Police in Greater Manchester have declared a 'major incident' after a hazardous chemical was stolen from a van. The capsules of Talunex – used to control vermin – were in a grey aluminium box taken from a Ford Transit van found abandoned in Leconfield
McDonald’s has confirmed its Monopoly giveaway won’t be returning this year. Fans of the popular promotion will now have to wait until 2021 before it is introduced again. Why has it been cancelled? McDonald’s Monopoly was due to launch
Deaths in Herefordshire remained far higher than normal levels in May following a spike the previous month, official figures show. But as mortality rates across the country begin to return to pre-pandemic levels, a leading behavioural scientist
Schools across England have been told to keep children in class or year-sized 'bubbles' and avoid creating 'busy corridors' when all pupils return in September. Here's a round-up of what parents and pupils need to know. What are the new rules
THE owner of a Hereford bed and breakfast decided to give something back to NHS staff who cared for her after she had stroke two years ago. As other hotels and B&Bs shut their doors as the coronavirus lockdown was imposed in March, Sandra Benjamin
A nationwide clap to thank the NHS will take place on Sunday (July 5), which is hoped to become an annual tradition. But what time is it happening - and what is the reason behind it? Here's what you need to know. When and why is it happening
A MAN has been fined after sending dozens of abusive and threatening messages despite a banning order. Joshua David Newbury of Longmeadow, Hereford, admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order when he appeared before magistrates in Kidderminster
A string of high-profile companies based across the UK have announced that scores of jobs are set to be lost. We've put together a round-up of details by some of the biggest firms to share what we know so far. BBC On Thursday (July
IT is the end of an era as Andrew Grant closes its branches with the estate agents going online only. While the firm's office in Hereford closed in 2019, the continued to sell properties in the county from their Ludlow 'hub' in south Shropshire
MORE than two in five Herefordshire parents are failing to pay compulsory child support to their ex-partner, new figures reveal. Charity Gingerbread, which supports single parent families, says children who could be lifted out of poverty by the
A WOMAN was left injured after she was attacked by a man in Hereford, a court has heard. Richard Raymond Mountford of Ebnal Close, Leominster admitted the assault when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford on June 29. The court heard Mountford
HEREFORD'S new university will not be able to open as planned in September due to the impact of the coronavirus. The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering was expected to officially open its first cohort of students. NMITE leaders
LOOK carefully at this picture of an ancient Herefordshire ash tree. In the hollow near the base of the tree, peering out into the world, is a calf! We don't know how it gets in and out, but it seems perfectly happy in its shelter. The remarkable
People across the UK who've had coronavirus have been urged to share their experiences as part of a major new study. Launched by IQVIA COVID-19 Active Research Experience (also known as CARE), members of the public have been asked to volunteer
STAFF working at three schools in Herefordshire have been treated to a special video message from star of stage and screen John Barrowman. The Scottish-born actor, singer and presenter recorded a message of thanks for the staff working through
A BUSY main road in Hereford is set to close for resurfacing works later this month. The A4103 Roman Road will be closed to traffic between the A49 roundabout and the BMW/Mini Garage from 9am to 5pm from July 23 up to and including July 31 to allow
NO new coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded at the Wye Valley NHS Trust, the latest NHS England figures show. NHS England figures show 56 people had died in hospital at Wye Valley NHS Trust as of 5pm on Wednesday (July 1), with the last
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD is doing her bit to tackle climate change by cycling 100 miles over two days. Audrey Newton wanted to raise some money for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF UK) after being inspired by Greta Thunberg’s book, which she bought with
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What is your full name? David R Probert What is your email address? david@probertauctioneers.co.uk What is the name of your business? Probert Auctioneers What does your business do? Poultry Auctions Where is your business based
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PUBGOERS are being urged to remain calm and sensible as hostelries across Herefordshire reopen at the weekend. Dubbed 'Super Saturday', July 4 will see many pubs and bars which had closed as the coronavirus crisis hit reopen with new restrictions
A WANTED man is still missing and thought to be on the run in Hereford, police have said. West Mercia Police are again appealing for help to find wanted man, James Hall, who is wanted for making threats to kill and possessing an offensive weapon
Disney have revealed why their channels on Sky TV or Virgin Media will be closing down on the platforms. From October 1, 2020, customers will only be able to access Disney content by subscribing to the paid streaming service, Disney+. The Disney
If lockdown restrictions continue throughout the summer - August bank holiday may end up a little different this year. When is the 2020 August bank holiday? This year’s August bank holiday will fall at the end of the month, on August 31, 2020
A number of ITV primetime shows have launched a search for contestants to take part in their next series. Here's a round-up of the popular programmes on the look out for participants. Family Fortunes A spokesperson from ITV said: "
ANOTHER driver has been arrested for suspected drug offences on Herefordshire's roads. Police were alerted to the silver Skoda car after the occupant was reported to be acting suspiciously. Officers from Herefordshire's Operations Patrol Unit
A BUSY Hereford cut-through is set to close for structural examination works. Burcott Road will be closed on July 9 to allow engineers from Network Rail to examine the disused railway structure near BlueLine Taxis. A diversion will be in place
Car manufacturer Volvo has urgently recalled more than 170,000 of its vehicles after uncovering a 'rare' safety issue. Volvo Cars investigations have found a problem relating to the front seat belt fastening, mounted on the outer side of the front
Hairdressers and barbers are set to reopen in England from July 4. But customers have been warned to expect some major changes. While details are yet to emerge for those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - the rules below are set to be
SHOP owners fear proposed temporary changes to town centres across Herefordshire will hurt trade as the county comes out of the coronavirus lockdown. The Government has made £250m available for local councils to create a safe environment for walking
