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NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 86-year-old man was assaulted outside Aldi in Hereford
From Hereford Police: We are appealing for witnesses after an 86-year-old cyclist was assaulted outside Aldi on Great Western Way in Hereford in June. The assault occurred on Saturday 7 June at around 2.50pm, when the man was knocked off his bike, sustaining cuts and...
BREAKING | Bluetongue virus confirmed in cattle in Herefordshire with important advice from UK Government
The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain for the 2025 to 2026 vector season is 4. All cases have been in England. The risk of transmission via infected midges is now considered to be very high in England and most of Great Britain. The location of all...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of 16-year-old Louie Williams who passed away suddenly on 16th June
In Loving Memory of Louie Jacob Williams12th July 2008 to 16th June 2025 Our beautiful boy, with a soul full of love and kindness. Our Heart Warrior, our hero, and creative adventurer. He will be missed beyond words. Louie passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 16th...
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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....
FOOTBALL | Hereford Lads Club withdraw team from the Hellenic League and cancel Hereford friendly due to budget issues at the club
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography. Hereford Lads Club have withdrawn their side from the Hellenic League Premier Division and cancelled a friendly with Hereford FC due to what the management team describe as ‘budget issues’ at the club. The club was due to host...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Matt Clarke has legal case against him dismissed
Former Hereford United player Matt Clarke has put the following public statement out on his Facebook page. Clarke had been charged with a number of offences but these have now been dismissed. Clarke played at Hereford United from 1998-2003 and was recently manager of...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shares statement following incident in Liverpool this evening
A man has been arrested after a ‘car hit a number of pedestrians’ during Liverpool FC’s title winning parade. Merseyside Police confirmed that they were at the scene of an incident this evening. 'We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested after a ‘car hit a number of pedestrians’ during Liverpool FC’s title winning parade
A man has been arrested after a ‘car hit a number of pedestrians’ during Liverpool FC’s title winning parade. Merseyside Police confirmed that they were at the scene of an incident this evening. 'We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in...
NEWS | Owners of a farm shop and butchers confirm that they have ‘lost everything’ following a devastating fire
The owners of Wenlock Edge Farm Shop have shared a short statement on their Facebook page following a devastating fire overnight. “We are so sorry and saddened to announce that last night we had a fire. “Due to the intensity of the flames nothing was salvageable and...
NEWS | Asda issues important message to all shoppers that use its Hereford store with major change coming into place from tomorrow
Asda has confirmed that it will be ending its partnership with Blue Light Card later this month. In an update to customers, Asda said: “Asda’s partnership with Blue Light Card is coming to an end on 27th May 2025. “From 13th May 2025 11:00 Blue Light Card...
BREAKING | Police have closed several roads following a serious three vehicle collision
Police have closed several roads in the Forest of Dean following a serious collision this afternoon (Monday 26 May). Emergency services were called at 12.05pm with a report of a three vehicle collision on the B4226 Speech House Road in Coleford. Road closures are in...
INCIDENT | Several fire crews called to a large fire at a farm shop and local butchers in the early hours of this morning
Fire crews were called to a large fire at a farm shop and local butchers in the early hours of this morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station (Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service): “Church Stretton Firefighters were called to a large fire in the early hours of this...
NEWS | Important information for all motorists that use the Severn Crossings with a restriction set to cause delays for several months from tomorrow (Tuesday 27th May)
M48 Severn Bridge heavy goods vehicles over 7.5t weight restriction from 27th May 2025. From National Highways: Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the bridge open for...
STATEMENT | Multi-agency statement issued raising concerns over likely emergency services response should a major incident occur at annual cheese rolling event taking place today
The Tewkesbury Borough Safety Advisory Group (SAG) has again raised concerns over public safety at the annual cheese rolling event on Cooper’s Hill. A particular concern raised by members of the SAG is how emergency services would be able to respond if there was a...
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following the death of a 16-year-old boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the death of 16-year-old teenage boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park. He has been named at Taha Soomro, of Grangetown, Cardiff. Police were called just before 5pm yesterday evening (Friday May 23) with a report of a...