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NEWS | A birthday wish was granted this week for a retired former West Mercia Police officer when she got the chance to be a police officer again
A birthday wish was granted this week for a retired former West Mercia Police officer when she got the chance to be a police officer again. Jean Mulcaster, who lives at a care home, had a magical trip down memory lane on Monday morning to celebrate her 83rd birthday...
NEWS | The RSPCA is warning the public to expect an increase in reports of stray snakes due to the recent warmer weather
Snake incidents trending upwards with more warm weather The RSPCA is braced for an increase in reports about stray pet snakes - but owners can do their bit to help and avoid snake escapes. The charity is also expecting other snake-related incidents to rise this summer...
REVEALED | Herefordshire Council has revealed the Government has issued a target to build 27,260 new homes in the county over the next 20 years with plans for bypass set to progress
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet are set to vote on the next step in the delivery of the first phase of the Hereford bypass, a major road infrastructure project that, if fully realised, could unlock acres of employment land and deliver thousands of new homes and...
SPORTS NEWS
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
FOOTBALL | New Dales Vale FC progress to the Herefordshire FA County Cup Semi Finals after victory over Wellington
By Jack Mayo-Evans Wellington FC welcomed Herefordshire Premier League side New Dales Vale to The Kensal Ground on a cold Tuesday evening in the HFA County Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Tuesday evening. The game started off slowly with a lack of clear-cut chances....
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police confirm that the body of a man has been discovered in a public toilet
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been discovered in a public toilet. The body was discovered in public toilets in Ynyshir in South Wales. South Wales Police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing but that there were thought to be no suspicious...
URGENT | Public urged not to walk dogs during the middle of the day with temperatures set to reach 32c in Ross-on-Wye today
Members of the public are being urged to walk their dogs early in the morning, rather than during the day, with temperatures set to reach highs of 32c in Hereford today, and possibly up to 33c on Friday. Powys County Council’s Highways team shared the following...
BREAKING NEWS | Millions more families to get £150 off energy bills this winter following announcement from the Government
Millions of households will see their energy bills cut by £150 this winter, as the government delivers another major package of support to ease the cost of living for working families through the Plan for Change. Over 6 million households will benefit this year – an...
NEWS | Fire crews called to help rescue a 13-year-old boy who had fallen and broken his leg on a school trip
Fire crews were called to an incident on Wednesday afternoon where a 13-year-old boy had broken his leg on a school trip. The incident occurred in the Shropshire Hills area, with Church Stretton Fire Station crews (Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service) called to assist....
URGENT | Public urged to walk dogs early in the day before pavements get too hot with temperatures set to reach 32c in Hereford today
Members of the public are being urged to walk their dogs early in the morning, rather than during the day, with temperatures set to reach highs of 32c in Hereford today, and possibly up to 33c on Friday. Powys County Council’s Highways team shared the following...
BREAKING | A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies following contact with a dog abroad
A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a dog abroad. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. An individual from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact...
NEWS | Police pull over a Mercedes with 753,186 miles on the clock and make surprising discovery
Police have pulled over a Mercedes with 753,186 miles on the clock, and made a surprising discovery. When stopped by Police on the M6 in the Midlands, the motorist told Police that the vehicle was well maintained. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “This...
BREAKING | Five adults and a teenage boy have been injured – some seriously – following a two-car road traffic collision in the early hours of today
Five adults and a teenage boy have been injured, some seriously, following a two-car road traffic collision near the Welsh border in Shropshire in the early hours of today. A 999 call from an off-duty nurse, who came across the incident, was received by the Trust’s...
NEWS | Cotswold Designer Outlet set to officially open its doors in July with full list of shops and restaurants now available
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....