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FEATURED | Dogs now allowed to enter the Pier at a seaside resort popular with Herefordshire residents but ‘three barks and you’re out!’
Dogs will now be allowed to visit The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare. The news was confirmed in a website post shared by The Grand Piers owners. “Ripley here, The Grand Piers very own Chief Canine Officer (CCO) with some exciting news! “As a well-behaved member of...
NEWS | A Pride parade will take place in Hereford city centre this Saturday (7th June) and all are welcome to join
A pride march will take place in Hereford city centre this Saturday (7th June) and all are welcome to join. Hereford Pride shared details of the pride march on social media. A post on Facebook said: ‘This Saturday there will be a pride march through Hereford city...
DID YOU KNOW? | Did you know that Hereford has an ‘Ice Cream Van Exclusion Zone’ and other rules
Did you know that Hereford has an ‘Ice Cream Van Exclusion Zone’ and other rules surrounding the sale of ice creams? A recent freedom of information request submitted to Herefordshire Council revealed the following: The number of ice cream vans currently licensed or...
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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...
CRICKET | The enthusiastic young cricketers at Eastnor Parochial Primary School are celebrating following their outstanding performances at the Herefordshire Dynamos Cricket Finals Day
The enthusiastic young cricketers at Eastnor Parochial Primary School are celebrating following their outstanding performances at the Herefordshire Dynamos Cricket Finals Day on Thursday 27 June. Over forty schools took part in the competition overall – with Finals...
DARTS | Jim Williams replaces Gerwyn Price in the Welsh team for the World Cup of Darts
Former Wigmore High School pupil Jim Williams will be part of the Wales team in the 2024 World Cup of Darts. Gerwyn Price has had to withdraw due to illness, which means Williams will now replace him and partner with Jonny Clayton at the tournament which will be held...
CRICKET | Herefordshire fell agonisingly short of a place in the knock-out stages of the NCCA 50-over competition when they were beaten by just three runs by Suffolk at Colwall
HEREFORDSHIRE fell agonisingly short of both victory and a place in the knock-out stages of the NCCA 50-over competition when they were beaten by just three runs by Suffolk at Colwall. Their victory means that Suffolk join Norfolk in the last eight of the competition....
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Morrisons introducing Sensory Support Boxes in store for autistic and neurodiverse customers
To mark World Autism Acceptance Month, the Morrisons Foundation is collaborating with the National Autistic Society to introduce Sensory Support Boxes that help autistic and neurodivergent customers have a positive shopping experience in Morrisons supermarkets. ...
UK NEWS | A 84-year-old man has died after sustaining serious injuries in an attack by an XL Bully dog while he walked home
A man who was attacked by an XL Bully in Warrington has sadly died. The 84-year-old man sustained serious injuries following the incident, which occurred whilst he was walking home on Monday 24 February. He was taken to hospital but sadly, despite the best efforts of...
NEWS | A Police Dog has sadly passed away after sustaining an injury whilst saving a persons life
Police have paid tribute to Police Dog Kuga, who sadly passed away last week from an injury received whilst saving someone’s life. In December 2024 PD Kuga helped Police to find a high risk, vulnerable missing person who was severely injured and losing blood. Though...
PRODUCT RECALL | Lidl has issued a product recall on popular product due to concerns over possible contamination risk
Lidl GB is recalling Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The possible presence of salmonella in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps....
UK NEWS | A man has been arrested after a four-year-old girl and two adults died in a house fire
Investigators are continuing to appeal for information as they work to establish the circumstances of a house fire in which three people died. Emergency services were called to a property in Beswick Close, off Station Road, Rushton, near Kettering, at around 10.30pm...
NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of some changes that are coming into place in just a few days time
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
NEWS | Police confirm identity of a body that was discovered by officers searching for a missing person
Police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found by officers searching for a missing person. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “Police can now confirm that the body of a man found near Gloucester on Tuesday 25 March, is that of 36-year-old Lee Horton from...
NEWS | Birmingham airport shares important message with all holiday-makers and passengers using the airport over the coming months
Birmingham Airport has announced plans to introduce a barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Premium Set Down and drop off areas. The changes, which will be rolled out in phases beginning with the Elmdon multi-storey in February, and the drop...
PRODUCT RECALL | Lidl issues product recall on popular product due to concerns over possible contamination risk
Lidl GB is recalling Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The possible presence of salmonella in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps....