A neonatal nurse has been handed a whole life order for murdering new-born babies that she should have been caring for. Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, was sentenced during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court today (Monday 21 August) for seven counts of...
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BREAKING | Hereford baby killer Lucy Letby given whole life sentence meaning she will never be released from prison
Hereford baby killer Lucy Letby has been given a whole life sentence meaning that she will never be released from prison. Lucy Letby has been given a whole life sentence after being found guilty of the murder of seven new-born babies. Mr Justice Goss said: "The...
NEWS | A man has been charged with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered, being in charge of a motor vehicle while above the legal limit, and common assault following a house fire in Hereford
Officers in Hereford have charged a man following a house fire in the city at the weekend. Timothy Dimbylow, aged 29, was due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (21 August). He was charged with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered,...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a serious road collision involving a car and a stationary camper van
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision on the M5 northbound near junction 8 on Friday 18 August. At approximately 17:30 a black Nissan Qashqai collided with the rear of a white Mercedes campervan that was stationary on the hard shoulder...
NEWS | ‘All persons accounted for’ confirms Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service following house fire at a property in HerefordÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that all people have been accounted for following a house fire in Hereford. The house fire occurred in the Fallowfield Close area of South Wye, Hereford, in the early hours of Saturday 19th August. Two...
BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endangering life following a fire at a property in HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested following a fire at a property in Hereford on Friday evening. Officers confirmed that they were called alongside Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to reports of a fire in the South Wye area...
FEATURED | Unbelievably good Sunday roasts, the best breakfast in Herefordshire and fabulous fishing at this brilliant venue – what more could you want?
An unbelievably good Sunday Roast, wonderful countryside walks and fabulous fishing. This Herefordshire venue really does tick all the boxes! That’s right, the Fishermans Arms at Docklow Pools near Leominster is certainly popular. ‘We are a great little country...
FEATURED | Aldi announces that it will once again be selling its popular spider catcher this autumn
Spider season is creeping closer but fear not, as supermarket Aldi is helping shoppers face creepy crawlies with the return of its popular Spider Catcher (£8.99). Perfect for arachnophobes and those that want to keep a cobweb free home, Aldi’s sell-out household...
NEWS | Section of the A49 closed this morning with emergency services in attendance at a collisionÂ
A section of the A49 is closed this morning following a collision. The collision has occurred on the A49, just north of Craven Arms in Shropshire. West Mercia Police have confirmed that a full road closure is in place and that West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Lucy Letby will be sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of the murder of seven new-born babies
A neonatal nurse has been found guilty of murdering new-born babies that she should have been caring for. Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, has been found guilty of seven counts of murder. The 33-year-old has also been found guilty of seven counts of attempted...
BREAKING | Police cordon in place at a property in Hereford this afternoon following incidentÂ
A police cordon is in place at a property in Hereford this afternoon. The cordon is in place at a house on Fallowfield Close in the city. Fallowfield Close is a small residential street in the South Wye area of Hereford. West Mercia Police officers remain at the...
WATCH | Former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman and Paul Merson recently visited the River Wye to make a film about angling and mental health
Former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman, and team-mate Paul Merson, recently visited the River Wye near Hay, to make a film about angling and its potential benefits to mental health and wellbeing. The film was produced by Tackle Chain Fishing Republic, and...
FEATURED | The incredible doggy play park, adventure golf and wonderful Forest Park that’s within an hour of Hereford and worth a trip!
A holiday at Whitemead Forest Park really is a breath of fresh air. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed break or just want to curl up and relax, you can do as much or as little as you like. There’s acres of fantastic woodland to explore and lots of fun...
FEATURED | Delicious burgers and tasty fries – the Hereford independent restaurant that will get your mouth-wateringÂ
If it’s burgers you love, then look no further than The Burger Shop in Hereford. The first Burger Shop in Hereford opened its doors in 2014. This decision was made after a series of suppers, pop-ups, and events by A Rule of Tum. The restaurant was...
NEWS | Air ambulance called to a serious collision on the M5 near the M50 junction this evening
Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M5. The incident has occurred close to the junction with the M50 and the road is currently closed. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance are in attendance....
FULL STATEMENT | Cheshire Police release full statement after Nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven newborn babies
A neonatal nurse has been found guilty of murdering new-born babies that she should have been caring for. Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, has been found guilty of seven counts of murder. The 33-year-old has also been found guilty of seven counts of attempted...
BREAKING | A second hospital has confirmed that it has launched an investigation to look into the time that Lucy Letby spent at the hospital as a trainee
From the Liverpool Women’s Hospital: Following the recent trial verdicts, our thoughts are with the parents and families of the victims and everyone who has been affected. As detailed in news reports and information provided by Cheshire Police, there is an ongoing...
BREAKING | Nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven babies and guilty of seven counts of attempted murderÂ
33-year-old nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven babies and guilty of seven counts of attempted murder. Cheshire Police confirmed the news in a short statement this afternoon. Further details will be released later. Lucy Letby has been found guilty of...
NEWS | Waitrose confirms that it has submitted an objection to plans to build a new Lidl superstore in the Belmont area of Hereford
Waitrose has confirmed that it has submitted an objection to plans to build a new Lidl superstore in the Belmont area of Hereford. The company says that it is concerned that opening a store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Belmont could drive further footfall away...
SPORT | Two sisters from Herefordshire have been selected to ride for Wales at the International Mounted Games Association World Team Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Two sisters from Herefordshire have been selected to ride for Wales at the International Mounted Games Association World Team Championships in Melbourne, Australia from 8th to 15th October. Erin (22) and Sophie (19) Beach were both born in Wales and lived there until...