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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
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
SNOW | A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous travel conditions
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of Author and Journalist Philip Rickman who passed away on 29th October
In memory of PHILIP RICKMAN. Author and journalist, who passed away suddenly on 29th October 2024 after along illness. Much loved and missed by his wife Carol, relatives, friends and his many lovely readers. Private cremation to be followed by a memorial get together...
FEATURED | Herefordshire Pub Named in Good Food Guide’s Top 50 in the UK Best Sunday Roast 2024
Herefordshire Pub Named in Good Food Guide’sTop 50 in the UK Best Sunday Roast 2024. The New Inn, St Owen’s Cross has been listed as one of the top 50 places in the UK for the best Sunday Roast by the respected Good Food Guide! Yet another award to add to the pub’s...
NEWS | Two local business people have been revealed as the new owners of Saxtys in Hereford
Saxtys Bar & Restaurant, which is based in Widemarsh Street in Hereford has recently been taken over by local business people Dave Stephenson and Paul Briscoe. The popular venue which was originally founded in the 1980's by former Hereford United Chairman Peter...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Six players depart from Hereford FC
Six players are leaving Hereford said manager Paul Caddis in his latest update. They are Nathan Cameron, Curtis Pond, Tope Obadeyi, Ollie Southern, Yusifu Ceesay and Jordan Cranston. Caddis is talking to both Mark Derricott and Lassana Mendes about possible...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player steps down as manager of Cirencester Town
Former Hereford United player John Brough has stepped down as manager of Cirencester Town. Brough who made over 112 appearances for Hereford United between 1994-1998 had been in charge at Cirencester since December 2019. The club recently announced they would take...
NEWS | The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August
The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August to start a new role as Senior Discipline Manager at the FA. From the Herefordshire FA: Having joined in March 2020, one week before the Covid pandemic, the past 4 years have been...
NEWS | The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today
The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today. Eric Richards was a popular figure at Westfields Football Club for many years. “The family Andrew & Sally of the late Eric Richards have asked us to share that...
WHAT’S ON? | Arsenal legends Ray Parlour and Paul Merson to come to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers
An Evening with Ray Parlour and Paul Merson, hosted by Perry Groves. Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers. The event will...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | Online auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts raises £500 for The Little Princess Trust
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
CRICKET | Two 19-year-olds star as Herefordshire gain success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales
Two 19-year-olds took centre-stage as Herefordshire gained a twin success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales at Llandysul. Luke Powell showed some brilliant improvisation as his unbeaten 43 took Herefordshire to a five-wicket win in the first of the day’s...
UK NEWS STORIES
MISSING CHILD | Police concerned for welfare of missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen at 9am on Wednesday
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're appealing for information to locate Lilly, a 13-year-old girl from Coleford, who has been reported missing. Lilly was last seen in Monmouth at 9am yesterday (Wednesday 18 September) and we're concerned for her welfare. She is...
UK NEWS | Tributes paid after a mother and son were found dead at a property in Cornwall
The families of two people who died at a property in Fletchersbridge, Bodmin, on Saturday 7 September, have paid tribute to them. Tasmin Paterson, aged 31, and her son Hudson Paterson, aged 9, were confirmed deceased after emergency services were called following...
NEWS | Tesco is to help parents spread the cost of Christmas with an up to half price toy sale that includes popular names such as Hot Wheels, Barbie, Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol
Tesco is to help parents spread the cost of Christmas with an up to half price toy sale starting on Monday September 16. All toys in the sale, run for the supermarket by The Entertainer toy shop, will be discounted by up to 50 per cent with some costing as little as...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in locating a vulnerable man who has gone missing from the Tewkesbury area
Police are appealing for help in locating a vulnerable man who has gone missing from the Tewkesbury area. Robert, age 58, has not been seen since leaving an address in Northway at around 10.45am on Sunday 15 September. His disappearance is out of character and...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 70s died in a collision and a man was seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Tuesday 17 September. The collision happened around 11am on the B4204 just outside Clifton Upon Teme when a blue Mazda collided with a tree. The driver of the car, a man in his 70s, was taken to the...
NEWS | Asda invites customers in Hereford to donate pre-loved children’s books to distribute back into local communities
Asda today announces it is joining part of a nationwide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project that will enable their customers across the UK to donate pre-loved children’s books in-store, for onward gifting to families who have fewer books of...
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for information following a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision today (Sunday 15 September) in Quatford, Shropshire. At around 10am this morning, on the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, a green Kawasaki motorbike and a white Dacia 4x4 collided. Sadly, the...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man who lives in a tent near a canal
Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 37-year-old Jan who has not been seen since last Thursday (5 September). Jan has a transient lifestyle and lives in a tent...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence. The court was told how Oliver Barber, of Juniper Way in Shifnal, got behind the wheel of his BMW on Friday 27 May 2023 despite...