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NEWS | Police provide update following a collision involving two vehicles in Herefordshire this morning
NEWS | The former home of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hereford is now for sale as a property that comes with eight bedrooms
SCHOOLS | A Herefordshire school has issued an important message to all students and parents
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NEWS | Motorists advised to expect delays with gas works set to take place on a busy route in Hereford for two weeks from today (Tuesday 6th May)
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being advised to expect delays, with gas works set to take place on a busy route in Hereford for two weeks in May. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Grandstand Road, at the junction with Grosvenor...
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...
SCHOOL | Do you recognise anybody in these fantastic photos taken at a Herefordshire school in the 1950s?
Do you recognise anybody in these fantastic photos taken at a school in a Herefordshire village in the 1950s? Brian Watkins shared this superb images in the Herefordshire Memories Facebook group of Stretton Sugwas Primary School. The photos were taken in the mid...
SPORTS NEWS
CRICKET | Herefordshire to take on Gloucestershire in the annual showcase game at Eastnor on Wednesday
LOCAL teenager Harry Sockett will make his Herefordshire debut when the county side take on Gloucestershire in the annual showcase game at Eastnor on Wednesday. Sockett, who learned his cricket at Burghill, Tillington and Weobley, now plays for Kidderminster in the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus Chairman Kevin Bishop announces new addition to the coaching team and deal with kit manufacturer Macron in interview with Your Herefordshire
Interviewing Hereford Pegasus chairman Kevin Bishop, on the Monday 10th June was Matt Healey. Kevin informed Your Herefordshire about the exciting news that Hereford Pegasus had signed a 4-year deal with kit manufacturer Macron. The partnership which includes training...
CRICKET | Herefordshire cruise to a six-wicket victory over Staffordshire at Eastnor
HEREFORDSHIRE gained their first success of this year’s NCCA 50-over competition with a conclusive six-wicket win over Staffordshire at Eastnor. The county side, who lost their previous match against Norfolk, were in control from the start as they went on to repeat...
FEATURED | Talented Herefordshire boxers set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month
A selection of talented Herefordshire boxers are set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month. The highly anticipated event will take place at thePoint4 in Hereford on Saturday 22nd June. Local boxing talent from The City of...
NEWS | Edgar Street stadium improvements set to commence with Blackfriars End demolishment work and new floodlights
The Edgar Street stadium improvements are set to commence in the coming weeks, with the Blackfriars End demolishment work taking place, plus the installation of new floodlights. The planning application for the demolishment of the Blackfriars End has been approved,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC to visit Hereford Lads Club as part of pre season schedule
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC will visit Hereford Lads Club as part of the clubs pre season schedule, in a 3pm kick off on Saturday 6th July. Your Herefordshire understands that the fixture could be brought forward to 2pm should England progress...
FOOTBALL | Young defender Cam Davies wins a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club
Photo - Geoff Moore Young defender Cam Davies won a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club. The centre half, who is just 18-years-old, has impressed throughout a turbulent season for Westfields, being named man of the match on many...
NEWS | Demolition of Blackfriars End at Edgar Street to take place imminently with contract awarded to Pennys Group Limited
The demolition of the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street is set to take place imminently with the contract to carry out the work awarded to Pennys Group Limited. Herefordshire Council have confirmed the decision to award a contract and approve the expenditure of up to...
NEWS | Football tournament to take place to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark first anniversary of his death
A memorial football tournament is to take place this June, in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark the first anniversary of his death. On June 14th 2023, Jordan died very suddenly from a substantial heart attack. He was aged just 28. Jordan was fit, athletic...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Co-op has today confirmed that frontline colleagues will receive an above inflation pay award that will see hourly rates increase
Co-op has today (Friday, 7 March) confirmed frontline store colleagues have voted to accept an above inflation pay award which will see hourly rates increase to at least £12.60 per hour during 2025, in line with Co-op’s long standing commitment to the Real Living...
NEWS | A dog has 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....
MISSING | Police Helicopter and drones involved in ongoing search for a missing 15-year-old boy who has been missing for several hours
Urgent search underway to help find Wilber Tovey-Gullachsen aged 15, who has been missing since 12.40am this morning (Thursday 6th March). Police helicopters/drones/dogs/officers in vehicles and on foot have been searching throughout the night, along with family and...
BREAKING | A detective sergeant has been dismissed from West Mercia Police for sending messages on What’s App that were ‘racist’ and ‘offensive to those with mental/physical disabilities
A detective sergeant has been dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing held yesterday (4 March), chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills. The hearing found that the actions of Detective Sergeant Jonathan Cooper, 54, who was based at Hindlip,...
NEWS | A 72-year-old man has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences
A Brecon man has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences. 72-year-old Paul Lewis, from Brecon, has been found guilty of two counts of rape, five counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency with a child. He was sentenced on...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in identifying a person in connection with the theft of a van
Police are appealing for help in identifying a person in connection with the theft of a van in Gloucester. Officers have released images of the man they would like to speak to about the burglary, which took place in Tuffley last month. It was reported that a grey Ford...
PRODUCT RECALL | Boots have issued an urgent product recall on popular product purchased by tens of thousands of customers
Boots has issued an urgent product recall on an item that is purchased by tens of thousands of customers. Boots Paracetamol 500mg tablets 16s Item code 81-99-922 Batch 241005 Expiry date 12/2029 Why is this product dangerous? Batch 241005 contains the incorrect...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in locating a man wanted in connection with a number of sex offences
Police are appealing for help in locating a man wanted in connection with a number of sex offences. Derek Johnson, aged 58, is believed to have committed offences in Gloucestershire, Kent and potentially elsewhere in the UK, befriending vulnerable victims...
PRODUCT RECALL | Boots issues urgent product recall on popular product purchased by tens of thousands of customers
Boots has issued an urgent product recall on an item that is purchased by tens of thousands of customers. Boots Paracetamol 500mg tablets 16s Item code 81-99-922 Batch 241005 Expiry date 12/2029 Why is this product dangerous? Batch 241005 contains the incorrect...