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NEWS | Herefordshire Council has sent a clear message that repeated anti-social behaviour and environmental crime will not be tolerated with the successful prosecution of a fly-tipper for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)
WHAT’S ON? | The Yard is hosting an extensive selection of festive events throughout November and December for locals to enjoy
WEATHER WARNING | 50-150mm of rain forecast across Herefordshire and parts of Wales on Saturday
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FEATURED | Ross-on-Wye Town Council announces that two outstanding local people will switch on the Christmas lights on 1st December
Press Release: Following numerous nominations received, Ross-on-Wye Town Council is delighted to announce that there will two outstanding local people turning on the town’s Christmas Lights this year at the Christmas Fayre on Sunday 1st December. Our Christmas Fayre...
NEWS | 28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after a man suffered serious injuries in a collision in Herefordshire
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A49, Dinmore Hill in Herefordshire yesterday (Tuesday 19 November). At around 9.20am two vehicles have been travelling in opposite directions along the carriageway between Hereford and...
SNOW | A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous travel conditions
A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous conditions. Llangrove CE Academy shared the following update. School will be CLOSED today - Wednesday 20th November 2024 - due to treacherous road conditions leading to the school....
SPORTS NEWS
CRICKET | Herefordshire to take on Gloucestershire in the annual showcase game at Eastnor on Wednesday
LOCAL teenager Harry Sockett will make his Herefordshire debut when the county side take on Gloucestershire in the annual showcase game at Eastnor on Wednesday. Sockett, who learned his cricket at Burghill, Tillington and Weobley, now plays for Kidderminster in the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus Chairman Kevin Bishop announces new addition to the coaching team and deal with kit manufacturer Macron in interview with Your Herefordshire
Interviewing Hereford Pegasus chairman Kevin Bishop, on the Monday 10th June was Matt Healey. Kevin informed Your Herefordshire about the exciting news that Hereford Pegasus had signed a 4-year deal with kit manufacturer Macron. The partnership which includes training...
CRICKET | Herefordshire cruise to a six-wicket victory over Staffordshire at Eastnor
HEREFORDSHIRE gained their first success of this year’s NCCA 50-over competition with a conclusive six-wicket win over Staffordshire at Eastnor. The county side, who lost their previous match against Norfolk, were in control from the start as they went on to repeat...
FEATURED | Talented Herefordshire boxers set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month
A selection of talented Herefordshire boxers are set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month. The highly anticipated event will take place at thePoint4 in Hereford on Saturday 22nd June. Local boxing talent from The City of...
NEWS | Edgar Street stadium improvements set to commence with Blackfriars End demolishment work and new floodlights
The Edgar Street stadium improvements are set to commence in the coming weeks, with the Blackfriars End demolishment work taking place, plus the installation of new floodlights. The planning application for the demolishment of the Blackfriars End has been approved,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC to visit Hereford Lads Club as part of pre season schedule
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC will visit Hereford Lads Club as part of the clubs pre season schedule, in a 3pm kick off on Saturday 6th July. Your Herefordshire understands that the fixture could be brought forward to 2pm should England progress...
FOOTBALL | Young defender Cam Davies wins a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club
Photo - Geoff Moore Young defender Cam Davies won a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club. The centre half, who is just 18-years-old, has impressed throughout a turbulent season for Westfields, being named man of the match on many...
NEWS | Demolition of Blackfriars End at Edgar Street to take place imminently with contract awarded to Pennys Group Limited
The demolition of the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street is set to take place imminently with the contract to carry out the work awarded to Pennys Group Limited. Herefordshire Council have confirmed the decision to award a contract and approve the expenditure of up to...
NEWS | Football tournament to take place to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark first anniversary of his death
A memorial football tournament is to take place this June, in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark the first anniversary of his death. On June 14th 2023, Jordan died very suddenly from a substantial heart attack. He was aged just 28. Jordan was fit, athletic...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Emergency services called to a large fire involving a 50 seater coach
Emergency services were called to a large fire involving a 50 seater coach in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred on the A470 near Brecon. A spokesperson for Brecon Fire Station said: “At 1am this morning, crews were sleeping soundly but 10...
NEWS | A man who was sentenced to three years for making threats to kill will face deportation from the UK back to Syria
A man who was sentenced to three years will face deportation from the UK. Fars Mtawea, 46, of St Marys Road, London, was given a 36-month sentence at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 26 September) after he was found guilty of making threats to kill in a...
BREAKING | Two boys have been sentenced for murdering a 19-year-old man when they were aged just 12-years-old
Two boys have today been sentenced for the tragic murder of Shawn Seesahai in a park in Wolverhampton last autumn. Shawn The boys, now both aged 13, were convicted of killing the 19-year-old on 13 November last year, when they were just aged 12. Neither boy can be...
NEWS | A 58-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a collision
A motorcyclist has died in hospital following a collision in Cheltenham last week The victim, a 58-year-old man from the town, had sustained serious injuries in the collision which happened on Portland Street by the junction of Trinity Lane shortly before 8pm on...
NEWS | A county lines drug dealer has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay a £224 surcharge
A county lines drug dealer has been sentenced to four years at Worcester Crown Court. Scott Lannie, 35, of Back Lane South, Worcester, was found guilty of possession with intent to supply class A drugs - crack cocaine when he appeared at court on Thursday 19...
UK NEWS | Bready, set, go! Sainsbury’s introduces new packaging across bakery, reducing over 560 tonnes of plastic a year
Sainsbury’s has made changes to several of its in-store bakery products as it aims to reduce plastic waste. All doughnuts and pastries previously in plastic clam-shell style packaging are switching to cardboard and paper packaging – a 90% plastic reduction – which...
UK NEWS | Cancer Research UK and Tesco pharmacies join forces to help spot cancer early and save lives
For the first time, Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to prompt customers who are experiencing unusual symptoms or are concerned about cancer to get expert information and support while they shop. If people have spotted something that doesn’t...
UK NEWS | Police launch investigation after a 40-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl were found dead at a property
Police were called to South Radford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester shortly after 10:30am today (Monday 23 September) following reports of a concern for welfare at the property. Officers attended, with assistance from North West Ambulance Service and Greater...
NEWS | Aldi has confirmed it will close all its stores on Boxing Day to thank its colleagues once again for all their hard work
Aldi has confirmed it will close all its stores on Boxing Day to thank its colleagues once again for all their hard work. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket will close on 25thand 26th December and reopen as usual on Friday 27th, so customers...