusive sustainable development in the highly sought after village of Fownhope. Planning permission has been granted for The Willows project, which will feature ten...
NEWS | British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the face at a railway stationÂ
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the face at a railway station. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was repeatedly stabbed in the face with an umbrella....
NEWS | Mountain Rescue Team helped to rescue a walker in freezing cold conditions on the Welsh Border
Mountain Rescue Team help rescue a walker in freezing cold conditions on the Welsh Border. At just before 8pm on Sunday evening, Dyfed-Powys Police contacted the Longtown Mountain Rescue team and alerted them to a lost walker on Offa's Dyke Path somewhere between...
NEWS | A local naturist group is looking for new members with events planned such as naked barbecuesÂ
A local naturist group is looking for new members, with events planned such as naked barbecues. The Pines is a haven of peace and tranquility – a place where you can relax and enjoy the friendly company of other naturists away from the busy, rushing world around...
NEWS | A busy route in Hereford will be closed for two days later this month for essential works
A busy route in Hereford will be closed for two days later this month, for essential roadworks to take place. Barrs Court Road in Hereford will be closed on the following days for essential work to take place: Sunday 17th March. Sunday 24 March. Work will take place...
NEWS | Police have significant concerns that vapes are being spiked in parts of HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police have shared concerns that vapes are being spiked in parts of Herefordshire. A post shared by the Bromyard Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We have had reports of spiked vapes in our area.“Spiking is a criminal offence but can have extremely dangerous...
NEWS | Tesco announces biggest ever single investment in store colleague pay, bringing hourly rate up to £12.02 per hour
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will significantly increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £11.02 to £12.02 which is above the Real Living Wage. Tesco remains one of the few supermarkets to recognise an independent trade...
NEWS | A new awareness initiative has been launched across Herefordshire to help professional’s spot signs of domestic abuse with their clients
A new awareness initiative has been launched across Herefordshire to help professional’s spot signs of domestic abuse with their clients. The Cut It Out initiative has been launched by the Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership. The initiative aims to raise...