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NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire set to be closed for several hours following a collision this afternoon
Update - West Mercia Police have confirmed to Your Herefordshire that the incident is involving a HGV and a motorcycle and that the road will remain closed for a number of hours. West Mercia Police have said that a major route in Herefordshire will remain closed for...
NEWS | Hollie Guard app officially launched in Herefordshire with aim to keep people safe
Do your family and friends know how you are getting home? Hereford night time businesses and police have joined forces to raise awareness to the community to make sure that your friends and family know how you are getting home! A community initiative in Hereford, are...
NEWS | Heatwave Level 3 warning issued by the Met Office with possibility that temperatures could exceed 30c in Hereford for five consecutive days
The Met Office is expecting temperatures to peak in the low 30s this week in Herefordshire as England and Wales enters its second heatwave of the summer. Earlier today, the Met Office confirmed that July was the driest in England since 1935. The Met Office has since...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet approves new commission to restore the Wye and phosphate credits scheme
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet have approved the establishment of a new Cabinet Commission on Restoring the Wye. The Council has taken a lead role in efforts to support the restoration of the Wye, working through the Nutrient Management Board and investing in a...
NEWS | Herefordshire Community Foundation is giving grants of up to £500 to help struggling households cope with rising energy costs
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is giving grants of up to £500 to help struggling households cope with rising energy costs. Designed to support those most in need, including disadvantaged families with young children, the elderly and the disabled,...
NEWS | An investigation has been launched following a rape near Victoria Bridge in Hereford yesterday
From WEST MERCIA POLICE: An investigation has been launched following a rape near Victoria Bridge in Hereford yesterday (Sunday 7 August). We were called by the ambulance service shortly after 11pm when the victim disclosed to paramedics that she had been raped. It’s...
FOOTBALL | Westfields earn FA Cup replay but Hereford Lads Club and Hereford Pegasus both comfortably beaten by tough opposition
Hereford Lads Club and Hereford Pegasus were both dumped out of the FA Cup on Saturday, after being beaten by two tough sides. Hereford Lads Club were beaten 5-1 at home by Hanley Town, who’s side included a number of ex Football League players. Hereford Pegasus were...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a major trauma centre after a collision with a tractor
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a major trauma centre after a collision with a tractor. The incident happened on Worcester Parkway, Pershore Road in Worcester, just to the south of the station at about 6.45pm. An ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air...
NEWS | Buses could soon have priority over cars and other vehicles on two busy streets in Hereford
Herefordshire Council wants to use Government money to create new bus lanes, new cycle lanes as well as enhancing current ones, plus 20mph speed limits and a new transport hub in Hereford. The Council has applied for up to £46 million of funding for a number of...
LATEST | Riverside path in Hereford likely to remain closed for several hours as West Mercia Police officers investigate incident near the Victoria Bridge
West Mercia Police officers have told Your Herefordshire that the riverside path in Hereford is likely to remain closed for several hours, due to police investigating an incident near the Victoria Bridge. Officers have been in the area since the early hours of this...
NEWS | ‘AVOID THE AREA’ – Police dealing with an incident near the River Wye in Hereford this morning
Update - Our reporter has spoken to police at the scene with an officer telling us that the riverside path would remain closed for a number of hours. West Mercia Police are attending an incident in Hereford this morning. West Mercia Police are warning members of the...
NEWS | Concern as wildfire spreads close to houses in a Herefordshire village this evening
Concern as wildfire spreads close to houses in a Herefordshire village this evening. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are tackling a wildfire in the Bartestree area of Herefordshire this evening. The fire has spread to surrounding land and is...
NEWS | Fire crews responding to a wildfire in a Herefordshire village this evening
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently responding to a fire in a Herefordshire village. Crews have been called to the Bartestree area and Your Herefordshire has been sent a photo of the ongoing blaze. It is one of a number of wildfires...
NEWS | Gowling says that fans were excellent during thrilling 3-3 draw at Edgar Street on Saturday
Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling has heaped the praise on the clubs supporters following a 3-3 draw with Spennymoor Town at Edgar Street on the opening day of the season. A crowd of more than 2,200 saw a six goal thriller, with the Bulls looking sharp in attack. “The...
NEWS | Fire crews from across the area help to tackle a wildfire near the Herefordshire border
Fire crews from Herefordshire have helped support colleagues from across the area, as well as Gloucestershire, to tackle a fire in the Drybrook area. A spokesperson for Peterchurch Fire Station said: "The water carrier called to a large fire in the open at...
