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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A44 between Leominster and Bromyard. The closure is in place near Tickbridge Farm, Tickbridge Lane, Herefordshire, HR6 0QL. West Mercia...
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after a ten-year-old girl was discovered dead in Rowley Regis in the West Midlands on Monday. West Midlands Police found the child with injuries at an address in Robin Close at around 12.10pm. She was tragically...
A man who tried to evade police by running off naked has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing a sawn-off shotgun. Scott McGuinness, aged 32 and of Lattistep Court, in Gloucester was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court. As well as admitting to possessing a...
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals can enjoy a wide range of activities this Easter. Herefordshire Council’s school holidays Easter programme is open for activity bookings from today (Monday 4 March). Parents of children (from reception to year 11) who...
A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday, February 29 has died in hospital. From South Wales Police: A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday,...
Supermarket Aldi is searching for a ‘passionate’ and ‘enthusiastic’ candidate to fill this year’s ‘Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officer’ role. The chosen recruit will be given an egg-stra special selection of Aldi’s 2024 Easter chocolate to sample at home for free. In...
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a woman at an address in the city on Saturday (2 March) evening. Damian Homer, 50, of Worcester, was charged with the offences this morning (Monday 4 March) and will appear at Kidderminster...
Emergency services and volunteers from Longtown Mountain Rescue helped to rescue a casualty in challenging weather conditions over the weekend. The incident occurred near Abergavenny on Saturday morning. A spokesperson for Longtown Mountain Rescue Team said: “At about...
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The incident has occurred on the A4103 near Fromes Hill. One lane is blocked by the incident. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are...
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old woman at an address in Haresfield Close, Worcester. Emergency services attended the address around 8.30pm this evening (Saturday 2 March). Another woman, aged 39, was found with...
A planning application has been made to build 2 extremely large electricity substations at the main Green Street entrance Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford City. Residents of St James and Bartonsham and users of the local beauty spot have been shocked by the discovery....
Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A44 near Leominster this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the A44 near Monkland. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
Asda has today announced proposals for a record £150m investment in its retail pay offer to become the highest paying UK grocery retailer as it opens its landmark 1,000th UK store. Today’s announcement will see an 8.4% increase for hourly-paid store colleagues, with...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M50 yesterday morning (Thursday 29 February). The collision happened around 10.50am eastbound between Junctions 1 and 2 and involved two HGV lorries. Sadly, one of the drivers, a 32-year-old man,...
West Mercia Police are investigating concerning reports that scammers are targeting elderly people in Herefordshire. It comes following an incident that occurred in the Ledbury area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are currently investigating a call...
A man has died after a collision involving two lorries on the M50 yesterday (Thursday). West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.54am to the Eastbound stretch between junctions 2 and 1 near Tewkesbury and sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers, the Trust’s...
The M50 in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire is closed eastbound between J2 (Ledbury) & J1 (Tewkesbury) following a serious collision between two vehicles which occurred yesterday morning. Sadly, one man died in the collision that involved two lorries. A spokesperson...
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision between two lorries on the M50 this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: The eastbound carriageway between junctions one and two remains closed following a collision between...
The M50 in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire is closed eastbound between J2 near Ledbury and J1 near Tewkesbury, due to a serious collision involving 2 vehicles. The westbound carriageway has re-opened however, lane 2 remains closed. Emergency services...
A new study by pet insurer Waggel reveals that Swindon is the number one dog-loving city in the UK. The study compared 2023 gov.uk data on dog population against the human population of each city that houses at least 100,000 people to discover where the dog...
A planning application has been made to build 2 extremely large electricity substations at the main Green Street entrance Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford City. Residents of St James and Bartonsham and users of the local beauty spot have been shocked by the discovery....
Gwen Walford Care Home, a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Herefordshire, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the home hosted a splendid black-tie event, welcoming residents, staff, families, and esteemed guests to join...
Two women and a child have died and two men are in hospital after a collision involving two cars in Worcester. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.07pm to the A44 in Spetchley and sent five ambulances, four paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and...
On the same day that Herefordshire born Jarrod Bowen scored a hat-trick in the Premier League for West Ham United, the Herefordshire FA made an announcement that disappointed hundreds of local youngsters and parents. The closure of the boys development centre, will...
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the B4348 near Thruxton. West Mercia Police are at the scene, alongside other members of the emergency services. The road is likely...
Carol Challis wife of the late John Challis who played Boycie in the legendary British comedy Only Fools and Horses tweeted this week that she has sold the property which was used in the BBC television series The Green Green Grass. Wigmore Abbey in Herefordshire was...
Officers in Hereford are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A44 at Monkland in Leominster, Herefordshire yesterday (Tuesday 27 February). The collision happened around 9.50am involving a motorcyclist, a white ford transit van and a grey Audi...
A Hereford Taxi Office, located in the Bobblestock area of the city is up for sale. Hereford Rank Taxis Office on Sandown Drive / Grandstand Road (next to the co-op store) is up for sale with Sunderlands. A post on Sunderlands website says: “19 Sandown Drive is...
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a fatal collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. One man has sadly died. West Midlands Ambulance Service,...
Following an inspection of the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised its staff as very caring, although it gave the department an overall “Requires Improvement” rating due to concerns over patient safety....
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after jewellery and other items were stolen from a house during a burglary in Ledbury. The incident occurred on Progress Close, off Hereford Road, in Ledbury. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We...
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a fatal collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. One man has sadly died. West Midlands Ambulance Service,...
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a serious collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Mercia Police...
Photo Credit: Laura Clarke Malvern Hills District Council is proposing to make changes to car park times and charges in the first change for most of these tariffs in 12 years. As part of a public consultation, there a number of changes to council-owned car parks which...