Born in Nottingham in 1953. Moved to Hereford in childhood. Attended St Martins Primary School and then Redhill Secondary school. He played football locally for Hereford Lads Club in an era where they produced some fantastic players. He was...
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FEATURED | A Hereford pub is planning a midweek Christmas Fair to help raise money for the charity MNDA
The Imperial Inn in Widemarsh Street will be getting into the Christmas spirit with a fair which will take place on Wednesday 11th and Wednesday 18th December. Wednesday evenings are a peak shopping day in Hereford with a traditional market and seasonal late night...
FOOTBALL | Paul Caddis Reaction – Warrington 2-0 Hereford FC
Hereford FC Manager spoke to Terry Goodwin after last nights 2-0 defeat over Warrington. Hereford stay in the play off positions but drop down to 5th position in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEkBhIQfdyo&t=9s
MISSING PERSON | Police growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 58-year-old missing woman from Ross-on-Wye
West Mercia Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 58-year-old woman from Ross-on-Wye. Officers are appealing for information to help find Sally Thomsen, who has been reported missing from Ross-on-Wye. The 58-year-old was last...
UPDATE | Grandstand Road resurfacing work will now take place overnight in November in a change to the initial plan
Google Street View - March 2024 A busy Hereford road will be resurfaced next month. Grandstand Road will be resurfaced in November. The latest in a series of roads in Herefordshire to see improvement works. The resurfacing work will take place from Monday 4th November...
FEATURED | A new book shop has opened in Hereford city centre and it looks fantastic!
A new book shop has opened in Hereford city centre and it looks fantastic. Book Masters has opened at the Butter Market in Hereford city centre and is already proving popular with customers. Specialising in second-hand treasures, from children’s stories to...
NEWS | British Transport Police provides update after one man died following a train crash in Wales
British Transport Police were called to the line near Llanbrynmair at 7.29pm on 21 October to reports of a low-speed train collision involving two trains. There was a multi-agency emergency services response, including the Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales...
NEWS | A 64-year-old driving instructor who sexually assaulted five women has been given a suspended sentence
A 64-year-old man from Stroud who sexually assaulted five women has been sentenced. Michael Florek was a driving instructor and abused his position to sexually assault women while on driving lessons with him in the Stroud area. He committed the crimes between November...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a dog was kicked in the head in Leominster and suffered brain damage in shocking incident
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a dog was kicked in the head in Leominster. It’s not known when the attack took place but sometime in September a man was seen walking a dog on the High Street. The man became tangled in the lead and fell to the ground. He...
FEATURED | Could a contraceptive pill solve Hereford’s gull population crisis
Residents in the Whitecross area of Hereford are breathing a sigh of relief due to the gull population leaving for warmer climates. Peter who is a resident on Kernal Road told Your Herefordshire: "It's been absolutely brilliant to get a decent nights sleep for once....
NEWS | Hereford restaurateur wins prestigious award in London
Local businessman Joynal Abaden was the proud recipient of a prestigious award at the National Curry awards that were held at the House of Lords in London. Joynal told us "Amazing Asia beat off plenty of competition to win the award, I am so proud of my team and it...
NEWS | A local Hereford business owner is anxious but hopeful ahead of the budget next Wednesday
Damien Evans runs Symonds of Hereford Ltd, but is currently feeling anxious ahead of the budget on 30th October. The business based on Widemarsh Street sells a fantastic range of men's suits and clothing, but like every other business in the UK it is facing challenges...
NEWS | We tried out the new Bubble Tea Shop in Hereford
A brand new Bubble Tea Shop has opened on Union Walk in Hereford. CoCo99 is situated in the former Peter Prosser building next to the old nightclub. Owner Andy Watts told us more "I am a retired doctor and finished work two years ago, I'm involved in a couple of other...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Glyn Evans who passed away aged 90 on 7th October
The Family of Mr Glyn Evans wish to announce his sad passing on the 7th October 2024 aged 90. Glyn was born in Hereford and was one of 11 children born to Arther and Gertrude Evans of Charles Witts Avenue. He was father to Cheryl and Karen and the late Paul, long-term...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a dog was kicked in the head in Leominster and suffered brain damage
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a dog was kicked in the head in Leominster. It’s not known when the attack took place but sometime in September a man was seen walking a dog on the High Street. The man became tangled in the lead and fell to the ground. He...