NEWS | Stricter rules are to be imposed to clamp down on takeaway litter
New guidance will help make sure takeaway food businesses play their part in cleaning up high streets, the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has set out today (7 August 2022). Updated guidance published today will clarify the powers councils in...
UK NEWS | An 11-year-old girl has died at a Leisure Park in Berkshire, Police have confirmed
Thames Valley Police was called at around 3.55pm to reports of an 11-year-old girl in difficulties at Liquid Leisure Windsor in Horton Road, Datchet. Officers worked with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Surrey Fire and...
NEWS | Temperatures could reach 34c this week in Herefordshire as heatwave conditions return
Temperatures could hit 34c in Herefordshire this coming week, with heatwave conditions set to return to the county. There will be a risk of wildfires in many parts, with relatively dry air and a very hot airmass across the majority of the United Kingdom. Hosepipe bans...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed inside a property
From West Mercia Police: We have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Worcester this evening (Saturday 6 August). Around 9pm we received a report that a woman had been stabbed at a property on Staplow Road. We attended with colleagues...
NEWS | A number of police officers are attending an incident in Herefordshire this evening
From West Mercia Police: We’re aware of a suspected unlicensed music event near Bromyard today (Saturday 6 August). Under section 63 and 65 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, officers are in the area dispersing those who have gathered and are ready to...
FEATURED | Your chance to be a VIP on Hereford Monopoly launch day
YOUR ‘CHANCE’ TO BE A HEREFORD VIP! Here’s your ‘Chance’ to be a Hereford VIP for the day later this year. That’s .. Very Important Player, as well as person. The VIP experience is being offered to someone in Hereford to be the guest star at the official launch of the...
LATEST | Rape investigation continues in Hereford after arrest was made earlier this week
An investigation is continuing in Hereford, after police received a report of a rape in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred in on the riverside path, between Greyfriars Bridge and Hunderton Bridge, with a police cordon being put in place while...
NEWS | NHS launches awareness campaign for England’s most deadly cancer
The NHS is encouraging people with symptoms such as a long-standing persistent cough, to visit their GP for potentially lifesaving checks in its latest campaign to catch lung cancer earlier when it is easier to treat. The launch of the latest Help Us Help You...
NEWS | Police investigating reports that a man indecently exposed himself to a woman next to the River Wye in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are investigating reports that a man indecently exposed himself to a woman on a riverside path in Hereford. Your Herefordshire understands the incident happened on the path below Greyfriars Bridge. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told...
NEWS | ‘Free School Uniform’ Facebook page set up to help struggling families in Herefordshire and to keep good uniform out of landfill
The cost of school uniform is a pressure that many families feel. With many parents simply struggling to afford the increasing costs, a Facebook page was set up earlier this year to support families that struggle to afford school uniform in Herefordshire. The...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following an incident outside a Tesco store in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses after an incident outside a Tesco store in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: “We are appealing for witnesses to an incident which occurred outside Tesco Express, Whitecross...
NEWS | People in Worcestershire are set to benefit from more than £43 million of Government funding for A38 upgrades to tackle congestion
People in Worcestershire are set to benefit from more than £43 million of Government funding for A38 upgrades to tackle congestion, improve local journeys, and support thousands of new jobs and homes. The project will generate more than £93 million in economic...
NEWS | Police investigating reports that a man indecently exposed himself to a woman next to the River Wye in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are investigating reports that a man indecently exposed himself to a woman on a riverside path in Hereford. Your Herefordshire understands the incident happened on the path below Greyfriars Bridge. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told...
FOOTBALL | Bulls confirm signing of Kane Thompson-Summers ahead of season opener
Hereford FC have confirmed Kane Thompson-Summers has joined the bulls subject to FA and National League approval. The central midfielder joins from the Birmingham City youth setup after a loan spell at Woking in the National League. Kane made a number of appearances...
NEWS | Police issue warning about potential £300 fine and six points on driving licence for riding an e-scooter
West Mercia Police officers are warning about the possibility of E-scooter riders ending up with a £300 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “E-Scooter owners are being warned about riding them in public...
NEWS | This is what’s set to move into the former Gala bingo hall in Hereford
Herefordshire Council have given a hint about what will be moving into the former Gala Bingo Hall in Hereford. The bingo hall has been empty for over a year now, with Gala closing its doors after a number of decades in the city. A spokesperson for Herefordshire...
NEWS | Police share appeal following concerns of vehicles parking up near fields at night in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have shared an appeal following reports of vehicles parking up at night near fields in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We have had some reports regarding suspicious behaviour of vehicles in the Tarrington and surrounding...
