THE number of people admitted to hospital in Herefordshire with coronavirus last month has been revealed in new figures. NHS England data shows three people with Covid-19 were admitted to the Wye Valley NHS Trust in August, with the same number
HEREFORD'S "ancient and special connection" with the apple is being celebrated as apple trees are planted in the city. As part of a project led by the Hereford Business Improvement District (BID), the overgrown area between the police station in
HEREFORD FC have signed former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Giles Coke. The 34-year-old midfielder last played for Oldham Athletic but has previously played for clubs including Chesterfield and Ipswich Town. He made 84 appearances for Sheffield
HEREFORD FC have signed the ‘versatile’ Chris Camwell following a successful trial at the club over the past few weeks. The 21-year-old former Coventry City trainee alongside Kyle Finn, has been on trial with the Bulls since the start of the season
Medical experts have published advice on how to spot the difference between the symptoms of coronavirus and the common cold. Here's everything you need to know. What is the current UK government guidance? The current Government guidance
COUNTY council leaders will consider proposals to spend £500,000 next week on essential works needed to reopen Hereford Leisure Pool. The St Martin’s Avenue pool, which is owned by Herefordshire Council but run by Halo Leisure, was flooded in October
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Herefordshire increased by two over the last 24 hours, official figures show. Public Health England figures show that 980 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday
THE search for a new boss of the region's fire service has started. Nathan Travis, chief fire officer of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, recently announced he will be retiring next year and the search for his successor has already
TIME is fast running out to nominate a deserving candidate for a top farming award. Tomorrow, September 18, is the deadline for entries into the Three Counties Farmer awards. The awards have already attracted record entries, but we want to
SENIOR councillors admit recommendations from a report into student sex abuse should have been shared three years ago to protect other children. Herefordshire Council commissioned and funded an investigation, in April 2017, into the handling of
A byway near Knighton has been repaired – after a 12-month closure due to damage caused by badgers. The surface of the BOAT BD1047, a minor byway at Bleddfa, had been badly damaged, with several deep holes forming in the surface, making it dangerous
SIX councillors have resigned from a parish council near Ross-on-Wye. Councillors Bob Puzey, Elizabeth Jordan, Sian Newbert, Guy Smith, Bridget Vine, Chris Barron have tendered their resignation from Walford parish council. Chairman Monica
THE impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Hereford’s new university has only been described as a “minor hiccup” by a Government minister, despite having to delay its opening by 12 months. The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering was
THERE are plans to build two homes near Weobley. Garnstone Farms have submitted the proposals to develop the land at the Old Shop next to St Mary’s Mission Room in Ledgemoor. The site is currently used as a private garden but it is understood
THE NUMBER of young people claiming Universal Credit in Herefordshire has almost doubled during lockdown. Department for Work and Pensions statistics show 1,959 people aged 16-24 in Herefordshire were on Universal Credit as of August 13, nearly
AT first glance this appears to be a pleasant, but unremarkable picture of a family enjoying an evening walk. But look more carefully at that sunset. Isn't that a flaming angel with outstretched wings and a halo peering over the hilltop? Catherine
A LOCAL lockdown will be enforced in south Wales following a “rapid rise” in Covid-19 cases, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Under the new restrictions, which come into force at 6pm on Thursday, people must not enter or leave the Rhondda Cynon
A RAM and a quad bike are among the stolen goods police rural crime teams are searching for. Police said they are investigating possible theft of a Texel ram, which went missing from private farm land in the Gladestry area, near the Herefordshire
FIXTURES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 FOOTBALL HEREFORDSHIRE FA COUNTY LEAGUE Premier Division Pegasus Res v Holme Lacy SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 FOOTBALL Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division Binfield v Westfields Division One West Hereford
A HEREFORD woman has spoken out about the difficulties she said she had booking a face-to-face appointment for a blood test, which delayed her hospital procedure Bobblestock resident Sandra Charles, who suffers from a chronic health condition, had
The UK faces a 10pm curfew 'within two weeks' - with pubs and restaurants among those that will be forced to shut early. According to reports by a number of national media outlets, it is understood the government is considering the drastic measure
A SECOND high school in Herefordshire has confirmed a pupil has tested positive for coronavirus. A year 8 pupil at Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard has tested positive, with the headteacher telling pupils to go to school as usual unless
Boots, Superdrug and Lloyds Pharmacy have shared an update on the rules for shoppers. It comes as the public are being reminded about 'Hands, Face, Space' - urging people to wash their hands, wear a face mask in public spaces, and keep two metres
A DRIVER who crashed into a pub car park and killed a pensioner sobbed as he was found guilty of causing death by careless driving. Daniel Freeman-Hollins was convicted at Worcester Crown Court of causing death by careless driving and causing that
A SOLDIER involved in violence surrounding a Hereford FC match escaped a prison sentence as the judge didn’t want him to be discharged from the Army. Violence broke out outside pubs in Commercial Road before Hereford’s game against Stockport County
BUILDING work has started on a new school in Hereford which will have up to 60 placed for pupils with special educational needs. On the site of the former Broadlands Primary School building in Prospect Walk, off Whittern Way, Interserve Group Limited
