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NEWS | We visited Hereford’s new pasta restaurant on Friday evening and were very impressed with the food and welcome we received
NEWS | Shoezone to open its new store in High Town in Hereford this morning with special offers for customers and a wider selection of products
NEWS | Significant Police presence in Hereford city centre this evening
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FEATURED | A new ice cream parlour is set to open in Church Street in Hereford next week
Opening next week - Church Street Deli Ice Cream Parlour. Using local dairy scoop ice cream from Rowlestone Farm. Serving - Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Smoothies, Iced Coffees, Iced Teas, Waffles. Plus an additional 34 additional seats for Church Street Deli. We can’t wait...
BREAKING | A police operation is underway at a takeaway outlet in Hereford
A police operation is underway at a takeaway on Union Street in Hereford. A number of officers have just entered Sizzler in the city centre. Officers are also stood outside the takeaway outlet. Union Street remains open. More soon.
NEWS | Marathon runner’s epic effort for county farming charity
A Herefordshire woman smashed her fundraising target for a charity that helps those struggling in farming communities after completing the gruelling London Marathon. Ali Parker, whose family farm near Bromyard, finished the 26.2 mile course in just over four hours to...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Former Hereford United player steps down as manager of Cirencester Town
Former Hereford United player John Brough has stepped down as manager of Cirencester Town. Brough who made over 112 appearances for Hereford United between 1994-1998 had been in charge at Cirencester since December 2019. The club recently announced they would take...
NEWS | The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August
The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August to start a new role as Senior Discipline Manager at the FA. From the Herefordshire FA: Having joined in March 2020, one week before the Covid pandemic, the past 4 years have been...
NEWS | The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today
The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today. Eric Richards was a popular figure at Westfields Football Club for many years. “The family Andrew & Sally of the late Eric Richards have asked us to share that...
WHAT’S ON? | Arsenal legends Ray Parlour and Paul Merson to come to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers
An Evening with Ray Parlour and Paul Merson, hosted by Perry Groves. Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers. The event will...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | Online auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts raises £500 for The Little Princess Trust
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
CRICKET | Two 19-year-olds star as Herefordshire gain success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales
Two 19-year-olds took centre-stage as Herefordshire gained a twin success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales at Llandysul. Luke Powell showed some brilliant improvisation as his unbeaten 43 took Herefordshire to a five-wicket win in the first of the day’s...
FOOTBALL | Premier League star Jarrod Bowen says that he would like to return to Hereford at the end of his career
Photo Credit: Bulls News Premier League star Jarrod Bowen has admitted that he would relish a return to Hereford at the end of his career. In an interview with West Ham United, Bowen said: “I’ve only been back once with Hull City for a pre season friendly, but...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after a woman was run over outside a pub and a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a woman being run over outside the Hare and Hounds pub in Kidderminster on Saturday night (Saturday 1 March). Officers would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident which involved a grey Audi A4 striking...
BREAKING NEWS | Woman arrested and investigation ongoing after four-year-old girl dies in house fire in Manchester
An investigation is ongoing and an arrest has been made after a four-year-old girl died following a house fire in Manchester. At around 12.35pm today (2 March 2025), emergency services responded to a fire at a property on Gateshead Close, Manchester. Crews were...
HELP | SAS hero Sekonaia ‘Tak’ Takavesi is in a care home in Hereford and a military charity is asking for people to help support with covering the costs of his care with more than £52,000 raised so far!
SAS hero Sekonaia ‘Tak’ Takavesi is in a care home in Hereford and a military charity is working to help support with the costs of his care. The story below is from The Pilgrim Bandits Charity: “It has come to my attention that my old friend and former Ambassador to...
URGENT APPEAL | Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl with increasing concerns for welfare
Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing teenage girl. Officer are concerned for the welfare of 14-year-old Peppa who was last seen on Tuffley Lane in Gloucester at 5.15pm on Thursday (27 February). Peppa has since been seen outside Tewkesbury...
NEWS | A woman who died after she was attacked by a dog has been confirmed as 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett from Shropshire
The family of a woman who tragically died after she was attacked by a dog in south Bristol have thanked the public for their support. From Avon and Somerset Police: While the formal identification process is yet to be completed, officers were told at the scene that...
NEWS | A woman has been jailed for blackmailing and threatening an elderly man
A woman has been jailed for blackmailing and threatening an elderly man in Tewkesbury. Donna Green, aged 55 and formerly of Cinnamon Close in the Walton Cardiff area of Tewkesbury, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday 14 February where she was sentenced to 16...
NEWS | Asda Pharmacy announces major service offering patients aged 18 and above immediate appointments for a common issue
Asda has today launched the UK’s first Adult Earache Service offering patients aged 18 and above immediate appointments at any of its 226 pharmacies in England. Priced at just £25, patients can book same day appointments with a qualified Asda Pharmacists, removing the...
MISSING PERSON | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a missing 25-year-old woman who has been missing since early on Thursday
Police have issued an appeal to locate a 25-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. Fallan was last seen leaving her home address at around 10.30am yesterday (Thursday 27 February) and it is believed she then...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to young girl who died in collision saying she was ‘always happy and smiling’
The family of a teenage girl who died following a collision in the Cotswolds earlier this month have paid tribute and described her as being “full of life, always happy and smiling.” Emergency services were called to unclassified road near the village of Elkstone at...