HEREFORDSHIRE MP Bill Wiggin has questioned why flights from high-risk countries are still allowed to land in the UK when the Government has imposed "such draconian legislation". Speaking in the Commons, Tory Mr Wiggin (North Herefordshire) said
LOCKDOWN is now in effect for Britain, with strict new measures imposed from this evening. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has this evening ordered that people stay in their homes unless it is absolutely necessary that they go out. The lockdown
A CRASH has closed a main road in Herefordshire this evening. Emergency services are currently on scene dealing with the crash on the A465 Hereford to Bromyard road near Burley Gate primary school. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Expect
HEREFORD Sixth Form College have been crowned West Midlands champions and will represent the region at the AOC National 7’s event in Nottingham. The sixth form college, who run the Hereford Rugby Academy programme, beat Worcester, Shrewsbury, Birmingham
A LOTTERY winner has hit back at "selfish" stockpilers by distributing thousands of free potatoes from her farm to her local community. Former Kington resident Susan Herdman saved the potatoes - which were due to be ploughed back into the ground
COUNTY planners have given the go-ahead to build three new homes and plant a new heritage orchard in a village near Hereford. More than 20 local residents support the scheme for three detached properties on land west of The Yard on Brampton road
PEOPLE who ignore social distancing advice are “very selfish”, the Health Secretary has said as the UK death toll from Covid-19 hit 335 and the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned the global pandemic is “accelerating”. In a sign that the UK
A PATIENT in Worcestershire has died after testing positive for coronavirus. This is the first death caused by coronavirus confirmed at a Worcestershire hospital. Matthew Hopkins, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust,
VISITING will be stopped at all Herefordshire hospital sites in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Wye Valley NHS Trust said the measures will come into force tomorrow (Tuesday). Hospital bosses said that the action is a responsible and proactive
BUS pass rules have been changed to help concessionary pass holders to go about essential business during the coronavirus outbreak. Herefordshire Council has announced that bus passengers with a concessionary pass will be able to travel at all times
Disney+ has launched in the UK, with a plethora of popular shows available to stream. We've put together everything you need to know. What is Disney+? Disney+ is the streaming service for TV shows and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel
CHILDREN’S toy store The Entertainer along with Boots Opticians are the latest high street stores to temporarily close their doors. The Entertainer is closing its 172 stores, including one in Commercial Street, Hereford, from this evening (Monday
One of Europe's largest agricultural shows has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, which takes place across the county's border in Powys, announced on Monday that the 2020 Royal Welsh Show will not go ahead
Several big chains have taken the decision to close all of their branches across the UK 'until further notice'. The move came before the Government announced major curbs on British life and days after many restaurants and food outlets sealed off
HEREFORD FC have made a dent in their reserves due to a combination of a drop in attendances this season, player’s contracts and the coronavirus. The Bulls have been without a home game for over a month while National League matches have been suspended
A BODY has been found in the search for a man missing from his Hereford home since March 16. Police confirmed that a body was recovered from the river on March 21 following the search for 72-year-old Michael Burbage. Inspector Catherine Taylor
HEREFORD FC Academy have cancelled all their remaining fixtures for the season. Academy chairman Paul Quarrell said: “Our overall priority is to ensure as much as we can the health and safety of players, parents, volunteers and staff. "Taking
ALL ON street and off street parking charges are now suspended in Herefordshire after previously announced plans were brought forward, Herefordshire Council has said. The Bus Station car park in Hereford will close to the public today to ensure
HEREFORDSHIRE Council have closed all of its play parks for children amid attempts to curtail the coronavirus. A statement by the council said: “In order to protect the public from the threat of COVID-19, Herefordshire Council has taken the decision
COSTA Coffee has joined the list of businesses closing because of the coronavirus. Costa announced that it would be temporarily closing its stores from tonight (Monday, March 23). In a statement on Twitter the coffee chain said: “As the need
A POLICE cordon is in place at a Hereford supermarket this morning. Officers remain on site at the Belmont Road Tesco supermarket, after they were called to the store earlier today. The Tesco Bank cash machines outside the store are currently
A CONFERENCE call will be held later today by the National League involving the FA and other semi-professional bodies to decide the future plans for this season. The National League North is currently suspended until April 3, with the Bulls having
PROVIDING football for youngsters in a fun and warm environment, a winter tournament held by the Herefordshire Junior League saw 50 teams competing at Point4 in Hereford. The winter football programme for under-eight and under-nine age groups has
RAIL restrictions have been lifted to help elderly and disabled people access essential supplies, as West Midlands Railway's revised timetable begins. Pensioners and disabled passengers who are members of the English National Concessionary Travel
A MAN who “had not planned” on driving was caught behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit, a court has heard. Ryan Lee Bradford, of Eywood Lane, Titley, admitted drink-driving when he appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court on March 18.
