Morrisons is helping its customers save money on fuel by offering 5p off every litre at the pumps this January. All customers that spend £35 in store between Thursday 5th January and Sunday 15th January will receive a coupon giving them 5p off every litre...
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NEWS | A number of car parks could possibly become housing in Hereford as part of plans revealed by Herefordshire Council in the Hereford Masterplan
A number of car parks could possibly become housing in Hereford, as part of plans revealed by Herefordshire Council in the Hereford Masterplan. Herefordshire Council has floated the possible idea of turning car parks in Hereford city centre into housing, in the...
FEATURED | ITV are looking for vibrant singles from Herefordshire for a new series of Love Island – APPLY NOW
ITV2 are looking for vibrant singles from across the UK who want to head to the sun, in search of love! The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another, but to remain in paradise they must win the hearts of the public and their...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust asks staff on annual leave or not on shift to contact Hereford County Hospital if they can return to work
Wye Valley NHS Trust has taken to social media to ask staff on annual leave or not on shift to contact Hereford County Hospital if they can return to work. Hereford County Hospital has been under significant pressure over recent weeks, with levels of flu higher than...
BREAKING | 2022 was the UK’s hottest year on record, with an average temperature of over 10°C recorded for the first time
Study shows human induced climate change made the UK’s record-breaking annual temperature around 160 times more likely. It is now possible to confirm that 2022 was the UK’s hottest year on record, with an average temperature of over 10°C recorded for the first time....
NEWS | Asda announces major deal to support families and customers aged over 60 that will run until the end of March 2023
Asda has today announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ and ‘Winter Warmers’ deal for pensioners will be extended into 2023 to help more customers manage the cost of living crisis. The supermarket, who launched the offer for kids under 16 to enjoy a hot...
NEWS | No rail services between Hereford and Worcester / Birmingham today due to strike action
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is urging passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary over the New Year period as industrial action continues to impact timetables. A reduced timetable will be in operation on some routes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to...
NEWS | Royal Mail issues important update on the use of stamps with major changes coming later this month
Royal Mail has provided an important update ahead of changes to the use of stamps from 31st January 2023. Some stamps will no longer be valid after this date. Further details from Royal Mail: “We’re adding barcodes to our regular stamps. After 31 January 2023, regular...
NEWS | Police appeal for dashcam footage following the death of an elderly pedestrian on New Year’s Eve
Officers attended a road traffic collision in Waitrose car park on Monnow Street, Monmouth at around 4.20pm on Saturday 31 December, and are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to assist with their enquiries. Gwent Police are appealing for...
NEWS | The Courtyard Hereford reveals Panto choice for 2023 with discounted tickets now on sale
The Courtyard Hereford has revealed the Pantomime choice for 2023 with discounted tickets now on sale. In a post on social media, The Courtyard revealed that the 2023 Pantomime would feature Dick Whittington! “Sad that panto is coming to an end? Us too! “We have...
NEWS | Hereford City Council has awarded £5,000 to Herefordshire Football Association for their Euro 2022 Legacy project
Hereford City Council awarded £5,000 to Herefordshire Football Association, for their Euro 2022 Legacy project. The role of Herefordshire FA is to develop, promote and support football in Herefordshire. They organise and administer competitions, leagues and cups for...
NEWS | County runners run from Dawn til Dusk to kickstart the Save our Track Campaign
On Monday 2nd January, over 150 runners from 15 running clubs in Herefordshire and beyond laced up their trainers and took part in a Dawn til Dusk run to support the county's athletics track. The event, that was organised by local running club the Hereford...
NEWS | Firearms, crossbows and stolen dogs recovered by police following a search warrant in Gloucestershire
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Earlier this morning, we executed a firearms search warrant at a site in Naas Lane, Gloucester. Two shotguns were found, along with a dismantled firearm, as well as two loaded crossbows. A number of items of stolen property was also...
NEWS | West Midland Safari Park has had planning granted for four new luxury lodges offering incredible and immersive views of African lions
West Midland Safari Park has had planning granted for four new luxury lodges, offering incredible and immersive views of African lions. Following planning being granted on 9 December, the Park can now go ahead with building four single-storey lodges, integrated into a...
NEWS | Patients and visitors urged to wear a face mask with Hereford County Hospital under significant pressure as flu cases reach unprecedented levels in county
Patients and visitors urged to wear a face mask and visitors not to attend hospital if feeling unwell Patients and visitors to Wye Valley NHS Trust’s hospitals and clinics are being urged to wear a face mask, as inpatient flu cases rise to high levels not seen...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s and Argos announce pay rise for colleagues to support with the cost of living
Sainsbury’s is investing a total of £205 million as it kicks off the New Year with its biggest ever investment in pay to at least £11 per hour. This latest pay rise of £185 million is on top of the £20 million Sainsbury’s invested in October and recognises the...
