A body has been found as part of a search for missing Pershore man John Machin.
The body was discovered in the River Avon near Twyning, on the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire border, at around 11.20am this morning.
Formal identification is yet to take place but the body is believed to be that of 74-year-old John Machin. His next of kin have been informed and have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Appeal to locate Herefordshire man who failed to appear at court
Gwent Police are appealing for information to find 35-year-old Michael Hitchings from Herefordshire.
Traders frustrated as road closure extended
Ledbury traders will do “as much as they can” to bring shoppers back to the town when the A449 finally reopens.
Wins for local firms among new highways contracts
Herefordshire Council has announced which companies will take on much of the roads and public realm work in the county once it switches to a new approach at the start of June – with several local and regional firms on the list.
Hereford restaurant seeks licence again
A Hereford Indian restaurant whose premises licence was revoked earlier this year is seeking a new licence under a different named individual.
Scam websites posing as Hereford firm shut down
Herefordshire Council says its Trading Standards team has helped shut down scam websites targeting a local business.
Farm plans fourth poultry shed
A poultry farm in the west of Herefordshire is the latest in the county to seek permission for new premises as part of moves across the sector to higher-welfare bird rearing.
Free 30-minute parking scheme launches in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council is launching a new free parking initiative called “Pop and Shop”.
Prolific shoplifter jailed for Herefordshire offences
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed following offences in north Herefordshire.
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