Herefordshire news

• Major change announced to popular festival as costs spiral

  07-12-2025 06:00
  
  MAJOR changes have been announced to a well-attended market town festival, with owners saying the event now costs four times more to put on than in 2016.
  
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• Shoplifter will spend Christmas in prison after stealing from supermarket

  10-12-2025 15:25
  
  A shoplifter will spend Christmas in prison after stealing from Tesco.
  
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• Search after man hit over the head with hammer and dumbbell

  10-12-2025 15:03
  
  Detectives investigating an assault in Hereford have released an image of a man they would like to trace.
  
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• New venture will help save injured animals in county

  10-12-2025 14:24
  
  STILL looking for a last minute Christmas present?
  
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• 'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms

  10-12-2025 14:05
  
  Author Sophie Kinsella (Madeleine Sophie Wickham) known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55
  
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• Shoplifter jailed for Christmas following police crackdown

  10-12-2025 13:15
  
  Ledbury officers who are on patrol tackling retail crime in the Christmas period have brought a shoplifter to justice this week.
  
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• Two charged with drug dealing appear in court

  10-12-2025 13:03
  
  Two men have been charged with drug dealing offences relating to Hereford and have appeared in court.
  
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• Former Supreme Court Justice delivers thought-provoking lecture

  10-12-2025 13:00
  
  Former Supreme Court Justice Lord Sumption delivered the 2025 Shrieval Lecture in Hereford, discussing free speech, social media, and BBC independence.
  
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• Efforts underway to support older people this winter

  10-12-2025 13:00
  
  Age UK Wyvern expands support in Herefordshire, offering winter advice, benefit checks and outreach to help older people tackle isolation and rising costs.
  
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• Changes announced to bin collections after tragic crash death

  10-12-2025 12:19
  
  CHANGES to bin collections have been announced to allow staff to attend the funeral of one of their own.
  
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• Flood-hit street watches on as river levels rise

  10-12-2025 12:04
  
  WORRIED householders watched in trepidation as the waters in Hereford rose following Storm Bram.
  
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• Anxious wait for homeowners as flooding hits city

  10-12-2025 09:04
  
  THERE is an anxious wait for people living in flood-prone parts of Hereford this morning with the river Wye on the rise.
  
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• 'The best' Coke flavour discontinued in 2024 returns to UK (but there's a catch)

  10-12-2025 08:45
  
  Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla Coke was discontinued in the UK in September 2024, but it has been spotted in the UK again - here's where to find it.
  
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• Urgent closure of Severn Bridge with columns at risk of collapse

  10-12-2025 08:39
  
  Urgent safety inspections on the Prince of Wales Bridge have identified several lighting columns at immediate risk of collapse, prompting major closures across the Severn crossings as Storm Bram continues to batter the region.
  
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• Full list: flood warnings and alerts in force for county rivers

  10-12-2025 07:06
  
  FLOOD warnings are in force for the river Wye in Herefordshire this morning, with flood alerts in place for other rivers.
  
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• What's on offer as new shop opens doors to customers

  10-12-2025 06:00
  
  A LOCAL artist has fulfilled his dream of opening a new shop in Hereford city centre, taking on a unit in Eign Gate.
  
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• Tiny 'castle' in county makes an appearance on BBC show

  10-12-2025 06:00
  
  A historic tower in a Herefordshire market town, which has been dubbed "Britain's smallest castle", has received attention from a BBC property programme.
  
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• Speed cut at blackspot junction ‘could avoid’ cost of millions

  10-12-2025 06:00
  
  Planned million-pound changes to an accident blackspot junction in Herefordshire may not be needed – as new cuts to speed limits around it may be enough to make it safe.
  
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• Six county libraries now offer free tablet-use

  10-12-2025 06:00
  
  Herefordshire libraries now offer free use of tablet computers for members, boosting digital access at Hereford, Ross, Leominster, Ledbury, Kington and Colwall.
  
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• Live: flood warnings across county as heavy rain hits

  10-12-2025 06:00
  
  Flood warnings are in force across Herefordshire after Storm Bram hit the UK.
  
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• 'Here's to our next chapter': businesses' vision comes to life in new unit

  10-12-2025 06:00
  
  A city centre business has officially entered a new chapter in a new unit, opening the doors after having been firmly closed for over a decade.
  
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• Flood danger as warnings now issued for county as river levels rise

  09-12-2025 17:41
  
  A flood warning has been issued for the county, with river levels rising and the Environment Agency warning of flooding.
  
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• Mattresses, tiles, and rubbish dumped in 'despicable act'

  09-12-2025 17:19
  
  Mattresses, tiles and general rubbish are among some of the items that were dumped in a Herefordshire village.
  
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• Major plans to bring 600 new jobs to county

  09-12-2025 17:19
  
  WORK is underway to build the new Ross Enterprise Park, a 17-acre strategic employment site, which will become one of Herefordshire’s largest business hubs, offering 600 jobs.
  
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• Full list: county roads closed after storm brings floods

  09-12-2025 17:07
  
  Flooding has officially hit the county, after Storm Bram took hold yesterday.
  
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• New Lidl supermarket to open in new year after tricky history

  09-12-2025 15:50
  
  Lidl says it is on track to open its new Hereford store in the new year, as the building nears completion.
  
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• A-roads close due to flooding as Storm Bram takes hold

  09-12-2025 15:19
  
  Two A-roads in a Herefordshire village have been closed this afternoon due to flooding.
  
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• Recap: police called to two-vehicle crash on A49

  09-12-2025 14:53
  
  Police have been called to a two-car crash on the A49 at Wellington. More to follow.
  
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• LIVE: police called to two-vehicle crash on A49

  09-12-2025 14:53
  
  Police have been called to a two-car crash on the A49 at Wellington. More to follow.
  
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• Landlord hits out at 'no-show' customers who cause pub to lose business

  09-12-2025 13:00
  
  A pub landlord has hit out at "no-show" customers who are leaving business with "no way to recover" their losses.
  
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