Your Herefordshire can reveal that Extinction Rebellion will be holding a large protest in Hereford on Monday. On Monday 25th, at 9am, Extinction Rebellion (XR) and other groups will gather at Avara in Hereford. They will then march through the city calling for urgent...
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NEWS | Police ask the public to keep a look out for a bike following an incident in Leominster
West Mercia Police are asking members of the public to keep a look out for a bike, following an incident where two bikes were stolen in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are asking for your help whilst you are out and about in Leominster...
NEWS | Quick actions of emergency services prevent fire from spreading to properties in Hereford
The quick actions of the emergency services have been praised after a fire in Hereford overnight. The fire started at the back of a property on Edgar Street in Hereford in the early hours of Sunday morning. People in surrounding houses were asleep, but after receiving...
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a fire in Hereford tonight
West Mercia Police, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service are all in attendance at a fire on Edgar Street tonight. Residents have been evacuated from their properties and the road is currently closed in both directions....
BREAKING | A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Herefordshire
From West Mercia Police: A man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Kington, Herefordshire on Friday (22 July). The incident happened in the Nisa store in High Street where a woman was assaulted with a...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man exposed himself twice in two days
Officers investigating two incidents in which a man exposed himself inappropriately on the railway in South Wales are appealing for witnesses. At just before 2pm on Friday 15 July, a man on-board a train travelling from Aberdare to Pontypridd exposed himself in full...
REVEALED | Extinction Rebellion protesters will once again hit the streets of Hereford on Monday
Your Herefordshire can reveal that Extinction Rebellion will be holding a large protest in Hereford on Monday. On Monday 25th, at 9am, Extinction Rebellion (XR) and other groups will gather in Hereford. They will march through the city calling for urgent action to...
REVEALED | The FULL list of streets that Herefordshire Council wants to introduce moving traffic regulations on
Herefordshire Council announced on Friday that it will submit an application to the Department for Transport (DfT) for new moving traffic enforcement (MTE) powers. If successful, the new powers would be in place by the end of 2022, and would enable the council to...
LATEST | Woman remains in hospital this evening following an incident earlier today
A woman remains in hospital following an incident in Herefordshire earlier today (Friday). The incident occurred in the Kington area of Herefordshire and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Local residents have reported seeing a heavy police...
BREAKING | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Herefordshire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Herefordshire. Police were called to an address in Kington earlier today (Friday 22 July) in response to a report of a woman being assaulted. The woman was taken to hospital but is expected to be discharged...
NEWS | Independent forecourts leading on fairer pump prices, RAC analysis shows
Just 10% (407) of a sample of more than 4,500 UK forecourts are charging a fair price for petrol and diesel, with the vast majority of these being independently owned sites rather than major fuel retailers, new RAC Fuel Watchanalysis of Experian Catalist price...
NEWS | Every school will have a life-saving defibrillator by 22/23
Schools without a defibrillator to be provided one by government by the end of 22/23 academic year, building on curriculum teaching first aid and CPR. State-funded schools across England will receive defibrillators under new government plans to make sure there is a...
NEWS | Council applies for new traffic enforcement measures to improve safety
Following a decision today (22 July), Herefordshire Council will submit an application to the Department for Transport (DfT) for new moving traffic enforcement (MTE) powers. If successful, the new powers would be in place by the end of 2022, and would enable the...
NEWS | Police search for man they would like to speak to in relation to drug trafficking offences
Officers investigating drug trafficking offences would like to speak to Paul Harris, who could assist their enquiries. From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for information to find Paul Harris from Cinderford. Our officers would like to speak to the 25-year-old, who is...
NEWS | A group of five local women are walking 150 miles in a “Walk for George”
Left to Right - Rachel Steras, Phoebe Price, Laura Hughes, Lucy Frayne, Meg Price A group of five women from Herefordshire have just started a 150 mile walk from Hereford to Woolacombe Bay in Devon. George passed away two years ago from a rare form of cancer and his...
NEWS | Met Office warns of torrential downpours and thunderstorms this afternoon in Herefordshire
The Met Office is warning about torrential downpours and thunderstorms across parts of Herefordshire this afternoon. The Met Office originally released the warning on Thursday, but has updated it this morning. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire says: “While some...
NEWS | £5 million could be spent on improvements at a specialist school in Hereford
From Herefordshire Council: Following a meeting yesterday, Cabinet will recommend that Council accepts a funding offer from the Department for Education (DfE) towards improvements at Brookfield Special School, Hereford. The council has been successful in securing a...
