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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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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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WANTED: Jacob Telford
14:10 10/08/2026Can you help us find Jacob Telford who is wanted for breaching court bail?
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Issue: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Conduct speed monitoring and enforcement at locations identified as areas of concern.
- Deal with anti-social driving, providing education to motorists and enforcement when appropriate.
- Attend schools at drop off and pick up times to promote safe areas for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
We did:
- Conducted speed monitoring and high visibility patrols.
- Attended primary schools at drop off and pick up times. -
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Issue: Retail crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Engage regularly with retailers providing a consistent approach to investigating thefts.
- Conduct high visibility patrols at high harm places engaging with staff to protect them from incidents of violence and harassment.
- Use the most effective tactical interventions to disrupt and break the cycle of offending.
We did:
- Arrested and charged a prolific shoplifter who subsequently was handed a substantial prison sentence.
- Obtained a Criminal Behaviour Order for a local prolific shop thief who had been targeting local stores.
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Priority:
Issue: Rural crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Conduct patrols in areas identified as having heightened concerns.
- Provide crime prevention advise regularly through community messaging.
- Review local crime data to understand whether this is an emerging crime threat or perception.
We did:
- Reassurance provided to victims of recent thefts.- High visibility patrols of rural areas, targeting areas known for hare-coursing.