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STRAY DOG | An appeal has been launched to find the owner of a stray dog in Herefordshire
An appeal has been launched by Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue following the discovery of a stray dog in Herefordshire. From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: Does anyone recognise this dog? Found in the Kington area of Herefordshire. No collar or tag....
FEATURED | Visit Hereford’s hidden gem this weekend that thousands of locals are yet to discover!
Photo Credit: Julie Rosser Looking for a quiet space in the middle of Hereford? Had a difficult morning in the office? Blackfriars is the perfect place for some peace and quiet! Blackfriars is a hidden gem, a tranquil space, just a ten minutes walk from bustling High...
NEWS | A successful Herefordshire business is set to expand with a new shop opening later this month
A Herefordshire business is continuing to grow, with a new shop set to open later this month. Raw Dogg in Ross-on-Wye continues to grow, being the regions largest stockist of natural treats and raw dog food. Rob and Sue Mitchell from Hereford will soon be opening a...
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NEWS | Hereford supporters remember Sven- Goran Eriksson visiting in 2009
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson sadly passed away today the age of 76. He took England to three major tournaments during his spell in charge from 2001-2006 When he left his job as England manager in 2006 he returned quickly to management taking charge at...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for a Premier League club
Former Hereford FC player Dara O'Shea has signed for Premier League club Ipswich Town. Ipswich Town put the following statement on their website. "The Club is excited to confirm the signing of defender Dara O’Shea from Burnley. The centre-half joins Town for an...
NEWS | Former Hereford United defender Darren Peacock is featured in popular Newcastle United kit video
Newcastle United fans have been treated to one the best launch videos going for their new away kit for the 2024-25 season. The video, which focuses on supporters travelling on a train to an away game, includes a host of current and former Newcastle stars. The...
NEWS | Former Hereford United legend Eric Redrobe is 80 today
Eric Redrobe is 80 today “Redrobe, Redrobe, Redrobe Redrobe, born is the King of Edgar Street”. So sang the Meadowend to Big Red who was born this day in 1944. Having played Rugby League for Lancashire schoolboys. Eric made the decision to play football and originally...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for Kidderminster Harriers
Tope Obadeyi is the latest former Hereford player to sign for Vanarama National League North rivals Kidderminster Harriers. The forward, who joined Hereford on loan earlier this year as Banbury United shipped out experienced players ahead of their looming relegation,...
CRICKET | Herefordshire beat Shropshire by four wickets to regain NCCA Western Division One place
HEREFORDSHIRE have regained the NCCA Western Division 1 place they lost last season after ending their campaign with a four-wicket success against near rivals Shropshire. In a thrilling match at Eastnor, Herefordshire finally came through after Shropshire, for long...
FOOTBALL ROUND-UP | Hereford FC put on a show to win opener, Hereford Pegasus continue good league start with victory; Westfields beaten at Longlevens and Wellington thrashed at home by Wantage Town
HEREFORD FC 3-0 South Shields Hereford FC put on a show in their opening game in the National League North, with a 3-0 victory over South Shields in front of 2,888 supporters at Edgar Street on Saturday. The victory will leave the Bulls full of optimism for a good...
FOOTBALL | Striker Cawley Cox has signed for Westfields Football Club
Striker Cawley Cox has signed for Westfields Football Club, follow a spell during pre season at Merthyr Town. Cawley Cox is no stranger to Allpay Park, having played for Fields previously, before moving to Hereford Pegasus, where he helped them secure promotion to the...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC Captain signs for National League North side
Former Hereford FC Captain Nathan Cameron has signed for fellow National League North side Rushall Olympic. The club tweeted the news this afternoon. Cameron aged 32 left Edgar Street in May after spending one season at the club and making 37 appearances. His previous...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Two men have been arrested after the remains of 37 dogs were discovered at a property
Police officers working alongside colleagues from the RSPCA and Basildon Borough Council in response to a number of reports in relation to an address in Billericay have uncovered the remains of 37 dogs and seized a number of others to ensure they are safe. The...
NEWS | Man who gained employment at law firms using forged certificates has been sentenced
A 43-year-old man who gained employment at two law firms after he used a false university degree certificate and used a false passport has been sentenced. Gloucester Crown Court was told how Aditya Rai also gained a false UK driving licence under a different name, Ali...
NEWS | Bristol Airport has announced a major change to ‘drop and go’ parking
After dropping off passengers, customers can drive straight up to the barrier and pay by card or contactless. Apple and Google Pay are also accepted. Bristol Airport colleagues will assist customers who are unfamiliar with this method of payment. The automatic number...
NEWS | Asda confirms that it will stop offering the Blue Light Card discount from later this month
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...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
NEWS | Government provides update on Bird Flu with housing measures for poultry and captive birds changing later this week
The Government has provided an update on Bird Flu, with housing measures for poultry and captive birds set to change later this week. The Animal & Plant Health Agency said: “Following ongoing monitoring using the latest scientific evidence and risk assessment,...
NEWS | Fire crews provide update after a house was struck by lightning with smoke seen rising from the roof
Fire crews have provided updates following two fires caused by lightning at properties in Herefordshire and Shropshire on Monday evening. In the Bridgnorth area, crews were called to a house fire caused by a thunderstorm and a lightning strike. A spokesperson for...
BREAKING | A rapist who duped a man into visiting his flat then raped him in 2009 has today been sentenced to nine years in prison
A rapist who duped a man into visiting his flat then raped him in 2009 has today (Monday 12 May) been sentenced to nine years at court. Steven Ronan Wilson, 55, (pictured) previously known as Stephen Dorr, of Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis in Wolverhampton, was handed...
NEWS | RAF in the Arctic Circle for Operation Boxtop – a mission that takes place in very testing conditions
Twelve members of No. 99 Squadron RAF have spent the past week in the Arctic Circle to help resupply the most northerly station on Earth. The RAF C-17 Globemaster aircrew and ground support crew have been working alongside their Canadian...