THE fire service were called to a house in Hereford yesterday (April 23). Four engines - three from Hereford and one from Leominster - were sent to Kingsway, in the College Estate area of the city, at 12.35pm. A fire service spokesperson
A UK headteacher has called for a 7am to 7pm school day in a bid to prise children away from their mobile phones. Andrew O’Neill, headteacher at All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, west London, believes children are "addicted" to their
POLICE are investigating a theft that happened at a Herefordshire pub. A total of 12 20-litre drums of used cooking oil were stolen from the Barneby Inn, Bredenbury, near Bromyard. Kym Barnett, landlord of the pub, said the theft happened
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a waste transfer site in a Hereford industrial estate and were met with an incident involving a stack of rubbish. One fire crew from Hereford went to the scene at Rotherwas. Firefighters used equipment such as
THE family of a Hereford mum whose body was found nine hours after being granted unescorted leave from a mental health hospital following her baby’s death are calling for lessons to be learned. Kath Brace was allowed to leave the Mortimer Ward
Physical activities like gardening could be linked to a 23% reduction in the risk of depression, according to new findings. The umbrella review of several studies also found that low and moderate exercise could cut the risk of anxiety, psychosis
Drivers have been warned not to ignore an often-forgotten car part which could lead to them failing their MOT. The fuel cap seals off the tank once petrol or diesel has been pumped in, ensuring dangerous fumes don’t escape. Many drivers don
AN ATTACKER who caused actual bodily harm in an assault on a man in Hereford has been handed a community order by magistrates. Richard Davies appeared before magistrates in Hereford for sentencing on April 9 after he pleaded guilty to one count
A MAN who broke his victim’s jaw in a violent Herefordshire attack has been jailed for 15 weeks. Emanuel Cimpoeru, 44, of Lion Court, Leominster, attacked his victim in the town, said prosecutor Lauren Millichip. Cimpoeru admitted grievous
A plan to knock down barns at a remote Herefordshire farm and replace them with three houses has been given permission. Tom Chester-Masters and Heloise Trott had applied to permit the work at Middle Wernddu Barns, Rowlestone near the Welsh border
A historic former bookshop in the heart of a Herefordshire town can be converted into flats, it has been confirmed. Grid Property of Hereford applied for permission to create two “maisonettes” in the four-storey, grade II listed 51-52 High Street
AN OFFICE worker from Hereford conned her employer out of over £10,000, a court heard. Leonie Seavor, of Church Croft, Hereford, was an office worker for Herefordshire firm Green Man Environmental Services when she started defrauding her employer
A HEREFORDSHIRE bar that banned hoodies now wants to stay open later. The Quarters, in Leominster's South Street, opened in the old Ducker bar in December and promises a fun, safe atmosphere with a wide selection of drink offerings and music to
AN EXPLANATION has been demanded after Herefordshire planners approved plans in a county village. Councillors in Vowchurch issued a strong objection to plans to build a new detached garage at a property in Newton St Margarets last year, complaining
A HEREFORDSHIRE woman has been sentenced after a racially aggravated incident. Callie Leeth appeared before magistrates in Hereford for sentencing this month after entering guilty pleas to two counts of assault by beating and one count of causing
A NEW shop selling crystals is to open in Hereford next month. Dylan's Den already has three shops in Wales, and will now be opening a fourth over the border. The new shop, near to Greggs in Commercial Street, will be welcoming customers from
