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NEWS | Water shortfall situation in England declared as a ‘nationally significant incident’ by The National Drought Group
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NEWS | As students in the Hereford area await their A level results this week, here is a reminder of NMITE’s flexible entry requirements
NMITE Opens Doors to Aspiring Engineers with Flexible Entry Requirements and ‘Build The Future’ Bursary NMITE continues to challenge conventional higher education with its innovative approach to engineering education by offering flexible entry requirements and...
NEWS | Hereford City Poppy Appeal has raised more than £100,000 in 2024/25 with two months of the fundraising year still remaining
The Hereford City Poppy Appeal is delighted to announce that in 2024/2025 it has reached a fundraising milestone and a first in history of the Poppy Appeal, achieving a fundraising total of £100,000, with 2 months of the fundraising year still remaining. Thanks to the...
NEWS | Rail passengers advised to plan ahead with essential engineering work to take place causing cancellation to services through Herefordshire
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August
The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August to start a new role as Senior Discipline Manager at the FA. From the Herefordshire FA: Having joined in March 2020, one week before the Covid pandemic, the past 4 years have been...
NEWS | The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today
The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today. Eric Richards was a popular figure at Westfields Football Club for many years. “The family Andrew & Sally of the late Eric Richards have asked us to share that...
WHAT’S ON? | Arsenal legends Ray Parlour and Paul Merson to come to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers
An Evening with Ray Parlour and Paul Merson, hosted by Perry Groves. Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers. The event will...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | Online auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts raises £500 for The Little Princess Trust
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
CRICKET | Two 19-year-olds star as Herefordshire gain success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales
Two 19-year-olds took centre-stage as Herefordshire gained a twin success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales at Llandysul. Luke Powell showed some brilliant improvisation as his unbeaten 43 took Herefordshire to a five-wicket win in the first of the day’s...
FOOTBALL | Premier League star Jarrod Bowen says that he would like to return to Hereford at the end of his career
Photo Credit: Bulls News Premier League star Jarrod Bowen has admitted that he would relish a return to Hereford at the end of his career. In an interview with West Ham United, Bowen said: “I’ve only been back once with Hull City for a pre season friendly, but...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Two men have been charged with murder following a collision where a 4-year-old boy died
Two men have been charged with murder following a collision in which a child died. Kent Police was called just before 9.30pm on Sunday 1 June 2025 to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on New Barn Road, Dartford. Three people...
BREAKING | A body has been found by police searching for a man who went missing on a holiday in Portugal
A body has been found by police searching for a man who went missing on a holiday in Portugal. Greg Monks aged 38, from the UK, went missing on Tuesday 27th May. Greg was reported missing Albufeira, a place popular with British tourists. Portuguese Police confirmed...
NEWS | 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....
FEATURED | Dogs now allowed to enter the Pier at a seaside resort popular with Herefordshire residents but ‘three barks and you’re out!’
Dogs will now be allowed to visit The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare. The news was confirmed in a website post shared by The Grand Piers owners. “Ripley here, The Grand Piers very own Chief Canine Officer (CCO) with some exciting news! “As a well-behaved member of...
DID YOU KNOW? | The Food Warehouse offers a 10% discount to thousands of eligible shoppers every Tuesday in Herefordshire!
Did you know that every Tuesday, all those who are 60 years old and older can bag 10% off their shop, with no minimum spend, at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. This will make Iceland Foods the first and only supermarket in the UK to be offering this type of discount...
NEWS | New search for missing Madeleine McCann taking place in Portugal more than 18 years after she went missing
Officers in Portugal are carrying out a new search to find Madeleine McCann, almost 18 years after she went missing. The searches are taking place to the east of Praia da Luz, close to where one of the suspects in the case lived. Several searches have taken place over...
BREAKING | One adult and a toddler have suffered potentially life-changing burns following an explosion
Three people remain in hospital following an explosion on a boat in Lechlade, Gloucestershire over the weekend. At around noon on Saturday (31/05), we received a report of a boat fire on the River Thames. At the time of the incident, the boat was away from the bank,...
NEWS | A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a collision involving a quad bike
Two men in custody following a road traffic collision on the A465 westbound, between Rhymney and Dowlais. From Gwent Police: A 20-year-old man, from Brynmawr, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound...
NEWS | Race Across The World star Sam Gardiner has died in a single vehicle collision
Photo Credit: BBC / Greatee Manchester Police. Police have confirmed that the driver of a white VW Golf R estate involved in a single vehicle collision on Monday 26 May on the A34 in Gatley (Greater Manchester) has since passed away from his injuries. The driver, a...