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JAILED | Man jailed after subjecting his partner to over eight years of physical and sexual abuse
A man has been jailed after he subjected his former partner to more than eight years of sexual assaults, controlling and coercive behaviour, strangulation and physical assaults. Scott Herbert, aged 57 and of Bishops Walk in Forthampton, Tewkesbury, appeared at...
NEWS | A man who raped a woman has his sentence increased after hearing at the Court of Appeal
A 27-year-old man who raped a woman has had his sentence increased after a hearing at the Court of Appeal. Aaron Akram, from Canton Acre, Painswick, had been found guilty of two counts of raping his ex-partner following a trial in November last year. In December he...
BREAKING NEWS | Police arrest woman on suspicion of administering a noxious substance at a local primary school
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance at a primary school. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: "Officers were contacted on Saturday (30 May)...
SPORTS NEWS
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Kings Lynn 0-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction after todays win pushes the Bulls into the National League North play off positions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA7eFhygXDU
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Needham Market 0-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford FC made it 4 wins out of 5 with a 2-0 away win at Needham Market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnb7s3xgxQg
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 0-2 Spennymoor
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 2-0 home defeat to Spennymoor in National League North. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4CSxQBEtrQ
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player Gary Hooper leaves Kettering Town
Southern League Central side Kettering Town have announced that experienced striker Gary Hooper has left the club by mutual consent. Hooper had a successful loan spell at Edgar Street in 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2jZ84U6KQ Unfortunately Hereford were not...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player appointed goalkeeping coach at Bristol Rovers
Former Hereford United goalkeeper James Bittner has become goalkeeping coach at League One Bristol Rovers. Bittner was at Edgar Street during the 2012/2013 season and made 34 appearances. A statement on the Rovers website said Bristol Rovers is delighted to announce...
FOOTBALL | Bulls grab last-gasp winner; Westfields and Wellington beaten, Pegasus draw and striker Cawley Cox scores his first goal for Merthyr Town
Photo Credit - Bulls News It was an action packed Saturday of football for our local sides, with Hereford FC grabbing a last-gasp winner to help keep their play offs hopes alive in a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town at Edgar Street. Hereford completed a sensational...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-2 Brackley
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to todays win over Brackley. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a43EeFDTOjo
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College have launched an exciting partnership with championship rugby club Ealing Trailfinders
Hereford Sixth Form College have launched an exciting partnership with championship rugby club Ealing Trailfinders. The partnership will provide a new pathway for players who aspire to play rugby at the top level and will include access to rugby at Trailfinders and...
FOOTBALL | Levi Andoh returns to Hereford FC
Hereford FC have announced the return of former player Levi Andoh A statement on the club website said the below We’re delighted to announce the signing of Levi Andoh on loan from York City until the end of the season. Levi Andoh initially joined the Bulls in 2021 on...
UK NEWS STORIES
JAILED | Two men have been jailed after deliberately starting a fire at a block of flats
Two men have been jailed after deliberately starting a fire at a block of flats in Gloucester last year (2025). Kenneth Moore, aged 50 and formerly of Bedford Street, Gloucester, and John Johnstone, aged 57 and of no fixed abode, were imprisoned for a total of 12...
NEWS | Birmingham Airport issues important message for all customers ahead of busy Easter weekend
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is preparing for a busy Easter with over 750,000 passengers expected to travel through over the two-week break, a 10.2% increase in customers year-on-year. Dublin, Malaga, Alicante, Amsterdam and Dubai are the top five destinations of choice...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a male attempted to steal a child’s mobile phone last month
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male attempted to rob a child's mobile phone in Gloucester last month. It was reported that an unknown male who was riding a Surron e-bike approached an 11-year-old girl before attempting to steal her mobile phone and...
NEWS | Bristol Airport issues important message to customers using the airport over the busy Easter period
Bristol Airport is preparing for another busy Easter weekend with 150,000 customers passing through the terminal to meet family and friends or enjoy a spring break. The Airport will also see visitors coming into the country to explore the South West and South Wales as...
NEWS | A delivery driver has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years for causing the death of Aaron Jones in a collision in December 2024
A delivery driver has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years for causing the death of Aaron Jones in a collision in December 2024. Daniel Douglas Wyke, appeared at Swansea Crown Court today to be sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving....
NEWS | Morrisons launches a giant Hot Cross Bun Loaf for Easter
Hot Cross Buns remain a firm Easter favourite and following popular demand, Morrisons is going even bigger with the launch of its brand-new Hot Cross Bun Loaf, a supersized twist on the seasonal classic that’s perfect for sharing. Behind every loaf is an early...
NEWS | National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour for those aged 21 and over
Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force from 1 April 2026. These rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission last autumn. The new rates are set out in the table below. NMW Rate...
UK NEWS | The owner of an unregistered XL bully which killed a pensioner has been convicted of being the owner of dog dangerously out of control causing injury
The owner of an unregistered XL bully which killed a pensioner in Warrington has been convicted of being the owner of dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Sean Garner was found guilty of the charge following a six day trial at Liverpool Crown Court which...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a woman was stabbed and suffered serious injuries
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was stabbed in Worcester yesterday evening (Monday 30 March). Police were called to Cranham Drive in Warndon around 5.45pm following reports of disorder. Upon arrival a woman had already been taken to hospital with...