The words that have been on the lips of Herefordians and people far and wide for years have finally come true. ‘The Beefy Boys should move into Frankie & Benny’s’ - Well we can confirm today that they WILL BE doing just that! We are pleased to announce that...
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VIDEO | The old Bulmers factory in Ryelands Street being demolished in 1999
A big thank you to Malcolm Darke who has sent us this video of the demolition of the old Bulmers factory in 1999. Kernal Road and Foxwhelp Close were built in its place a couple of years later....
GALLERY | Remembrance Sunday in Herefordshire
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and England being under lockdown restrictions, many of you managed to find a new way to remember those that lost their lives in conflict. Here are a selection of the photos that have been sent in to us over recent days: Sent in by...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Jon Narbett
Matt Healey continues the series. Born in Birmingham on the 21st November 1968 "Oooh Jonny Narbett" was the cry from the Meadow End which was heard for a number of seasons. Initially signing on loan from Shrewsbury Town in October 1988. Narbett later signed on a...
REMEMBRANCE | Church order of service from 1944 discovered during deep clean
St Peter's Church in Llancillo is tucked into the Herefordshire border with Wales. During a post-lockdown deep clean this summer, an order of service from July 1944 "in time of war", was discovered, that included prayers for the wounded and the fallen, for peace and...
NEWS | Community of Leominster comes together to provide Christmas Eve meal
The community of Leominster is coming together to support those in need this Christmas. Lee Ellesmore, General Manager at Clifton Bingo in Leominster had the idea to provide a three course meal for people in emergency accommodation, parents and guardians that...
TV & FILM | What to watch during lockdown?
Lewis Pearce is back with something slightly different. With Odeon closed, he has put together a list of films and tv series that he recommends to watch this lockdown. Lockdown 2 | What to watch this month… Another lockdown has begun, so I thought I would let you all...
NEWS | Local company steps up to the mark after house in Ross-on-Wye is egged
A local company in Ross-on-Wye has stepped forward to restore a local couples belief in kindness by offering to clean the couples house for free after it was ‘egged’ over the weekend. John and Barbara Boakes house was ‘egged’ over the weekend and with John being 80...
NEWS | Remembering Ken Davies – A much loved Hereford Businessman
Tributes have been pouring in following the sad news that Hereford businessman and much-loved rallying character Ken Davies has passed away. Ken will be remembered by many as the owner of KGD in Hereford and was well known across the county. Wales Rally GB has...
NEWS | Businesses in Herefordshire prepare to close for lockdown in England
Hundreds of businesses across Herefordshire have entered their final day of trading prior to the month long lockdown that will come into place in England tomorrow. Non-essential retail stores will close in England from this Thursday until 2 December 2020 as part of a...
PHOTOS | Your stunning pics of autumn across Herefordshire
You've been busy sending in your stunning photos of autumn across Herefordshire. Here's a few of our favourites.... Kelly Taylor Phill Lister Marek Wojciuk Tom Pennington Caroline Constance Andy Frooty Williams
NEWS | What you can and can’t do this Bonfire Night
Are you planning on having fireworks at home this Bonfire Night? West Mercia Police have shared some important advice for those planning to celebrate Bonfire Night at home this year. From West Mercia Police: Planning a stay home bonfire night celebration with your...
EDUCATION | Consultation now open for new Special Needs College in Hereford
In 2017, the Government invited Local Authorities to make a case for the building of a new Special Needs School in their area. This was a highly competitive process and only a small number of proposals were approved. One of the successful applications was from...
FEATURED | Hays Travel offers trip to Chernobyl
Hays Travel in Hereford are offering you the chance to visit Chernobyl. The Chernobyl disaster was caused by a nuclear accident that occurred on Saturday 26 April 1986, at the No. 4 reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, near the city of Pripyat in the north of...
TAKEAWAY | The Beefy Boys announce Lockdown Special
Our good friends over at The Beefy Boys in Hereford have announced a ‘lockdown special’ that will certainly keep their fans in high spirits during the upcoming lockdown in England. From The Beefy Boys: Lockdown 2! Due to the latest national lockdown we will be closed...
ARCHIVE | Footage of Hereford from 1900-1920
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NEWS | Four men bring smiles to Ross-on-Wye
Four men put smiles on the faces of many people in Ross-on-Wye yesterday by dressing up in dinosaur outfits and going on a trip around the town. Romas Šimėnas, Donatas Marsalka, Gediminas Sleve and Aid Elis certainly know how to cheer people up during difficult times....
FEATURED | Cult Vintage – Opening Today at Maylord Shopping Centre
We were invited along this morning to Cult Vintage, a new store opening at Maylord Shopping Centre in Hereford. They have a fabulous range of clothing, including jackets, coats, shirts and trousers and have much more coming soon, including a jewellery section. Pop in...
FEATURED | Hereford singer Nico releases first single
Hereford singer and songwriter Nico has released his first single today and dedicated to his young daughter. Releasing the song, “My Little Girl” is a life long ambition achieved for Nico who had the following to say: “I feel like I'm in a dream and I'm going to wake...
NEWS | A Hereford Boxing Club is on course to secure a cash windfall
A Hereford boxing club is on course to secure a cash windfall after taking part in a new initiative supported by World Cup winners and international sports stars. The City of Hereford Boxing Academy is one of 75 clubs across the country carefully...