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COMMUNITY | Tributes paid to a 22-year-old father of three who died in a collision
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MISSING | Police launch an urgent search following the disappearance of a 53-year-old woman
Officers are searching for a 53-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Sarah was last seen at around 12.30pm on Thursday when she left an address in the Longlevens area in a red Nissan Qashqai with the registration OU12 WGX. Police are concerned...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council provides an important update on household waste and recycling collections
It is now easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin collection...
CHRISTMAS MARKETS | Herefordshire Council reveals Christmas Market Days for 2025 with stalls now available to book!
Herefordshire Council has revealed the dates that Christmas Markets will take place in Hereford city centre, with members of the public now able to place bookings for stalls. All markets are in High Town and Commercial Street on: Friday 5 December 9am to 4pm Sunday 7...
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NEWS | Tributes paid to a popular motocross rider who died following a tragic accident at an event near the Herefordshire border
Tributes have been paid to a popular motocross rider who has died following a tragic accident at an event near the Herefordshire border. The incident occurred at Penybont, near Llandrindod Wells. Mid Wales Motocross have confirmed that rider Duncan Powell has died. A...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player Jack Holmes in shock move to a League One club
Former Hereford FC midfielder Jack Holmes has signed for League One side Rotherham United after impressing during a trial spell. The Rotherham United website said: “The 22-year-old showcased his talents against the Millers in the colours of Stamford AFC earlier in the...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
URGENT ALERT | Patients who take a common tablet urged to check batch number following a labelling error
Patients who take the common blood pressure medicine Lercanidipine HCI 20mg tablets (lercanidipine hydrochloride) from the manufacturer Recordati Pharmaceuticals Limited, should, as a precautionary measure, urgently check if they have the batch number MD4L07 with an...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police have launched an urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 19-year-old man who was last seen on Friday after saying he was going on a walk
Police are appealing for help in finding a 19-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Sam was last seen leaving an address on foot on The Merrin in Mitcheldean on Friday (18 April) at approximately 1.30pm. He said he was going for a walk,...
BREAKING | Police searching for a missing woman have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after discovering a body
Detectives investigating the murder of Paria Veisi have discovered her body at an address in Penylan, Cardiff. From South Wales Police: A 41-year-old man from Penylan, Cardiff, has been charged with murder; preventing lawful and decent burial of a dead body and...
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch an urgent appeal to help find a missing 13-year-old and a missing 15-year-old boy who were last seen on Tuesday
Police are appealing for help in finding two missing teenagers. Brayden, aged 13, and Dylan, aged 15, have gone missing from the Newport area and are believed to have travelled to the Gloucester area on Tuesday night, 15 April. They are believed to have caught a train...
NEWS | Important notice to anyone visiting the European Union with restrictions in place on items that can be brought into the UK due to concerns over the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease
The Government has taken measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rising number of cases across Europe. From Saturday 12th April, travellers will no longer be able to bring cattle, sheep, goat, and pig meat, as well as dairy products,...
FEATURED | Aldi launches Anti-Snore ‘marriage-saving’ pillow for just £9.99!
Aldi launches Anti-Snore Pillow for just £9.99 Aldi is not just saving shoppers money – now it’s saving marriages. Landing in the middle aisle from 27th April, the Silentnight Anti-Snore Pillow offers couples a budget-friendly sleep solution for a peaceful...
NEWS | Asda announces a major new addition to its in-store pharmacies with a new service offered to customers
Asda has launched a new meningitis vaccination which will make the jab the most affordable on the market. MENB SINGLE DOSEMENB FULL COURSEAsda£89.88£179.76Boots£110£220Superdrug£110£220-£330Well Pharmacy£110£220Day Lewis£108£216 Asda's new launch comes as...
NEWS | A former ambulance technician has been sentenced to 25 years for child sex offences
A former ambulance technician has been sentenced for child sex offences. David Andrews, 36, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday 27 February to: Attempted rape of a child under 13. Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 by...
UK NEWS | A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years for the murder of his grandmother
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his grandmother. Sam Croston was today jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years following his conviction earlier this year for the murder of Pamela Croston. Officers were called to an address in Everdon Road in...