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Drug dealers sentenced to 67 months in prison
08:49 02/10/2026Two drug dealers who operated in the south Worcestershire area were sentenced to a total of five years and seven months at court yesterday (Thursday 1 October).
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Man sentenced for causing motorcyclist’s death on A40 in Herefordshire
13:21 22/09/2026A tractor driver has today (Tuesday 22 September) been sentenced to eight years for causing the death of a motorcyclist on the A40 in Herefordshire in 2022.
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Hereford man handed CBO by courts
09:03 18/09/2026A Hereford man who was recently jailed has now been handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of offences across the city.
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New website launched to help communities be better prepared for emergencies
14:37 07/09/2026People across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford, and Worcestershire are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies with the launch of a new website from the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum (LRF).
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Warning to protect elderly and vulnerable people after courier fraud incidents
11:35 21/08/2026We are asking members of the public to look out for elderly or vulnerable family and friends and make sure they’re vigilant against courier fraud.
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Issue: Speed / Road Safety.
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
We will: Conduct regular speed enforcement and engagement activity in our main hotspot locations of A40 Ganarew, Whitchurch, Llangaron, Llangrove,Llancloudy, Welsh Newton, Symonds Yat, The Doward , A4137 St Owens Cross , A49 Peterstow, Bridstow, Glewstone, Foy, Hole in the wall, A449 Gatsford Pitch, Gatsford Lane, Upton Bishop, Brampton Abbotts, Sellack, Kings Caple, Phocle Green, A40 Weston under penyard, Pontshill, The Lea, B4222 Aston Crews , Gorsley, B4224 Bromsash, Pontshill, Walford, Howle Hill, Kern Bridge, Bishops Wood.
We will: Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
We will: Look to use our Community Speed Watch Volunteers to support with increasing visibility.
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Issue: Poaching (Op Snare) / Rural Crime Activity:
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
We will: Conduct regular activity at known hotspot locations.
We will: Target individuals committing offences using a range of tactics.
We will: Seize vehicles and equipment used to commit poaching or wildlife crime offences.
We will: Op Snare & organised crime activity. Prosecute offenders committing offences related to Rural Crime.