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NEWS | Three lion cubs have been born at West Midlands Safari Park with the public set to get a glimpse of them later this summer!
The cat’s out the bag as keepers proudly announced the birth of three lion cubs. The adorable trio arrived on 13 April 2025, to mum, 12-year-old Amber, so now, at just over eight-weeks-old, they have had their first health checks, confirming the sex of each cub. The...
NEWS | Disco Night Raises Over £2,200 for Hereford Charity Vennture
An evening of disco-themed entertainment, organised by three long-time friends, has raised an impressive £2,275 for Hereford-based charity Vennture, which supports vulnerable children, adults, and families facing complex life challenges. The event, held at Café Miro...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police make three arrests after heroin, cocaine and a quantity of cash were discovered at a property
Three people have been arrested following a successful warrant carried out in Ludlow this morning (Thursday 12 June). Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, along with the Local Policing Priorities Team (LPPT) and Task Force, carried out the warrant on a property...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player appointed goalkeeping coach at Bristol Rovers
Former Hereford United goalkeeper James Bittner has become goalkeeping coach at League One Bristol Rovers. Bittner was at Edgar Street during the 2012/2013 season and made 34 appearances. A statement on the Rovers website said Bristol Rovers is delighted to announce...
FOOTBALL | Bulls grab last-gasp winner; Westfields and Wellington beaten, Pegasus draw and striker Cawley Cox scores his first goal for Merthyr Town
Photo Credit - Bulls News It was an action packed Saturday of football for our local sides, with Hereford FC grabbing a last-gasp winner to help keep their play offs hopes alive in a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town at Edgar Street. Hereford completed a sensational...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-2 Brackley
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to todays win over Brackley. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a43EeFDTOjo
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College have launched an exciting partnership with championship rugby club Ealing Trailfinders
Hereford Sixth Form College have launched an exciting partnership with championship rugby club Ealing Trailfinders. The partnership will provide a new pathway for players who aspire to play rugby at the top level and will include access to rugby at Trailfinders and...
FOOTBALL | Levi Andoh returns to Hereford FC
Hereford FC have announced the return of former player Levi Andoh A statement on the club website said the below We’re delighted to announce the signing of Levi Andoh on loan from York City until the end of the season. Levi Andoh initially joined the Bulls in 2021 on...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Peterborough Sports 0-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to tonight's 1-0 win over Peterborough Sports in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7eaGbmlvPw
RUGBY | Luctonians got back into their stride with a 17-36 bonus-point victory on the road at Macclesfield last weekend
Macclesfield RUFC vs Luctonians RFC Saturday 25th January 2025Match Report by Alex Smith Luctonians got back into their stride with a 17-36 bonus-point victory on the road at Macclesfield last weekend, having been through a tricky spell of form. Back-to-back...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player Darren Jones joins the Westfields management team
Former Hereford United defender Darren Jones has become assistant 1st team manager at Hellenic Premier League side Westfields. A statement on the Westfields Facebook page said "We are delighted to welcome into the club new assistant 1st team manager Darren Jones A...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Radcliffe 3-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 3-2 defeat to Radcliffe in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4CglFp1z_o
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Two firefighters and a member of the public have died following an major incident at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire
Firefighters and Oxfordshire County Council colleagues are today mourning the loss of two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty while dealing with a major incident in Bicester on the evening of Thursday, 15 May. A member of the public also sadly died...
NEWS | Asda issues important message to all shoppers that use its Hereford store with major change coming into place this month
Asda has confirmed that it will be ending its partnership with Blue Light Card later this month. In an update to customers, Asda said: “Asda’s partnership with Blue Light Card is coming to an end on 27th May 2025. “From 13th May 2025 11:00 Blue Light Card...
MISSING CHILD | Police launch an appeal after a 10-year-old boy went missing in the West Midlands
West Midlands Police have issued a missing persons appeal, after a 10-year-old boy went missing from the West Midlands. The boy was last seen in Wolverhampton at approximately midday on Thursday (15th May). A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: Have you seen...
UPDATE | Police confirm that a body recovered by Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy in Wales is that of missing teenager Athrun
From North Wales Police: Sadly, we can confirm that the body recovered during searches in the West Shore area of Llandudno yesterday evening (Wednesday, 14 May) is that of 16-year-old Athrun. Athrun’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers. We...
NEWS | A police officer is among those who have been recognised for their life saving actions in performing CPR on a man
A police officer is among those who have been recognised for their life saving actions in performing CPR on a man. Peter Prendiville was playing hockey at Droitwich Leisure Centre on Sunday 30 November 2024 when he suffered a cardiac arrest. PC Maria Francolini, along...
UK NEWS | Police provide update after two people were found dead at a property with ‘gunshot wounds’
Police have today named two people who were found deceased in a property in Exmouth on Wednesday 7 May. Officers were called to a property in Briar Close, Exmouth, at 6.30pm on 7 May following reports of concern for the welfare of two people. Husband and wife, John...
BREAKING | Police confirm that a body has been recovered by Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy in Wales
A body has been recovered this evening during searches for missing 16-year-old Athrun. It is understood that 16-year-old Athrun was on holiday from Gloucestershire. From North Wales Police: Multi-agency searches resumed this evening, Wednesday May 14th, in the West...
UK NEWS | Two men have been arrested after the remains of 37 dogs were discovered at a property
Police officers working alongside colleagues from the RSPCA and Basildon Borough Council in response to a number of reports in relation to an address in Billericay have uncovered the remains of 37 dogs and seized a number of others to ensure they are safe. The...
NEWS | Man who gained employment at law firms using forged certificates has been sentenced
A 43-year-old man who gained employment at two law firms after he used a false university degree certificate and used a false passport has been sentenced. Gloucester Crown Court was told how Aditya Rai also gained a false UK driving licence under a different name, Ali...