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LOCAL NEWS | A Hereford pub has announced a major change to its policy on dogs visiting
Dog owners in Hereford have a new place to enjoy a drink with their four-legged companions after The Welsh Club announced it will now welcome dogs in its outdoor garden area. The move by the Hereford Welsh Social Club is aimed at making the venue more inclusive for...
NEWS | A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation was held with views from parents, staff and students
A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students. Monmouth Comprehensive School announced that all pupils in Years 7 to 13 will be required to wear either tailored...
JAILED | Retired vicar jailed over indecent images of children claimed he had “nothing else to do”
A former vicar has been jailed for 12 months and 12 weeks after being found in possession of prohibited images of children during an unannounced police visit. Andrew Robinson, of Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, had previously stood before the courts in April 2025 where he...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Tributes pour in for former Westfields FC chairman Chris Williams who has sadly passed away
Tributes have been pouring in this evening, for former Westfields Football Club chairman Chris Williams, who has sadly passed away. Chris had dedicated many years to Westfields and the club paid tribute to him by saying: “Westfields FC are gutted and heartbroken to...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at the Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
NEWS | Hereford FC announce a major new partnership with MandM – one of the UK’s leading online sportswear retailers
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
NEWS | Bulls and MandM announce landmark partnership that will see the company become the clubs kit supplier and a change to the stadium name
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United
Match Report - Ian Morris Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United. Chester’s victory over Kings Lynn meant that a win for the Bulls would have secured a play-off place but a lack of conviction in the final third...
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre
Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre. In a game that tested both physicality and composure, Hereford’s discipline and determination shone through against...
CRICKET | Herefordshire will hand a competitive debut to top-order batsman Harry Sockett against Shropshire at Eastnor on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE will hand a competitive debut to top-order batsman Harry Sockett when they open their season by hosting Shropshire in an NCCA 50-over clash at Eastnor on Sunday. Sockett, who began his career with Burghill, Tillington & Weobley now plays in the...
FOOTBALL | Just a few seats remain for Hereford’s final home league game of the season on Saturday
Just a few seats remain for Hereford’s final home league game of the season on Saturday, with Scunthorpe United the visitors. The Bulls realistically need to win the game to have any hope of reaching the National League North play-offs, and a crowd of over 4,500...
FEATURED | Farewell to Mike Langford and Nigel Marks who will host their final Hereford FC league game on Saturday
After six enjoyable seasons looking after the members of the Executive Suite at Hereford FC Nigel Marks (left) and Hereford FC director Mike Langford (right) will be hosting their final game in the Executive Club at Edgar Street this Saturday when the Bulls entertain...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | The family of a 44-year-old man who died in a collision have paid tribute to him
The family of a man who died in a road traffic collision on the A472 Hafodyrynys on Monday 4 May has paid tribute to him. From Gwent Police: Officers and paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance service attended the scene of a collision involving a motorbike at around...
NEWS | Learner drivers urged to check new rules for booking driving tests as The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) introduces major changes
From the UK Government: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced new rules for car driving test bookings, putting learners firmly in control of their own booking. The change means it is now against the law for third parties, including unofficial...
NEWS | West Midlands Railway passengers reminded timetables will change this weekend
Passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway (WMR) are being reminded that national timetable changes will come into effect this weekend. From Sunday 17 May, departure times and frequencies on some routes will change as part of a national twice-yearly timetable...
LOTTERY | Residents urged to check their Euromillions tickets with less than one month remaining to claim £112,091 prize
Local residents are being urged to check their Euromillions tickets — with less than a month remaining to claim a £112,091 prize. The draw took place on 12th December 2025. Prize level — Match 5+1 Star Area bought — Powys (Mid Wales) Winning Numbers — 7, 25, 30, 37,...
UK NEWS | Police arrest two people on suspicion of murder after two teenagers were killed in a collision
Detectives investigating a report of a road traffic collision in Aberthaw Road, Alway, Newport, have charged two men with murder. The men, aged 18 and 34, are due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11 May. Two teenagers from Newport were sadly...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision where a man sadly lost his life
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Shropshire where a man sadly lost his life. Around 1pm this afternoon (8 May) a tractor and motorbike collided on Horsebridge Road in Minsterley. Despite the best efforts by emergency services, the...
URGENT | West Mercia Police issue an urgent appeal to help find two missing children
Can you help Police find brother and sister Riley and Harmony who have been missing from Shifnal since last night (Sunday)? Riley, aged 14 and Harmony, 12, were last seen in the Orchard Road area around 11pm and may be in the Telford, Wellington or Shrewsbury areas....
NEWS | Lidl has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores — including in the local area
Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores. From Garthdee in Aberdeen and Aldgate in London to Ystradgynlais in Wales and Windsor in Berkshire, the latest list of locations are all detailed in the...
UK NEWS | Two further men convicted after a large quantity of cocaine arrived in the UK just a few miles from Butlins Minehead
Another two men have been convicted – and one jailed for more than 20 years - following the collection of cocaine worth £26.5 million which was dropped off at sea off the Somerset coast. Colin Benson, 60, and Joshua Rose, 38, both from Longton in Preston, were...