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ROADWORKS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with a road closure in place on a busy route in Hereford later this week
NEWS | Burley Gate Primary School has received glowing praise following a recent inspection
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DID YOU KNOW? | The Food Warehouse offers a 10% discount to thousands of eligible shoppers every Tuesday in Herefordshire!
Did you know that every Tuesday, all those who are 60 years old and older can bag 10% off their shop, with no minimum spend, at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. This will make Iceland Foods the first and only supermarket in the UK to be offering this type of discount...
NEWS | New search for missing Madeleine McCann taking place in Portugal more than 18 years after she went missing
Officers in Portugal are carrying out a new search to find Madeleine McCann, almost 18 years after she went missing. The searches are taking place to the east of Praia da Luz, close to where one of the suspects in the case lived. Several searches have taken place over...
NEWS | Planning application submitted for a major new development at a Hereford school
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a major new development at a primary school in Hereford. The proposed development is detailed below: ‘New 4 Court Sports Hall building including new external hard court area, with associated...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National...
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. "We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our...
NEWS | Bulls Chairman Ammonds celebrates ‘huge moment’ for Hereford FC as club agrees lease to remain at Edgar Street until 2070
Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club confirm agreement that secures the Bulls’ future at Edgar Street Herefordshire Council and Hereford FC have confirmed that a deal has been agreed that will see the club remain at the iconic Edgar Street stadium until...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK EVENTS | Celebrate the arrival of Spring 2025 with a breathtaking natural spectacle featuring 500,000 vibrant Tulips!
Celebrate the arrival of spring 2025 at Tulleys Tulip Garden, a breathtaking natural spectacle featuring 500,000 vibrant tulips. With over 100 varieties, including early bloomers, mid-season, and late-season tulips, the fields transform into a rolling...
BREAKING | Morrisons to close 52 cafes, several convenience stores and a number of meat and fish counters over the coming months
A wide-ranging review identified a number of areas where the costs of operations are significantly out of line with usage, volumes or the value that customers place on them. As a result, Morrisons is proposing a number of changes over the next few months, specifically...
UK NEWS | The salary a Member of Parliament receives will rise to £93,904 in 2025/26 the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has confirmed today
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has confirmed the salary of a Member of Parliament will rise by 2.8% for the next financial year. The 2.8% uplift means an MP’s salary for 2025-26 will be £93,904. The decision follows a consultation with MPs...
BREAKING NEWS | UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of Avian Origin Influenza in a sheep in England for the first time
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on a premises where avian...
NEWS | The Government has told Herefordshire Council and other local authorities to ‘prove they are taking action on potholes’ or lose funding
The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash. From mid-April, local authorities in England will start to receive their share of the government’s record £1.6 billion...
COMMUNITY | A wing walk is to take place to help raise funds for PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) – in memory of 16 year old Max who took his own life
On the 9th August 2025 Kerri and Katie (aka Rooster and Maverick) will be taking to the air to undertake a Wing Walk in memory of Katie’s 16 year old son Maxi and raise valuable funds for PAPYRUS. On the 27th August 2024 Max Turton died by suicide, thinking that was...
LATEST UPDATE | Heathrow shares important message with all customers with flights expected to resume in the coming hours
Latest Update - 4.22pm Friday “Following an earlier power outage, Heathrow is now safely able to restart flights. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will running a reduced operation prioritising repatriation and relocation of aircraft....
NEWS | Asda has announced that it has cut the price of 1,500 family favourite products both in store and online
Asda is doubling down on its commitment to unbeatable value by cutting prices on 1,500 family favourite products both in store and online. This latest wave of Rollback price cuts means nearly 10,000 products—almost a third of Asda’s entire range—has been reduced in...
NEWS | Fire crews from across Wales continue to tackle grass fires with a number of incidents reported over the past seven days
Fire crews from across Wales continue to tackle grass fires, with a number reported over the past seven days. Aberystwyth Fire Station shared footage of one grass fire that they were called to attend. “Aberystwyth and surrounding crews have been fighting wildfires for...