FLOOD ALERT | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire following heavy rain in Wales
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following heavy rain in Wales. Almost two inches of rain have fallen in parts of Powys, leading to levels rising upstream on the Wye in Wales. A peak has already been reached at Builth Wells, with...
NEWS | A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault against a young child
A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and rape against a young child. Glenn Poyner, aged 34, living at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, including three counts of rape of a girl under...
NEWS | Parents reminded that their children could be eligible for free school meals – Check eligibility now
All primary school children in Reception year, Year 1 and Year 2 in Herefordshire are entitled to school meals. Free school meals are available to children in other year groups if you or your partner receive benefits. If you receive benefits and your child is in...
NEWS | Hereford needs to adapt if it is to play its part in dealing with climate emergency says Herefordshire Council
From Herefordshire Council: Hereford can be difficult to get into and around, whether on foot, by bike, by car, bus or train. The city needs better planned and integrated public transport to create real movement choice, a more resilient road network for...
NEWS | Full list of bus journeys that will cost JUST £2 in Herefordshire until the end of March
Millions of people across England can now save money and ‘Get Around for £2’, thanks to £60 million government funding to cap single bus fares until the end of March. From today (1 January 2023) until 31 March 2023, over 130 bus operators outside of London will charge...
NEWS | Police appeal after a 75-year-old woman died after a collision in a supermarket car park
From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision in Waitrose car park on Monnow Street, Monmouth at around 4.20pm on Saturday 31 December. Officers attended, along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service, following a collision...
NEWS | Thousands of households in Herefordshire are entitled to Council Tax discounts and exemptions
You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or savings. If you are on a low...
NEWS | Time is running out to apply for your child’s primary school place for September 2023
Apply for your child’s primary school reception class place before 15 January deadline Parent and carers with children who were born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for...
NEWS | Morrisons is cutting 130 prices across its entry level products to help customers during the January squeeze
Morrisons is cutting 130 prices across its entry level products to help customers’ money go further throughout the January squeeze. The cuts include important fresh and frozen products for family meals and lunch boxes, together with cupboard essentials and...
NEWS | Aldi reported its best Christmas ever with sales up over 26% during December
Aldi reported its best Christmas ever with sales up over 26% during December, as the UK’s cheapest supermarket helped millions of families celebrate together, despite the rising cost of living. The supermarket’s sales growth reflects an increased demand for Aldi’s...
NEWS | A Hereford primary school has been rated as ‘Good’ in a recent visit by Ofsted inspectors
A Hereford primary school has been rated as 'Good' in a recent visit by Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted visited the school on 2nd and 3rd November 2022. The report said: The school was last inspected 13 years ago and judged ‘Outstanding’ under a previous inspection...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man was injured following a collision near the M50
Roads Policing officers are appealing for witnesses to a collision which took place on the A38 near Tewkesbury at the end of last month. Police were called on Wednesday 30 November with a report of a collision which involved a pedestrian and a black Volkswagen Golf on...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on a fire that occurred in Hereford yesterday evening
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update on a fire that occurred in Hereford yesterday evening. The fire was reported underneath the railway bridge on Newtown Road (A49) on Monday evening, with smoke seen rising above the road. A...
NEWS | Further strike action set to cause disruption this week to rail services in Herefordshire
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is urging passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary over the New Year period as industrial action continues to impact timetables. A reduced timetable will be in operation on some routes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to...
NEWS | Thousands of motorists in Herefordshire face a lengthy diversion for the next twelve days due to roadworks near Mordiford Bridge
Google Street View - Image Date - December 2021 Thousands of motorists in Herefordshire face a lengthy diversion for the next twelve days, with roadworks near Mordiford Bridge commencing from today. The diversion is in place due to Balfour Beatty Living Places...
NEWS | Two men appear in court charged with the murder of Cody Fisher who was fatally stabbed at a nightclub in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have charged two men with the murder of Cody Fisher who was fatally stabbed at a nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day. Kami Carpenter, aged 21, and Remy Gordon, aged 22, have this evening been charged with murder and affray. The pair from...
BREAKING | Thousands of low-income households in Herefordshire to get new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, building on payments made to over eight million people in 2022. The new £900...
BREAKING | Fire crews responding to a fire in Hereford this evening
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently responding to reports of a fire in Hereford. The fire is near Screwfix on Newtown Road with flames and smoke spotted. Crews are in attendance and tackling the blaze. West Mercia Police officers...
