Emergency services responded to an incident involving a light aircraft this afternoon.
Fire crews from Kingsland, Leominster and Hereford were sent to Shirl Heath at just after 1:45pm.
The incident involved a light aircraft which made a crash landing after the engine failed.
The pilot managed to free themselves and was uninjured.
Firefighters made the aircraft safe.
Free live magic show for families at The Darwin shopping centre
A free live magic show for families is to be held at The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury this half term.
Police misconduct hearing
A West Mercia Police officer accused of being a bully is to face a misconduct hearing.
One week left to apply for free train travel during Remembrance Weekend
Bereaved military family members have just over one week left to apply for free train travel during Remembrance Weekend (7 to 8 November 2026), helping them attend services and events to honour and remember loved ones who died while serving in the Armed Forces.
Worcester ASB teenager given a two-year CBO
A 15-year-old Worcester boy was given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in court yesterday (Wednesday 7 October) following incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city.
River Severn sewage spills will take years to tackle
REDUCING the number of sewage discharges into the River Severn will take time, say water company bosses.
Wildflower meadow takes root in heart of Hereford
A new wildflower meadow is being created in one of Hereford’s most prominent public spaces, after students at Hereford College of Arts came together to sow seeds across the Queens Lawn.
Man charged with attempt murder
A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempt murder following an incident in Ludlow on Sunday (4 October).
Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.
A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.
