Schools in Herefordshire excluded pupils for racist bullying on a dozen occasions last year, new figures reveal. Anti-racism campaign group Hope Not Hate said a national rise in the number of exclusions due to racism is a concern, but that schools
Netflix have released the line-up of TV shows, movies and original programming that will head to the streaming platform this August. From insightful sports documentaries to the gripping finales of a number of foreign language sci-fi thrillers.
A MAN is in a serious condition after an industrial incident in Hereford on Monday afternoon. Paramedics were called to the premises, off Newton Road, shortly before 3pm on August 3, with one patient airlifted to hospital in Birmingham. A spokesperson
AN UNDERCOVER policeman who risked his life for over a decade battling drug crime has described his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Neil Woods, from Hereford, led the secret fight against drug gangs for 13 of his 23 years in the
THESE are some of the latest Herefordshire cases heard by magistrates. Benjamin Jack Wood, 26, of Whitecross Road, Hereford, admitted assaulting an paramedic acting in the exercise of her duties in Hereford on July 12. Wood was fined £100 and
A LEISURE centre has been forced to push back the date it had hoped to reopen due to "substantial vandalism". Halo Leisure said the Bromyard Centre, in Cruxwell Street, was meant to reopen in August but damage to the building's roof means this
WHAT a difference a month makes. When I last wrote this column, I mentioned I was hopeful a timetable for the return for grassroots football would be produced shortly. Little did I know how short that would be, with the FA confirming friendly
Travel firm Hays Travel have announced plans to cut up to 878 jobs out of a total workforce of 4,500 people. The move comes months after the Sunderland-based company took on hundreds of Thomas Cook staff after airline and holiday businesses collapsed
A RISING karting star took an impressive two victories in the same event as he returned to racing action. Weobley High School pupil Aaron Walker followed his dad's footsteps into the sport and is now aiming for the very top. The 14-year-old started
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent recall for a number of sandwiches - following fears of a 'possible listeria contamination in the chicken filling'. Here's everything you need to know. Where does the recall apply to?
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop following a crash and drug driving in a Herefordshire town. A large police presence was seen on Winslow Road in Bromyard this morning after the incident was reported. A police spokesperson
British Airways has resumed flying to more destinations across Europe and beyond in time for the summer holidays. Here's a round-up of the latest announcement from BA on August 3. Where have British Airways restarted flights to? In Europe
HEALTH officials have announced five new coronavirus related deaths in England, with no new deaths recorded at Herefordshire's hospitals. NHS England figures show 57 people had died in hospital at Wye Valley NHS Trust as of 5pm on Sunday (August
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital in Birmingham following a crash on a Herefordshire main road. Police said they were called to reports of a two vehicle crash on the A44 in Herefordshire at 4.30pm yesterday (August 2). A spokesperson
THE air ambulance has been called to Leominster after a medical incident in the town centre. West Midlands Ambulance Service said the air ambulance from Strensham, near Worcester, was sent to the north Herefordshire town after a call shortly after
When it comes to money, coronavirus has split the nation. Financial stress dominates for many of the 9.5 million employees on furlough, potentially facing unemployment as the scheme unwinds, and for those whose small businesses have been disrupted
EMERGENCY services were called following the concern for a woman's welfare in Whitecross Road, Hereford, last night (Sunday). Police and ambulance crews attended the scene at 8.13pm following concern for the welfare of a woman in an alleyway near
WE all experience dreams - whether we remember them or not. Sometimes our dreams quite clearly reflect occurrences and situations from our everyday lives - while at other times dreams might seem completely random. These are explanations for
Sports retailer and gym group DW Sports has said it will go into administration - with 1,700 jobs at risk. Here's everything we know so far. What is the latest? The company is expected to appoint insolvency specialists on Monday after its
AN EAGLE and a birdie in the opening nine holes paved the way for Jason Gale to clinch the opening summer major competition at Ross Golf Club, the Barnfield Trophy. The final consisted of the 60 players to have qualified from each of the five stableford
POLICE will continue to maintain a visible presence across Herefordshire to help control the spread of coronavirus, the force has confirmed. And business owners and members of the public are being asked to report breaches of Covid-19 regulations
The universal free TV licence for over-75s has ended - with the BBC confirming they will now means-test those in that age bracket to determine their entitlement. The changes, which started on Saturday, August 1, were previously delayed because
DINERS will now be able to get half price food and drink as the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme launches. Thousands of businesses across the country have signed up to see their menu prices slashed throughout August. How does the scheme work?
Two tests which can detect coronavirus and flu – which promise results in 90 minutes – are to be rolled out across hospitals, care homes and laboratories. Here's everything you need to know. What are the tests - and how do they work? According
LIVES were saved during the Covid crisis in Herefordshire because care bosses refused to follow government guidance. That’s the view of the manager of one of the county’s leading care agencies which, despite the appalling national toll, did not
EMERGENCY services were called out to a lorry fire on a Herefordshire road this morning (August 3). Firefighters were called to the eastbound lane of the M50 between junctions three and four near Ross-on-Wye at 5.40am after receiving reports of
From recent announcements I see that Herefordshire Council intend to introduce temporary traffic measures linked to the Covid-19 emergency in towns within the county. It is suggested that these arrangements will make it easier for people to move
We think this picture of the team at the Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford is so inspiring! It was taken by Hereford Times photographer Martin Humby as the hotel prepared to reopen after the easing of lockdown restrictions. The staff, who are
