Cawley Cox was the hat-trick hero for Hereford Pegasus on Saturday, with the striker grabbing a hat-trick as Hereford Pegasus thrashed Gloucester based side Tuffley Rovers 4-1 at the KGD Stadium. Jordan Williamson grabbed the other goal for Pegasus in a match that...
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NEWS | Motorists warned of delays due to a collision near Worcester this morning
Motorists heading to Worcester have been warned to expect some minor delays due to a collision near the city. West Mercia Police have posted on Twitter to confirm that one lane is currently closed on the A440 Rushwick Roundabout....
NEWS | Elena Mountford completes incredible ten marathons in ten consecutive days to raise money for Military vs Cancer
Elena Mountford has completed an incredible ten marathons in ten consecutive days to raise money for Military vs Cancer. Here is what Elena had to say after completing this epic adventure: Marathon 10 done ✔️ 💪🏾 Feeling super overwhelmed. It’s been the...
NEWS | Naked attraction is looking for more people from Herefordshire to take part in its show
A Hereford woman appeared on the Channel 4 show Naked Attraction on Thursday evening. According to the Radio Times, 36-year-old Rara from Herefordshire is sick of being tied up in someone else's fantasy, and instead hopes that Naked Attraction can whip her up the...
NEWS | Just one month until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours now!
It's just one month until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR ‘CHANCE’ TO...
NEWS | £2 bus fare cap to be introduced across England to save passengers money
Millions across England will save money through a new £2 cap on single bus journeys from January to March 2023, backed by up to £60 million to ensure affordable transport across the country. The Transport Secretary has today (3 September 2022) announced the government...
NEWS | Fire crews responding to an incident in High Town in Hereford this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently in attendance at an incident in High Town. Crews were called to the area at around 7.30am this morning, according to local residents. The incident appears to be near the Clintons store and people are...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a fire in the open in Herefordshire on Friday evening
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster, Hereford and Kingsland were called to a fire in the open in the Westhope area yesterday evening. A spokesperson for Leominster Fire Station said: “At 1831 last night, our water carrier was...
UK NEWS | A vulnerable 101-year-old was defrauded of £329,000 by a trusted carer in shocking act
A vulnerable 101-year-old, who was defrauded of £329,000 by a trusted carer, will have the entire sum returned to her under the Proceeds of Crime ACT (POCA). As a result of the determined efforts of the Officer in the Case, financial investigator DC Claire Bennett,...
NEWS | The family of Colin Williams who died in an incident off Kymin Road, Monmouth have paid tribute to him
The family of a Monmouth man, who died in an incident off Kymin Road, Monmouth, have paid tribute to him, describing him as “warm-hearted” and “a hero.” Officers attended an incident at around 1.30pm on Thursday 25 August. Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service...
NEWS | West Mercia Police is reminding all road users to take extra care on rural roads as the harvest season continues
West Mercia Police is reminding all road users to take extra care on rural roads as the harvest season continues and asking motorists to be patient around agricultural vehicles during this important period. Agriculture is one of the region’s key industries and this...
NEWS | Aldi has announced plans to remove best before dates from around 60 of its own brand products to help tackle food waste in homes
Aldi has today announced plans to remove best before dates from around 60 of its own brand products to help tackle food waste in homes. By the end of the year, Britain’s fifth largest supermarket will remove best before dates from around 60 fresh fruit and veg lines,...
NEWS | Kington woman to take on epic challenge on the Inca Trail in the Peruvian Andes to raise money for Water Aid
By Andy Compton: A Kington woman is hoping its third time lucky as she finally packs for an epic challenge on the Inca Trail in the Peruvian Andes- after it has been cancelled three times because of Covid. Elly Ingram will be leaving Herefordshire for South America...
WHAT’S ON? | Firework Champions at Eastnor Castle – Saturday 10th September
Now in its 11th year, at Eastnor Castle – 4 great firework displays! Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics. The...
NEWS | Police confirm that no further arrests have been made in connection with a series of sexual offences in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford have confirmed that no further arrests have been made in connection with a series of sexual offences in the city. Officers in Hereford have been carrying out foot patrols once again alongside the River Wye in the city as...
NEWS | Police called to a Hereford graveyard for the second time this week
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford have once again been called to the graveyard on Commercial Road in the city. Officers are currently in attendance following reports of an incident. Officers also attended the same area on Tuesday evening. Commercial Road remains...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a string of burglaries that occurred in Herefordshire
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a string of burglaries that occurred in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Adam Prendergast of Blake's Road, Peckham, East London was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday 30 August to six years in prison for...
