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BREAKING NEWS | Two people have been taken to hospital following an incident on a fairground ride in Birmingham this evening
FREE PARKING | There will be free parking at Hereford County Hospital for three days over the Christmas and New Year period
FEATURED | A Hereford cafe / restaurant is now open every Sunday with a delicious Carvery that is getting fantastic reviews!
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NEWS | Herefordshire children that receive free school meals are being offered a wide range of exciting free activities during the Christmas holidays
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals are being offered a wide range of exciting free activities during the Christmas holidays. Herefordshire Council’s ‘Here for Herefordshire’ Christmas activities programme is open and is taking online bookings. Parents...
NEWS | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire due to fallen trees and flooding following Storm Darragh last weekend
Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) have confirmed that a number of roads remain closed today (Thursday) following Storm Darragh last weekend. In total, eleven routes in the county remain closed, due to fallen trees or...
BREAKING NEWS | Flu hit hospitals in England even harder last week, as a ‘tidal wave’ of infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases across just 7 days
Flu hit hospitals in England even harder last week, as a ‘tidal wave’ of infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases across just 7 days. The NHS is encouraging eligible people to get vaccinated without delay if they haven’t done so already to avoid “festive...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National...
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. "We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our...
NEWS | Bulls Chairman Ammonds celebrates ‘huge moment’ for Hereford FC as club agrees lease to remain at Edgar Street until 2070
Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club confirm agreement that secures the Bulls’ future at Edgar Street Herefordshire Council and Hereford FC have confirmed that a deal has been agreed that will see the club remain at the iconic Edgar Street stadium until...
FOOTBALL | Former Bulls chairman Jon Hale blasts the FA after it announced that FA Cup Replays would be scrapped from next season
Former Hereford FC Chairman Jon Hale has taken to Twitter to criticise changes made to the FA Cup, following an agreement between the FA and the Premier League. A number of Football League clubs and Non League clubs, including the likes of Tranmere Rovers and Exeter...
INTERVIEW | Hereford FC Chairman Chris Ammonds gives an update on the current financial position at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Chairman Chris Ammonds speaks to Bulls News about the current financial position at the club, plus talks budgets for 2024/2025. Click on the play button below to hear the interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxEmWKnuiUI
NEWS | Former two time European Cup winner Larry Lloyd has passed away
Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd has passed away aged 75. Lloyd was part of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side that won the First Division in 1977-78 before going on to claim back-to-back European Cups. The former England international...
HORSE RACING | Two extra fixtures for Hereford Racecourse this May with extensive flooding causing continued issues at Worcester Racecourse
The BHA has confirmed that the Horse Racing fixtures scheduled to take place at Worcester on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 13 May will be transferred to Hereford. Following extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, additional time is required to ensure that the...
NEWS | Young footballers across Herefordshire given huge boost with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre to open
Young footballers across Herefordshire and the wider area have been given a huge boost, with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre is to open. A number of coaches, including Hereford Lads Club’s first team manager Danny Moon are involved in...
NEWS | Important information for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival later this week following heavier than expected rainfall
The Cheltenham Festival have shared an important update, following heavier than expected rain overnight. It means that areas of the Cross-Country course are currently waterlogged. A spokesperson for The Cheltenham Festival said: “After receiving 6mm of overnight...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police confirm that a body has been found during the search for a missing man
Police have confirmed that a body has been found by officers searching for a missing man from the Brecon area. The discovery was made on Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We can confirm that a body has been found this...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police launch urgent search to find missing 15-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen for 24 hours
Have you seen 15-year-old Emma, reported missing from her home in the Machynlleth area? Emma is described as about 5 foot 4 inches tall with long black hair. She was last seen yesterday morning (October 3rd) around 9am in the Machynlleth area. She is believed to...
NEWS | West Mercia Police have confirmed that a convicted rapist has had his prison sentence extended
Robert Norry, 36, of Brereton, Brookside, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court in July after he was found guilty of multiple sexual offences, including the rape a girl under the age of 13. He was originally sentenced to nine years in prison, but his sentence has...
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was shot in Gloucester
Police have arrested a teenage boy in connection with an assault by an air gun in Gloucester last month. It follows a report that a large group of youths were engaging in anti-social behaviour in Gloucester Docks on the afternoon of Saturday 14 September. The group...
MISSING PERSON | Urgent search launched for a missing British holidaymaker in Turkey
An urgent search has been launched for a missing British holidaymaker in Turkey. Ben Crook from Caerphilly, was last seen at Antalya Airport in Turkey on 24th September at around 4am. Some tourists have reported seeing him at around 12.30pm that day. Ben’s...
NEWS | Fake train ticket inspector scams on the rise across the United Kingdom experts are warning
Travel experts London Tickets and Tours warn those travelling through any of the busy cities to stay extra vigilant. Magdalena Petrusic, a travel expert from London Tickets & Tours says, “Using...
NEWS | Asda to start selling ‘Surprise Bags’ that will be available for £3.30 and will include a minimum £9 worth of goods
Asda is extending its partnership with Too Good To Go, the world’s largest surplus food marketplace. The partnership will be introduced across nearly 1000 sites from September, as the retailer continues its focus on ensuring edible food is not wasted. Too Good To Go...
NEWS | Charges and arrests made by West Mercia Police in Herefordshire during vehicle crime week
Protecting motorists from vehicle crime is a priority for West Mercia Police with officers working around the clock, 365 days a year to prevent this acquisitive and impactive crime. We shared useful advice on how to protect your vehicles from criminals on our social...
NEWS | Co-op has recalled a popular product due to concerns over possible contamination
The Co-op has recalled a popular product, due to concerns over possible contamination. Co-op has taken the precautionary step of recalling Co-op Smooth Brussels Pate because the product may contain salmonella and listeria monocytogenes. Product details Co-op...