Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), also being referred to as the 'Green Comet', is already being hailed as the best comet of 2023. Last visible from Earth during the Stone Age, the comet, which made its closest approach to the Sun on 12 January, is now heading...
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UK NEWS | Four-year-old child dies after being attacked by a dog in the back garden of a property in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police officers are currently in Milton Keynes, following the tragic death of a four-year-old girl earlier this evening. Officers were called by the ambulance service shortly after 5pm today after a report that a dog had attacked a child in the back...
NEWS | West Mercia support students in Herefordshire calling for a time for change and safer streets across the region
CAPTION: L-R Inspector Julie Watson (West Mercia Police) handing over branded merchandise for students, to the NMITE team: Natalie Hanson, Student Support Advisor, Mary Kenyon-James, Head of Student Experience and Lauren Fosterjohn, Communications Associate....
NEWS | Seven-in-10 motorists think responsibility for passengers to ‘belt up’ should lie with the driver according to RAC research
More than two-thirds of motorists (68%) believe drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts, according to new RAC research released to coincide with today’s 40-year seatbelt law anniversary.¹ Currently, drivers only have...
FEATURED | Popular restaurant Zizzi Hereford re-opens its doors after major refurbishment
This week Zizzi Hereford has officially reopened the doors to a brand-new look and feel following a revamp. The much-anticipated refurb of Zizzi Hereford is the latest in the chain’s rollout of its fresh new look, with brand new unique artwork designed by talented...
BREAKING | Rogue director receives suspended prison sentence after conning elderly residents in Ledbury and Bromyard
Bromyard and Ledbury home owners in their 80s were deceived into having unnecessary and expensive roof cleaning work done. On 17 January, in front of Worcester Crown Court’s most senior Judge, His Honour James Burbidge QC, in a case taken by Herefordshire Council’s...
BREAKING | Rogue director receives suspended prison sentence after conning elderly residents in Herefordshire
Bromyard and Ledbury home owners in their 80s were deceived into having unnecessary and expensive roof cleaning work done. On 17 January, in front of Worcester Crown Court’s most senior Judge, His Honour James Burbidge QC, in a case taken by Herefordshire Council’s...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man in his 50s died following a collision earlier todayÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s died following a collision earlier today. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the B4211 at Newbridge Green, Upton Upon Severn...
NEWS | Police appeal for owner of a bag found in Hereford to come forward after ‘interesting’ items were discovered insideÂ
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for the owner of the bag pictured above to come forward. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “This morning, the pictured rucksack was handed into South Wye Police Station. It has been noticed by a member of the public...
NEWS | The DM Lab is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs
The DM Lab is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs. From hundreds of entries across every sector, The DM Lab has been ranked 70 overall in the Elite Business 100 (EB100). The DM Lab will celebrate at the awards evening on March...
NEWS | Tesco announces major shake up of store roles and management positions plus some changes to store layoutsÂ
Tesco has today announced a number of major changes to its stores, including management roles and changes affecting other staff members. In a statement, Tesco said: “Today, we’re announcing some proposed changes to our business to ensure we remain focused and...
NEWS | A new Air Quality Monitoring Station for Leominster at Bargates is now operational
A new Air Quality Monitoring Station for Leominster at Bargates is now operational. Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts, and particularly affects the most vulnerable in society, including children and older people, and those with heart...
NEWS | A Herefordshire secondary school will be partially closed on Wednesday due to strike action taking placeÂ
A Herefordshire secondary school has reminded parents today that the school will be partially closed on Wednesday due to strike action. Fairfield High School shared the following update via the Herefordshire Council platform earlier this morning. The update said:...
NEWS | Emergency road closure on a busy route in a Herefordshire village this morningÂ
Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty are warning motorists to be aware of an emergency road closure on a busy route in a Herefordshire village. The closure is in place in Moreton-on-Lugg between the A49 junction and Old School House. The closure has been in place...
NEWS | Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK this year
Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK this year. It marks the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket’s biggest ever apprenticeship intake, with opportunities in Stores, Logistics and Buying, as well as for HGV drivers. At Aldi, a Store Apprentice...
NEWS | A Hereford Secondary School has confirmed that it will be partially closed on Wednesday due to strike actionÂ
A Hereford secondary school has confirmed that it will be partially closed on Wednesday (1st February) due to strike action. In a letter to parents, Executive Headteacher Mr Robertson said: “I am writing to inform you about strike action that is being taken by members...