NEWS | Delays to rail services between Hereford and Ledbury this afternoon
There are delays to rail services between Hereford and Ledbury this afternoon due to a defective track. A spokesperson for West Midlands Railway said: “There is a speed restriction over defective track between Hereford and Ledbury. “Train services running through...
NEWS | Extinction Rebellion supporters have superglued themselves around the Speakers Chair inside the commons chamber
Extinction Rebellion supporters have superglued around the Speakers Chair inside the commons chamber. Photo Credit: Extinction Rebellion Right now inside Parliament a speech is being read out demanding a Citizens' Assembly Now: “We are in crisis. We can not afford to...
NEWS | Police pull over a cloned vehicle near Ross-on-Wye to the surprise of the driver
West Mercia Police officers have pulled over a cloned vehicle in Herefordshire this morning. The vehicle was pulled over by officers near Ross-on-Wye to the surprise of the driver. The driver is now assisting police with their enquiries. ...
NEWS | Bristol Zoo to close its doors for good this weekend after 186 years with animals moving to a new location
Bristol Zoo Gardens is planning a series of special celebration events ahead of its closure to the public on September 3 2022. They will include days when visitors will be able to share their memories of the Zoo and wander around the award-winning grounds. Bristol...
NEWS | More than 2,250 tickets sold already as Odeon sells tickets for just £3 for National Cinema Day this Saturday
Looking for something to do? This Saturday 3rd September, falls National Cinema Day as movie theatres across the country come together to celebrate their industry. We are excited to see that Hereford’s local Odeon cinema will be taking part. The venue will be...
NEWS | Tens of thousands of people set to receive a £326 cost of living payment today
Around 1.1 million claimant families receiving tax credits will get their first Cost of Living Payment from Friday 2 September 2022, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. This £326 government payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax...
NEWS | Family of a man who died following a collision on Saturday have paid tribute to him
The family of a man who died following a road traffic collision near Brecon on Saturday 27th August 2022 have paid tribute to the experienced motorcyclist. Dean Kayes, aged 53, was originally from Merthyr Tydfil but had recently been living in the Neath...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal to help find missing 20-year-old Elizabeth
West Mercia Police officers in Malvern have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing woman. Elizabeth Streeter was last seen at an address in Malvern at about 10.30pm on Tuesday 30th August. She is 20-years-old, 5ft 10ins tall with brown hair. If you have any...
NEWS | Hereford woman to appear on Channel 4 show Naked Attraction this evening
A Hereford woman is to appear on the Channel 4 show Naked Attraction this evening. According to the Radio Times, 36-year-old Rara from Herefordshire is sick of being tied up in someone else's fantasy, and instead hopes that Naked Attraction can whip her up the perfect...
NEWS | Hereford set to get a second Asda filling station after Asda purchases 129 Co-op stores and petrol stations across the UK
Hereford could be set to get a second Asda filling station following the news that Asda had purchased 129 Co-op stores and Petrol stations from The Co-operative Group. It is likely to mean that the Co-op petrol station on Holmer Road is likely to become an Asda. Asda...
NEWS | A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with the death of Dylan Price
A man from Bishops Castle has been arrested in connection with the death of Dylan Price. The man, aged in his 50s, was arrested this morning (Thursday 1 September, 2022) on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and on suspicion of sending malicious...
NEWS | A runner from Hereford is aiming to fulfil a lifetime ambition when he runs the London Marathon for The Donkey Sanctuary next month
A runner from Hereford is aiming to fulfil a lifetime ambition when he runs the London Marathon for The Donkey Sanctuary next month. Chris Sandy will be among several others in Team Donkey Sanctuary who will be raising vital funds for the animal welfare charity at the...
NEWS | Man who was caught having a poo in public responds to Facebook criticism on local messageboard
A man who was spotted by a member of the public when having a poo in public has responded to Facebook criticism on a local messageboard. The following post was shared on the Ross Noticeboard earlier this week: "To the lovely drunk gentleman who came across the wooden...
HELP! | Can you help find a loving home for Lenny the Lurcher from Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue?
Can you help find a loving home for Lenny the Lurcher from Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue? Here is Lenny's story: "We are so pleased to share with you all that lovely young Lenny has had the all clear - his broken leg is fully healed!! "Unfortunately though,...
NEWS | £1,500 raised by local running club Hereford Couriers in memory of Jon Ward
Local running club the Hereford Couriers are proud to announce that this year’s Jon Ward 5k, which included relay races for the first time, has raised £1,500 which will be donated to the charity MIND. The race, in its 3rd year, has now raised over £7,500 for charity,...
