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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.
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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
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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.
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All of the information on the service changes between now and the New Year are available on the Herefordshire Council website- Click here
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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.
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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
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The A49 remains closed near Moreton-on-Lugg following a serious accident this morning, please avoid this area.
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Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Boxing Day
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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
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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
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Merry Christmas to all our lovely members and friends, have a fabulous day.
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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.
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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.
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Following the accident Leominster SNT's wrote on their Twitter feed; Photographs courtesy of Leominster SNT
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A West Mercia Police Specials Officer came across an RTC last night outside Leominster, minutes after it happened. The driver lost control going too fast through the flood water. It is important to slow down and be extremely cautious in this weather!
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A busy night for Hereford Police with 3 x arrests for drink drive and 2 x arrests for drink and drug drive. West Mercia Police supporting the NPCC drink/drug drive campaign.
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New Tier restrictions from today (Sat 19 Dec), Herefordshire has moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1 restrictions. For the latest on what this means for you & to keep up to date with other local area restrictions visit: http://orlo.uk/DTAYF
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VETERAN fundraiser Alan Blake has been given some civic support in his marathon project to raise £100,000 for local charities. Alan, who is 89, is aiming to complete a 15-mile challenge to raise funds for the parish church of Burghill, Rotary and Parkinson’s – but all without leaving his garden. He will navigate a circular walk around his steep garden steps 458 times, which will be the equivalent of walking from Hereford to Lyde then Moreton on Lugg, Burghill, Tillington, Stretton Sugwas and back to his family home in Hampton Park. Alan began his challenge on October 1 and, on Saturday, he gained the backing of Hereford’s first citizen when the Mayor, Cllr Kath Hey along with Junior Mayor, Theo Ashton joined him on a circuit. Mayor Kath Hey commented that in representing Hereford City Council She expressed how delighted both she and the Junior Mayor were to accompany Alan on one of his garden circuit walks in support of his fundraising endeavours and that Alan’s determination and efforts were truly impressive and inspirational. DONATE HERE
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty for future funding so the council has to prepare to make savings. Be part of the conversation and let Hereford Council know your priorities on council services next year by visiting here
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The 27-year-old man has been released on bail.
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Mark Chilman, 51, from Pencombe, Bromyard, has been charged with murder & remanded to Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court to appear tomorrow (Thursday 17 December). He was charged in relation to an incident that occurred in Cotheridge, Worcestershire, on Saturday 12 December. A 27-year-old man remains in custody.
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Keith Brown, aged 55, from Blakes Lane, Guarlford in Malvern, was sentenced today (Wednesday 16 December) at Worcester Crown Court, to 10 years and 8 months in prison extended for 3 years to serve on licence for raping an 83 year old woman in her home. Brown pleaded guilty on Monday 14 September to the rape which happened in the early hours of Thursday 13 August. He was also given a restraining order not to contact the victim for life. Detective Inspector Tony Garner said: "This was a despicable offence on an elderly and defenceless victim. Following the report of the incident we mobilised every resource at our disposal from detectives to dogs teams in order to catch a vile sexual predator. All those involved in the investigation worked tirelessly to quickly apprehend Brown and in doing so we have prevented further people potentially becoming a victim to him. “My hope is this conviction and sentence will provide some measure of closure for the victim who is an extremely brave and courageous woman. It will also reassure a local community and act as a warning to anyone else considering offending in this manner that West Mercia Police will not rest until you are caught and brought to justice.” Anyone who is a victim of any sexual assault and feels they may need support can contact West Mercia's Victim Advice Line. It is a free, independent and confidential support service. People can call 0800 952 3000 or visit www.victimadviceline.org.uk and do not have to have reported the offence to the police. To report a crime like this, phone the police non-emergency number 101 (always call 999 in an emergency). If you'd like to give information anonymously - without leaving your name or identifying details - you can do so by phoning the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers also has an anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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Agreement enhances trade facilitation and security cooperation LONDON - The United States and the United Kingdom concluded a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) today to further enhance bilateral efforts to secure and facilitate lawful trade. U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson and The Rt. Hon. Jesse Norman, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, signed the agreement in London. U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson and The Rt. Hon. Jesse Norman, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, signed the agreement in London. “The United Kingdom has been an indispensable trade partner of the United States for more than two centuries,” said U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Mark A. Morgan. “This new agreement will further enhance the U.S.-UK partnership by improving information sharing, strengthening the enforcement of our customs laws, and bolstering supply chain security while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade.” “The Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement will expand our efforts to secure and protect our nation’s borders through the timely and crucial sharing of investigative information,” said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony Pham. “We value our strong partnership with the United Kingdom and the collaborative effort to prevent, detect, and investigate customs offenses and crimes associated with goods crossing international borders.” “Every single day, the U.S. and the UK work side by side to stop criminals trafficking illegal goods across the Atlantic - from guns, to drugs, to illegal wildlife products and even counterfeit medicine," said U.S. Ambassador to the UK Robert Wood Johnson. "This Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement means that after Brexit, our investigators can keep sharing information to stop criminals in their tracks and keep people in both our countries safe.” “This is an important agreement that ensures continuity post EU exit, and demonstrates the strength of the US-UK customs relationship,” said The Rt. Hon. Jesse Norman, Financial Secretary to the Treasury. “This deal will allow us to continue to cooperate in combatting customs offences by sharing information and good practice, and provides the legal underpinning for schemes to ease trade flows for importers and exporters.” CMAAs are bilateral agreements between countries that are enforced by their respective customs administrations. The agreements provide the legal framework for the exchange of information and evidence to assist countries in the enforcement of customs laws, including duty evasion, trafficking, proliferation, money laundering and terrorism-related activities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are the implementing agencies for the United States. For more information about CMAAs, please visit CBP.gov.
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Malvern Winter Glow is a dazzling NEW outdoor illuminations trail, made from dramatic light installations, so wrap up warm and prepare to be spellbound by an extravaganza of light. Photo courtesy of Doug Sim Some evenings are selling out fast but there are still dates available for you to book until 3 January. Scroll to the bottom of the page for sold out dates. About Malvern Winter Glow Enjoy a magical journey of discovery and marvel at the dramatic light installations, inspired by the area’s natural landscape, history and heritage. Tickets are available in advance with timed entry sessions (selected at the time of booking) and limited to just 10 sessions per night. The trail is around a mile long and is over mixed terrain including tarmac and grass so please wear appropriate footwear. As numbers are limited, visitors can take the time to wander and explore and to take that all important Christmas selfie! Please note this event is advanced tickets only - Adult tickets are £16 each, children aged 3 to 16 tickets are £11 each and under 3s go free. Visitors can book their preferred entry time with the first session starting at 4.40pm. The inaugural light extravaganza promises to enchant visitors and if you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of Santa! Food and Drink A range of seasonal food and drink vendors will be on hand to add festive cheer to the evening. Click here to see what food and drink stands will be at Malvern Winter Glow. Full details and tickets can be found on the Three Counties Showground Website
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Work continues to save 'Capability' Brown's final curved walled garden thanks to a grant from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. They are now carefully restoring the original walls which you can see in action over the next few months.