FOOTBALL | Jethro Hanson has joined Hereford FC from Leatherhead FC
Subject to National League and FA approval, Hanson has joined Hereford FC from Leatherhead FC. Starting his career with Millwall FC, the central midfielder has most recently played for Leatherhead FC in the Isthmian South Central Division. Jethro is a strong defensive...
NEWS | Mother provides update on boy who was injured in Leominster collision on Thursday
The mother of a boy who was injured in a collision in Leominster has provided Your Herefordshire with an update on his condition. She has also praised members of the public and the emergency services. Nicola told Your Herefordshire: “He’s (Ryan) badly injured but is...
NEWS | One lucky lottery jackpot winner from Herefordshire has just days to claim unclaimed jackpot
One lucky jackpot winner from Herefordshire has just days left to claim their win. The big prizes below have either not been claimed, or have not yet been validated and paid. If a valid claim is not received within 180 days (around 6 months) of the draw date, the...
NEWS | Malvern Hills District Council has joined forces with the RSPB to improve biodiversity and protect vulnerable bird species at a meadow in Hallow
Malvern Hills District Council has joined forces with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to improve biodiversity and protect vulnerable bird species at a meadow in Hallow. The council bought 18 hectares of degraded arable land in the River Severn...
NEWS | Bulls groundsman Ben Bowen works his magic to get pitch in perfect condition ahead of the new season
Hereford FC groundsman Ben Bowen has worked his magic once again, to give the club one of, if not the best, playing surfaces in the National League North. With a pitch that would be more than capable of hosting a football league team, Ben and his team have worked...
NEWS | Emergency services called to serious collision in the early hours of this morning
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were all called to a serious collision this morning on the M5. The incident occurred between junction 4A and junction 5 southbound in Worcestershire. The road was...
NEWS | RMT will attempt to stop the closure of all ticket offices on the railway network with a mass campaign across the country
RAIL UNION RMT will attempt to stop the closure of all ticket offices on the railway network with a mass campaign across the country. Almost 1,000 ticket offices are set to close with the loss of thousands of jobs and creating accessibility problems for different...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to spend £31,475 on CCTV in Maylord Orchards and Garrick House Car Parks
Herefordshire Council is set to spend £31,475 on CCTV in Maylord Orchards and Garrick House Car Parks in Hereford. The council says that the purpose behind the installation is to improve security at both car parks and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and reduce...
NEWS | Section of the M5 is closed this evening due to a wildfire next to the carriageway
A section of the M5 is closed this evening due to a wildfire next to the carriageway. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We have currently closed the M5 northbound, between junctions 12 and 11, due to a grass fire nearby, resulting in smoke blowing...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on collision in Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update following a collision in Leominster. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from...
NEWS | Etnam Street in Leominster closed in both directions following incident this afternoon
Update from West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrian on Etnam Street at 1.50pm. We currently have one ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham in attendance and are...
NEWS | West Mercia Police provide update on rape investigation in Hereford
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the rape investigation that is taking place in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We can confirm that officers arrested a man aged in his 20s on suspicion of rape, who has now been...
NEWS | A busy route in a Herefordshire market town is blocked by a fallen tree this morning
A busy route in a Herefordshire market town is blocked by a fallen tree this morning. A tree has fallen on Church Road in Kington. Herefordshire Highways teams will clear the tree as soon as possible. Please avoid and use alternative routes for the time being....
NEWS | Police launch appeal to find missing man who hasn’t been seen since Monday
From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for information to find Stephen Hopkins who has been reported as missing.Stephen, 51, was last seen in Abergavenny at around 11am on Monday 1 August and officers are concerned for his welfare.He is described as around 5ft 6” tall, of...
NEWS | Beryl celebrates Cycle to Work Day by offering FREE 30 minute bike rides in Herefordshire over the next few days
Beryl is celebrating Cycle to Work Day, one of the UK's biggest commuting events, but offering everyone a free 30 minute ride on a Beryl Bike in Hereford. The offer is in place from today (Thursday 4th August) and will end on Sunday 7th August. More details by...
NEWS | Could Herefordshire be set for another heatwave? Here’s what the experts at the Met Office are saying
Could Herefordshire be set for another heatwave? Just a few weeks ago, temperatures in the county reached record highs of 37c, but could similar be on the way? Current predictions show temperatures heating up next week, but not to the levels that were seen during...
NEWS | Busy Herefordshire ‘rat run’ to be closed for a number of days for drainage works to take place
A busy Herefordshire 'rat run' is set to be closed for a number of days for drainage works to take place. The C1098 (Madley to Bridge Sollars) road is set to be closed from 5th August - 10th August according to the Herefordshire Council roadworks website. The work was...