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BREAKING NEWS | Council issues statement on unauthorised encampment by travellers on a popular park
A Council has issued a statement on the unauthorised encampment by travellers on a popular park. STATEMENT ON ILLEGAL ENCAMPMENT AT VICTORIA PARK Malvern Town Council would like to apologise to local residents for the inconvenience caused by the unauthorised...
HELP! | Can you help find a snake that has escaped in Leominster?
Can you help find a snake that has escaped in Leominster today? The snake, which is described as orange in colour, was last seen in the Broad Street area of Leominster. A post on social media said: “Has anyone found an orange snake. Missing from Broad Street. Thanks.”...
NEWS | A popular bank in Herefordshire has confirmed it will close for the final time
The date that a local bank will close its doors for the final time has been confirmed. Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that its branch in Corn Square in Leominster will close for the final time on 3rd March 2026. The loss of another bank in Leominster will be felt...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford United supporter starts campaign for John Newman to receive a freedom of the city award
Lifelong Hereford United/FC supporter Hedley Lawson has started a campaign to award former Hereford United manager Freedom of the city status. Hedley told Your Herefordshire "I am conscious that John Newman is now 91 and in my opinion deserving of some recognition for...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Keith Hicks will be taking on 3 challenges to raise money for cancer research
Former Hereford United defender Keith Hicks will be taking part in a 3 Points vs Cancer Challenge. Hicks made over 200 Football League appearances for the Bulls between 1980-1985. Keith told Your Herefordshire "This event that will see myself, plus family take on...
BOXING | Hereford’s Liam O’Hare back to winning ways with impressive victory over veteran Jordan Garnham
Local boxing star Liam O’Hare delivered a statement performance as he returned to winning ways with a dominant victory over experienced veteran Jordan Garnham. The middleweight contest saw O’Hare showcase his skill, power, and resilience, bouncing back in style after...
RUGBY | Loughborough Students RFC edge out Luctonians in an exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park
Luctonians RFC vs Loughborough Students RFCSaturday 1st March 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress A superbly exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park, on a beautiful spring afternoon, saw the students score seven tries to out-pace the home side, who...
FOOTBALL | ‘Your fans were a credit to your club’ – Bulls supporters praised for impeccable behaviour and fantastic support at Marine on Saturday
Bulls support praised by opposition staff member following impressive support on Saturday. Hereford FC Chairman, Chris Ammonds, has thanked the club’s fans following Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Marine. A sell-out away following of more than 300 supporters made the trip to...
NEWS | Herefordshire Cricket Ltd has linked up with Herefordshire Council in a bid to further expand the appeal of the summer game
HEREFORDSHIRE Cricket Ltd has linked up with Herefordshire Council in a bid to further expand the appeal of the summer game. “We have developed an excellent working relationship with Herefordshire Council and this has brought us a community grant of £15,000,”...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Marine 2-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction. Hereford remain 4th in National League North after a 2-2 away draw at Marine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXRfJqYMmgA
SPORT | Talented athletes from Hereford and County Athletics Club have earned the prestigious opportunity to represent Herefordshire and Worcestershire at the ESAA National Cross Country Championships in West Sussex
Talented athletes from Hereford and County Athletics Club have earned the prestigious opportunity to represent Herefordshire and Worcestershire at the ESAA National Cross Country Championship in West Sussex. Tom Hawkyard, Isabel North, Henry Lewis and Saffi Reid have...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC loanee joins National League side
Former Hereford FC loanee Ryan Bartley has signed for National League side Gateshead. Bartley enjoyed two loan spells at Edgar Street this season from Derby County. He made 16 appearances and scored 1 goal. Click to read more -> Ryan Bartley joins Gateshead -...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Three lion cubs have been born at West Midlands Safari Park with the public set to get a glimpse of them later this summer!
The cat’s out the bag as keepers proudly announced the birth of three lion cubs. The adorable trio arrived on 13 April 2025, to mum, 12-year-old Amber, so now, at just over eight-weeks-old, they have had their first health checks, confirming the sex of each cub. The...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police make three arrests after heroin, cocaine and a quantity of cash were discovered at a property
Three people have been arrested following a successful warrant carried out in Ludlow this morning (Thursday 12 June). Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, along with the Local Policing Priorities Team (LPPT) and Task Force, carried out the warrant on a property...
BREAKING | A 51-year-old man who violently assaulted a woman and threatened to cut her hands and head off with a machete has been jailed
A 51-year-old man who violently assaulted a woman and threatened to cut her hands and head off with a machete has been jailed. Dean Powell, of Ross Road, Longhope repeatedly physically assaulted the woman, including smashing a large glass into her head. Gloucester...
NEWS | Former West Mercia Police officer banned from working for the Police following inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues
A gross misconduct hearing has found a former West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday 10 June, upheld an allegation that the conduct of former PC Nathan Rogers, amounted...
NEWS | The full list of shops and restaurants that will be opening their doors at new Shopping Centre that will open in just a few weeks time!
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
NEWS | An operation cracking down on unofficial parking companies has been carried out after complaints customers’ cars suffered criminal damage and were left with unexplained additional mileage near Bristol Airport
An operation cracking down on unofficial parking companies has been carried out after complaints customers’ cars suffered criminal damage and were left with unexplained additional mileage near Bristol Airport. The joint day of action was led by the airport police...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | Six teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a school in the Midlands
Six teenagers have been arrested after a stabbing at a school in Birmingham. From West Midlands Police: We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the grounds of Moseley School, Wake Green Road, just before 2pm yesterday. He...
BREAKING | Major disruption to rail services after a person was hit by a train
There is major disruption to rail services between Cardiff and Manchester Piccadilly, including through Hereford and Leominster, after a person was hit by a train near Cardiff Central. Emergency services are currently responding to the incident, with delays /...
NEWS | Police are currently investigating the death of a student at a school
Police are currently investigating the death of a student at a school. Gloucestershire Constabulary have confirmed that they were called to Hartpury College, following reports that a student had died on Friday morning. A Police spokesperson said: “Officers continue to...