NEWS | Significant delays on a major route between England and Wales due to overturned lorry
There are significant delays this morning for motorists travelling between England and Wales, due to an overturned lorry. The lorry has overturned on the A40 (near Monmouth), with tailbacks for several miles. Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are...
NEWS | A critical incident has been declared at the Port of Dover this morning
A critical incident has been declared this morning, with holidaymakers facing severe delays at the Port of Dover. A spokesperson for the Port of Dover said: “Due to delays at French border controls prior to check-in please allow extra time for your journey. Please...
NEWS | Significant disruption likely on major routes in South Wales and parts of England due to fuel protests
Major disruption is expected on a number of routes in South Wales and parts of England today (Friday), with fuel protests taking place. Protesters are expected to target the M4 in South Wales and the M5 in South West England, as well as a number of other routes. It...
NEWS | Important update for households receiving the cost of living payment from the government
Over 7.2 million payments of £326 have already been made to help households through the government’s Cost of Living support. 7.2 million payments of £326 – worth a total of £2.4bn – made in first week of Cost of Living support rolloutPayments mark the first half of...
NEWS | Fire crews called to fire involving a large muck heap in Herefordshire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from both Kingsland and Leominster were called to a fire involving a large muck heap in Herefordshire on Thursday. Crews spent some time extinguishing the fire that involved a large muck heap and surrounding scrub...
NEWS | Popular Hereford pub ditches two for one menu in favour of a single price point menu
A popular Hereford pub has ditched its two for one menu, in favour of a single price point menu, following feedback received from customers. The Cock of Tupsley, on Ledbury Road in Hereford confirmed on social media that its two for one menu would be ending, with a...
NEWS | Driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving under the influence of drugs
From West Mercia Police: A motorcyclist died following a collision near Bromyard yesterday morning (20 July) and we are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area at the time. The collision happened at about 10am on the A44 between Bredenbury and...
NEWS | Motorists warned that a major route between Hereford and Worcester will be closed this weekend for roadworks
Motorists are being warned to expect significant disruption, with the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) closed at Leigh Sinton this weekend. Work will be carried out this weekend in Leigh Sinton, with motorists advised to use alternative routes. The A4103 will be...
BREAKING | Police launch murder investigation in Hereford
West Mercia Police have launched a murder investigation in Hereford, Your Herefordshire can this afternoon confirm. A heavy police presence has been reported in the Green Street and Grenfell Road areas of the city since an incident occurred over the weekend. Police...
NEWS | Blow for Herefordshire market town as Lloyds Bank confirms it will close branch this October
A Herefordshire market town has been dealt a major blow after Lloyds Bank confirmed that they it will be closing its branch in the town. Lloyds Bank has confirmed that it’s branch in Bromyard will close on 24th October 2022. In a statement, Lloyds Bank said: “Like...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council could be set to be the first local authority in the country to have food waste collected by bike
From Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council could be the first local authority in the country to have food waste collected by bike if proposed plans are agreed by cabinet members. The innovative proposal is set out in a cabinet report on the next steps for the...
NEWS | Met Office issues warning of torrential rain and thunderstorms for parts of Herefordshire on Friday
The Met Office is warning of the possibility of torrential downpours and thunderstorms across parts of Herefordshire on Friday. A few places could see slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms during Friday. What to expect Spray and sudden flooding could lead to...
NEWS | Heavy police presence reported in one area of Hereford this morning
A heavy police presence is being reported in one area of Hereford this morning. A member of the public has informed Your Herefordshire of a heavy police presence in the St James area of Hereford city this morning. Officers have also been seen in the area over recent...
NEWS | Flying taxis and vaccine carrying drones: £12 million fund opens for regulators to drive innovation across the UK
A new £12 millon fund will support regulators and local authorities develop initiatives that help businesses bring innovative products and services to market A new £12 million fund to support regulators innovate and establish the UK as a world-leader in the...
NEWS | Eight dogs have died following a fire at a property in South Wales
Gwent Police received a report of a fire at a private address in Brynhyfryd, Rhymney, at around 2.10am on Sunday 17 July. A section of land, including outbuildings was set alight and officers from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that the fire...
NEWS | 89-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and hiding her body in a septic tank
A man who murdered his wife and hid her body in a septic tank has been sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in prison. David Venables, 89, of Elgar Drive, Kempsey, was sentenced today (Wednesday 20 July) at Worcester Crown Court. Venables originally reported his...
NEWS | Police issue warning to residents in Ross-on-Wye after a number of vehicle crimes in the town
West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning following recent vehicle crimes in the area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “At 4am this morning an unlocked vehicle parked on Homs Road was entered and cash left on show was stolen....
