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  1. A Wallaby was spotted hoping around during the snowfall last night in Breinton Hereford. Our friend and local resident Crispin Abel got in touch and said he could not believe his eyes and wrote on his Facebook page; Hereford is a fabulous City and always full of surprises! And there is nothing better than a happy and positive story to start the day..
  2. An RTC involving a gritting lorry and another vehicle as ice and snow falls across the county. photographs courtesy of Peterchurch Fire Station Crews from Peterchurch Fire Station along with colleagues from Ewyas Harold Fire Station and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service assisted at the scene. Thankfully there were no casualties, vehicles were made safe and diesel spill dealt with.
  3. Hereford 1642 is a free project created by Jack Hodges about the city of Hereford England. The city has been rebuilt using Unreal Engine 4 so that you can now explore on foot or horse back this magnificent city. The Model has been made to be as accurate as possible using old maps from that period and other models and paintings so that the city you explore is as close as can be to the period. Historically Accurate Built using maps ,models, painting and etchings of the town during the 17th century. Come and see the Cathedral of Hereford with its spire and west tower. Fun to Explore Pick up objects and transport them in your horse and cart to other locations. Gallop with your horse and run around the city and country side. Visit the Castle and River Wye Visit the now demolished castle of Hereford as it once was. With bailey and mote the castle stands on the river Wye bank and over looks the city.
  4. Crews from Hereford Fire Station were called to the A49 at the Callow, Hereford early this morning. They extinguished a van fire fire, crews used breathing apparatus and hose reel jets. West Mercia Police were also requested to attend as there was no owner present.
  5. This particular section that needs repair from our understanding has something do do with the cellars that run underneath, which is the responsibility of the pub landlord.
  6. The New Year will soon be upon us, so I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a 'Happy New Year' and thank you for your continued support and feedback. It has been a challenging year for many people so let us hope that 2021 is better for us all. Regards Colin
  7. The footpath along side the Old Bridge we understand is the responsibility of the Saracens Head landlord and not Herefordshire Council
  8. Good luck to our lovely friend Laura over at Hey, Honey who will be opening her new store in Church Street Hereford in January 2021 in the meantime, you can still find this fabulous honey shop in Capuchin Yard and also online here
  9. The Formula One World Champion had been honoured with a knighthood and many awards have gone to people who have been recognised for their part in helping the nation cope with the coronavirus crisis this year. Public figures including DJ Craig David and actress Sheila Hancock have also been honoured. 📸 Motor Sport Magazine Local people recognised include Hugh Maclean VERNON for services to the community in Eardisland, Herefordshire. Catherine Jean LINDESAY for services to the community in Clifford, Herefordshire. David Fraser OWEN for services to Scouting. George Arthur Somers HERVEY-BATHURST, Founder, Ben Bathurst Memorial Trust for voluntary service to Armed Forces Personnel and to their Families. Ian Fryer PEAKE, Principal and Chief Executive, Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College for services to Education. Professor Dawn June BROOKER, Professor, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester for services to People Affected by Dementia. Freda May DAVIES for services to the community in Worcester. Patricia Ann McCULLOCH for services to the community in Gloucester. Tracey Helena WREN, Police Staff, Gloucestershire Constabulary for services to the community in Gloucestershire. Felicity Ann WAGGETT for services to Young People and to the community in Gloucestershire. The full London Gazette list is available to download below; NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST.pdf
  10. Crews from Hereford Fire Station attended a car fire on Westfaling Street, Hereford during the early hours.
  11. Government confirms plans for the return of primary and secondary schools and colleges in January 2021 Today’s announcement by the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, has confirmed that Herefordshire’s primary schools and special schools will return from week commencing 4 January 2021. Secondary schools will be open from 4 January for vulnerable children and for the children of key workers. From week commencing 11 January, secondary schools will open for years 11 and 13 (exam year pupils). The remaining secondary pupils and college students will work from home initially and then return to face-to-face education from Monday 18 January. Individual schools and colleges will be making their own arrangements to contact parents, carers and students to confirm the return date. Parents, carers and students are advised to check their school or college website and normal channels of communication for the latest updates. School transport provision will continue to run as normal from week commencing 4 January 2021.
  12. Tier 3 for Herefordshire from midnight. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the changes to MPs in the house of Commons this afternoon. Full details and a breakdown of what Tier 3 means can be found here
  13. For safety reasons, the A49 Victoria Street underpass in #Hereford remains closed to pedestrians due to flooding. Highways England have put up additional signs pointing the way towards the nearest crossing point. For updates follow the @HighwaysWMIDS Twitter feed or call them on 0300 123 5000.
  14. All of the information on the service changes between now and the New Year are available on the Herefordshire Council website- Click here
  15. The MHRA, the UK drug regulator, has given approval to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be used for immunization on British soil. The formula is the second one given the green light in the country. The first doses due to be given out to people from Monday 4th January 2021 amid rising coronavirus cases. The UK has ordered 100 million doses - enough to vaccinate 50 million people.
  16. Campaign: Yet another RTC on the A49 near Moreton on Lugg today. This is the third accident in less than a week! This follows another RTC on the A49 near Leominster on Boxing Day after a collision between car and fuel tanker. A man was taken to hospital only last Tuesday (22nd) following another RTC. There was also an accident on the 14th of December north bound at Dinmore and and accident where a vehicle ended upside down in a ditch at the end of November. There have been many more accidents over the years in the accident hotspot. Hereford Voice is calling for changes to be made on this notorious section of the A49 to improve safety for motorists. Your thoughts? #herefordvoice #herefordnews
  17. The A49 remains closed near Moreton-on-Lugg following a serious accident this morning, please avoid this area.
  18. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Boxing Day
  19. Some pharmacies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are available today for advice, medications and prescriptions. To find your nearest available pharmacy CLICK HERE Download the full county pdf file below Christmas-2020-Pharmacy-Opening-Times-Herefordshire-and-Worcestershire.pdf
  20. Crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service across the county tackle fire at petrol station Christmas Day. The fire was at Budgens shop and garage at Whitchurch, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Station commander Phil Major said on his Twitter feed Photographs courtesy of Phil Major
  21. Merry Christmas to all our lovely members and friends, have a fabulous day.
  22. A motorist has crashed their car through a wall and into the cider press on Whitecross Road this morning. The are no reports of any injuries.
  23. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service water rescues teams from across the two counties have rescued 44 people from their vehicles, caught out by the rising floodwaters, further crews have assisted homeowners with serious flooding effecting electrics and giving advice. Please adhere to any 'road closure' signage.
  24. Following the accident Leominster SNT's wrote on their Twitter feed; Photographs courtesy of Leominster SNT
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