A GoFundMe page has been set up to support a Herefordshire family who lost everything - including their pet dog in a fire on Saturday. The fire occurred in Leominster, with several Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to the incident. Sadly,...
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BREAKING | Serious concerns that Fentanyl is being used to contaminate drugs in HerefordshireÂ
There are serious concerns that Fentanyl is being used to contaminate drugs in Herefordshire. Turning Point Herefordshire have shared a post on Instagram, stating that there have been reports of Fentanyl being used in Heroin, with one confirmed case, and others...
NEWS | Police in Hereford issue an urgent message to all residents following a spike in burglaries with locations revealed
Over the last few days there have been a spike in burglaries across Hereford. These have occurred across the city. Ledbury Road, North Hereford - Attempted Burglary (Ref 00019_I_18112023) Hafod Road, North Hereford - Burglary (Ref 00498_I_17112023) Hinton Road,...
UK NEWS | Four people have been injured following a dog attack with a number of dogs and cats seized from an address
Four people have been injured following a dog attack in the Pwllheli area, Wales. Police attended an address in the Rhoshirwaun area shortly before 11.30am on Friday, November 17th in response to reports of a dangerous dog incident. Emergency services attended...
NEWS | Police name the Hereford streets where burglaries have occurred after a recent spike in burglary offences the cityÂ
Over the last few days there have been a spike in burglaries across Hereford. These have occurred across the city. Ledbury Road, North Hereford - Attempted Burglary (Ref 00019_I_18112023) Hafod Road, North Hereford - Burglary (Ref 00498_I_17112023) Hinton Road,...
NEWS | Search continues to find the owner of a dog after a man was attacked in Hereford this week
Update from West Mercia Police: “We received a call around 8.15pm on Monday evening (13 November) with a report of a man having been bitten by a dog on Waggoners Way in Hereford. “Officers attended the incident to find a man with injuries to his leg. “The dog and...
NEWS | A football fan returns from watching England at Wembley with his children to find his house has been ransacked by thieves and his work van stolenÂ
A single father and his children have been left shaken after returning home from watching England at Wembley, to find their house had been ransacked by thieves. Jason, a single father who lives in Malvern, found his house on Queen Elizabeth Road had been broken into,...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning following a collision with motorists told to avoid the area
A major route in Herefordshire is closed in both directions this morning, with motorists told to avoid the area. The A44 Leominster to Bromyard Road is closed in both directions, near Docklow, due to a collision. West Mercia Police are in attendance. West Midlands...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been praised by Ofsted for being a ‘very friendly, inclusive and good-humoured’ place to work and learn
A Herefordshire Primary School has been praised by Ofsted for being a ‘very friendly, inclusive and good-humoured’ place to work and learn. Ofsted inspectors visited Luston Primary School near Leominster on 4th October 2023 and the report said: “Luston Primary is a...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been told that it ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted but behaviour of pupils praised by inspectors
A Herefordshire school has been told it ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted, but it isn’t all bad news, with the school told it is doing well with a number of things, including the behaviour of pupils. Ofsted inspectors visited Ewyas Harold Primary School on 17th and...
NEWS | West Mercia Police share an important message for people living in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire
West Mercia Police have shared an important message for people living in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. In a statement shared on the Police forces website, West Mercia Police said: “We have received a recent increase in the number of reports of...
UK NEWS | An 84-year-old man who murdered a man by attacking him with a spade and fleeing on a mobility scooter has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 17 years and six months
A pensioner who attacked a man with a spade at his flat in Sandbach has been jailed. Thomas Dunn appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 17 November where he was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 17 years and six months. The 84-year-old, of Oakdene...
UK NEWS | Women in England to receive contraceptive pills at pharmacies without needing to contact their GP first
From the UK Government: Thousands of women across England will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy without needing to contact their GP first. From next month, pharmacies across the country will begin offering the new service for the...
UK NEWS | A teenager has been sentenced to two years in youth detention following the killing of an 82-year-old man
A teenager has been sentenced following the killing of 82-year-old Dennis Clarke with just a single punch at Derby bus station in May 2021. Warning: The CCTV footage does show the assault and some people may find this distressing....
NEWS | A Hereford based Real Christmas Tree supplier has revealed when the public will be able to purchase their trees this year!
Exciting news! If you prefer a real Christmas tree (they certainly look better, don’t they?!) then you don’t need to wait long now! Hereford Christmas Trees, based on Grafton Lane, just south of the city, have announced their opening date and opening times. Hereford...
FEATURED | Löv Leaf: Hereford City Centre’s House Plant Haven wine Retailer of the Year award at the Herefordshire Business Awards!
Löv Leaf, the quaint house plant shop nestled in the heart of Hereford City Centre, is proud to announce its recent recognition as the Retailer of the Year at the prestigious Herefordshire Business Awards 2023. Owned by the passionate plant enthusiast, Steph, Löv Leaf...
COMMUNITY | Help 7-year-old Isla from Hereford raise money for The Little Princess Trust by sponsoring her ahead of her haircut later today!
Help 7-year-old Isla raise money for The Little Princess Trust by sponsoring her ahead of her haircut that will take place later today. Isla will be having her haircut at 6pm at Madley Village Hall and has already raised well over £1,000! Here is Isla’s story in her...
NEWS | 1,560 people received expert free-of-charge care in the past six months in what was St Michael’s Hospice Hereford’s busiest period ever
A Hospice covering Herefordshire and its borders has cared for more people since April than in any six-month period in its near-40-year history. St Michael’s Hospice, which is based in Bartestree, near Hereford, says 1,560 people have received its expert...
FEATURED | Thousands of people from Herefordshire are expected to attend a fabulous Christmas event featuring Santa, a Fairground, a Christmas Market and a Light Trail!
Immerse yourself in all things seasonal, with an impressive line-up of activities and excitement on offer for the top Christmas event in Malvern this winter. A truly wondrous journey awaits you this Christmas at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern,...
NEWS | A local naturist club is looking for new members who are good at using hand tools to carry out some garden maintenance during the winter
A local naturist club has announced that it is looking for new members from Herefordshire. The Pines Outdoor Club, based in the Forest of Dean passed on the following message to us: “After a break of four years, The Pines Outdoor Club, which is situated close to...