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NEWS | Marathon runner’s epic effort for county farming charity
A Herefordshire woman smashed her fundraising target for a charity that helps those struggling in farming communities after completing the gruelling London Marathon. Ali Parker, whose family farm near Bromyard, finished the 26.2 mile course in just over four hours to...
NEWS | A service of Thanksgiving to God for the life of Sir Thomas Dunne was held at Hereford Cathedral this afternoon with Queen Camilla in attendance
A Service of Thanksgiving to God for the life of Sir Thomas Dunne was held this afternoon (Friday 2 May) in Hereford Cathedral and was attended by Her Majesty The Queen, who was also representing The King, and representatives for five other Members of the Royal...
ROYAL VISIT | Her Majesty Queen Camilla arrives at Hereford Cathedral for memorial service
There is a significant police presence in Hereford city centre this afternoon. Police have been seen outside Hereford Cathedral and in the Cathedral grounds. A private event is currently taking place with a number of cars parked outside. Your Herefordshire understands...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians made it four wins from four to start their National League 2 West campaign with a 21-39 victory over Devonport Services in Plymouth
Date – 28th September 2024 League – National 2 West Devonport Services RFC vs Luctonians RFC Final Score - Devonport Services RFC 21 - 39 Luctonians RFC ... FT Man of the Match – Ben Link League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Barry Lloyd dies aged 75
Former Hereford United player Barry Lloyd has passed away at the age of 75. Signing from Fulham, Lloyd made 14 appearances for The Bulls during the 1976/1977 Division Two (Now Championship equivalent campaign) He departed at the end of the season to sign for Brentford...
RUGBY | Luctonians’ first home game of the season in front of superb vocal home support saw them put away a useful Clifton outfit comfortably 39-15
Photo Credit: Andy Hargraves Date – 21st September 2024 League – National 2 West Luctonians RFC VS Clifton RFC Final Score - Luctonians 39 – 15 Clifton Man of the Match – Jack Goodwin League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
NEWS | A Hereford sports club has been forced to cancel all sessions this Saturday due to flooding
A Hereford sports club has been forced to cancel all sessions this Saturday due to flooding. React Gymnastics & Trampolining shared the following update on Facebook: “Due to the severe weather we have experienced flooding in the gym. “This means all sessions...
RUGBY | Luctonians made it back-to-back wins on the road to open their season with a 15-13 victory at Cinderford RFC
Josh Thomas (The Rugby Paper Photographer) Date – 14th September 2024 League – National 2 West Cinderford RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Cinderford RFC 13 VS 15 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – James Mear League Table...
FOOTBALL | Cawley Cox hat-trick secures win for Westfields with Hereford FC taken to an FA Cup replay and Pegasus beaten by unbeaten league leaders
Photo Credit: Wayne Hudson Cawley Cox was the star of the show for Westfields, who made it 10 points from their four recent league games, with a 3-0 victory at home to Malmesbury in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Two penalties and a superb finish into the...
FOOTBALL | Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan earns two wins as assistant coach of the St Lucia national team
Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan travelled to St Lucia recently for their CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Nick had been asked to join and support St Lucia as an assistant coach, with the role offering him experience in football at an international...
RUGBY | Luctonians started their National League 2 West campaign off with a win on the road at Hinckley RFC
Date – 7th September 2024 League – National 2 West Hinckley RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Hinckley RFC 17 VS 27 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – Connor Deignan League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians started...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The Giantkillers Cup draw took place at Edgar Street last week
The Herefordshire FA Giantkillers Cup draw took place last week at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. The Giantkillers cup is a constant reminder to Hereford United's famous victory over Newcastle United in the 1972 FA Cup Third Round. U18 teams from Herefordshire...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Fire crews across Wales are tackling several grass fires with public urged to only call 999 if there is a risk to life or property
Fire crews across Wales are tackling several grass fires, with members of the public urged to only call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life or property. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are both working around...
BREAKING NEWS | Heathrow Airport to remain closed ALL DAY with passengers told to stay away following severe fire
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...
UK NEWS | Nine Just Stop Oil protestors have been convicted after officers proactively intervened to prevent their plan to glue themselves onto Heathrow’s runways
Nine Just Stop Oil (JSO) protestors have been convicted after Met officers proactively intervened to prevent their plan to glue themselves onto Heathrow’s runways. Following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court, which started on Monday, 27 January, eight JSO members were...
BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews in Wales dealing with an ‘extremely high number’ of calls relating to grass fires with people told to call 999 if your life or property is in immediate danger
Fire crews in Wales are dealing with an ‘extremely high number’ of calls relating to grass fires, with people told to call 999 if your life or property is in immediate danger. A spokesperson for Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “Our Control Room...
NEWS | Police are investigating a report that two men who were in a dark coloured car followed an 11-year-old girl
Police are investigating a report that two men who were in a car followed a child who was walking in Gloucester yesterday evening (Wednesday 19 March). It was reported that an 11-year-old girl was walking along Seymour Road at around 7pm when she noticed a dark...
NEWS | A plan to build a stunning water park and ski slope just a short distance from Herefordshire have been approved by councillors
A to build the UK’s longest Ski Slope, as well as a water park and other leisure facilities and accommodation, have been approved by councillors. From Merthyr Tydfil Council: “Today, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar...
NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of changes coming into force from 10th April 2025
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
NEWS | There will be a significant rise in the cost of a Passport application from 10th April 2025
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
NEWS | Several fire crews spend hours tackling a large wildfire
Several fire crews have spent hours tackling a large wildfire on Long Mynd in Shropshire. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and into the early hours of Wednesday morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “Church Stretton Fire Station crew currently dealing...