A fundraising page has been set up following the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy from Hereford who died after going into the sea at Skegness. The fundraising page has been set up by a family friend. “On the 13th of August, Kacper Biela, a teenage boy age 13, sadly...
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of suspicious incidents in a Herefordshire village. “Over the last 2 weekends we have had reports of criminal damage to items in some of the Bulmers orchards that are situated around...
Asda has announced plans to remove the best before dates on almost 250 of its fresh fruit & vegetable products to help customers reduce food waste and save money. From 1st September, the supermarket will remove the dates from a host of packaged fruit and...
Air quality in Hereford has been given a boost thanks to a new Air Quality Monitoring Station. 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...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man repeatedly threatened two men as they walked through Cinderford town centre. A man, who was on his own, followed the two men for 20 minutes, repeatedly threatening to stab them with a knife. He was described as being a...
A partnership of five local authorities across the Midlands region, alongside Sub-National Transport Body Midlands Connect has led a successful bid for almost £1million of funding aimed at getting more electric vehicle chargers into areas with limited off-street...
Major disruption is expected over the coming weeks with thousands of Royal Mail workers set to strike for four days. A statement from Royal Mail said: “The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to...
Photo Credit: Google Street View Motorists are being given advanced notice of a number of road closures that will be in place in Hereford over the August Bank Holiday weekend later this month. The closures will be temporary and will be in place for the River Carnival...
The kitchen at a popular family pub in Hereford has reopened following a temporary closure. Staff at the Grandstand (Hungry Horse) pub in Hereford confirmed the news to us yesterday. They also stated that the closure was in place due to a mechanical fault but that it...
Detectives investigating the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel on Monday night have arrested a man in connection with our enquiries.A 35-year-old man, suspected to have been the target of the shooting, has been detained in hospital on a prison recall after breaching the...
Herefordshire Board Gamers recently turned six years old, celebrating their birthday with a free games day, AGM and presentation from Herefordshire Mind whom they raise money for.Over the past six years they have raised £17,000 for good causes and run hundreds of free...
It's just seven weeks until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR ‘CHANCE’...
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Tickets are now on sale for Hereford FC's big Bank Holiday clash with rivals Gloucester City at Edgar Street. The Bulls currently sit in 4th position in the National League North table, following a 2-0 victory over Buxton on...
Photo Credit: Hereford Indie Food Festival Hereford Indie Food reduce daytime tickets to £1 Hereford Indie Food, hosted on the 27th + 28th August 2022 on Aubrey Street have reduced their daytime ticket prices to £1 per person in an effort to make the...
Residents and visitors are encouraged to make the most of the free weekend bus scheme in Herefordshire during its final month. After a year of free weekend travel on buses in the county, the Bus-It scheme will end on Sunday 28 August, however Herefordshire Council...
A RURAL village hall in South Herefordshire is celebrating its survival through challenging times. Llanwarne Village Hall is hosting a celebratory bring-and-share party on Saturday 3 September following the circus themed village...
The National Drought Group (NDG), made up of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key representative groups met today (23 August) under the chairmanship of Sir James Bevan, EA Chief Executive. Water Minister Steve Double...
Police are investigating after a gunman chased a man into a house and shot a 9-year-old girl dead. From Merseyside Police: “We have launched an investigation following the tragic fatal shooting of a child in Knotty Ash last night, Monday 22nd August. “Officers...
Hereford Medical Group has confirmed this morning that one of its surgeries will temporarily close later this month for refurbishment work to take place. Bobblestock Surgery will be closed for three days but Hereford Medical Group has reassured patients that services...
Elena says that she is doing this to raise awareness, support and vital funding for those affected by cancer in the Armed Forces. The charity she has chosen is called Military vs Cancer. They provide treatment, emotional support to patients and families during...
A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report...
£150 disability Cost of Living payments to be made from 20 September 20226 million people who are paid certain disability benefits will benefitAutomatic support part of wider package of help with the rising Cost of Living, including other cost of living payments...
Herefordshire Council set to decide this week whether to award a three year contract, at a cost of £1,784,859 for staff to monitor the council’s CCTV cameras and CCTV and security staff to work within the Maylord Orchard Centre. The council’s county wide CCTV service...
A gunman is on the run this morning after a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Liverpool. From Merseyside Police: We have launched an investigation following the tragic fatal shooting of a child in Knotty Ash last night, Monday 22 August. Officers attended at a house on...
