A young boy is being treated in hospital after falling into the River Wye in Hereford.
Police say the four-year-old boy was rescued from the River near to Outfall Works Road in Rotherwas.
A cordon was put in place while the child was being treated at the scene by emergency services.
The boy has been airlifted to Hereford County Hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Appeal after concern raised for woman in Leominster
Police are appealing for witnesses after concern was raised for a woman in Leominster last Thursday.
Ledbury councillor rapped for “sexually inappropriate” joke
A Herefordshire town councillor has been rapped for telling a “sexually inappropriate” joke, then trying to deny it.
Police offer free child sexual exploitation training to hotel staff
West Mercia Police is offering free training to staff who work in hotels across Shopshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to help them spot the signs of child sexual exploitation.
Forest of Dean candidate suggests ‘radical plan’ to annex Ross-on-Wye
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Social landlord plans staff cuts
One of Herefordshire’s largest social landlords is consulting with staff on cutting a number of jobs.
Lake View Nursery to receive a special award for supporting children's health
Staff at Lake View Nursery are celebrating their achievement of becoming the first early years provider in Herefordshire to gain the 'Healthy Tots' public health accreditation.
Herefordshire Council reveals six more roadworks closures
Herefordshire Council has revealed six more roads in the county that are to be repaired – and how much this will cost.
County’s top spots for sewage spills named
Pollution from sewage treatment works into Herefordshire’s vulnerable waterways rose for the second year running last year.
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