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BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews responding to a large fire involving ‘multiple buildings’ in Herefordshire this morning
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ON THIS DAY | Today marks 380 years since Hereford was under siege during the English Civil War
Photo Credit: Ian Forbes From Hereford City Council: Today marks 380 years since #Hereford was under siege (and vastly outnumbered) by a Scottish force, who were intent on taking the City during the English Civil War! Hereford City Coat of Arms is as fine a Coat...
NEWS | A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries
A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries. From the Crown Prosecution Service: Jakob Walpole, 33, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 84-year-old John Brown at Birmingham Crown...
NEWS | New wetland scheme at Merton Meadow to address flooding and bring nature into the city with a public space for residents and visitors to enjoy
Significant changes could be coming to the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, with Herefordshire Council launching a consultation on its plans for the area. From Herefordshire Council: We would like to hear your ideas and views to help shape the design of a new urban...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Carlos Moreira the star of the show as Hereford Pegasus extend lead at the top of the Hellenic League Premier Division with 4-1 victory
Carlos Moreira was the star of the show, as Hereford Pegasus extended their lead at the top of the Hellenic League Premier Division, with a 4-1 victory over Slimbridge. Isaac Cooper continued his fantastic start to the season with the opener, a superb free kick. ...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The County Challenge Cup draw took place at Edgar Street this afternoon
The Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup draw took place this afternoon at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. Hereford Pegasus are the holders, following their victory over Hereford FC in the final last season. The County Challenge Cup is the oldest...
PARALYMPICS | Dan Pembroke bids for Gold at Paris 2024
Herefordshire's Dan Pembroke will be defending his paralympic javelin gold medal in Paris on the 5th September 2024. Dan (Pictured below with Mayor of Hereford Kevin Tillett) won the gold medal in Toyko during the 2021 competition. Good luck Dan from the team at Your...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for EFL side
Former Hereford FC player Kane Thompson-Sommers has signed for League Two side MK Dons from Halifax for an undisclosed fee. The former Cardiff City player was at Edgar Street during the 2022/2023 season. *Photo supplied by Bulls News
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player will enjoy a European adventure with TNS
Former Hereford FC player Jack Bodenham now at The New Saints will be pitting his wits against the likes of Fiorentina and Panathinaikos in this seasons Conference League. The New Saints became the first Welsh team to reach the group stages of a European competition...
INTERVIEW | Rob Elmes
Matt Healey spoke to former Hereford United player Rob Elmes after todays 3-3 draw over Radcliffe. Elmes played at the club between 1999-2002 and scored 43 goals. You can read about his time at Edgar Street here -> MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Rob Elmes -...
REACTION | Bernard Morley – Hereford FC 3-3 Radcliffe
The Radcliffe joint manager Bernard Morley spoke to the clubs official youtube channel after the 3-3 draw with Hereford FC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALJpNyBQ4oQ
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Three lion cubs have been born at West Midlands Safari Park with the public set to get a glimpse of them later this summer!
The cat’s out the bag as keepers proudly announced the birth of three lion cubs. The adorable trio arrived on 13 April 2025, to mum, 12-year-old Amber, so now, at just over eight-weeks-old, they have had their first health checks, confirming the sex of each cub. The...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police make three arrests after heroin, cocaine and a quantity of cash were discovered at a property
Three people have been arrested following a successful warrant carried out in Ludlow this morning (Thursday 12 June). Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, along with the Local Policing Priorities Team (LPPT) and Task Force, carried out the warrant on a property...
BREAKING | A 51-year-old man who violently assaulted a woman and threatened to cut her hands and head off with a machete has been jailed
A 51-year-old man who violently assaulted a woman and threatened to cut her hands and head off with a machete has been jailed. Dean Powell, of Ross Road, Longhope repeatedly physically assaulted the woman, including smashing a large glass into her head. Gloucester...
NEWS | Former West Mercia Police officer banned from working for the Police following inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues
A gross misconduct hearing has found a former West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday 10 June, upheld an allegation that the conduct of former PC Nathan Rogers, amounted...
NEWS | The full list of shops and restaurants that will be opening their doors at new Shopping Centre that will open in just a few weeks time!
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
NEWS | An operation cracking down on unofficial parking companies has been carried out after complaints customers’ cars suffered criminal damage and were left with unexplained additional mileage near Bristol Airport
An operation cracking down on unofficial parking companies has been carried out after complaints customers’ cars suffered criminal damage and were left with unexplained additional mileage near Bristol Airport. The joint day of action was led by the airport police...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | Six teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a school in the Midlands
Six teenagers have been arrested after a stabbing at a school in Birmingham. From West Midlands Police: We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the grounds of Moseley School, Wake Green Road, just before 2pm yesterday. He...
BREAKING | Major disruption to rail services after a person was hit by a train
There is major disruption to rail services between Cardiff and Manchester Piccadilly, including through Hereford and Leominster, after a person was hit by a train near Cardiff Central. Emergency services are currently responding to the incident, with delays /...
NEWS | Police are currently investigating the death of a student at a school
Police are currently investigating the death of a student at a school. Gloucestershire Constabulary have confirmed that they were called to Hartpury College, following reports that a student had died on Friday morning. A Police spokesperson said: “Officers continue to...