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NEWS | Morrisons is continuing to help its customers make their money go further by cutting the price of another 160 popular products
NEWS | Families can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services are searching a river this morning following reports of a body being seen in the water
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BREAKING NEWS | Patients evacuated and staff treated by paramedics after a fire at a hospital
Patients were evacuated from a hospital and staff members treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation following a fire at a hospital this morning. From the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital – Update This morning just before 8am, a small...
NEWS | Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November’s prize draw
Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November's prize draw, as Premium Bonds mark 69 years this month since first going on sale in 1956. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £401 million won...
NEWS | Herefordshire woman fined for anti-social behaviour and waste offences
Herefordshire Council has secured a conviction against an abusive Bromyard woman for repeatedly breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) issued to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour and waste problems at Openfields traveller site. On Tuesday 28 October 2025, at...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police are appealing for information to help find a man with links to the Midlands who is wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who is wanted. Umar Farouq, aged 26, is wanted on recall to prison in connection with drug supply offences. Farouq is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and with short black straight hair and...
NEWS | A woman who died in a fatal collision has been named by Police
A woman who died in a fatal collision on the A53 in Hodnet on 29 June has been named as 43-year-old Amani Khan. Amani’s mother has paid tribute to her, saying ‘I can’t believe my beautiful daughter has gone in such a tragic way, my heart is truly broken not just for...
MISSING SOLDIER | An urgent search is underway for a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning
An urgent search has been launched to help find a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning. A post shared on social media said: MISSING SOLDIER Alex Cairnie is missing from the Tidworth/Perham Down area with immediate concerns for his welfare. He was last...
BREAKING NEWS | A four-year-old boy has died after a gravestone fell on him in a cemetery
A four-year-old boy has died after a gravestone fell on him in a cemetery. Lancashire Police confirmed that the young child died at Rawtenstall Cemetery on Saturday. A spokesperson for Rossendale Borough Council said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death...
BREAKING | A man has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order following an incident at a splash park
Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area. Moynul Janu, 34 with no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted...
NEWS | A woman has been banned from keeping canines for 18 months after leaving her pet dog with a number of untreated fractures
A woman has been banned from keeping canines for 18 months after leaving her pet dog with a number of untreated fractures, one of which hadn't been seen by a vet for over a year. Olivia Hutchinson was sentenced at Court on 29 May following an investigation and...
FEATURED | A pub that looks like any other from the outside – but is very different on the inside and you can book your visit now
This incredible former 16th century pub and inn rests within the centre of Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire, offering superb accommodation with all the fantastic facilities you’d expect from a former pub and coaching inn. Split into two sections, this...
BREAKING NEWS | Two teenagers are reported to have died after emergency services were called to a railway line
Two teenagers are reported to have died after emergency services were called to a railway line. Emergency services were called late on Thursday evening to Poynton station in Cheshire, to reports of an incident on the railway. A spokesperson for British Transport...
NEWS | Asda makes major announcement impacting 140,000 staff at stores across the UK – including Hereford
Asda has today confirmed a significant enhancement to its family-friendly policies for all colleagues, strengthening the support the retailer offers colleagues during key life moments. Asda’s updated policy is available to all 140,000 colleagues and provides enhanced...