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NEWS | A prolific shoplifter from Hereford has been sentenced at court to a total of 26 weeks following a successful investigation by Police
LATEST | Welsh Water repair of collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway
BREAKING NEWS | A Hereford store has been temporarily closed following the discovery of illegal tobacco concealed in a ceiling space
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NEWS | Ukrainian teenager takes GSCE maths exam in the morning then wins Hereford care home portrait artist of the year competition in the afternoon
A TEENAGER who hot footed it from her maths GSCE exam to take part in a care home’s unique portrait artist of the year competition saw her effort rewarded with first prize. Liza took her maths exam in the morning and then immediately rushed to the...
NEWS | Important update for bus passengers in Hereford with road closures in place
An important update has been shared for all bus passengers in Hereford, with road closures in place today (Tuesday). In a post on social media, Sargeants said: “Good morning, “Due to the roadworks, the 76 service will not be able to serve Southbank Road or Bodenham...
NEWS | A North Herefordshire pub will reopen with new landlords
A North Herefordshire pub which has been closed since June 2025 will reopen on the 1st August with a brand new team in charge. A Facebook post on the Castle Inn in Wigmore's page reads "Big news for The Castle Inn, Wigmore We’re excited to welcome new landlords,...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians start 2025 in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024 with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division
Clifton RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 11th January 2025 – Station RoadMatch Report by Alex Smith Photo – Clifton – Ian Clark Luctonians began 2025, in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024, with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division, as they...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY at Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY for Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FOOTBALL | Merthyr Town sign striker Cawley Cox from Westfields Football Club as they look to continue push for promotion from the Southern League Premier South
Merthyr Town Football Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the final months of the season, with the addition of Cawley Cox from Westfields. Cox has scored 21 goals for Westfields so far this season in all competitions and has turned down several approaches from...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC goalkeeper departs
Goal-keeper Aaron Chapman has signed for Spalding. It's understood he lives in the area. Before moving to Hereford he played for Scunthorpe, Boston and Worksop. The move was confirmed by Spalding manager Jimmy Dean late this afternoon. "Yes we've got Chappie...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Leamington 2-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 1st January defeat to Leamington in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXYJsT9rys
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scunthorpe United 0-0 Hereford FC
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis spoke to the media after the 0-0 draw with Scunthorpe United in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTHZ_jFJAI
INTERVIEW | Tony Elliott
Former Hereford United goalkeeper Tony Elliott watched Hereford FC defeat Scarborough 1-0 last night in National League North. A Jaiden White first half goal separated the sides. Hereford move up to 5th in the league. Watch Tony's interview with Matt Healey below....
RUGBY | The Apple Cup 2024 was watched by a record crowd that helped to raise thousands for charity
On Friday, 15 November, over 2000 rugby fans gathered at Hereford Rugby Club, for the fourth annual Apple Cup. The much-anticipated match between Hereford Cathedral School (HCS) and Hereford Sixth Form College (HSFC) delivered an exciting evening of sport while...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision involving a motorcycle
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the B4084, near to Pershore College on Friday evening (27 June). The collision happened around 7.00pm-7.30pm, when a silver Yamaha YBR 125 motorcycle, travelling towards Pershore town centre, collided...
NEWS | For the fourth year running Armed Forces personnel and veterans will be able to get a free hot breakfast in over 300 Tesco stores this Sunday
For the fourth year running, Armed Forces personnel and veterans will be able to get a free hot breakfast in over 300 Tesco stores to mark Armed Forces Day. As a thank you for their service, on Sunday 29thJune, approximately 180,000 serving Armed Forces personnel and...
NEWS | Police searching for a missing 13-year-old in a river confirm that they have discovered a body
Police searching for a river for a missing 13-year-old boy, have confirmed that they have recovered a body. The 13-year-old was reported missing from the Cleveland area. A statement released by Cleveland Police on Friday evening said: “Very sadly, police and partner...
BREAKING | Police searching for a missing woman have today found a body with a man charged with her murder
Officers searching for missing Reanne Coulson have today found a body as a man has been charged with her murder. From West Midlands Police: We made the discovery in Binley Woods earlier this afternoon. Formal identification will need to take place but the family of...
BREAKING | Four arrested in connection with terrorism investigation following incident at RAF Brize Norton
Release issued on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing South East Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) have arrested four people in connection with an investigation into an incident in which aircraft were damaged in Oxfordshire. A 29-year-old...
NEWS | For the fourth year running Armed Forces personnel and veterans will be able to get a free hot breakfast in over 300 Tesco stores to mark Armed Forces Day
For the fourth year running, Armed Forces personnel and veterans will be able to get a free hot breakfast in over 300 Tesco stores to mark Armed Forces Day. As a thank you for their service, on Sunday 29thJune, approximately 180,000 serving Armed Forces personnel and...
BREAKING NEWS | Two men have been charged with wildlife offences following the discovery of a dead wild boar
Two men have been charged with wildlife offences following the discovery of a dead boar in the Forest of Dean at the end of last year (2024). David Stanbury, aged 53 and of Denstead Lane in Chartham Hatch, Kent has been charged with hunting a wild mammal with dogs,...
BREAKING NEWS | Several people have been taken to hospital after a double decker bus carrying students crashed into a river
Several people have been taken to hospital after a double decker bus carrying students crashed into a river. The incident occurred in Eastleigh in Hampshire this morning. Hampshire Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Fire crews were all called to the scene. A...
NEWS | Three brothers in the British Army have taken part in a major military exercise in Estonia
Stephen, Shane and Mark Wilson all serve with The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (1 LANCS). The regiment deployed as a Battlegroup to the Baltic nation along with thousands of other British Army troops for Exercise Hedgehog. The multinational exercise, which...