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The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring..

A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to be able to help sick patients..

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said..

MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system..

Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year..

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case..

A school is partially closed today (Monday) due to an issue with the heating. The King Henry VIII 3–19 School in Abergavenny will be closed today.  A message on social media said: “Unfortunately, the heating is not working in the Years 5-13 building. As such we will not be able to open the school for […]

The Air ambulance has been called to an incident in Hereford this morning.  Members of the public have reported seeing the Air Ambulance land in the Plough Lane area of the city. A land ambulance has also been seen in the area.  The incident appears to be in the Mostyn Street / Heineken area. Motorists […]

Herefordshire Council is preparing to introduce a new household garden waste collection service from March 2026 and residents are being invited to register their interest. The new, optional, garden waste collection service will replace the current single use green plastic sacks, The fortnightly collection service will cost £60 for the year (per container) plus an […]

Several fire crews have responded to a fire at a property. From Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Upton on Severn): Yesterday evening the crew were mobilised to reports of a house fire. On arrival we found the roof space of the property well alight; and spreading rapidly. Appliances including ourselves, Malvern x 2, […]

Thousands of children will be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme that will keep kids in school and parents in work while also saving the NHS vital funds. From January next year, GP practises will offer eligible children a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died following a collision in the Forest of Dean yesterday (Tuesday 30 December) Emergency services were called to Whitehall Lane in Rudford at 5.20pm with a report of a collision involving a blue coloured Ford and a black coloured Kia. The driver of the Ford, a woman […]