From Greater Manchester Police: John Bellfield (pictured) of the Openshaw area of Manchester is wanted on suspicion of murder of Thomas Campbell Thomas Campbell’s body was found by a neighbour at his home on Riverside, in the Mossley area of Tameside, at around...
A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report...
Aldi has revealed its store opening times for the August Bank Holiday. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on 27th August and 4pm on Sunday 28th, to ensure everyone can pick up everything they need to enjoy the long...
Police need your help to find a man who's failed to return to an open prison. Avon and Somerset Police are warning the public not to approach Jon Marc Stephens, who is aged 36. He is known to have links in the Brecon, Builth Wells and Gloucestershire areas. It you see...
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. The 35-year-old man was arrested shortly after the...
A Herefordshire business says it has been able to take on new staff and enjoy significant growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub. Engineering company Wye Cylinder Engineering (WCE) has seen its turnover grow by almost £1million in...
Can you help to raise money for Lesley as she continue to battle Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer? Here is Lesley’s story: “In August 2019 I was unfortunately diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. “This completely floored me as I had, until this point, led a busy life as a...
Work is set to start on measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in St Owen Street, Hereford. New raised crossings will make it easier for pedestrians to cross this wide street while slowing traffic and cyclists will soon find it much easier to reach...
The Future of Worcester Warriors Rugby Club is in serious doubt this week after the club was hit by a winding-up petition last week. The club, like many other sports clubs, has faced a difficult few years, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic having a huge impact on the...
It's just 45 days until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR ‘CHANCE’ TO...
A popular Hereford cafe has confirmed that it will remain closed for ten days due to staff shortages. Sensory & Rye on Commercial Street in Hereford confirmed in a post on Facebook that the cafe would remain closed until the 30th August. The post said:...
A shortage of signalling staff available at Hereford is causing disruption to services running through this station. As a result, all lines will be blocked and trains will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected from 18:00 (Sunday) until 18:00 on Monday...
Herefordshire Council agreed a spend of £528,000 on the second phase of works at the Hillside Care Centre in Hereford at meeting in April 2022. The refurbishment and landscape works are the second phase of works at Hillside to complete the residential care facility...
A shortage of signalling staff available at Hereford is causing disruption to services running through this station. As a result, all lines will be blocked and trains will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected from 18:00 tonight until 18:00 on Monday 22...
There is further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern on Sunday evening and Monday. This follows several days of strike action this month which has already had a major impact on customers. Due...
Residents and road users in South Shropshire will start to see a new recruit from West Mercia Police taking to the streets in the coming weeks as ‘Bob’ the new pop-up cop is trialled in the area as an additional tool to deter speeding. However, Bob is no ordinary...
A police cordon is currently in place on the river path near Victoria Bridge in Hereford following a reported serious sexual offence at around 1.50am this morning (Saturday 20 August). There have been other recent sexual offences reported in this area and as a result...
Man arrested following a serious sexual offence in Hereford overnight. A police cordon is currently in place on the river path near Victoria Bridge in Hereford following a reported serious sexual offence at around 1.50am this morning (Sat 20 August). A man in his 30s...
A man has been jailed after he stalked his ex-partner and set fire to a campervan while she was asleep inside it with her new partner. Kenneth Jones, 64 and from London, used a hire car to try and cover his tracks when he travelled to the village of Alderton, near...
From Greater Manchester Police: On Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 4:10pm, we were called to reports of a suspected abduction and sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl on Warne Avenue in Droylsden, Tameside. Thankfully, the victim was safely re-united with her family a...
West Mercia Police officers have cordoned off an area of a footpath next to the River Wye this morning. The area cordoned off is on the Castle Green side of the river and officers remain in the area. This follows a number of sexual offences in the area over...
The A40 is currently partially blocked by a collision heading northbound near Monmouth this evening. Emergency services are at the scene and traffic is currently backing up. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route if possible.
Garway residents trying to save their Old School have spoken of their gratitude to the conservation charity, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, which is legally challenging Herefordshire Council. A judicial review of the granting of permitted development rights to demolish the...
West Mercia Police have this evening confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape as police continue investigations into a number of sexual offences that have happened near the River Wye in Hereford in recent weeks. A spokesperson for West...
There is further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern on Monday. This follows several days of strike action this month which has already had a major impact on customers. Due to unforeseen...
Motorists are being given advanced notice of a number of road closures that will be in place in Hereford over the August Bank Holiday weekend later this month. The closures will be temporary and will be in place for the River Carnival and the Hereford Indie Food...