Football is about much more than what happens on the pitch nowadays and despite a difficult couple of years with COVID-19 and other challenges, Hereford FC and manager Josh Gowling have worked hard to keep up their reputation as a community club. Manager Josh Gowling...
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NEWS | Hereford public calls for Monopoly players to be ‘Sent to Worcester’ rather than the Monopoly jail on new board
A new MONOPOLY game for Hereford could see a “controversial” card ordering players to ‘Go to Worcester’ – rather than the famous MONOPOLY jail. Over the last 10 days the Hereford public has been sending in suggestions for a new official themed Hereford version of the...
NEWS | Robert Price Builders’ Merchants purchases Hereford based building supplier Tudors
Top 100 UK law firm, Hugh James, has advised Robert Price Builders’ Merchants on its first acquisition outside Wales - as it welcomes Hereford-based building supplier, Tudors, into its group. Robert Price is the largest builders’ merchants in south-east Wales. The...
NEWS | Hereford FC to get place on Hereford’s Monopoly Board to mark 50th anniversary of famous victory over Newcastle
Exactly 50 years ago tomorrow non-league Hereford FC produced one of football’s most memorable and greatest ever giant killings. On 5th February 1972, they humbled and humiliated the mighty Newcastle United – today hailed as the world’s richest club - in a...
WHAT’S ON? | Free Wildplay sessions for children in Herefordshire this February half term
Struggling to find something to plan for the upcoming February Half Term? Herefordshire Council is offering FREE Wildplay Winter Sessions at Hereford Library. Join Wildplay and explore animal tracks and trails. Suitable for families and children up the age of 12. Book...
NEWS | Hereford sees off 24 rivals to land its’ very own official MONOPOLY board
“Hereford is blessed with great landmarks which will get to replace the famous classic MONOPOLY streets like Mayfair and Park Lane,” says Ella Gibbs from the makers of the new game Winning Moves UK. The new unique game will see the multi-coloured property squares all...
WHAT’S ON? | Sue Parry Football Tournament to take place on a Saturday this year
The annual Sue Parry Football Tournament is set to take place on a Saturday afternoon this summer, with a change from the normal Sunday slot. A post on the St Michael’s Hospice website says: “After a sell out event last year, raising a record breaking amount, the Sue...
NEWS | Crew Commander Philippa Denton retires after 32 years with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
Crew Commander Philippa Denton retires after 32 years with HWFRS. A long-serving member of staff at Hereford Fire Station has said her farewells before going into retirement after 32 years with the fire service. Crew Commander Philippa Denton spent almost all of her...
NEWS | Today is your final chance to sign up for a scheme launched by Herefordshire Council
Today is your FINAL CHANCE to sign up for a scheme that was launched by Herefordshire Council to support local businesses. Every household in Herefordshire is now able to apply for a prepaid card loaded with £15 to spend, as part of a major campaign to help the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire teenager has been recognised in a prestigious essay-writing competition
A Herefordshire teenager has been recognised in a prestigious essay-writing competition. Alfie Wynter, who lives near Hereford, finished third overall in the annual Schroders Economics Prize run by the Haberdashers’ Company. Alfie is a former student at the Bishop of...
NEWS | Hereford will soon have a Paddle Board Club and we’ve got details on how you can join!
Your Herefordshire can reveal that Hereford will soon have its very own Paddle Board club! Kevin Davies set up the Hereford Paddle Board Club Facebook Group and posted the following earlier: "Good evening are you looking for a new hobby that is also about making...
NEWS | New Year, Greener You: Herefordshire climate action campaign launched to tackle climate change
A new campaign is set to encourage Herefordians to be part of a county-wide “movement of positive action” to tackle climate change and protect the county’s rich nature and wildlife. Launched today (Thursday 27th January), the Greener Footprints Herefordshire...
WHAT’S ON? | Burlesque producer brings burlesque back to Hereford in bid to create more inclusive and diverse spaces
Producer Lindsay McGlone is creating a new burlesque show in Hereford called ‘Reclaimed’ and says that it’s time Hereford caught up with inclusion and diversity. Lindsay is bringing a whole host of performers to Hereford this March including Hereford born...
COMMUNITY | A tour of Wyesbuys – The store that is raising money for Newton Farm Community Association
Matt and Stefan from Your Herefordshire visited Wyebuys, a shop that is based in the Newton Farm area of Hereford at The Oval. Shop manager Esther Griffiths kindly gave us a tour of the shop and explained how the shop helps to provide vulnerable people across the area...
NEWS | One-off payment now available to help support vulnerable people and families in Herefordshire
One-off payment now available to help support vulnerable people and families If you are living in a low income household that receives Universal Credit you can now apply for a one-off payment of £60 to help with food, energy and other essential costs. The payment is...
BUSINESS | ABE Ledbury celebrates 50th anniversary with site purchase
A key member of the palletised freight distribution network Palletline has just purchased the site it has operated from for 20 years. ABE Ledbury, which is wholly owned by Palletline, bought the 2.5-acre site on Bromyard Road in Ledbury, Herefordshire, following its...
NEWS | The Buchanan Trust is creating homes for armed forces veterans in Herefordshire
Set up in 1918 by Robert Buchanan in memory of his son Alan who died in World War I, the Buchanan Trust has been helping former service personnel readjust to civilian life for more than 100 years. In 2018 the trust also became an almshouse provider, offering veterans...
NEWS | Thousands of households yet to apply for two schemes that could save them money according to Herefordshire Council
Thousands of households are yet to apply for two schemes that could help save them money this January. Funding to support vulnerable people and families this winter Herefordshire Council has been allocated over £1 million by the government as part of a new Household...
NEWS | Christmas Tree collections raise record amount for St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford
A Christmas tree collection service run by St Michael’s Hospice has raised more than £12,000 - it’s best year to date. A small team of collectors from the Bartestree-based charity spent the New Year picking up over 1,100 real trees from homes across...
NEWS | Herefordshire based business given huge opportunity to work with discounter supermarket Aldi
Aldi has invested an extra £1.6 billion with British suppliers since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic as it continues to grow across the UK. The figure includes £125 million more spent with British meat, poultry and dairy farmers as the supermarket sourced 100%...