FOOTBALL | Herefordshire Football League round-up as Pegasus Reserves beat Westfields Development in local derbyÂ
It was great to see a full list of fixtures played once again after the disruption caused in recent weeks by the flooding and frosty weather. The Herefordshire Football League Premier Division saw 7 fixtures played out in competitive circumstances where results...
WHAT’S ON? | Free swimming courses, family swimming and soft play this half term in Herefordshire – BOOK NOW!Â
Halo is offering children the opportunity to join in swimming courses and other activities for free this February half term. Free activities are taking place across the county, including at Hereford Leisure Centre and in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. The free activities...
NEWS | National Highways reveal full schedule of resurfacing work that is set to take place between Hereford and LeominsterÂ
National Highways have provided more information about forthcoming roadworks on the A49 between Hereford and Leominster. Resurfacing work will take place from 13th-17th February, with a full overnight closure in place between the Starting Gate in Hereford and...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this eveningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this evening. The collision has occurred on the A44 at Bredenbury, between Leominster and Bromyard. The road is blocked in both directions at present. West Mercia Police, West...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has confirmed that it will be closed on Wednesday due to anticipated strike action
A Herefordshire school has confirmed that it will be closed on Wednesday, due to anticipated strike action. Lady Hawkins’ School posted the following update on social media earlier today: “I am sure that you are already aware that there is a day of industrial action...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council considering extending on-street parking charges to additional streets and also charging for on-street parking in Hereford on a Sunday
Herefordshire Council is set to consider introducing on-street parking charges on additional streets in Hereford City Centre and the surrounding area. The council is also understood to be considering extending the current on-street charging period to include charging...
BREAKING | Firefighters could be the next to strike following a strike ballot but government urged by union to improve offer to avoid strikes taking place
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot opened on 5th December and closed on 30th January. Two separate simultaneous ballots, in Northern Ireland and among...
NEWS | Seven days of strike action to affect schools from this week as National Education Union pushes for a fully-funded above inflation pay rise for teacher members
In its ongoing campaign for a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise, teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and the ballot has successfully surpassed the...
NEWS | Fire crews work hard to extinguish a severe house fire in HerefordshireÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews worked hard to extinguish a fire at a house in Herefordshire on Friday morning. The fire occurred in the Bearwood area of the county. A spokesperson for Kington Fire Station, one of the fire crews that attended...
NEWS | Looking for love? A new singles night takes place at The Golden Fleece in Hereford on Tuesday eveningÂ
Looking for love? A new singles night takes place at The Golden Fleece in Hereford on Tuesday evening with plenty of fun and games promised. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching and if you’re looking for that special someone or just fancy a fun night out meeting new...
NEWS | Forest Green owner Dale Vince pledges financial support for campaign against a new farming development alongside a tributary of the River Wye
League One side Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has pledged his support to campaigners aiming to stop a farming development from going ahead next to the River Dore in Herefordshire. Dale Vince has generously agreed to match every pound donated to this...
NIGHT SKY | Want to see a comet last visible from Earth 50,000 years ago? You can this week! More Details
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), also being referred to as the 'Green Comet', is already being hailed as the best comet of 2023. Last visible from Earth during the Stone Age, the comet, which made its closest approach to the Sun on 12 January, is now heading...
NEWS | Tesco has confirmed that it is recalling a popular cheese item over safety concernsÂ
Tesco is recalling Tesco Creamfields Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. This product may contain small pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat. Tesco is recalling the product from customers. The company...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issue important message to patients with temporary one way system in force near Hereford County Hospital from today
Patients and visitors are being advised that the main access road into Hereford County Hospital - Stonebow Road - will temporarily become one-way to allow National Grid to carry out works. The temporary road system will be in place from Monday next week, January 30,...
NEWS | Councillor Harvey blames Government broken promises and economic mismanagement for proposed 2023/24 council tax increase of 4.99%
Press release from the Herefordshire Coalition: Local government will continue to deliver services and projects in Herefordshire, despite severe economic pressures and the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. Councillor Liz Harvey said that despite...
NEWS | Reports of a fire this evening close to the A49 between Hereford and LeominsterÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently responding to a fire close to the A49 north of Hereford. The incident appears to be next to the A49 at Moreton-on-Lugg. The road remains open. Fire crews have been seen close to the Cuckoo's Corner...
NEWS | Last opportunity to have your say on Herefordshire Council’s Masterplan for Hereford
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Hereford is a vibrant, attractive city, with a rich history and thriving local economy. But there are challenges we need to address for the city to continue to thrive in the future. Hereford can be difficult to get into and...
