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BREAKING | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to a fire at a property in Hereford this afternoon
FEATURED | Looking for a place to enjoy a delicious ice cream today? Head to Oakchurch – you won’t be disappointed!
NEWS | Plenty of sunny and warm weather but risk of thunderstorms, with hail and thunder possible as we head into late Sunday and Monday
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NEWS | A Herefordshire pub will close its doors for the final time on 1st June with much of the blame aimed at the government
A Herefordshire community has been left in shock, following the news that its local pub will close for the final time. Penrhos Court confirmed in a social media post that Penrhos Court, The Python’s Arms and Cattle Shed will all close, with much of the blame being...
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 | Planning permission has been submitted for a new scheme to address flooding in the Merton Meadow area of Hereford so that hundreds of new homes can be built
Planning permission is being sought for a new scheme to address flooding in the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, as a first step towards the area’s future regeneration. The planning application submitted by Herefordshire Council outlines how a £2 million grant from...
SPORTS NEWS
DARTS | Interview with player Michael Huntley
Matt Healey spoke to South Wales Darts player Michael Huntley at the Richmond Club Charity Darts competition which was held in Hereford on the 15th December. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDOt3eSE_Ek
DARTS | Jim Williams Interview ahead of the 2025 World Darts Championships
Jim Williams spoke to Matt Healey ahead of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championships at Alexandra Palace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ2dBrJUuCs
DARTS | Jim Williams given evening date for 1st round clash with Paolo Nebrida
Local darts player Jim Williams has been drawn against Paolo Nebrida from the Philippines in the 1st round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championships. The popular event which is shown on television across the world takes place this month at Alexandra Palace. The game...
FOOTBALL | Cosmos Matwasa departs Hereford FC to join Alfreton
Cosmos Matwasa has left Hereford and joined Alfreton. Matwasa signed in the summer from Brackley Town. Whilst with Hereford he was in the starting eleven six times and came off the bench ten times. *Photo supplied by Bulls News
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Darlington 2-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to tonight's 2-1 defeat at Darlington. Click on the play button to hear his thoughts. *Photo supplied by Bulls News* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsSOjl000rc
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-0 Rushall Olympic
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to todays 3-0 win over Rushall Olympic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgyfyJKvTwA
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Idris Niblett has passed away aged 93
Former Hereford United player Idris Niblett passed away on Tuesday evening aged 93. His daughter Lynne confirmed the sad news to Your Herefordshire this morning. Hereford United 1959 – Idris Niblett top row – Player first left - Photo supplied by Ron Parrott...
FOOTBALL | Special General Meeting to be held to decide whether Hereford FC returns to traditional name of Hereford United
From Bring Back United: On Thursday 14th November Hereford supporters made history by voting to Bring Back United. The vote of HUST members saw 81% of voters back a return to our traditional Hereford United name. HUST have now called a Special General Meeting of...
DARTS | Jim Williams drawn against Paolo Nebrida in the 2025 PDC World Darts Championships
Local darts player Jim Williams has been drawn against Paolo Nebrida from the Philippines in the 1st round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championships. The popular event which is shown on television across the world takes place next month at Alexandra Palace. Williams...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Police in Cheshire are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a tractor collided with two houses in Chester
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and video footage after a tractor collided with two houses in Chester. At 6.36am on Tuesday 1 April, police were called to reports of a collision on the A51 Vicars Cross Road, near to the junction of Pearl Lane. Officers...
BREAKING | A woman has been found guilty of killing her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion
A woman has been convicted of the manslaughter of her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion. Melissa Wilband, 28, had denied killing Lexi Wilband, but it took jurors just over 10 and a half hours to find her guilty...
NEWS | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working parents to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save on their childcare costs ahead of the Easter holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working parents to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save on their childcare costs ahead of the Easter holidays. Tax-Free Childcare is a government funded top-up scheme for working parents and can be used to pay for...
UK NEWS | Fire crews share images of collision involving HGV and car on motorway that incredibly resulted in only minor injuries for those involved
Fire crews in Yorkshire have shared images of a shocking collision that occurred on the A1 (M) on 31st March. From Richmond Fire Station: “A1 southbound Catterick “Incident involved HGV and car which collided and was dragged 100m down the central barrier. “Amazingly...
NEWS | A violent man has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for a frenzied attack on a Police officer in broad daylight
Torfaen man sentenced for the brutal attack of PC Nathan Attwell. A violent man has today (Tuesday 1 April) been sentenced to six years and four months imprisonment with an extended license of three years for a frenzied attack on an officer in broad daylight, leaving...
UK NEWS | The price of First Class and Second Class stamps will increase from 7th April 2025 – Royal Mail has confirmed
From 7 April 2025 the price of Second Class stamps will increase by 2p (2.4%) to 87p and the price of First Class stamps will be £1.70, an increase of 5p (3%). The new price of Second and First Class stamps remains below the European average prices of £1.41 for Second...
NEWS | Morrisons introducing Sensory Support Boxes in store for autistic and neurodiverse customers
To mark World Autism Acceptance Month, the Morrisons Foundation is collaborating with the National Autistic Society to introduce Sensory Support Boxes that help autistic and neurodivergent customers have a positive shopping experience in Morrisons supermarkets. ...
UK NEWS | A 84-year-old man has died after sustaining serious injuries in an attack by an XL Bully dog while he walked home
A man who was attacked by an XL Bully in Warrington has sadly died. The 84-year-old man sustained serious injuries following the incident, which occurred whilst he was walking home on Monday 24 February. He was taken to hospital but sadly, despite the best efforts of...
NEWS | A Police Dog has sadly passed away after sustaining an injury whilst saving a persons life
Police have paid tribute to Police Dog Kuga, who sadly passed away last week from an injury received whilst saving someone’s life. In December 2024 PD Kuga helped Police to find a high risk, vulnerable missing person who was severely injured and losing blood. Though...