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FULL DETAILS | Hereford to host a Military History Festival this September with some World Class headliners announced and tickets now on sale for this exciting event
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Michael Beniams ‘Mick’ of Holmer in Hereford who passed away peacefully on Sunday 27th April aged 80 years
NEWS | The A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) will be closed overnight tonight with motorists advised to use alternative routes
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IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Rosemarie Doris Kinsey of Leominster who passed away on Tuesday 29th April aged 81 years
In Loving memory of Rosemarie Doris Kinsey of Leominster, who sadly passed away on Tuesday 29th April 2025 aged 81 years. Funeral service will take place at Leominster Priory Church on Thursday 29th May at 1pm. Donations if desired to The British Heart...
WEATHER WARNING | Thunderstorms with torrential rain, lightning, hail and gusty winds possible across Herefordshire on Monday
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of England and Wales on Monday. The Met Office warning, which includes Herefordshire, says: ‘Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop on Monday afternoon. ‘Whilst these will...
NEWS | Motorists warned to expect significant disruption today (Sunday) with temporary traffic lights on Belmont Road in Hereford
Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays this weekend, with temporary traffic lights on the A465 (Belmont Road) in Hereford. The roadworks are in place for gas works to take place. The temporary traffic lights are in place between Walnut Tree Avenue and...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC player signs for Redditch United
Hereford FC midfielder Aurio Teixeira has joined Redditch. His move was confirmed by Hereford this evening. Teixeira has not featured for Hereford recently and so a move comes as no surprise. This from Redditch: Redditch United are delighted to announce the...
RUGBY | Luctonians far from their best but they held on to secure a 12-5 victory over Devonport Services at Mortimer Park on Saturday
Photo – Andrew Hargraves Devonport Services will rue missed opportunities to secure a win against a miss-firing Luctonians in the gloom on this cold Saturday afternoon at Mortimer Park. Keeping the home side pegged back in their own half for large periods of the...
FOOTBALL | Young talent Aiden Rhodes stars on a day that the market town of Kington came together to remember Billy Mayglothling
Credit: Andy Compton There was a minutes applause before the Kington Town v Gloucester City Reserves match on Saturday in memory of town stalwart Billy Mayglothling. Billy was a integral part of Kington Town Football Club serving the club in numerous roles including,...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 1-1 Southport
Hereford FC drew 1-1 with Southport in National League North on Saturday, the Bulls are now 9th in the league table. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh-TM6nUhW8
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player returns to the EFL
Former Hereford United player Sam Clucas has returned to the EFL by signing for his hometown club League One Lincoln City. Clucas had been at National League side Oldham Athletic since October 2024 after failing to find a club after leaving Rotherham United in the...
RUGBY | Luctonians start 2025 in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024 with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division
Clifton RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 11th January 2025 – Station RoadMatch Report by Alex Smith Photo – Clifton – Ian Clark Luctonians began 2025, in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024, with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division, as they...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY at Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY for Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FOOTBALL | Merthyr Town sign striker Cawley Cox from Westfields Football Club as they look to continue push for promotion from the Southern League Premier South
Merthyr Town Football Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the final months of the season, with the addition of Cawley Cox from Westfields. Cox has scored 21 goals for Westfields so far this season in all competitions and has turned down several approaches from...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | A woman has been sentenced to life for murdering her two young sons by drowning them
A woman has been sentenced to life for murdering her two young sons in their east London home in 2022. Kara Alexander, 47 (23.12.77), of Cornwallis Road, Dagenham was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 24 years in prison at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, 11...
NEWS | Two men who broke into a house armed with a knife and a crowbar while a baby slept upstairs have been jailed
Two men, who broke into a house while a baby slept upstairs, have been jailed. Colin Brown, aged 36 and from Stanway Road in Coney Hill and Craig Wood, aged 33 and of Portreath Way in Kingsway, were sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison when they appeared at...
URGENT APPEAL | An urgent appeal has been launched following the disappearance of two teenagers
Have you seen Isobel and Daniel, both aged 16, reported missing from their home Cardigan area? Isobel and Daniel were last seen together in the Machynlleth area on Monday 7 April. Isobel is described as 5ft 3 with blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a black parker...
BREAKING | Operation Machinize: Hundreds of barbershops targeted in National Crime Agency coordinated crackdown
Barbershops and other cash-intensive businesses across England and Wales have been targeted by police and other law enforcement officers during a three-week crackdown on high street crime. In total, 265 premises were visited across Operation Machinize, where officers...
PRODUCT RECALL | Aldi has issued a product recall due to a potential health risk for people with an allergy
Aldi has issued a product recall on a popular product. Aldi is recalling Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or...
BREAKING | NBCUniversal reveals plans for a world-class theme park with several themed lands – as well as a 500 room hotel and retail space in the UK
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced its intent to pursue the first-ever Universal entertainment resort complex in the United Kingdom and in Europe. The project is to be designed and delivered by the company’s Universal Destinations & Experiences segment. The...
NEWS | Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle with an attached side car
Police are investigating a fatal collision that happened in the Brecon Beacons on Saturday afternoon (April 5). The collision took place on the A4059 between Storey Arms and Penderyn at approximately 4.20pm. A motorcycle with an attached side car was involved. Sadly,...
NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of some changes that are coming into place this week
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
BREAKING | A 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog. Bhim Kohli died following an incident in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town in Leicestershire, during the early evening of Sunday 1 September last year....