NEWS | Motorcyclist seriously injured following a collision that occurred on Saturday
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision on the A38 near Norton this afternoon and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. The incident happened at around 1.40pm today, Saturday 28 January, and involved a motorcycle and a Citroen...
NEWS | Motorists warned to plan ahead with overnight closures on the A49 between Hereford and Leominster this February
Motorists are being warned to expect disruption, with a week long closure of the A49 between Hereford and Leominster. The closure will be in force overnight from 13th - 18th February, between the hours of 9pm and 6am. The closure is in place so that National Highways...
NEWS | Eardisley to host a vital Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service exercise this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is delighted to team up with Tech Trucks in Herefordshire on Sunday (29 January) for an important training exercise. HWFRS will carry out a realistic training scenario at the automotive company in Eardisley...
SPORT | Former Hereford United Chairman & Manager Graham Turner Interview
Former Hereford United Chairman and Manager Graham Turner was special guest for Hereford FC's Nationwide League North match against Banbury United. Matt Healey caught up with him on Saturday afternoon for a quick chat....
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issue important message to patients with temporary one way system in force near Hereford County Hospital from Monday
Patients and visitors are being advised that the main access road into Hereford County Hospital - Stonebow Road - will temporarily become one-way to allow National Grid to carry out works. The temporary road system will be in place from Monday next week, January 30,...
NEWS | Asda is considering three major changes that could have a huge impact on night staff and other working patterns
Asda has today announced three change proposals as part of its ongoing efforts to improve customer experience in its stores and drive sustainable growth for the future. The supermarket is proposing to replace the overnight ambient and frozen shifts in 184 smaller...
NEWS | 96-year-old man sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in court
William Beer, 96, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Friday 27 January where he pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The sentence relates to an incident where a pedestrian was killed in South Wales in 2021. PC David Thomas from the Serious Collision...
UPDATE | Police provide update after the Old Market Shopping Centre was cordoned off by officers overnightÂ
A Hereford Shopping Centre was cordoned off this morning, following an incident in the early hours. West Mercia Police officers cordoned off an area of the footpath near Debenhams , with a further cordon in place behind that in the shopping centre. West Midlands...
BREAKING NEWS | Police cordon off Hereford Shopping Centre as emergency services respond to an incidentÂ
A Hereford Shopping Centre is cordoned off this morning, following an incident in the early hours. The Old Market Shopping Centre in Hereford is currently cordoned off with emergency services in attendance. West Mercia Police officers have cordoned off an area...
NEWS | Motorist given prison sentence following a speeding offence that occurred in Herefordshire
A motorist from Cambridgeshire has been given a 3 month prison sentence after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice following a speeding offence in Herefordshire. The sentence follows a speeding offence that was detected on 22nd September on the A40 near...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against a man found guilty of fly tipping and failing in his duty of care when disposing of six black bags of household waste
Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against a man found guilty of fly tipping and failing in his duty of care when disposing of six black bags of household waste. On Thursday 5 January 2023, Hereford magistrates heard how in August 2021, a Balfour Beatty...
REVEALED | Herefordshire Council’s Big Economic Plan for how the county could look in 2050
Plan will be accompanied by initial five year delivery plan and supported by new cross-county partnership board Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet yesterday (26 January) voted to approve and support the implementation of the Herefordshire Big Economic Plan, along with...
NEWS | Baz takes part in the Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim in aid of ECHO Herefordshire
Barrie Horton, who works at Thomas Panels and Profiles in Leominster, thought he’d do something different this Christmas. Instead of sitting at home eating a large breakfast, he took part in the Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim in aid of ECHO, the local charity which...
BREAKINGÂ Â | Multiple fire crews responding to a large fire at a house in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Multiple fire crews are currently responding to a fire at a property in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Five Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews - from Kington, Kingsland,...
BREAKING | Road closed as emergency services respond to a fire in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire in the village of Bearwood, north Herefordshire. A road closure is in place and West Mercia Police are advising motorists to avoid the area. West Mercia Police are in attendance alongside Hereford &...
FOOTBALL | Gowling hopes to make home advantage count when the Bulls take on Banbury United this SaturdayÂ
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC boss Josh Gowling is hoping to make home advantage count, when the Bulls take on Banbury United at Edgar Street this Saturday. Aside from a disappointing defeat at Gloucester, the Bulls have had a decent start to...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issue important message to patients with one way system in force near Hereford County Hospital from Monday
Patients and visitors are being advised that the main access road into Hereford County Hospital - Stonebow Road - will temporarily become one-way to allow National Grid to carry out works. The temporary road system will be in place from Monday next week, January 30,...