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NEWS | Tesco is recruiting more than 28,500 temporary colleagues across the UK ahead of the busy Christmas period with several available at stores in Herefordshire
BREAKING | A 19-year-old man has died following a collision involving a lorry and a man
BREAKING | Police launch murder investigation after a 47-year-old man was found dead at a property
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BREAKING NEWS | A man has died following a single vehicle collision this afternoon
A man has died following a single vehicle collision which happened near Witcombe this afternoon (Thursday 16 October). Emergency services were called at around 2.30pm with a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe,...
NEWS | Police have issued a renewed appeal for information a year after a body was found at a Powys reservoir
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information a year after a body was found at a Powys reservoir. Following 12 months of enquiries, Dyfed-Powys Police has not yet been able to identify the man who was found dead at Claerwen Reservoir in the Elan Valley. As the...
FEATURED | Two of Hereford’s best known venues are joining forces for an incredible Halloween weekend of events
Hereford’s Darkest Secret is About to Be Unsealed This Halloween — and AI Has Helped Bring It to Life This Halloween, two of Hereford’s best-known venues are joining forces to create something the city has never seen before — blending local legend, immersive theatre,...
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NEWS | Footballer Joey Jones passes away
Former Wrexham, Liverpool and Chelsea player Joey Jones has passed away aged 70. He played numerous times against Hereford United during his days at Wrexham. He was famously sent off on the opening day of the 1991/1992 season after fighting with Paul Robinson....
NEWS | Hereford FC has announced that the friendly fixture planned for Saturday 26 July against Leicester City Under 21s has been cancelled
Hereford FC has announced that the friendly fixture planned for Saturday 26 July against Leicester City Under 21s has been cancelled. This difficult decision has been taken after detailed discussions between Groundsman, Ben Bowen, Bulls boss, Paul Caddis and Chairman,...
NEWS | Hereford United/FC historian Ron Parrott passes away aged 75
Hereford FC have announced this morning that club historian Ron Parrott has passed away. A statement on the Bulls Facebook page reads "We are deeply saddened to have heard this morning that Hereford FC and Hereford United Club Historian, Ron Parrott, a true club...
NEWS | Former Hereford United striker given 42 month ban for for football betting offences
According to the Cumberland News and Star Former Hereford United striker Ryan Bowman has been given a 42 month ban for football. The full article can be read here -> Ryan Bowman given 42-month ban for football betting offences | News and Star Bowman was signed by...
NEWS | A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new addition to the Edgar Street Stadium
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, for a new addition to the MandM Edgar Street Stadium. The planning application states: ‘Proposed installation of illuminated signage.’ ‘This Planning Statement has been prepared by The Town Planning...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from today (7th July)
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from tomorrow (7th July)
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
CRICKET | Herefordshire travel to Cornwall for T20 double-header this weekend
HEREFORDSHIRE will be hoping for more excellent contributions from their outstanding local players when they travel to take on Cornwall at St Austell in the final NCCA T20 Group 4 double-header on Sunday. Last weekend against Devon, Luke Powell top-scored with 41 in...
FOOTBALL | New signings, a new pitch and new buildings at Hereford Pegasus as the club continues to progress both on and off the pitch
Hereford Pegasus will be hoping for an improved season in the Hellenic League Premier Division, when the season kicks off at the end of July. Chairman Kevin Bishop spoke to Stephen Niblett (Nibbo) on Saturday afternoon, when Hereford FC held an open training session...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man has been sentenced for his involvement in a case involving 1,800 exotic animals – one of the biggest exotics operations the RSPCA has investigated
A man has been sentenced for his involvement in a case involving 1,800 exotic animals - one of the biggest exotics operations the RSPCA has investigated. The case - known as Operation Herald - followed warrants which were executed by West Mercia Police at four...
NEWS | Morrisons provides important information on Christmas delivery slots with customers urged to book swiftly
Morrisons is making its Christmas delivery slots available to book earlier than last year to help ease any of the big shop stress by planning ahead. Delivery Pass holders will be able to secure their slots from 1st October, giving them plenty of time to ensure their...
NEWS | Police firearms team called to property with a ‘large and unhappy dog’ after officers attended to arrest a wanted man
Police firearms officers were called to a property with a ‘large and unhappy dog’ after officers attended to arrest a wanted man. From West Mercia Police: “There was a large Police presence in Powick this morning when a man wanted on warrant for failure to appear at...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced following a violent attack on a baby
“This is one of the most horrendous things I have ever seen, not only in my career but my life,” these are the words of Detective Constable Daniel Bushell following the sentencing of a man who attacked an eight-month-old baby while they slept. Shane Heighway, of...
UK NEWS | Seven men have been given prison sentences totalling 174 years after an investigation into the non-recent grooming of two vulnerable girls in Rochdale
Seven men have been given prison sentences totalling 174 years after a GMP investigation into the non-recent grooming of two vulnerable girls in Rochdale. After a jury convicted them in June of 50 child sexual offences, the men have faced long-awaited justice for...
NEWS | October has delivered an extra special surprise for two Premium Bonds holders who are each celebrating a £1 million tax-free prize
October has delivered an extra special surprise for two Premium Bonds holders who are each celebrating a £1 million tax-free prize. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £399 million won by Bond holders. The first...
NEWS | Police are appealing for the victim of a robbery earlier this month to come forward
Police are appealing for the victim of a robbery in Maisemore near Gloucester earlier this month to come forward. A member of the public reported that they had seen an unknown man approach a cyclist before knocking him off his bike and putting him into a headlock. The...
BREAKING NEWS | Police are appealing for information following reports of a dog attack
Officers are appealing for a dog owner to come forward after her dogs attacked a woman and her pet. It was reported that a woman was walking through Kilcot Woods in Newent when two Border Collies which were not on leads approached and tried to attack her dog. The...
NEWS | Police have provided an update following online footage appearing to show officers investigating a child for viewing a social media post
From West Midlands Police: We are aware of reports that we are investigating a child for viewing a social media post. This is completely incorrect. We are investigating after a complaint from a member of the public that a fake social media account had been created in...