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FEATURED | A Hereford cafe / restaurant is now open every Sunday with a delicious Carvery that is getting fantastic reviews!
NEWS | Herefordshire children that receive free school meals are being offered a wide range of exciting free activities during the Christmas holidays
NEWS | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire due to fallen trees and flooding following Storm Darragh last weekend
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BREAKING NEWS | Flu hit hospitals in England even harder last week, as a ‘tidal wave’ of infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases across just 7 days
Flu hit hospitals in England even harder last week, as a ‘tidal wave’ of infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases across just 7 days. The NHS is encouraging eligible people to get vaccinated without delay if they haven’t done so already to avoid “festive...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Roberto Pavi Degl’ Innocenti who passed away on 28th November 2024
In Memory of Roberto Pavi Degl' Innocenti. Died at home on the 28th November 2024. Beloved Father of Maisy, Mansi and Luciano, Brother of Leonardo and younger son of Bruno and Diane. Service at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 10.15, with a...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Pamela Stevenson (Pam) of Burley Gate in Herefordshire
Pamela Stevenson (Pam) of Burley Gate, Herefordshire. Passed away peacefully on Friday 29th November 2024, aged 91 years. Devoted wife to Colin, loving Mum to Fiona and the late John, adored Grandma to Daniel & Ethan and a much loved Mother-In-Law to Andrew....
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | A Herefordshire golf course has installed the UK’s first wind and solar powered defibrillator and bleed control cabinet
Turtle Defib Cabinets – an innovative manufacturer of defibrillator and bleed control cabinets, bleed control kits and supplier of medical equipment – has designed and engineered the first solar and wind powered defibrillator cabinet in the UK. It has since been...
NEWS | A partially sighted futsal team from the Royal National College for the Blind challenged a fully sighted team to a match last week
A partially sighted futsal team from the Royal National College for the Blind challenged a fully sighted team to a match last week (13 December). The match was held in the Sports Hall at thePoint4, and to give the fully sighted team (The Reds) a taste of what it’s...
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College beat Hereford Cathedral School to lift the Apple Cup in front of large crowd at Hereford Rugby Club
The highly anticipated Apple Cup match between Hereford Cathedral School and Hereford Sixth Form College took place on a muddy Wednesday evening under the lights at Hereford Rugby Club, both teams took to the pitch for what would turn out to be a real battle in the...
NEWS | Exciting time for Hereford Pegasus Football Club with plans for pitch side hospitality room, kitchen and toilets at KGD Stadium
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography It’s an exciting time to be involved with Hereford Pegasus, with the club in the promotion hunt in the Hellenic League Premier Division, but also revealing plans for a brand new pitch side hospitality room, kitchen and toilets...
DARTS | Luke Woodhouse and Terry Jenkins Interview at the Richmond Club in Hereford
The Richmond Place Club in Hereford is holding its annual darts competition this afternoon. Matt Healey popped down to Edgar Street to speak to PDC player Luke Woodhouse and darting legend Terry Jenkins who both are taking part. Woodhouse who is based near Bewdley...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to offer a long term lease to Hereford FC and redevelop the Blackfriars End
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Herefordshire Council has committed to detailed discussions with Hereford Football Club officials about the current lease on the Edgar Street ground, with a view to offering a long-term lease in the near future. This would...
NEWS | Hereford FC players and staff bring cheer to Hereford County Hospital’s Children’s Ward
On Friday the Bulls visited the Children’s Ward at Hereford County Hospital. Santa was joined by Manager, Paul Caddis and players; Andy Williams, Paul Downing and Mark Derricott who had taken a break from the pitch to spread some holiday cheer at the local children’s...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus continue strong run of form to rise up to 4th in the Hellenic League Premier Division
Pegasus entertained fifth placed Highworth Town at the KGD Stadium in a uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division fixture seeking to avenge a 3-1 away defeat earlier in the season. The hosts were two goals to the good at the half time interval, despite being reduced...
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 | Police appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 70s died in a collision and a man was seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Tuesday 17 September. The collision happened around 11am on the B4204 just outside Clifton Upon Teme when a blue Mazda collided with a tree. The driver of the car, a man in his 70s, was taken to the...
NEWS | Asda invites customers in Hereford to donate pre-loved children’s books to distribute back into local communities
Asda today announces it is joining part of a nationwide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project that will enable their customers across the UK to donate pre-loved children’s books in-store, for onward gifting to families who have fewer books of...
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for information following a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision today (Sunday 15 September) in Quatford, Shropshire. At around 10am this morning, on the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, a green Kawasaki motorbike and a white Dacia 4x4 collided. Sadly, the...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man who lives in a tent near a canal
Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 37-year-old Jan who has not been seen since last Thursday (5 September). Jan has a transient lifestyle and lives in a tent...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence. The court was told how Oliver Barber, of Juniper Way in Shifnal, got behind the wheel of his BMW on Friday 27 May 2023 despite...
NEWS | A man described by a judge as someone who can become “terrifyingly violent” has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in Gloucester
A man described by a judge as someone who can become "terrifyingly violent" has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in Gloucester. Samwen Muiruri, aged 32 and of Trier Way in Gloucester, was sentenced to life imprisonment and has to serve a...
NEWS | The RSPCA have issued an appeal after a decapitated XL bully dog was found
An appeal for information has been launched by the RSPCA after a decapitated dog, believed to be an XL bully type, was found. The sad discovery was made on 30 August by a member of the public, who found the body in Red Lane, Hampton, in Evesham. The grey-coloured...
NEWS | A £53,000 project to make woodland in the Elan Valley more accessible to visitors has been completed
A £53,000 project to make woodland in the Elan Valley more accessible to visitors has been completed thanks to grant funding secured by Powys County Council. The work has included creating accessible paths, with better surfaces, accessible gates and steps to the top...
BREAKING NEWS | Train ‘narrowly avoids’ hitting two children who were playing on the railway tracks – West Mercia Police have confirmed
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a train ‘narrowly avoided’ hitting two children who were playing on railway tracks near Knighton on Sunday afternoon. The incident forced the train driver to apply the emergency brake which triggered an emergency response from...