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FEATURED | A new ice cream parlour serving ice creams, milkshakes, smoothies and much more is to open in Hereford next week!
NEWS | Appeal launched after two people caused significant damage to a milk vending machine overnight
NEWS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with a FULL ROAD CLOSURE on the A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) in Hereford later this month
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FEATURED | A Hereford cafe has launched an ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ for a tenner and it’s proving popular!
A Hereford cafe has launched an ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ for a tenner and it’s proving to be extremely popular! The ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ is available at Red Barn Cafe in Hereford on a Friday and Saturday. Available from 9am-midday. Adults £10,...
MISSING | Police provide update on search for a missing 50-year-old man from Hereford with officers revealing the area they believe he could be
Update (3rd May): West Mercia Police have provided the following update on a search for a missing 50-year-old man from Hereford. “We are continuing our searches to locate Simon who has been missing since Thursday 24 April. It is believed Simon could be in the...
URGENT | Police issue an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property in Herefordshire. The vehicle was stolen from a property in the Bartestree area of the county. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police are investigating an incident in your...
SPORTS NEWS
FEATURED | Two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club tomorrow evening and a limited number of tickets remain
A two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club on Saturday 19th October. Alan Kennedy will visit Allpay Park to talk all things Liverpool FC and football in general. Alan Kennedy won five league titles and two European Cup...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United striker Gary Hooper signs for Kettering
Gary Hooper has joined Kettering Town who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. The former Hereford United striker is now 37. He came to Edgar Street in January 2008 on loan from Southend. He made 19 appearances and scored 11 goals as Hereford were...
VIDEO | A documentary on the demise of Hereford United and the rise of Hereford FC
Hereford is one of England's most isolated cities, yet it has a storied history in football. Fanhub recently visited the city and produced this fantastic documentary. The film features contributions from matchday announcer Matt Healey and supporters Ash Jones and...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player now training to become a referee
Former Hereford player Peter Vincenti is training to become a referee. The Jersey born midfielder joined the Bulls on loan from Macclesfield during the 2019/2020 season making 13 league appearances and scoring 4 goals. He had previously played for Rochdale, Coventry...
RUGBY | Luctonians tasted defeat for the first time this season on Saturday in Cornwall
Picture – Owen Randell scoring – Photography Mike Freeman Redruth RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 12th October 2024 Match Report by Alex Smith Man of the Match – Caleb Montgomery League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians tasted...
NEWS | New floodlights to be installed at Edgar Street in the coming weeks after Hereford FC receive planning approval
Hereford FC have confirmed that planning approval to install new floodlights at Edgar Street has been secured. This exciting news – which is in the process of being formally signed of by Herefordshire Council – means that installation can move forward at the earliest...
RUGBY | Worcester Warriors could be set to return with a formal submission of interest submitted to return professional rugby to Sixways from 2025/26
Worcester Warriors have confirmed formal submission of expression of interest to compete in Tier 2 Professional Rugby from 2025/26 season. Following a challenging period for all players, staff, supporters and partners involved with Worcester Warriors, the club has...
FEATURED | Two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club and a limited number of tickets remain
A two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club on Saturday 19th October. Alan Kennedy will visit Allpay Park to talk all things Liverpool FC and football in general. Alan Kennedy won five league titles and two European Cup...
RUGBY | Luctonians continued their winning ways with an excellent all-round performance against a spirited Macclesfield side in front of another vocal crowd at Mortimer Park
Photo Credit: Nigel Mee Luctonians RFC vs Macclesfield RUFCSaturday 5th October 2024 Match Report by Geoff Vickress Luctonians RFC 66 – 5 Macclesfield RUFC Man of the Match – Caleb Montgomery League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of Avian Origin Influenza in a sheep in England for the first time
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on a premises where avian...
NEWS | The Government has told Herefordshire Council and other local authorities to ‘prove they are taking action on potholes’ or lose funding
The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash. From mid-April, local authorities in England will start to receive their share of the government’s record £1.6 billion...
COMMUNITY | A wing walk is to take place to help raise funds for PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) – in memory of 16 year old Max who took his own life
On the 9th August 2025 Kerri and Katie (aka Rooster and Maverick) will be taking to the air to undertake a Wing Walk in memory of Katie’s 16 year old son Maxi and raise valuable funds for PAPYRUS. On the 27th August 2024 Max Turton died by suicide, thinking that was...
LATEST UPDATE | Heathrow shares important message with all customers with flights expected to resume in the coming hours
Latest Update - 4.22pm Friday “Following an earlier power outage, Heathrow is now safely able to restart flights. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will running a reduced operation prioritising repatriation and relocation of aircraft....
NEWS | Asda has announced that it has cut the price of 1,500 family favourite products both in store and online
Asda is doubling down on its commitment to unbeatable value by cutting prices on 1,500 family favourite products both in store and online. This latest wave of Rollback price cuts means nearly 10,000 products—almost a third of Asda’s entire range—has been reduced in...
NEWS | Fire crews from across Wales continue to tackle grass fires with a number of incidents reported over the past seven days
Fire crews from across Wales continue to tackle grass fires, with a number reported over the past seven days. Aberystwyth Fire Station shared footage of one grass fire that they were called to attend. “Aberystwyth and surrounding crews have been fighting wildfires for...
PRODUCT RECALL | Waitrose issues product recall on a popular product due to an incorrect best before date that could make the product unsafe to eat
Waitrose & Partners recalls Essential Waitrose & Partners Seafood Sticks because the product shows an incorrect best before date, making it unsafe to eat. The product listed above has been labelled with an incorrect best before date which makes it unsafe to...
LATEST UPDATE | Significant update provided following major incident at Heathrow Airport with airport CLOSED until Saturday
Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the rest of the day (Friday 21st March), following a severe fire at an electrical substation. Passengers have been told to stay away and not to travel to the airport and urged to contact their airline. Major disruption is...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child following a Crown Court trial
A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court last week. Paul Ockelton, aged 60, had denied a charge of sexually assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, contrary to Section 7 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The...