NEWS | A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Herefordshire earlier today
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Herefordshire this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a refuse lorry and a motorcyclist on the A44 in Bredenbury, Herefordshire at 10.04am (Wednesday). Two...
NEWS | Police issue warning about fraudsters targeting the elderly in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning this afternoon following reports of fraudsters targeting the elderly in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: We have seen a recent increase in telephone fraudsters claiming to...
NEWS | Yeomans Travel and Lugg Valley Travel School Holiday Bus Services – Summer 2022
Yeomans Travel and Lugg Valley Travel - School Holiday Bus Services - Summer 2022 Road Closures – July 2022 The following closures will affect bus services as follows: Services 76/76A, Hereford City Service St Peters Square in Hereford will be closed on Saturday 23rd...
NEWS | Emergency services attending a collision in Herefordshire this morning
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at a collision in Herefordshire. The A44 (Leominster to Worcester Road) is currently closed in both directions between Bromyard and Bredenbury....
NEWS | RAC warns of significant delays on the M4 between Cardiff and Newport and M5 near Bristol as summer getaway begins
With most schools in England and Wales about to break up for summer, drivers are planning an estimated 18.82m separate leisure trips between Friday and Monday, the highest number recorded for these three days since the RAC started tracking summer getaway numbers in...
NEWS | Evacuation of nearby properties took place after fire crews were called to a petrol station in Herefordshire
A number of properties were evacuated and restrictions were put in place on a major road through Herefordshire on Tuesday afternoon following a gas leak at a service station. The incident occurred at Ross Spur, on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye at 1.46pm on Tuesday...
NEWS | Reports that Iceland is set to close its store in Hereford city centre this autumn
Your Herefordshire understands that Iceland is set to close its store in Hereford city centre this autumn. The store is thought to have seen a considerable fall it footfall over recent months with many shoppers now heading to The Food Warehouse store (Part of Iceland)...
NEWS | Dog owner issues warning after her dog was injured after being attacked by another dog in a popular Hereford park
A dog owner has told Your Herefordshire of her horror after her dog was attacked in a popular Hereford park. The woman, who we have decided not to name, has reported the incident in Aylestone Park to the police, but she wished to inform the public to make them aware....
NEWS | Police launch appeal to help find missing 71-year-old from Hay-on-Wye
Can you help Dyfed-Powys Police find 71 year old Charles from Hay on Wye? He was last seen on Monday 18th July at his home address. He's described as approx 6'2 tall, with grey hair, tanned, and is possibly wearing a loose shirt and baggy trousers. Have you seen...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to wildfire near Stourport
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from across the area are currently attending a wildfire in Stourport this evening. A number of other local crews remain on standby in case the situation deteriorates. West Mercia Police have described the blaze as...
NEWS | The Government has confirmed today that NHS staff will receive pay rise
The government has today accepted the recommendations from the independent NHS pay review bodies in full. Government today accepts recommendations in full from the independent NHS pay review bodiesOver one million NHS staff - including nurses, paramedics and...
NEWS | Teachers across the country will benefit from pay increases of between 5% and 8.9% from September
Teachers across the country will benefit from pay increases of between 5% and 8.9% from September, as the government has today (Tuesday 19 July) fully accepted pay recommendations from the independent School Teachers’ Review Body for the next academic year. The...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal to help find missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Monday
Gwent Police have issued an urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “Can you help? We’re trying to find 15-year-old Ruby Morton who has been reported as missing. “She was last seen at her #Abergavenny home...
NEWS | Police appeal after three men wearing face coverings approached a man and stole his phone in Hereford
At around 10pm on Sunday (17 July) West Mercia Police received a call reporting a theft on Breinton Road, Hereford. Three men wearing face coverings, one with a green scarf around his face, approached a 24-year-old man and stole his phone. The men then made off in the...
NEWS | Police called after youths caused chaos at a dental surgery in the Forest of Dean
Visiting the dentist can be nerve-wracking at the best of times, but it can be even more traumatic when you have to deal with youths causing ASB in the surgery. Police were called to a dental surgery in Cinderford in May, after three boys were reported as shouting and...
NEWS | 1,000 properties without power in the Ross-on-Wye area this lunchtime
Up to 1,000 properties are currently without power in the Ross-on-Wye area of Herefordshire, with Western Power Distribution confirming that teams are working on the issue. Western Power Distribution estimate that power will be restored by 2pm this afternoon. The...