NEWS | Air Ambulance called to a serious collision in a Herefordshire village this morning
The Air Ambulance has been called to a serious collision in a Herefordshire village this morning. The collision has occurred on the B4399 in Holme Lacy. It involves two vehicles. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Hereford & Worcester Fire and...
FEATURED | Liam is running and cycling for 33 hours straight to raise money in memory of his cousin who sadly took his own life
Liam Herbert is currently taking part in an incredible 33 hour long cycle and run, in memory of his cousin Billy who sadly took his own life in October 2023. Liam has been running and cycling all night, and at around 7am was near Exeter in Devon. He has raised more...
FEATURED | Have you visited the A49 bus for breakfast yet? You can even enjoy a double-decker sandwich!
Have you visited the A49 bus for breakfast yet? If not, you’re missing out! From a fantastic full English breakfast, to double decker sandwiches, they’ve got plenty to whet your appetite. The A49 bus cafe is now reopened under new management and will be open...
BREAKING | One person has died following a collision between two trains in Mid Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police has been in attendance at a rail collision this evening, where sadly one person has died. The force was called to the collision between two trains, which occurred near Llanbrynmair in Powys, at just before 7.30pm on Monday, October 21. British...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services called to a crash between two trains this evening in Mid Wales
Emergency services have been called to an incident involving two trains in Mid Wales this evening. British Transport Police said that emergency services were responding to ‘a low-speed train collision involving two trains’. The incident involves the 6.31pm service...
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for information after a body was discovered in water at Elan Valley in Powys
Police appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just...
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for information after a body was discovered in water
Police appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school that was hit by flooding provides a major update
A Herefordshire school that was hit by flooding last week has provided an update on its reopening. Peterchurch Primary School suffered extensive flooding on Wednesday, when torrential downpours dropped almost 100mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire. The school...
NEWS | Herefordshire Highways crews respond to a mudslide in a Herefordshire village
Herefordshire Highways have confirmed that its crews were called to a mudslide in a Herefordshire village, as part of 250 emergency jobs following recent flooding. A spokesperson for Herefordshire Highways said: “Following the recent flooding across...
NEWS | 8 year old Louis Fisher awarded a prestigious accolade from the High Sheriff of Herefordshire
8 year old Louis Fisher from Herefordshire was honoured this afternoon at a ceremony with the High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward. Back in September of this year Louis embarked on a 50 mile charity bike ride from Hereford to the top of Pen Y Fan. This was in...
FEATURED | Hereford Cathedral to host ‘Narnia Week’ – A week of lectures and activities inspired by C S Lewis’ beloved classic – The Chronicles of Narnia
This autumn, Hereford Cathedral will host a series of events celebrating Space & Other Worlds which will conclude with a special week of lectures and activities inspired by C S Lewis’ beloved classic, The Chronicles of Narnia....
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Alexander (Johnno) of Hereford who passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th October
In Memory of John Alexander (Johnno) of Hereford. Passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th October 2024 aged 77 years. Father to Debbie & the late Jayne. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 3.15pm. Flowers...
NEWS | Air ambulance called after a vehicle ended up on its roof on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the A480 between Credenhill and Sarnesfield. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the A480 between Credenhill and Sarnesfield. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
LATEST | Herefordshire Council have confirmed that a number of roads have reopened this morning following flooding last week
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: ...
BREAKING NEWS | The Ministry of Defence confirm that a British Soldier has died following an incident in Brecon
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Corporal (Cpl) Christopher Gill of 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment. He died during a non-operational incident in Brecon, Wales, on 16 October 2024. Our thoughts are with his family and...
