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The region’s police force has been responsible for handing out more than a fifth of all fines for not wearing a face mask.

The police will never call you asking for money, this is the message detectives are urging residents to share with your loved ones following a number of scams in Gwent.

A man has been taken to hospital after single-vehicle collision in North Herefordshire.

Bereaved families and injured victims affected by incidents on the roads will soon benefit from support.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted in connection with an assault.

A farm shop in Herefordshire has introduced a three-metre social distancing policy.

Six staff members at a GP surgery group in North Herefordshire have tested positive for coronavirus.

A wanted man has been arrested following a high-speed chase through Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Local Member of the Welsh Parliament for Monmouth, Nick Ramsay, is calling on the Welsh Government to provide funding for much needed flood defences for the village of Skenfrith.

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash near Leominster earlier.

Police are appealing for help in finding a wanted man.

Residents in Monmouthshire could see a 4.95 per cent council tax increase as part of the county council’s 2021/22 budget proposals.

Communities across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire are set to benefit from 24 new Special Constables joining their Patrol and Safer Neighbourhood Team colleagues for the first time from today.

Herefordshire Council Cabinet Members have asked the Government to prioritise COVID-19 vaccinations for education workers.

Organisers of the Knife Angel tour are appealing for volunteers to help in Hereford this summer.

Police in Hereford have released a CCTV image following a theft inside a store.

A COVID-19 vaccination centre will open in Abergavenny this weekend.

Malvern, Evesham and Tenbury Minor Injury Units will temporarily close until the end of February.

Monmouthshire’s businesses affected by additional Covid-related restrictions are eligible for a Welsh Government grant that will offer cash flow support during the current pandemic.

A camp at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, for overseas students who could not travel home during the holidays, has been declared a success.

Police in Monmouthshire are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man.

A woman had to be cut free from a car involved in a collision in North Herefordshire this morning.

A former bridal shop in Chepstow will be converted into a vintage tearoom, after Monmouthshire council gave plans the go-ahead.

A farmer from Dulas near Ewyas Harold has been banned from keeping livestock for ten years.

Police in Monmouthshire are appealing for information after a serious collision last month.

Police are appealing for information to find 19-year-old Bradley Hemmings from Chepstow.

Planning applications for a cafe and holiday accommodation at one of Presteigne’s most recognisable buildings, have been withdrawn.

People living in Monmouthshire are being urged to consider fostering in 2021.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice tomorrow.

Bus users in Herefordshire can now make contactless payments when using Sargeants Buses.

Police are appealing for information after two deliberate fires were started in Abergavenny.

Herefordshire residents are being urged to STAY AT HOME now in order to protect the NHS and save lives, following the Government’s announcement of a third national lockdown.

A new bus service between Chepstow and Bristol launched this week will provide a vital link for commuter, social and student journeys.

A respiratory consultant at Hereford County Hospital has spoken of her personal battle against COVID-19 and how she’s happy to be “first in the queue” to get vaccinated.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice tomorrow.

Firefighters removed a biscuit tin from the head of a two-year-old in Herefordshire.

Communities will have an opportunity to hear about how the police budget is spent and put their questions to the West Mercia Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner next week.

Councillors have voted to approve contentious plans for housing on a greenfield site in Llantilio Pertholey, Monmouthshire.

Police in Monmouthshire are appealing for information to find 35-year-old Aaron Fisher who has been reported as missing.

Paperchase is on the brink of collapsing into administration due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis and the latest lockdown rules

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and burglary.

West Mercia Police says it will continue to use all powers to take action against those who abuse restrictions in place during lockdown.

Parent and carers with children in Herefordshire who were born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for September 2021, before the deadline passes.

NFU Cymru members in Monmouthshire are invited to this year’s virtual county conference on Tuesday 12th January to hear from guest speaker, Professor Chris Elliott OBE.

Tenbury Minor Injury Unit has been forced to closed with immediate effect.

Teaching unions have called for a pause in children returning to school accusing the government of “creating chaos”.

A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.