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NEWS | Four arrests made as Police and partner agencies target restaurants, takeaways and shops in Herefordshire
LATEST | Plans set to be submitted for hundreds of news homes at a site in Herefordshire with 27,000 new homes set to be built over the coming years in the county
NEWS | A Hereford school is celebrating an extraordinary achievement – becoming the first school in Herefordshire to secure four prestigious awards
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of Thomas Christopher Egerton (Tommo) who passed away on 2nd July aged 48 years
In Memory of Thomas Christopher Egerton (Tommo) Passed away on 2nd July 2025, aged 48 Years. He will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and Bear. Funeral Service will take place at The Grange Court, Leominster on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 4.30pm. At...
NEWS | Bristol Airport issues important advice for passengers travelling to and from the airport this summer
Ahead of the busy holiday season, Bristol Airport is reminding customers of the options available for passengers with reduced mobility or non-visible disabilities. The Airport advises that there are multiple points to request Assisted Travel, with self-assist wheel...
FEATURED | The Small Breeds Farm Park in Herefordshire is the perfect place to visit this summer
The Small Breeds Farm Park in Herefordshire is the perfect place to visit this summer holidays. Discover the animals at the Small Breeds Farm Park Set in a glorious rural environment you have a unique opportunity for a close encounter with many rare, miniature and...
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 | Fire crews called to an incident where a Land Rover Discovery caught fire while motorist was driving along a route near the A49
Fire crews were called to an incident involving a car fire on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred just off the A49 between Craven Arms and Church Stretton. A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Somebody's pride and joy destroyed this...
BREAKING NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has died after emergency services were called to an incident at Barry Island on Friday evening
Photo Credit: Visit Barry Island A large area of Barry Island was cordoned off on Friday evening, following an incident earlier in the evening. The incident is believed to have happened at around 5.10pm. The fairground was temporarily closed to the public. A...
BREAKING NEWS | Large area of Barry Island cordoned off this evening as emergency services respond to serious incident
Photo Credit: Visit Barry Island A large area of Barry Island is cordoned off this evening, following an incident earlier this evening. The incident is believed to have happened at around 5.10pm. The fairground is currently closed to the public. South Wales Police are...
NEWS | A man who started a fire inside a terraced home and then spat in the face of a police officer who helped rescue him has been jailed
A man who started a fire inside a terraced home and then spat in the face of a police officer who helped rescue him has been jailed. Officers had to climb onto a fragile roof and put themselves at risk in order to rescue 41-year-old Martin Foley from the burning...
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...