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WHAT’S ON? | The Yard is hosting an extensive selection of festive events throughout November and December for locals to enjoy
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
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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
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A49, Dinmore Hill in Herefordshire yesterday (Tuesday 19 November). At around 9.20am two vehicles have been travelling in opposite directions along the carriageway between Hereford and...
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...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Royal National College for the Blind teacher secures Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man 2023 Title
In a stunning display of strength and determination, Aaron Rees, a teacher from the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), originally from Swansea, has secured the coveted title of Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man 2023. He emerged victorious after claiming second...
NEWS | Three fantastic wins for Herefordshire Athletics at the England Athletics West Midlands Regional Volunteering awards
There were three fantastic wins for Herefordshire Athletics at the England Athletics West Midlands Regional Volunteering Awards on Monday evening. Herefordshire Athletics were invited to attend the England Athletics West Midlands Regional Volunteering Awards in...
FEATURED | Tickets are now on sale for the annual muddy run through Haugh Woods near Fownhope organised by Wye Valley Runners of Hereford
Tickets are now on sale for the annual muddy run through Haugh Woods near Fownhope organised by Wye Valley Runners of Hereford. The Muddy Woody 6 race is now in its 26th year and continues to sell out every year. With 3 months to go before race day on 11th...
FOOTBALL | Westfields make three signings ahead of a busy couple of months in the Hellenic League Premier Division
As anyone who follows football regularly will know, games come thick and fast as you head towards the Christmas period, and the Hellenic League is no different. Since the departure of Phil Glover, things have drastically changed at Westfields. Many players have decide...
SPORT | A record 400+ children from 43 schools took part in Hereford Cathedral Junior School’s recent County Primary School Football Tournament at Wyeside
A record of over 400 children from 43 schools took part in Hereford Cathedral Junior School's recent County Primary School Football Tournament at Wyeside. Split into nine groups, there were lots of closely fought games, with many of the groups being decided by goal...
PHOTO’S | Bobby Charlton at Hereford United
Football legend Sir Bobby Charlton sadly passed away yesterday aged 86. Charlton won the World Cup with England in 1966 and the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968. After he left Old Trafford in 1973 he then moved into management at Preston North End and...
SPORT | MadSat Raft Team based at BT Satellite Station in Madley have won the National Raft Race League for the third year running
MadSat Raft Team, based at the BT Satellite Station at Madley, have won the National Raft Race League for the 3rd year running. This non-profit team, now in it’s 35th year, beat off competition from local crews such as Victory Pirates as well as teams from...
FOOTBALL | Westfields Football Club have this evening confirmed that Scott Russell will become the clubs new first team manager
Photo Credit: Will Cheshire Photography Westfields Football Club have this evening confirmed that Scott Russell will become the clubs new first team manager. A statement shared by the club at 10pm this evening said: Westfields FC are delighted to announce the...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Keith Hicks is raising funds for the Football v Prostate Cancer Appeal
Former Hereford United player Keith Hicks will be taking part in the Rochdale 10K Run 2023 to raise funds for the Football v Prostate Cancer Appeal. Keith told Your Herefordshire "I will be taking part in the Rochdale 10K run on Sunday 8th October to raise funds and...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Just Stop Oil supporters paint Heathrow departure boards to demand a fossil fuel treaty to end oil and gas by 2030
Two Just Stop Oil supporters have painted the departure boards at Heathrow. Just Stop Oil is working with groups internationally to demand governments establish a fossil fuel treaty, to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030. Press Release From...
NEWS | Popular ‘dogging spot’ temporarily closed for maintenance work to take place with new drainage being installed
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2024 A popular ‘dogging spot’ is temporarily closed for maintenance work to take place with new drainage and a wall being installed. The work is being carried out on the Barrow Wake View point car park, just off the A417 in...
LATEST | Six children remain in a critical condition following an attack where two other children were killed and several injured in Southport
Six children remain in a critical condition in hospital, following an attack where two other children were killed and several were injured in Southport. The incident occurred shortly before midday, at a property in Southport where children were attending a Taylor...
NEWS | Morrisons opens ‘Kids corner’ with books, games and puzzles to keep children entertained this summer
Morrisons, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust, has launched Kids Activity Stations across all stores. Aimed at boosting literacy for children the ‘Kids Corner’ includes a book swap, games and puzzles helping to make every visit into Morrisons...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a popular motocross rider who died following a tragic accident at an event near the Herefordshire border
Tributes have been paid to a popular motocross rider who has died following a tragic accident at an event near the Herefordshire border. The incident occurred at Penybont, near Llandrindod Wells. Mid Wales Motocross have confirmed that rider Duncan Powell has died. A...
NEWS | Chief Constable of Merseyside Police says man arrested on suspicion of murder following incident in Southport was ‘born in Cardiff’ and will be interviewed by detectives soon
Statement from Chief Constable Serena Kennedy following major incident in Southport. “It is with great sadness that today I am here to advise that two young children have died as a result of injuries sustained in a knife attack this morning. "Nine other children have...
UK NEWS | Police confirm that two children have died and a number of people have been injured after being stabbed in Southport
Two children have died following a major incident in Southport, Merseyside Police have confirmed this evening. A major incident was declared in Southport, after several people, including children, were stabbed in an attack in the seaside town. Merseyside Police and...
BREAKING NEWS | Major incident declared after a number of people including children were stabbed in a seaside town in England
A major incident has been declared in Southport, after several people, including children, were stabbed in an attack in the seaside town. Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service both responded to the incident this morning. A spokesperson for...
BREAKING | Just Stop Oil supporters block departure gates at major UK airport causing issues for holidaymakers
Just Stop Oil protestors have disrupted Gatwick airport. Just Stop Oil is working with groups internationally to demand governments establish a fossil fuel treaty, to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030. At around 8 am seven supporters of Just...