NEWS | Iceland recalls popular product due to concerns over possible allergy issues
Iceland Foods is recalling Mars Dessert Bar because it may contain peanuts and egg, which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs have been incorrectly packed with Snickers Dessert Bar. This means the product is a possible health...
NEWS | Extinction Rebellion UK’s New Year’s Resolution: ‘We quit causing public disruption as a primary tactic’
Press Release from Extinction Rebellion: When XR burst onto the scene four years ago, few could have imagined the seismic shift it would bring about in the climate movement, the climate conversation, and the world at large. But despite the blaring alarm on the...
NEWS | Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever
Following simple steps can help protect children, minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings and protect wider communities. Flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) are currently circulating at high levels and are likely to continue to increase...
NEWS | Upgrade in rating for the Wye Valley NHS Trust following a recent visit from a team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission
In October Wye Valley NHS Trust welcomed a team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission to Hereford County Hospital for an unannounced inspection. These types of inspection are part of the CQC’s routine inspection regime and was focused on particular areas...
NEWS | Herefordshire Coalition are considering double Council Tax for Second Homes and Empty Properties in Herefordshire
Doubling council tax for second homes and long-term empty properties in Herefordshire could raise an additional £12 million for vital services in the county. Speaking at Herefordshire Council’s cabinet meeting today (15 December 2022), Coalition...
NEWS | Celebrations as a handful of New Year’s Day babies born at Hereford County Hospital
Midwives and parents celebrated the first 2023 babies to be born at Hereford County Hospital on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023. The first baby, a boy weighing 7lb 4oz, called Finley, was born to mum Charlie and dad Aled, shortly before 5am on January 1. ...
HEREFORD MASTERPLAN | Herefordshire Council asks for your views on plans to reduce emissions and reliance on car usage in 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 | Enhancement works costing more than £1 million will be carried out in Widemarsh Street from February 2023 and will take 4 months
Enhancement works will be carried out to Widemarsh Street, Hereford, as part of the Hereford City Centre Improvements (HCCI) plan. The scheme, estimated to take 16 weeks, is scheduled to begin in February, subject to detailed design being completed, and will include...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl
Gwent Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl. From Gwent Police: “We’re appealing for information to find Kelsie Mamo who has been reported as missing. “Kelsie,14, was last seen at around 7.15pm on Friday 30 December in Blackwood...
NEWS | Asda has extended its 10% off offer for emergency workers with Blue Light Card until at least 31st March 2023
The discount is available in all Asda’s 635 stores across the UK and includes food and drink, George at Asda clothing and homeware, toys, gifts and optical. Blue Light card holders will receive the discount by presenting their own, valid, Blue Light card and ID to our...
NEWS | Herefordshire residents told to expect council tax increase and other increases to charges with huge predicted deficit of £22 million in 2023/24
Herefordshire residents and businesses are invited to have a say on how council budgets are spent “This year has seen unprecedented increases in costs and we recognise the impact this has had on Herefordshire residents, families and businesses. It has also had a...
NEWS | Details on when Herefordshire Households will receive extra wheelie bins this year as county aims to recycle more waste
Herefordshire households will soon have up to four wheelie bins as Herefordshire Council pushes to improve the amount of waste that is recycled. The council is aiming to provide extra wheelie bins to properties by late 2023. On 25 November 2021 Herefordshire Council's...
NEWS | Full list of bus journeys that will cost JUST £2 in Herefordshire until the end of March 2023
Millions of people across England can now save money and ‘Get Around for £2’, thanks to £60 million government funding to cap single bus fares until the end of March. From today (1 January 2023) until 31 March 2023, over 130 bus operators outside of London will charge...
FEATURED | Avatar: The Way of Water is “a visually stunning epic” says Lewis Pearce
It’s been 13 years since the first Avatar film arrived and broke every record in the book, grossing over 2 billion dollars at the box office and changing the landscape of cinema as we knew it. A sequel was inevitable, but with this long of a hiatus it led many to...
BREAKING | New Year Honours List recognises heroes from across the UK
The New Year Honours List 2023 marks the incredible public service of individuals from across the UK. Recipients in the New Year Honours List have been awarded for their outstanding contributions across all parts of the UK for their work on areas including sustained...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue urgent alert over concerns that Herefordshire residents are being targeted by fraudsters
West Mercia Police have seen a recent increase in reports of fraudsters operating in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire, claiming to be from various police services around the country. The crime, known as ‘Courier Fraud’ has seen the elderly and...