A MANIPULATIVE sex offender who tried to contact underage girls was caught by paedophile hunters using fake Facebook profiles. Benjamin Hollins, previously of New Street, Ledbury, had previously admitted four counts of attempted sexual communication
I am certain that I speak for the majority of residents of Fownhope with regards to the recent update on the reopening of the B4224 which it would appear will not be opening now until December of this year. That will mean that we residents will
TWO new cases of coronavirus have been found in Herefordshire this week, official figures show. Public Health England figures show that 877 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Friday (July 31) in Herefordshire,
EMERGENCY services attended a crash involving a lorry and a tractor towing a trailer this afternoon. The incident happened at 1.22pm on the A449 at Gatsford and involving a lorry carrying farm feed and a tractor towing a trailer carrying potatoes
HEREFORD Pegasus picked up their first win of pre-season when they beat Black Country Rangers 4-3 in a behind closed doors friendly. Goals came courtesy of Carlos Moreira, Kyle Panniers, Michael Burgess and Cawley Cox.
POLICE are appealing for information following a daytime fight in Ross-on-Wye town centre. The fight happened on Wednesday at 1.50pm near WHSmiths in Broad Street. The incident involved two men who had a verbal and physical fight. Anybody
NHS workers will have to follow quarantine rules when they return to the UK from abroad - the government has confirmed. The announcement comes as quarantine restrictions for travellers returning to the UK from Spain were reimposed by the UK government
HEREFORD FC have added former Bulls striker Danny Carey-Bertram to their coaching staff for the forthcoming season. The 36-year-old has been appointed as the club's fitness and conditioning coach. He will join manager Josh Gowling, assistant
What is your full name? Alex Allen What is your email address? alex.allen@axon-enterprises.co.uk What is the name of your business? Axon Enterprises What does your business do? Wholesale commercial catering equipment Where is
What is your full name? Ryan Jordan What is your email address? ryan@arstudios.co.uk What is the name of your business? AR Studios What does your business do? Recording Studio Where is your business based? Kingstone, Hereford
A new test powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may be capable of identifying coronavirus within one hour - according to new research. Its developers say it can rapidly screen people arriving at hospitals for Covid-19 and accurately predict
1. Mint leaf beetle by Nicky Fraser This startling metallic green beetle impressed amateur photographer Nicky Fraser. Nicky, who lives near Ross-on-Wye, had to google the creature to find out that it is a mint leaf beetle. They grow
TELEVISION personality Richard Hammond has thanked his fellow volunteers who have helped the Wye Valley NHS Trust during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Across the Trust dozens of volunteers have faithfully given up their time daily and weekly to
Face coverings and masks will soon be compulsory in more public places across England - according to new government guidance. Speaking in a press conference on Friday, July 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that face masks must be worn in
FIREFIGHTERS from Ledbury were called to a property yesterday (Friday) after a barbecue fire spread. The incident happened at 5.15pm in Longdon when a barbecue fire spread to fencing and approximately 11 metres of hedgerow at the property. Firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a small blaze at derelict building on Holmer Trading Estate in Hereford yesterday (Friday). The fire started close to Unit 1 at the trading estate at 4.51pm and firefighters used jets to extinguish the blaze before clearing
Death notices in this week's Hereford Times: MADELINE CAROL HAINES (Nee JENKINS) A courageous lady who endured years of poor health passed peacefully away at St Michael's Hospice aged 79. Devoted wife of Bernard, loving mother of Jeremy and Justin
A BOOK that was bought more than 5,500 miles from Hereford is thought to have a name inside from someone who came from the city. Hasitha Eranga Walagamagedara bought the book titled Everyman's Dictionary of Music by Eric Blom from his local bargain
Councillor Toynbee attacks Bill Wiggin and says he should know there are central government initiatives to make town centres more accessible to local people by removing on-street parking in shopping streets and timed road closures. Councillor Toynbee
AN 11-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after running for help to stop his mother's house burning down. Hilary Wilson spoke of the terrifying moment she returned to her house in Hereford to see a Segway, which was charging in the kitchen, spitting
HEREFORDSHIRE Council has hit back at critics of the temporary road closures in Hereford, telling people to give the new measures time. Cabinet member councillor John Harrington, who oversees infrastructure and transport, said he had been rethinking
