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UK NEWS | Police dogs from the UK have been deployed to Paris to assist with security arrangements at the Olympic Games
![IN MEMORY | In Memory of Joseph Henry (Joe) Merrick of Clehonger in Herefordshire](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8E51B7F9-6A52-4D4A-99A0-C6BCE907EB05-1080x675.jpeg)
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Joseph Henry (Joe) Merrick of Clehonger in Herefordshire
![NEWS | A Hereford family are asking for support towards funeral costs following the tragic and sudden death of Ryan](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6DCF9BE8-FF7F-495A-A385-0D9DC5C4304A.jpeg)
NEWS | A Hereford family are asking for support towards funeral costs following the tragic and sudden death of Ryan
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![COMMUNITY | Staff at Rowlands Pharmacy in Hereford are walking / running 218 miles from Hereford to Cornwall, to raise money for charity](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EB5B22B2-D698-413F-8BE1-594DEBD219AA-1080x675.jpeg)
COMMUNITY | Staff at Rowlands Pharmacy in Hereford are walking / running 218 miles from Hereford to Cornwall, to raise money for charity
Staff at Rowlands Pharmacy in Hereford, are joining the family of Matty Morgan, in walking / running 218 miles from Hereford to Cornwall, to raise money for charity in his memory. Natalie (Matty’s wife), and the team from Rowlands Pharmacy on Westfaling Street in...
![BREAKING | Man charged with rape and sexual assault following an incident in Ross-on-Wye](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/719BDF8F-BCCC-4A34-995C-5D6D98A57050-980x675.jpeg)
BREAKING | Man charged with rape and sexual assault following an incident in Ross-on-Wye
A man has been charged with rape and sexual assault following an incident in Ross-on-Wye. From West Mercia Police: Mustafa Ogur, of Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye, has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The charges relate to incidents between Three Crosses...
![NEWS | Police warn residents to remain vigilant following an incident in Leominster yesterday where a man pretended to be a police officer from London](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2A2BC8BF-C2AB-4907-A86C-70240CF7CC3D-1080x675.webp)
NEWS | Police warn residents to remain vigilant following an incident in Leominster yesterday where a man pretended to be a police officer from London
Police are reminding people to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’. It follows an incident in Leominster yesterday where a man pretended to be a police officer from London. From West Mercia Police: Members...
SPORTS NEWS
![NEWS | Hereford United Giantkiller Fred Potter passes away aged 83](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Potter-3.jpg)
NEWS | Hereford United Giantkiller Fred Potter passes away aged 83
Former Hereford United Giantkiller Fred Potter has passed away at the age of 83. Potter was born in Cradley Heath and played for his local side before signing for Aston Villa in July 1959. Originally an inside forward, he made his debut on Boxing Day 1959 and made...
![NEWS | Interview with former Hereford United player Steve Spooner](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_5031-1080x617.jpeg)
NEWS | Interview with former Hereford United player Steve Spooner
Former Hereford United player Steve Spooner spoke to Matt Healey about his time at Edgar Street. Spooner was signed from Chesterfield in the summer of 1986 by then manager john Newman and made 84 appearances scoring 19 goals. He is currently the lead professional...
![FOOTBALL | A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season after failing to find a manager](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/E1DB1FB5-C1E6-4FB7-BA3E-58BED4D9EAB2-1080x675.jpeg)
FOOTBALL | A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season after failing to find a manager
A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season, after failing to find a manager. A statement shared by Shobdon FC on social media said: Shobdon FC statement “Sadly after a search for someone to take over and...
![FOOTBALL | Wellington continue preparations for the new season with a 4-0 victory over Radnor Valley FC](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19C99B1D-6F48-4A8C-ABFE-3786F93B717B.jpeg)
FOOTBALL | Wellington continue preparations for the new season with a 4-0 victory over Radnor Valley FC
Credit: Barcud-Coch Photography Wellington Football Club and Radnor Valley FC continued their preparations for the upcoming season last night as they met last night for a pre-season friendly at the Kensal Ground. The hosts opened the scoring when a 10th minute corner...
![NEWS | Former Hereford United player gets engaged to Gary Lineker’s niece](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Harry-1-1080x675.jpg)
NEWS | Former Hereford United player gets engaged to Gary Lineker’s niece
Former Hereford United player Harry Agombar has got engaged. The former Swindon Town midfielder played a couple of games for the Bulls during the expunged 2014/2015 season. Harry's Instagram published an image of him proposing to his fiancée Tia on a beach in Ibiza....
![FEATURED | “No More Bull” – The demise of Hereford United and the rise of Hereford FC](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bull-1.jpg)
FEATURED | “No More Bull” – The demise of Hereford United and the rise of Hereford FC
The team from the Forgotten Football podcast recently spoke to Talking Bull's Simon Wright & Matchday announcer Matt Healey. They recount the demise of Hereford United and the negativity, division and emotions of the club being wound up. The duo also discuss...
![NEWS | Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6374F724-D323-40FD-AD3E-36A4874321EF-1071x675.jpeg)
NEWS | Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships
Photo Credit: Kerry Dawson The Endurance GB International Committee is proud to announce that Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. The event will take place on the 10th and 11th of August...
![FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling has taken a new job in football](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JG-2-1007x675.jpg)
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling has taken a new job in football
. Former Hereford manager Josh Gowling has a new job after leaving former club Darlington just after Christmas. He posted on social media saying he's the new under-18s lead coach for Championship side Coventry City. The start of another pre-season under my belt, but...
![NEWS | Former Hereford United defender John Brough lands new role at Gloucester City](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Brough-3.jpg)
NEWS | Former Hereford United defender John Brough lands new role at Gloucester City
Former Hereford United defender has found himself a new role. Brough left Cirencester Town as manager after the club voluntarily demoted themselves to the Hellenic Premier. Brough has now linked up with Gloucester City. He will work with City manager Mike Cook and his...
UK NEWS STORIES
![UK NEWS | Police dogs from the UK have been deployed to Paris to assist with security arrangements at the Olympic Games](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EB78643E-8DC4-4748-8544-8397CD17F40C-1080x675.jpeg)
UK NEWS | Police dogs from the UK have been deployed to Paris to assist with security arrangements at the Olympic Games
Police dogs from the UK have been deployed to Paris to assist in security arrangements, in preparation for the Olympic Games. Police Dog (PD) Jeff and his handler Police Constable (PC) Hillier were deployed to Paris along with PD Roo from Devon with handler Sergeant...
![NEWS | Asda reminds customers that its ‘Kids Eat for £1’ meal deal is available all year round – including during the school holidays](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8D84041F-5B81-44DF-9CBC-3CA0386887CE.webp)
NEWS | Asda reminds customers that its ‘Kids Eat for £1’ meal deal is available all year round – including during the school holidays
Asda are reminding customers of a lifeline available for families during the school holidays. It’s hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deal is available in over 205 Asda Café’s with the deal available all year round and not just during the school holidays. Last...
![BREAKING | Man charged with rape and sexual assault following an incident in Ross-on-Wye](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/719BDF8F-BCCC-4A34-995C-5D6D98A57050-980x675.jpeg)
BREAKING NEWS | An 8-year-old boy has died following complications resulting from drowning after falling into a river
Joshua Hillstead, an 8-year-old boy, has sadly passed away following complications resulting from drowning after being pulled from the River Arrow in Alcester. On the evening of 22 July at around 9:30pm, Police were called to a report of a young child who had fallen...
![BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near an army barracks](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6A0B587F-0F55-43D8-AD1B-8B9A5E7858E8-980x675.jpeg)
BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near an army barracks
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed in Kent. An investigation has been launched following reports of a serious incident in Gillingham. Kent Police was called at around 5.55pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to reports a man in...
![NEWS | Police warn residents to remain vigilant following an incident in Leominster yesterday where a man pretended to be a police officer from London](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2A2BC8BF-C2AB-4907-A86C-70240CF7CC3D-1080x675.webp)
NEWS | Two women have died following a collision involving two vehicles on Tuesday
Two women have died following a collision on the A48 in Minsterworth on Tuesday (23 July). The collision, which involved a red Ford Focus and a grey Vauxhall Astra, took place shortly before 2.30pm. Despite the best efforts of those in attendance, a woman in her 50s...
![‘Historic’ Met and international police counter terrorism investigation leads to Anjem Choudary terror conviction](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FFE6C4DB-ECE9-48E5-B1E0-7CB1FFABE67A-1080x675.jpeg)
‘Historic’ Met and international police counter terrorism investigation leads to Anjem Choudary terror conviction
An international police investigation involving the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) working with law enforcement from north America has resulted in the conviction of the radical preacher Anjem Choudary for directing a banned terrorist group. The joint-Met Police...
![BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near an army barracks](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6A0B587F-0F55-43D8-AD1B-8B9A5E7858E8-980x675.jpeg)
BREAKING NEWS | A woman has died after being attacked by a dog in Coventry this afternoon
A woman has sadly died after being attacked by a pet dog today in Coventry. West Midlands Police attended Wexford Road, Coventry at around 12.15pm today following 999 calls. A woman in her 30s was treated at the scene by the ambulance service but despite their best...
![NEWS | Police warn residents to remain vigilant following an incident in Leominster yesterday where a man pretended to be a police officer from London](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2A2BC8BF-C2AB-4907-A86C-70240CF7CC3D-1080x675.webp)
UK NEWS | Four adults and two children have died in a collision involving two vehicles on Sunday afternoon
Six people, including four adults and two children, have died in a collision between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday afternoon (21/7). The collision, which involved two vehicles, happened on the A61 Barnsley Road between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam,...
![BREAKING | Four men have died following a collision involving a Renault Clio in the early hours of this morning](https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DC6FBD7C-E815-4027-AFC5-15A100BB1506-980x675.jpeg)
BREAKING | Four men have died following a collision involving a Renault Clio in the early hours of this morning
Four people have died in a collision on the A436 in Ullenwood in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 21 July. Shortly before 2am, police who were on patrol came across a single vehicle collision which involved a black Renault Clio. The vehicle had left the road...