NEWS | Odeon Hereford selling tickets for just £3 this Saturday as cinemas across the country celebrate National Cinema Day
Looking for something to do? This Saturday 3rd September, falls National Cinema Day as movie theatres across the country come together to celebrate their industry. We are excited to see that Hereford’s local Odeon cinema will be taking part. The venue will be showing...
NEWS | Motorists warned about one day closure on a street near the centre of Hereford
Image Credit: Google Street View Motorists are being warned that a street in Hereford will be closed for one day this Sunday, with Welsh Water carrying out work. Friar Street in Hereford will be closed for one day on Sunday 4th September, with work taking place by...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a fire at a farm on the Herefordshire border with Shropshire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leintwardine were joined by a Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service crew from Craven Arms at a fire at a farm near Leintwardine on Wednesday afternoon. The fire involved a large baler that was fully involved in...
NEWS | Plans for a McDonald’s Drive Thru restaurant in Ross-on-Wye have divided the community
Plans for a McDonald's Drive Thru restaurant in Ross-on-Wye have divided the community, with many residents, especially those living in the St Mary's Garden Village area of the town objecting to the planning application. Residents in this area state that when they...
NEWS | Police carrying out evening foot patrols as investigations into recent sexual offences in Hereford continue
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford have been carrying out foot patrols once again alongside the River Wye in the city as investigations into recent sexual offences in the city continue....
NEWS | Yet more delays to rail services between Hereford and Worcester this evening
There is further frustration for rail passengers this evening with delays to services between Hereford and Worcester this evening. West Midlands Railway confirmed the issue is due to a defective track. Problem: Due to a speed restriction over defective track between...
NEWS | Could Hereford be about to get a new Tesco store?
Your Herefordshire understands that an updated planning application is set to be submitted for the development of a convenience store and six flats at the Royal National College for the Blind site in Hereford. Your Herefordshire understands that the convenience store...
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HARC brings the county's archive, archaeology unit, the historic environment record, and the biological records centre together in one building, allowing people access to all these records in one place. Visit Herefordshire Archive and Records...
SKITTLES | Beevers win Champions of Champions as Hereford & District Skittle League Summer League concludes
The Beevers team have won the Champions of Champions Cup as the Hereford & District Skittle League Summer League came to a conclusion. The Winter League will commence in September.
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following an incident in Leominster over the Bank Holiday weekend
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster are appealing for witnesses following an incident over the Bank Holiday weekend. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “An incident occurred in Leominster Town on Bank Holiday Monday 29/08/2022 between 2300-2330hrs. A...
NEWS | A special cocoon which bathes babies with jaundice in special light is helping parents care for their new-borns at home
A special cocoon which bathes babies with jaundice in special light is helping parents care for their new-borns at home. The Bili-cocoon has been used for the first time in the county by Otis, who was born weighing 6lb 8oz a month early and spent a few days in the...
NEWS | British Hen Welfare Trust is holding an ex-commercial hens rehoming day in Stretton Sugwas on Sunday
Weather conditions mean extra spa days for hens The UK’s lack of rain may be bad news for our flowerbeds, but it does mean hens around the UK get to enjoy extra dust baths. The dry conditions have left lots of lovely dirt for our hens to wash themselves clean...
NEWS | The family of Susan Moore who died in South Wales on Saturday 27 August have paid tribute to her as man arrested on suspicion of murder
The family of Susan Moore who died in Cwmbran on Saturday 27 August has paid tribute to her, describing her ‘a proud daughter and mother’. Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, an address in Redbrook Way at around 7.25am on...
NEWS | 6 million disabled people will receive a one-off £150 disability Cost of Living payment from 20th September
£150 disability Cost of Living payments to be made from 20 September 20226 million people who are paid certain disability benefits will benefitAutomatic support part of wider package of help with the rising Cost of Living, including other cost of living payments...
NEWS | More than a million families to receive first Cost of Living Payment from 2nd September
Around 1.1 million claimant families receiving tax credits will get their first Cost of Living Payment from Friday 2 September 2022, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. This £326 government payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax...
NEWS | Organisers say Hereford Indie Food Festival was a huge success with over 7,000 people attending the event over two days
The organisers of the Hereford Indie Food Festival have been sharing their pride at how well event went on social media. A post on the Hereford Indie Food Festival Facebook page said: “MASSIVE thank you for this weekend, the turnout for the first HIF in 5 years was...
BREAKING | Further rail cancellations expected with further strike action announced for September
Rail union TSSA will hold a country wide 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the ongoing national rail dispute over pay, job security and conditions. Staff at nine train operating companies (TOCs) as well as Network Rail (NR) will walkout from midday on...
NEWS | Just five weeks until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours now!
It's just five weeks until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR ‘CHANCE’...