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NEWS | Three North Herefordshire brothers have dedicated more than a century of service to their community as on-call firefighters
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a man has been taken to Birmingham Hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Herefordshire
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Jean Margaret Lewis of Hampton Dene who passed away on 25th April aged 84 years
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ROADS | Herefordshire Council shares provides a long list of roads that are set to be resurfaced this May & June with information on road closures
In 2024/25, Herefordshire Council invested £5 million on resurfacing across the A/B roads and £3 million on the C/U roads. View the completed list of roads. Across 2025/26, Herefordshire Council will be delivering a further £11 million of resurfacing works across...
BREAKING | Significant delays in Hereford this morning due to a collision
There are significant delays on the A49 in Hereford due to a collision involving several vehicles. The collision involves a number of vehicles and is blocking the A49 northbound near Spa Motors (Victoria Street). There are tailbacks along Victoria Street and across...
NEWS | 18-year-old man taken to hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle collided with a tree in Herefordshire on Sunday
West Mercia Police have provided an update on a serious collision that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. The collision occurred on the A465 Hereford to Abergavenny Road. The road remained closed for several hours. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC goalkeeper departs
Goal-keeper Aaron Chapman has signed for Spalding. It's understood he lives in the area. Before moving to Hereford he played for Scunthorpe, Boston and Worksop. The move was confirmed by Spalding manager Jimmy Dean late this afternoon. "Yes we've got Chappie...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Leamington 2-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 1st January defeat to Leamington in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXYJsT9rys
UK NEWS STORIES
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a vulnerable woman with memory problems who has gone missing
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman with memory problems who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 81-year-old Maggie who was last seen on Greenfield Road in Coleford at around 6.45pm this...
NEWS | Morrisons is partnering with Kellogg’s to launch “breakfast clubs” over the Easter school holidays, providing free bowls of Kellogg’s cereal across its 396 Cafés nationwide
Everyone in the family can grab a free bowl of cereal and portion of fruit in a Morrisons Café when they ask for a ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ Offer available in all Morrisons Cafés from 7th – 27th April whilst stocks last to help families during the Easter break – –...
NEWS | Five men have been arrested after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault over the weekend
Five men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the serious assault of a man in Coleford over the weekend. Officers investigating the incident identified several vehicles and men they believed were involved before arrest attempts took place. Four men from...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving one vehicle
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday evening (4 April). The collision happened between 10pm and 11pm on Bridgnorth Road between Wyken and Hopstone. For reasons yet to be established, a black MG Roadster has upturned on...
NEWS | A former PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague has been given a suspended prison sentence
A former PCSO who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague and watch her body worn camera footage has been given a suspended prison sentence. Ben Hale, who was based in Cheltenham, became fixated on a member of his team to the extent he...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | A man has been charged with the murder of a 16 year old boy who suffered a fatal stab wound to the neck
A man will appear before magistrates today after being charged following a fatal stabbing in Huddersfield. Alfie Franco, aged 20, of The Crescent, Kirkburton, will appear before the morning session of Leeds Magistrate’s Court today (Saturday 5 April). He will...
NEWS | Tesco has issued a product recall on a number of items over allergy concerns with customers urged to return items
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Free From Meal Kits because of undeclared soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for...
NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of some changes that are coming into place next 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...
PRODUCT RECALL | Sainsbury’s is recalling a popular food product due to concerns that it could contain pieces of metal
Sainsbury’s is recalling a popular food product, due to concerns that it could contain pieces of metal. Sainsbury’s is recalling Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel because it may contain pieces of metal. The possible presence of...