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IN MEMORY | In Memory of Jill Langford of Marden who passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd June aged 84 years
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Sandra French of Pixley who passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital aged 80 years
NEWS | A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire today due to ‘major operational challenges’
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ROADWORKS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with a road closure in place on a major route in Hereford early next week
Google Street View - Image Date - March 2024 Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a road closure in place on a major route in Hereford early next week. The closure will be in place on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford for two nights from 16th June. The closure...
NEWS | Violent criminal jailed for over five years after stabbing a man on a residential street
A prolific offender has been jailed for over five years after stabbing a Llandrindod Wells man on a residential street. Ricco Douglas, 25, of The Bungalow, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, attacked his victim in a “violent incident”, on Hillcrest Rise,...
FOOTBALL | The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football by clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year
Pictured: Champions of Europe (Image: EBFL) The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football, clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year, in a thrilling...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC player signs for Redditch United
Hereford FC midfielder Aurio Teixeira has joined Redditch. His move was confirmed by Hereford this evening. Teixeira has not featured for Hereford recently and so a move comes as no surprise. This from Redditch: Redditch United are delighted to announce the...
RUGBY | Luctonians far from their best but they held on to secure a 12-5 victory over Devonport Services at Mortimer Park on Saturday
Photo – Andrew Hargraves Devonport Services will rue missed opportunities to secure a win against a miss-firing Luctonians in the gloom on this cold Saturday afternoon at Mortimer Park. Keeping the home side pegged back in their own half for large periods of the...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police issue an important alert to parents and guardians following a concerning incident involving a 9-year-old boy
A UK Police force has issued important advice to parents and guardians, following a concerning incident involving a 9-year-old boy. Cheshire Police (Crewe Police) shared the following post on social media, and it has seen a huge response: FORTNITE & YOUTUBE...
NEWS | A life sentence has been handed down to an ‘unspeakably evil’ man who murdered a 29-year-old woman
A life sentence has been handed down to the ‘unspeakably evil’ man who murdered 29-year-old conservationist Olivia Wood in Frome last year. Kieron Goodwin, 33, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (8 May) to life in prison with a minimum term of 35 years having...
NEWS | Hundreds of British Army soldiers have been deployed to Estonia for a major multinational exercise
Hundreds of British Army soldiers have arrived in Estonia to take part in a major multinational exercise, involving more than 13,000 troops. Travelling from the UK by road, rail, sea and air, the mass transit of troops, managed by 4th Light Brigade Combat Team,...
NEWS | A dangerous and disqualified driver has been jailed after he reached speeds in excess of 120mph while trying to evade police
A dangerous and disqualified driver has been jailed after he reached speeds in excess of 120mph while trying to evade police. Michael Thomas Stack, aged 23 and of Severn Road in Weston-super-Mare, had failed to stop for an officer on Sunday 13 April this year (2025)....
LATEST | A40 likely to remain closed between Monmouth and Newport for several hours following a serious collision
A major route linking Herefordshire with South Wales is closed in both directions due to a collision this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on the A40 near Monmouth (Newport side) and the road is closed in both directions. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance...
BREAKING NEWS | A major route linking Herefordshire and South Wales CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS due to a collision
A major route linking Herefordshire with South Wales is closed in both directions due to a collision this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on the A40 near Monmouth (Newport side) and the road is closed in both directions. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance...
NEWS | Two men who cut down the famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree and damaged a section of Hadrian’s Wall have today been found guilty of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court
Photo - Crown Prosecution Service Two men who cut down the famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree and damaged a section of Hadrian’s Wall, have today been found guilty of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court. Daniel Graham, 39, of Milbeck Stables, Carlisle, and Adam...
NEWS | Tesco is offering veterans, serving personnel and their families 10% discount when shopping in store to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Tesco joins the nation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and recognise the Armed Forces community. Veterans, serving personnel and their families can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount between Thursday 8-Sunday 11 May when shopping in store to commemorate the...
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle with three arrests made
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Redditch yesterday (Monday 5 May). The collision happened on Studley Road, at the junction with Howard Road on the Park Farm Industrial Estate in Redditch at around...