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NEWS | West Mercia Police confirm that extra police officers will be on duty over Christmas across Herefordshire
NEWS | Work is set to start on Hereford’s £10 million Transport Hub early next year providing a cycling, walking, bus and rail link in the city
NEWS | West Midlands Railway provide statement after train cancellations caused travel chaos yesterday from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
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BREAKING NEWS | Two people have been taken to hospital following an incident on a fairground ride in Birmingham this evening
Two people have been taken to hospital following an incident in Birmingham this evening. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Centenary Square at 7.29pm and sent two ambulances, five paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor, critical care paramedic, two...
FREE PARKING | There will be free parking at Hereford County Hospital for three days over the Christmas and New Year period
Free hospital patient and visitor parking on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Patients and visitors of Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospitals, will be provided with free parking this Christmas Day and Boxing Day,...
FEATURED | A Hereford cafe / restaurant is now open every Sunday with a delicious Carvery that is getting fantastic reviews!
A Hereford cafe / restaurant is now open every Sunday, with a fantastic carvery menu available! Redbarn Cafe in Hereford is already well known for its fantastic breakfasts, but now it’s beginning to become even more popular due to its superb Sunday roasts. They have...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A 64-year-old driving instructor who sexually assaulted five women has been given a suspended sentence
A 64-year-old man from Stroud who sexually assaulted five women has been sentenced. Michael Florek was a driving instructor and abused his position to sexually assault women while on driving lessons with him in the Stroud area. He committed the crimes between November...
BREAKING | One person has died following a collision between two trains in Mid Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police has been in attendance at a rail collision this evening, where sadly one person has died. The force was called to the collision between two trains, which occurred near Llanbrynmair in Powys, at just before 7.30pm on Monday, October 21. British...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services called to a crash between two trains this evening in Mid Wales
Emergency services have been called to an incident involving two trains in Mid Wales this evening. British Transport Police said that emergency services were responding to ‘a low-speed train collision involving two trains’. The incident involves the 6.31pm service...
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for information after a body was discovered in water at Elan Valley in Powys
Police appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just...
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for information after a body was discovered in water
Police appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just...
BREAKING NEWS | The Ministry of Defence confirm that a British Soldier has died following an incident in Brecon
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Corporal (Cpl) Christopher Gill of 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment. He died during a non-operational incident in Brecon, Wales, on 16 October 2024. Our thoughts are with his family and...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to man who “lived life to the full” following a fatal two vehicle collision
The family of a man who died in a collision on the A433 Tetbury Road in Cirencester earlier this month have paid tribute and described him as someone who "lived life to the full." Tony Stepp, aged in his 50s and from South Cerney, died in a two-vehicle collision which...
MISSING TEENAGER | Urgent search launched following the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy
Connor, who is from Shrewsbury, has been missing since yesterday (Saturday 12 October). The 15-year-old was last seen at around 2pm, and is believed he could still be in the Shrewsbury or surrounding areas. Connor is described as white, with dark brown hair and of a...
NEWS | Emergency services were called to a serious single vehicle collision overnight
Emergency services were called to a serious single vehicle collision overnight. The collision occurred on the B4555 in South Shropshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “PC Nolan assisted Bridgnorth Response PC Richards this evening 12/10/2024 in dealing...