The aforementioned formally known as, has now been closed to through traffic until further notice. Access for Trevanent Court flats and Woodward Avenue residents only via Kilvert Road end.

The road has been barricaded shut from the Oval end to deter any wouldbe sign movers but Pedestrian do have access through to the shops.

Despite the clear signage folk are still attempting to shortcut! I've never seen anyone make a nine-point turn before.........

Another one..

Syrian Refugee Wielding Machete Kills Woman

"Sorry to disappoint you but the election was far from a forgone conclusion and given that there were large numbers of Lib Dems before and that they were wiped out is not the fault of first past the post but of the lib dems themselves."

The road in front of the Oval shops will be closed for 16 weeks from Monday June 6th 2016.

This is the reality of cycling in and around Hereford (and the County at large). Potholes and dangerous surfaces everywhere. Take your eyes off the road for a second and, at best, you've lost a tyre (3 this year so far - £105) or, worse, you're off and costing the NHS a lot of money.

Yet another attack in Germany

Shots have been fired at a shopping centre in the German city of Munich, according to local police.

 

German media is reporting that there have been multiple deaths following the shooting at the Olympia-Einkaufszentrum (OEZ) - Bavaria's largest shopping centre.

 

The Muencher Abendzeitung newspaper is reporting that up to 15 people have been killed in the shooting, while the German NTV says 10 people have possibly died.

 

A witness live-streaming from outside the mall said: "(The gunman) ran into the underground station. Police are looking for him. I don't have a description of the shooter."

 

An employee who is still inside the shopping centre told Reuters by phone that "many shots were fired" and they have seen at least one person with serious injuries.

 

People gathered around the shopping centre 

 

One person has been confirmed dead so far and 10 are injured, according to the AFP news agency.

 

There are currently no details on who was responsible for the shooting, but Munich Police are urging locals to stay in their homes as a "large police operation" is under way.

 

Footage from the scene appeared to show people running away to seek shelter - and there are local reports that some civilians are still trapped inside the shopping centre.

 

 

A wide area around the complex has been cordoned off.

 

This is the second attack in Germany in less than a week. On Monday, a 17-year-old Afghan wounded four people in an axe and knife attack on a train near the Bavarian city of Wuerzberg.

It will not end here either, mark my words

As we were going off topic regarding "Choose How You Move - hollow Council rhetoric" ie cycliing hazards and moving into financial matters concerning how others spend our taxes this topic is to draw attention to how the other half live.

Why are the HT allowing comments on some Drink Drive Cases and not others. When I first read the below a couple of hours ago article comments were allowed - now mine has been deleted and

" Comments are closed " it did flash through my mine that perhaps the Reporter uses the Managers restaurant ........I am sure that's not true . I am sure that the HT can defend their decision - but they should be consistent

From the HT website today ......

A RESTAURANT manager was found to be three times over the drink drive limit after police found her car blocking a junction.

Erika Biro, 30, of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, was found asleep inside her Mini which was on the B4224 How Caple to Fownhope Road just after 3.30am on June 27.

The manager at the Old Market branch of Chimichanga in Hereford admitted to drinking three large glasses of wine earlier in the evening

The aftermath of a fire in Holmer Hereford. Lady rescued by neighbours. You can see the fire crews cutting away and carrying out salvage.

From the HT:

Phil Fussell had returned to his home in Turnberry Drive in Holmer when he heard screaming, a smoke alarm and muffled explosions coming from next door.

 

He ran to the front of the house and saw Susan Kitson, who suffers from MS and is unable to walk, in her front room surrounded by flames and smoke.

 

Mr Fussell shoulder-barged the door and battled through the smoke to pick up Ms Kitson and drag her to safety.

Photograph courtesy of Adrian Lloyd (firefighter)

The police cordoned off the new skate park at Newton Farm last night and have been in attendance overnight. 

A young teenage lad was injured last night from an apparent fall with injuries to his face. Scenes of crimes officers (soco) are there today, so this is not looking good.

WARNING TO WEST MERCIA CONSTABULARY

I'm going to post on here (as it has more clout) if I do not get an answer to my email from Southside Cops. Needless to say my 'stop' left me feeling very uneasy, and I was guilt free!

I will await a response from Southsides finest before I take this any further.

I love this, first day this year of any real heat and we are being given government advice on how to protect ourselves from this unusual summer weather.

Herefordshire may experience “heatwave” conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts. The Met Office declared a Level 2 heat-health alert this morning – so there is a high chance that temperatures will be high for the next two days and overnight.

 

Top advice for being sun safe:

 

try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm

wear UV sunglasses, preferably wraparound, to reduce UV exposure to the eyes, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection, wear a hat and light scarf. Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes. This should minimise the risk of sunburn.

drink lots of cool drinks and when travelling ensure you take water with you

look out for others especially vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and babies and those with serious illnesses

never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially older people, infants, young children or animals

Remember that it can get uncomfortably hot indoors too. Try to keep your bedroom and living space cool, by closing the curtains on windows that face the sun and opening your windows at cooler times of the day and overnight when you can. Turn off non-essential lights and electrical items as these generate heat.

 

While many people enjoy hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for people who may be particularly vulnerable such as older people, young children and those with serious illnesses.

 

Everyone can enjoy the sun safely by keeping out of the heat at the hottest time of the day, avoiding sunburn and staying hydrated with plenty of cool drinks. The older people and those with long-term illnesses are particularly vulnerable to the effects of very hot weather, so it’s important to look out for them and keep indoor areas as cool as possible.

 

Please visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/heatwave for further advice on keeping cool

Anyone remember Wilson's hardware store at the Oval? I have been talking with Mr Wilson's daughter Sarah who kindly allowed me to use these wonderful photographs.

I notice that there is signage up suggesting that a new off licence store will be opening in September... 

Promotion for the Jess

http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14626006.Hereford_MP_is_new_business_minister/?ref=mr&lp=2

This is just a reminder ,thank you.

The photo of the four little hogs shows the hoglets rescued from The Oval ,Newtin Farm. Both they and Mum are doing very well .

As an aside Mrs Ubique has never ,in the 10 years she has been rescuing hedgehogs had so many hoglets weighing under 200 gms. ( now had 20 ) plus 6 adults.

See FB Hollycroft Hedgehog Rescue

Our elite 22nd SAS Regiment is marking it's 75th anniversary this weekend with celebrations at the camp including a flypast and a visit from Prince Harry.  

Thank you to all the soldiers past and present and here is to the next 75 years!