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NEWS | A UK theme park will be CLOSED today following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured
NEWS | Major changes set to come at a Herefordshire school to improve safety and security of students, staff and visitors
NEWS | A prolific shoplifter who targeted a Tesco store in Hereford has been served with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from the shop
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NEWS | Water shortfall situation in England declared as a ‘nationally significant incident’ by The National Drought Group
The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.” Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six...
NEWS | Planning permission granted for Hampton Dene Primary School £2.4m redevelopment
Planning permission has officially been granted for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School, Church Road, Hereford. The decision marks a significant milestone in the delivery of modern, inclusive, and sustainable education facilities for the local...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on incident at Sutton St Nicholas
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update following an incident in Sutton St Nicholas. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service...
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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...
FOOTBALL | Young defender Cam Davies wins a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club
Photo - Geoff Moore Young defender Cam Davies won a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club. The centre half, who is just 18-years-old, has impressed throughout a turbulent season for Westfields, being named man of the match on many...
NEWS | Demolition of Blackfriars End at Edgar Street to take place imminently with contract awarded to Pennys Group Limited
The demolition of the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street is set to take place imminently with the contract to carry out the work awarded to Pennys Group Limited. Herefordshire Council have confirmed the decision to award a contract and approve the expenditure of up to...
NEWS | Football tournament to take place to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark first anniversary of his death
A memorial football tournament is to take place this June, in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark the first anniversary of his death. On June 14th 2023, Jordan died very suddenly from a substantial heart attack. He was aged just 28. Jordan was fit, athletic...
FOOTBALL | Six players depart from Hereford FC
Six players are leaving Hereford said manager Paul Caddis in his latest update. They are Nathan Cameron, Curtis Pond, Tope Obadeyi, Ollie Southern, Yusifu Ceesay and Jordan Cranston. Caddis is talking to both Mark Derricott and Lassana Mendes about possible...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player steps down as manager of Cirencester Town
Former Hereford United player John Brough has stepped down as manager of Cirencester Town. Brough who made over 112 appearances for Hereford United between 1994-1998 had been in charge at Cirencester since December 2019. The club recently announced they would take...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING – UK NEWS | Six teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a school in the Midlands
Six teenagers have been arrested after a stabbing at a school in Birmingham. From West Midlands Police: We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the grounds of Moseley School, Wake Green Road, just before 2pm yesterday. He...
BREAKING | Major disruption to rail services after a person was hit by a train
There is major disruption to rail services between Cardiff and Manchester Piccadilly, including through Hereford and Leominster, after a person was hit by a train near Cardiff Central. Emergency services are currently responding to the incident, with delays /...
NEWS | Police are currently investigating the death of a student at a school
Police are currently investigating the death of a student at a school. Gloucestershire Constabulary have confirmed that they were called to Hartpury College, following reports that a student had died on Friday morning. A Police spokesperson said: “Officers continue to...
MISSING | Police issue an urgent appeal to help find a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen on Monday
Have you seen missing Nereah? Police are appealing for help in locating her after she went missing from Brockworth on Monday evening. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Nereah, aged 13, has not been seen since leaving an address on Legion Way at around 7pm today,...
MISSING | West Mercia Police launch urgent appeal to help find a missing woman who is heavily pregnant
From West Mercia Police: Can you help us find Jade? Jade Downes, also known as Chelsie was last seen around 11:30am on Thursday 22 May in the Winyates Centre in Redditch. The 35-year-old is described as white, around 5ft tall, with brown eyes and long brown hair. Jade...
NEWS | A search team that was searching for a missing man has recovered a body
The body of a man that was reported missing in the South Wales area has been recovered. In a post shared on Facebook, the daughter of Mark Carver, said: “It’s with immense sadness that I share the news that my Dad, Mark Carver, was found earlier today on Deri mountain...
NEWS | The full list of shops and restaurants that will be opening their doors at new Shopping Centre that will open this summer
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
NEWS | A HGV driver who rolled a cigarette with no hands on the wheel was just one of the motorists caught by Roads Policing officers during an operation
A HGV driver who rolled a cigarette with no hands on the wheel was just one of the motorists caught by Roads Policing officers during an operation on the M5. Operation Tramline saw an unmarked HGV lorry, loaned by National Highways, being driven between junctions 8...
BREAKING | An arson investigation is underway after a tent with a dog inside was set alight
An arson investigation is underway after a tent, which had a dog inside it, was set alight in Cheltenham. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We've now released a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to who may have witnessed the incident, which took place next...