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this morning with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Scar...
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this afternoon with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Scar...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools will remain closed on Monday due to flooding and damage
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready...
NEWS | Local firm awarded contract of up to £201,000 for Refurbishment and Damp Proofing Works at Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre in Hereford
A local firm has been awarded a contract of up to £201,000 for Refurbishment and Damp Proofing Works at Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre in Hereford. Council documents reveal the following decision has been made: ‘Award a contract to S.C. Joseph Ltd for the...
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this afternoon with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this afternoon in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) have provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Scar Lane,...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident where a small dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident where a small dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog. The incident occurred in Malvern. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “A police investigation was commenced after a small...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools will remain closed on Monday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready...
NEWS | Police appeal after two men wearing balaclavas made off with over £24,000 of golf equipment from a golf club in Herefordshire
Police in Herefordshire are appealing for information after over £24,000 worth of golf equipment was stolen from a golf club in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We’re investigating a burglary that took place at Burghill Golf Club this...
NEWS | National Highways provide major update as work to repair A40 following a landslide to commence in the coming weeks
From National Highways: Our preparation work to install traffic management will begin on 29 October. This work will focus on installing safety barriers, temporary CCTV cameras and crossover locations, and will allow us to put in place a contraflow system in November....
NEWS | Four men and a woman have been arrested for drug offences in Hereford after a warrant was executed at a house on Waterfield Road
Five people have been arrested for drug offences after police executed a warrant in Hereford yesterday (17 October), by the proactive team in Hereford. Four men aged 29, 27, 23 and 18 and a woman aged 22 were arrested at a property on Waterfield Road, on suspicion of...
NEWS | Westfields Football Club forced to postpone home fixture this Saturday with pitch under almost a metre of water
Westfields Football Club have been forced to postpone their home fixture against Brimscombe & Thrupp FC, due to flooding at their Allpay Park pitch. It’s not the first time that Allpay Park has flooded and no doubt won’t be the last, but this time the...
FLOODING | Full list of closed roads in Herefordshire with updates on routes that have now reopened
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire have peaked this morning. Although, the Lugg is still to peak between Bodenham and Hereford. Levels on the Wye in Hereford peaked at around 4.9 metres overnight but some riverside paths are...
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school will remain closed on Monday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Heather Jones from Leominster who passed away on 28th September 2024 aged 66 years
In loving memory of Heather Jones from Leominster who passed away on 28th September 2024 aged 66 years. Loving wife, mum and nanny, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Monday 28th October 2024 at Shobdon Church at...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following an incident involving two men carrying machetes in Malvern
Officers would like to speak with this man to help with their enquiries into violent disorder on Worcester Road in Malvern. The incident happened around 12:30pm on 29 September when a group of around eight men gathered outside The Bakery. There was an altercation...
NEWS | Horror as car seen driving on the wrong side of the carriageway towards oncoming traffic on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye
Image - Google Street View A woman has described her horror at seeing a vehicle driving the wrong way down the A40 near Ross-on-Wye on Thursday evening. In a post on social media, Vicky said: “Awful experience last night heading back from Monmouth on A40 to be met by...
NEWS | A Leominster shop is to close its doors after roadworks caused significant drop in footfall
A popular Leominster shop has taken the decision to close its doors, blaming roadworks in the town for a significant fall in footfall. Melon and Co, based on West Street in Leominster posted the following update on social media this morning. “Sad News Alert -...
FEATURED | Two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club tomorrow evening and a limited number of tickets remain
A two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club on Saturday 19th October. Alan Kennedy will visit Allpay Park to talk all things Liverpool FC and football in general. Alan Kennedy won five league titles and two European Cup...
UPDATE | Grandstand Road resurfacing work will now take place overnight in November
Google Street View - March 2024 A busy Hereford road will be resurfaced next month. Grandstand Road will be resurfaced in November. The latest in a series of roads in Herefordshire to see improvement works....