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NEWS | Cornish Bakery to officially open its new Hereford outlet this morning
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has announced that it will be opening up in the cathedral city of Hereford. The beautiful, design-led, premium new bakery is set to open in style on July...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal following reports of an assault
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal following reports of an assault in Bromyard on Saturday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Were you in Bromyard High Street around midday to 1230 on Saturday 19th July? “Police are investigating a report of an...
BRIDGE CLOSURE | Motorists are warned to plan ahead and to expect delays with a bridge used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire set to close for SIX WEEKS from today
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Hereford Rugby Club chairman Ivan Powell on financial sustainability, club history and recovery from record flooding
Matt Healey and the Your Herefordshire team interviewed Hereford Rugby Club chairman Ivan Powell earlier this week. Ivan told us about his relationship with Spencer Goodall, who is the club president. The full interview can be found bottom of this article. Hereford...
RUGBY | Matt Healey interview with the Commercial and Events Manager at Luctonians Rugby Club
On Tuesday, Matt Healey met with Charlotte, the Commercial and Events manager at Luctonians Rugby Club. They discussed both the Rugby side of the club, which includes an impressive hospitality lounge, as well as the events and other sports that are held at the club....
SPORT | Herefordshire based professional boxer Liam O’Hare in David versus Goliath clash later this month
Having won the Midland Super Middleweight title in November last year stopping Derby’s Jack Hutsby in the 4th round, Liam was due fight Tom Brennan from Worcestershire for the vacant Midland’s Middleweights title on 1 June but this got cancelled at the 11th hour with...
CRICKET | Herefordshire to take on Gloucestershire in the annual showcase game at Eastnor on Wednesday
LOCAL teenager Harry Sockett will make his Herefordshire debut when the county side take on Gloucestershire in the annual showcase game at Eastnor on Wednesday. Sockett, who learned his cricket at Burghill, Tillington and Weobley, now plays for Kidderminster in the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus Chairman Kevin Bishop announces new addition to the coaching team and deal with kit manufacturer Macron in interview with Your Herefordshire
Interviewing Hereford Pegasus chairman Kevin Bishop, on the Monday 10th June was Matt Healey. Kevin informed Your Herefordshire about the exciting news that Hereford Pegasus had signed a 4-year deal with kit manufacturer Macron. The partnership which includes training...
CRICKET | Herefordshire cruise to a six-wicket victory over Staffordshire at Eastnor
HEREFORDSHIRE gained their first success of this year’s NCCA 50-over competition with a conclusive six-wicket win over Staffordshire at Eastnor. The county side, who lost their previous match against Norfolk, were in control from the start as they went on to repeat...
FEATURED | Talented Herefordshire boxers set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month
A selection of talented Herefordshire boxers are set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month. The highly anticipated event will take place at thePoint4 in Hereford on Saturday 22nd June. Local boxing talent from The City of...
NEWS | Edgar Street stadium improvements set to commence with Blackfriars End demolishment work and new floodlights
The Edgar Street stadium improvements are set to commence in the coming weeks, with the Blackfriars End demolishment work taking place, plus the installation of new floodlights. The planning application for the demolishment of the Blackfriars End has been approved,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC to visit Hereford Lads Club as part of pre season schedule
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC will visit Hereford Lads Club as part of the clubs pre season schedule, in a 3pm kick off on Saturday 6th July. Your Herefordshire understands that the fixture could be brought forward to 2pm should England progress...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man has been charged with wounding with intent following an incident in the Forest of Dean
A man has been charged in connection with an incident in Coleford on Monday 12 May. Robert Minister, aged 37 and of Coleford Road, Chepstow, was charged with wounding with intent. It followed an incident at an address on Market Place in Coleford at 9pm on Monday 12...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provide update on incident that closed the A49 on Thursday
West Midlands Ambulance Service has provided an update on an incident that saw the A49 closed near Craven Arms on Thursday. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of an RTC involving a car and a lorry on...
NEWS | Major investigation launched after a 28-year-old woman died on holiday and had her ‘heart removed’ by hospital
A major investigation has been launched after a 28-year-old woman died on holiday and had her ‘heart removed’ by a hospital. The incident occurred in Turkey, and has come to light following an upsetting post on a GoFundMe page, that has been setup by a friend of the...
MISSING PERSON | Police issue an appeal for help in locating a vulnerable woman who has gone missing and was last seen on Wednesday
Police are appealing for help in locating a vulnerable woman who has gone missing from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. Fallan, aged 25, has not been seen since leaving an address on Littledean Hill Road at around 9pm last night (Wednesday 21 May). She was last seen...
NEWS | British and Estonian troops stronger together as more than 3,000 British Army troops take part in Exercise Hedgehog
Over 3,000 British Army troops have shown their support for a NATO ally as a major multinational exercise ends. Exercise Hedgehog has seen 17,000 troops from 12 NATO allies and partner nations, help assess the combat readiness of the Estonian armed forces. As well as...
NEWS | Two men appear in court in connection with burglary in Forest of Dean
Two men have appeared in court after being charged in connection with a burglary near Coleford last week. Patrick McDonagh, aged 52 and of Woodstock Road, Coventry, and Thomas Calienda, aged 27 and of Elton Road, Newnham, both appeared at Gloucester Magistrates’ Court...
WELLNESS | Aldi launches viral inflatable ice bath for just £29.99 – calling it a must-have for fitness fans and cold therapy converts!
Elevate wellness routines with Aldi’s latest launch – the NEW Inflatable Ice Bath. Launching in stores on 25th May for just £29.99, this brand-new Ice Bath is a must-have for fitness fans and cold therapy converts alike. Those looking to dip their toes in will need to...
NEWS | Woman found guilty of shaking baby girl to death will be sentenced on Thursday (22nd May) confirms the Crown Prosecution Service
A woman has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to the death of a baby. In April 2020, shortly after the start of the Covid 19 lockdown, Melissa Wilband, 28, was living with her two young children, a two-year-old boy and five-month-old baby Lexi. On the...
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to a grandfather who died in a collision involving two vehicles
The family of a grandfather whose “quiet strength and gentle humour were a constant source of support and warmth to those around him,” have paid tribute to him. Malcolm John Shopland, aged 72, from Ystradgynlais in Powys, was cycling when he was involved in a...