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BREAKING NEWS | Two child benefit to be scrapped plus other announcements as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers Budget announcement
REVIEW | Doubles for Tom Bellamy and Ben Pauling at Hereford Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon
NEWS | A 59-year-old man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet and sexually abuse them has been jailed for 15 years
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FOOTBALL | Cawley Cox aims to ‘improve every week’ to help Merthyr Town do as well as possible as The Martyrs continue impressive form in National League North
The National League North has been a league with many critics over recent years - with many complaints over the style of play that some teams adopt, but that can’t be said about newcomers Merthyr Town. They play a style of football that sees them play out from the...
TRIBUTE | John Newman – 1933-2025
TRIBUTE | Former Hereford United manager John Newman sadly passed away over the weekend aged 91 . Matt Healey spoke to former player Stewart Phillips this lunchtime and has penned the following tribute to him "A proud Herefordian Newman was born in the city on the...
NEWS | Aldi launches world’s first lickable pigs in blankets wrapping paper
Pigs in Blankets are a cult Christmas favourite and this year, supermarket Aldi is launching a ‘lickable’ Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper to give shoppers a fun and tasty twist when it comes to gift-wrapping. With over 561 million Pigs in Blankets predicted to be...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Key Dates Confirmed For The End Of The National League Season
Hereford FC sit 5th in National League North and the National League have just released details of this seasons play off dates in National League North Vanarama National League NorthEliminator A (5th v 6th) – Tuesday 29 AprilEliminator B – (4th v 7th) – Wednesday 30...
RUGBY | Luctonians were condemned to their third loss on the spin with a 36-25 defeat in Taunton
Taunton RFC VS Luctonians RFC Match Report – Alex Smith Photo – James Wheeler (Luctonains Man of the Match) (Photo from previous game) Luctonians were condemned to their third loss on the spin, as they went down on the road in Somerset 36-25, in an...
FOOTBALL | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-2 Warrington
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's win in National League North, the Bulls are now up to 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfvle2psyMk
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Kings Lynn 0-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction after todays win pushes the Bulls into the National League North play off positions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA7eFhygXDU
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Needham Market 0-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford FC made it 4 wins out of 5 with a 2-0 away win at Needham Market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnb7s3xgxQg
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 0-2 Spennymoor
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 2-0 home defeat to Spennymoor in National League North. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4CSxQBEtrQ
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player Gary Hooper leaves Kettering Town
Southern League Central side Kettering Town have announced that experienced striker Gary Hooper has left the club by mutual consent. Hooper had a successful loan spell at Edgar Street in 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2jZ84U6KQ Unfortunately Hereford were not...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player appointed goalkeeping coach at Bristol Rovers
Former Hereford United goalkeeper James Bittner has become goalkeeping coach at League One Bristol Rovers. Bittner was at Edgar Street during the 2012/2013 season and made 34 appearances. A statement on the Rovers website said Bristol Rovers is delighted to announce...
FOOTBALL | Bulls grab last-gasp winner; Westfields and Wellington beaten, Pegasus draw and striker Cawley Cox scores his first goal for Merthyr Town
Photo Credit - Bulls News It was an action packed Saturday of football for our local sides, with Hereford FC grabbing a last-gasp winner to help keep their play offs hopes alive in a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town at Edgar Street. Hereford completed a sensational...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A UK theme park will be CLOSED today following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured
A UK theme park will be closed today, following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening...
NEWS | Water shortfall situation in England declared as a ‘nationally significant incident’ by The National Drought Group
The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.” Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six...
NEWS | 15-year-old boy to appear in court today after being charged with rape
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape following an incident in Cripplegate park in Worcester on Sunday 11 August 2025. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 12...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after reports that a woman was assaulted
Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place on the M5 last week. A member of the public called police at around 3.40am on Tuesday 5 August to raise concerns about a woman who was seen walking along the hard shoulder of the southbound...
NEWS | Fire crews believe ‘significant wildfire’ was ‘deliberate act’ as fire continues to burn this lunchtime
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire adjacent to the A465 between Abergavenny and Tredegar. Statement from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Area Manager Matt Jones – Head of Operational Response: “Since approximately 1pm on Saturday 9 August, South...
NEWS | Guardians on Four Legs: RAF Police Dogs at the Heart of Enabling Air and Space Power Worldwide
Across the RAF’s global footprint, Military Working Dogs (MWDs) operated by the RAF Police stand as a vital line of defence. Loyal, intelligent, and highly trained assets who provide unique security capabilities that no technology or equipment can replicate or...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died and an event has been cancelled today following an incident overnight
A man has died following an incident in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury last night (Saturday). It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. The passenger, a man aged in his...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a man jumped into a river and was taken to hospital following a dog attack by a dog believed to be an XL Bully
Police are appealing for information after a dog attacked a man in Tewkesbury. The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, was reported to have bitten the victim during the incident on Gander Lane, close to the cricket club, at around 9.40pm on Monday 21 July. The victim was...
PRODUCT RECALL | Co-op is recalling a popular product purchased by thousands of customers due to allergy concerns
Co-op is recalling Co-op 4 Mini Pork & Pickle Pies because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Product details Pack...