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WEATHER WARNING | 50-150mm of rain forecast across Herefordshire and parts of Wales on Saturday
FEATURED | Ross-on-Wye Town Council announces that two outstanding local people will switch on the Christmas lights on 1st December
NEWS | 28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after a man suffered serious injuries in a collision in Herefordshire
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SNOW | A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous travel conditions
A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous conditions. Llangrove CE Academy shared the following update. School will be CLOSED today - Wednesday 20th November 2024 - due to treacherous road conditions leading to the school....
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Author and Journalist Philip Rickman who passed away on 29th October
In memory of PHILIP RICKMAN. Author and journalist, who passed away suddenly on 29th October 2024 after along illness. Much loved and missed by his wife Carol, relatives, friends and his many lovely readers. Private cremation to be followed by a memorial get together...
FEATURED | Herefordshire Pub Named in Good Food Guide’s Top 50 in the UK Best Sunday Roast 2024
Herefordshire Pub Named in Good Food Guide’sTop 50 in the UK Best Sunday Roast 2024. The New Inn, St Owen’s Cross has been listed as one of the top 50 places in the UK for the best Sunday Roast by the respected Good Food Guide! Yet another award to add to the pub’s...
SPORTS NEWS
WHAT’S ON? | The Hereford Racecourse Christmas Jumper Raceday will take place on Saturday 16th December and you can get your tickets NOW!
The Hereford Racecourse Christmas Jumper Raceday will take place on Saturday 16th December and you can get your tickets now! This is always a fabulous day full of festive fun and fantastic racing. From Hereford Racecourse: ‘Gather Family and Friends for the...
FOOTBALL | RNC Hereford kicks off European Blind Football League season with a bang
The Royal National College for the Blind’s (RNC) Football Team started their European Blind Football League (EBFL) 2023/24 campaign with a convincing 8-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the opening tournament held in Greece. The team, hosted by Pirsos Thessaloniki,...
HORSE RACING | Book your tickets for the Cheltenham Festival by midnight tonight and save up to 30% off the standard price
Off to the Cheltenham Festival in March 2024? Yet to purchase your tickets? Well, if you purchase your tickets by midnight tonight (Monday 4th December) - you’ll save up to 30% off the standard price. Here the roar of Cheltenham first hand by being there....
NEWS | Gym Refurbishment project to take place at Halo Gyms across Herefordshire and the wider area
Halo has a fantastic reason to celebrate as it embarks on the first phase of its Gym Refurbishment project! To make room for the delivery of some state-of-the-art equipment, Halo will be temporarily closing some of its gyms. But don't worry, it's all for a...
SPORT | Team GB selection for Royal National College for the Blind staff member and student
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is delighted to announce that member of staff, Antonia Bunyan, and current student, Megan Smithson-Booth, have been selected to represent Team GB at the IBSA Goalball European Championships, taking place from 6-17...
FOOTBALL | Ledbury Town hope to cause an upset when they host Hereford Pegasus in the Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup this evening
Photo Credit: Ledbury Town FC Ledbury Town will once again be looking to cause an upset when they host Hereford Pegasus in the Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup this evening. In truth, Ledbury are no strangers to upsets, with a thumping 6-0 victory over the then...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus hit five to continue good league form in the Hellenic League Premier Division
Pegasus climbed towards the heady heights of the Premier Division of the uhlsport Hellenic League with a comprehensive victory over Brimscombe and Thrupp at the KGD Stadium. This was the first time Pegasus had scored five goals this season however, the victory was...
NEWS | Hereford FC given approval by Herefordshire Council to upgrade the floodlights at Edgar Street
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC have been given approval by Herefordshire Council to upgrade the floodlights at Edgar Street. Hereford FC have been looking to upgrade the floodlights at Edgar Street for some time, and the club now has approval to...
WHAT’S ON? | The Hereford Racecourse Christmas Jumper Raceday will take place on Saturday 16th December and you can get your tickets NOW!
The Hereford Racecourse Christmas Jumper Raceday will take place on Saturday 16th December and you can get your tickets now! This is always a fabulous day full of festive fun and fantastic racing. From Hereford Racecourse: ‘Gather Family and Friends for the...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Fire crews and Air Ambulance called after a person fell down a 30ft embankment in a Herefordshire village
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to assist with an incident in Peterchurch on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in the village of Peterchurch, with a person falling down a 30ft embankment. West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Air...
NEWS | A 34-year-old man has today been jailed after three people including a six-year-old boy were killed in a collision earlier this year
A 34-year-old man has today (5 August) been jailed after three people, including a six-year-old boy, were killed in a collision earlier this year. Joe-Lewis Tyler, of no fixed abode, appeared at Worcester Crown court this afternoon where he was sentenced to 18 years....
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after an 84-year-old woman died in a collision on Sunday
From West Mercia Police: We’re appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A449 south of Kidderminster yesterday afternoon. Shortly after 4.50pm a black Land Rover Discovery and a lorry collided at the junction with Summerfield Lane, near to the Mare...
BREAKING | Government to hold ‘Emergency COBRA Meeting’ with Keir Starmer stating that rioters will ‘regret their actions and will face the full force of the law’ as money made available to protect mosques with emergency security
The Government will hold an Emergency COBRA meeting today, following further violence and riots over the weekend. Several police officers were injured, following a weekend of disorder in towns and cities such as Sheffield, Rotherham, Bolton, Middlesbrough, Liverpool,...
MISSING TEENAGERS | West Mercia Police launch urgent appeal to help a 13-year-old girl and 16-year-old girl who were last seen on Thursday
From West Mercia Police: 13-year-old Seren (left) and 16-year-old Moulee (right) have been missing from Ercall Heath, Shropshire since Thursday (1 August). Seren is described as white, of slim build, 5'6, with long brown hair. She was last seen in the area of...
NEWS | Police appeal after a woman died following a collision involving a car and a motorbike
A woman has been killed in a collision involving a car and motorbike on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury last night (Wednesday 31 July). The collision, which involved a Volvo C70 and a Kawasaki ZR motorcycle, happened shortly after 5.30pm close to Long...
MISSING | Police appeal for help in finding a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday evening
Police are appealing for information to find Alex Idrissi, from Elliots Town, Caerphilly, who has been reported as missing. Alex, 16, was last seen in the Elliots Town area at around 10pm on Wednesday 31 July and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described...
BREAKING NEWS | Merseyside Police confirm a 17 year old boy has been charged with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder in relation to the Southport stabbings
Merseyside Police have confirmed in a midnight press conference that a 17 year old boy has been charged with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder. He cannot be named for legal reasons because he is under 18. He will appear at Liverpool Magistrates...
UK NEWS | Police officers seriously injured with police dogs also hurt following a night of violent disorder in Southport where bricks were thrown at a mosque, a local convenience store was damaged and members of public had their cars set on fire
Merseyside Police can confirm 22 officers have been injured following violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday evening (30 July). Of those, eight sustained serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose and concussion. Other officers have...