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NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a man has died after emergency services were called to Union Street in Hereford on Friday
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NEWS | Police provide update following an incident on Union Street in Hereford on Friday
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NEWS | Jessica from Bishop’s Frome in Herefordshire has been shortlisted for the Rising Star award by judges from the industry-leading Heating Installer Awards 2025
Jessica Rose from Bishop's Frome in Herefordshire has been shortlisted for the Rising Star award by judges from the industry-leading Heating Installer Awards 2025. From dozens of first-class entries, Jessica made a shortlist of just four apprentices who will go...
NEWS | Police provide update on incident that saw the Air Ambulance land in Hereford on Monday
Police have provided an update on an incident that occurred in Hereford on Monday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a woman in her 30s on Trilleck Avenue, Hereford at around 11am on Monday 26 May. “On...
NEWS | A popular Hereford shop will close its doors for the final time later this week with closing down sale taking place
A popular Hereford shop has announced that it will be closing its doors for the final time at the end of May. Mastercraft Cycles on Bridge Street in Hereford announced the following on social media: “Nigel and Lynette are retiring at the end of May! “There are still...
SPORTS NEWS
MEMORIES | Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photos of Trinity Primary School
Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photo taken of the sports day at Trinity Primary School in the 1980s. Viv Drake shared the photos in the Herefordshire Memories Facebook group. It’s believed the photos were taken in 1985. See the full gallery...
FOOTBALL | Tributes pour in for former Westfields FC chairman Chris Williams who has sadly passed away
Tributes have been pouring in this evening, for former Westfields Football Club chairman Chris Williams, who has sadly passed away. Chris had dedicated many years to Westfields and the club paid tribute to him by saying: “Westfields FC are gutted and heartbroken to...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at the Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
NEWS | Hereford FC announce a major new partnership with MandM – one of the UK’s leading online sportswear retailers
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
NEWS | Bulls and MandM announce landmark partnership that will see the company become the clubs kit supplier and a change to the stadium name
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United
Match Report - Ian Morris Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United. Chester’s victory over Kings Lynn meant that a win for the Bulls would have secured a play-off place but a lack of conviction in the final third...
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre
Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre. In a game that tested both physicality and composure, Hereford’s discipline and determination shone through against...
CRICKET | Herefordshire will hand a competitive debut to top-order batsman Harry Sockett against Shropshire at Eastnor on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE will hand a competitive debut to top-order batsman Harry Sockett when they open their season by hosting Shropshire in an NCCA 50-over clash at Eastnor on Sunday. Sockett, who began his career with Burghill, Tillington & Weobley now plays in the...
FOOTBALL | Just a few seats remain for Hereford’s final home league game of the season on Saturday
Just a few seats remain for Hereford’s final home league game of the season on Saturday, with Scunthorpe United the visitors. The Bulls realistically need to win the game to have any hope of reaching the National League North play-offs, and a crowd of over 4,500...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Asda issues important message to all shoppers that use its Hereford store with major change coming into place from tomorrow
Asda has confirmed that it will be ending its partnership with Blue Light Card later this month. In an update to customers, Asda said: “Asda’s partnership with Blue Light Card is coming to an end on 27th May 2025. “From 13th May 2025 11:00 Blue Light Card...
BREAKING | Police have closed several roads following a serious three vehicle collision
Police have closed several roads in the Forest of Dean following a serious collision this afternoon (Monday 26 May). Emergency services were called at 12.05pm with a report of a three vehicle collision on the B4226 Speech House Road in Coleford. Road closures are in...
INCIDENT | Several fire crews called to a large fire at a farm shop and local butchers in the early hours of this morning
Fire crews were called to a large fire at a farm shop and local butchers in the early hours of this morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station (Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service): “Church Stretton Firefighters were called to a large fire in the early hours of this...
NEWS | Important information for all motorists that use the Severn Crossings with a restriction set to cause delays for several months from tomorrow (Tuesday 27th May)
M48 Severn Bridge heavy goods vehicles over 7.5t weight restriction from 27th May 2025. From National Highways: Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the bridge open for...
STATEMENT | Multi-agency statement issued raising concerns over likely emergency services response should a major incident occur at annual cheese rolling event taking place today
The Tewkesbury Borough Safety Advisory Group (SAG) has again raised concerns over public safety at the annual cheese rolling event on Cooper’s Hill. A particular concern raised by members of the SAG is how emergency services would be able to respond if there was a...
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following the death of a 16-year-old boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the death of 16-year-old teenage boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park. He has been named at Taha Soomro, of Grangetown, Cardiff. Police were called just before 5pm yesterday evening (Friday May 23) with a report of a...
NEWS | Fire crews called to an incident where a Land Rover Discovery caught fire while motorist was driving along a route near the A49
Fire crews were called to an incident involving a car fire on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred just off the A49 between Craven Arms and Church Stretton. A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Somebody's pride and joy destroyed this...
BREAKING NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has died after emergency services were called to an incident at Barry Island on Friday evening
Photo Credit: Visit Barry Island A large area of Barry Island was cordoned off on Friday evening, following an incident earlier in the evening. The incident is believed to have happened at around 5.10pm. The fairground was temporarily closed to the public. A...
BREAKING NEWS | Large area of Barry Island cordoned off this evening as emergency services respond to serious incident
Photo Credit: Visit Barry Island A large area of Barry Island is cordoned off this evening, following an incident earlier this evening. The incident is believed to have happened at around 5.10pm. The fairground is currently closed to the public. South Wales Police are...