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MISSING | Police provide update on search for a missing 50-year-old man from Hereford with officers revealing the area they believe he could be
URGENT | Police issue an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property in Herefordshire
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen from a property in Herefordshire
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NEWS | Emergency services responding to reports of a collision tonight with a road closure in place
Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision tonight, with a road closure in place. According to Gwent Police, Hereford Road near Abergavenny is closed due to a collision near where the road joins the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road). Motorists are...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | 11 boys and girls aged between 11-year-old and 14-years-old charged with manslaughter following the death of a teenage boy
Police have confirmed that a boy has sadly died following a fire at an industrial park in Gateshead. From Northumbria Police: Shortly after 8pm yesterday, we received a report of a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead. Emergency...
BREAKING | Five people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man sustained serious head and facial injuries in an incident
Police are appealing for information after a man sustained serious head and facial injuries in an incident in Coleford town centre in the Forest of Dean. Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw a disturbance in the vicinity of Market Place...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford United Giantkiller Fred Potter passes away aged 83
Former Hereford United Giantkiller Fred Potter has passed away at the age of 83. Potter was born in Cradley Heath and played for his local side before signing for Aston Villa in July 1959. Originally an inside forward, he made his debut on Boxing Day 1959 and made...
NEWS | Interview with former Hereford United player Steve Spooner
Former Hereford United player Steve Spooner spoke to Matt Healey about his time at Edgar Street. Spooner was signed from Chesterfield in the summer of 1986 by then manager john Newman and made 84 appearances scoring 19 goals. He is currently the lead professional...
FOOTBALL | A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season after failing to find a manager
A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season, after failing to find a manager. A statement shared by Shobdon FC on social media said: Shobdon FC statement “Sadly after a search for someone to take over and...
FOOTBALL | Wellington continue preparations for the new season with a 4-0 victory over Radnor Valley FC
Credit: Barcud-Coch Photography Wellington Football Club and Radnor Valley FC continued their preparations for the upcoming season last night as they met last night for a pre-season friendly at the Kensal Ground. The hosts opened the scoring when a 10th minute corner...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player gets engaged to Gary Lineker’s niece
Former Hereford United player Harry Agombar has got engaged. The former Swindon Town midfielder played a couple of games for the Bulls during the expunged 2014/2015 season. Harry's Instagram published an image of him proposing to his fiancée Tia on a beach in Ibiza....
FEATURED | “No More Bull” – The demise of Hereford United and the rise of Hereford FC
The team from the Forgotten Football podcast recently spoke to Talking Bull's Simon Wright & Matchday announcer Matt Healey. They recount the demise of Hereford United and the negativity, division and emotions of the club being wound up. The duo also discuss...
NEWS | Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships
Photo Credit: Kerry Dawson The Endurance GB International Committee is proud to announce that Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. The event will take place on the 10th and 11th of August...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling has taken a new job in football
. Former Hereford manager Josh Gowling has a new job after leaving former club Darlington just after Christmas. He posted on social media saying he's the new under-18s lead coach for Championship side Coventry City. The start of another pre-season under my belt, but...
NEWS | Former Hereford United defender John Brough lands new role at Gloucester City
Former Hereford United defender has found himself a new role. Brough left Cirencester Town as manager after the club voluntarily demoted themselves to the Hellenic Premier. Brough has now linked up with Gloucester City. He will work with City manager Mike Cook and his...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man who pleaded guilty to engaging a 14-year-old girl in sexual activity has appeared in court for sentencing
A man who pleaded guilty to engaging a 14-year-old girl in sexual activity has appeared in court for sentencing. Kane Pearson, aged 21, had previously admitted to three counts of causing a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in in sexual activity and one count of...
NEWS | The UK and Welsh Government unite in £1 million fund to transform the River Wye and to tackle pollution
UK and Welsh Government unite in £1 Million fund to transform River Wye Water Minister Emma Hardy and Deputy First Minister of Wales hosts roundtable at River Wye to kickstart action to tackle local pollution UK and Welsh Governments announce £1m research fund to...
NEWS | A pub has taken to social media after a family of six left without paying their food bill which totalled over £90 at the weekend
A pub has taken to social media, after a family of six left without paying for their food bill, which totalled over £90 at the weekend. The Lamb & Flag Inn, in Rhayader, said: “We hate to have to but…. “Does anybody know these two asindividuals, in a family of...
BREAKING NEWS | Major incident in North Sea as tanker and cargo ship collide with fire reported and people ‘abandoning ship’
There is a major incident in the North Sea this afternoon, following a collision between a tanker and a cargo ship, with reports of a fire. The RNLI have also reported that people have ‘abandoned ship’ and that rescue efforts are underway. Several lifeboats are...
NEWS | Millions of drivers in the UK at risk of a £1,000 fine due to a simple error that could also see insurance claims being declined
Freedom of Information data obtained by Co-op Insurance reveals that almost 2.3 million driving licences are set to expire in 2025. * In addition, the findings showed that nearly 350,000 driving licences that expired in 2024 have yet to be renewed. ** Meanwhile, more...
NEWS | A man has been arrested after a woman was shot dead in South Wales on Sunday evening
A man has been arrested after a woman was shot dead in South Wales. From South Wales Police: “We were called yesterday evening, Sunday March 9, at 6.10pm with a report of a shooting in the Green Park Area of Talbot Green. “Officers and Welsh Ambulance Service...
NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following reports of a stabbing in a market town
Police called to reports of a stabbing in a market town. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “At approx 20.25 on Friday March 7, we received reports of an incident near Parkers Lane, Newtown. Officers, including firearms officers, attended the scene, and found an 18-year-old...
NEWS | A dog has sadly died following a sickening attack by another dog at a popular walking spot
A dog has died following a sickening attack by another dog at a popular spot in South Wales. The incident occurred at Barry Island, in South Wales on Wednesday 5th March. A post on social media said: “Those who know me know that my sausage dogs are like my children....
NEWS | Senior Savings: Morrisons has launched a new ‘OAP-Pension Friendly Breakfast’ in cafes for just £5
Morrisons is helping its senior customers’ pensions go further by introducing a new ‘OAPension-Friendly Breakfast’ deal available now in all Cafés. Customers over the age of 60 can enjoy the breakfast which includes a sausage, bacon, fried egg, hash brown, Heinz Baked...