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FLOODING | Residents in places such as Leintwardine, Hampton Bishop, Letton, Bodenham and Hereford told to prepare for flooding with river levels set to rise this weekend
The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood alerts across Herefordshire with rivers set to rise with heavy rain forecast in the early hours of Saturday and again on Monday. Flood alert for River Arrow in Herefordshire: Forecast rising river levels...
FLOOD ALERTS | Environment Agency issues multiple flood alerts across Herefordshire with heavy rain expected overnight
The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood alerts across Herefordshire with rivers set to rise with heavy rain forecast in the early hours of Saturday and again on Monday. Flood alert for River Arrow in Herefordshire: Forecast rising river levels...
FLOODING | Met Office issues two warnings for Herefordshire with heavy rain set to cause flooding issues
The Met Office has issued two warnings for Herefordshire with heavy rain set to cause flooding issues this weekend. From Met Office: Rain, heavy at times, is expected to develop across southwest England on Friday night and spread northeastward during Saturday before...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
MISSING SOLDIER | Hundreds of soldiers and a number of volunteers are searching for a missing soldier
An urgent search has been launched to help find a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning. Hundreds of soldiers are currently out and about searching for Alex. A post shared on social media said: MISSING SOLDIER Alex Cairnie is missing from the...
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...