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NEWS | From Vera Lynn to Vengaboys: The UK’s top funeral songs from the last 12 months revealed
Co-op Funeralcare reveals the UK’s top funeral songs from the last 12 months, with ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and ‘My Way’ taking the overall top two spots. Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’ and Westlife’s ‘You Raise Me Up’ re-enter the overall top 10 list this year, replacing...
WHAT’S ON? | Hereford Cathedral to host a Harry Potter Book Night this September with ticket details revealed
From Hereford Cathedral: Broomsticks at the ready… Tickets will be on sale on Tuesday 26 August at 10am. Wizards, witches and muggles of all ages are invited to join us at Hereford Cathedral on Thursday 25 September and celebrate Harry Potter Book...
NEWS | Local business raises four figure amount for St Michael’s Hospice
The Log Yard in Hereford has recently raised £2,261.23 for St Michael's Hospice, this was accumulated due to the company making a £1 donation to St Michaels Hospice for every log and kindling net sold in the shop from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Owner Simon...
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FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle joins National League Side
Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle has joined National League side Carlisle United as Head of Recruitment. A statement on the Carlisle website said. Carlisle United Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Foyle as the club’s Head of...
NEWS | A former WWE Tag Team Champion will be performing at a wrestling event in Leominster
Nick Dinsmore who is better known as WWE Superstar Eugene will be wrestling in Leominster on Saturday 9th August. A post on the Prize Wrestling Facebook page says. "We are very excited to reveal that WWE Legend EUGENE will be wrestling at our summer show at the...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for EFL team
Former Hereford FC player Maziar Kouhyar has signed for EFL League Two club Notts County. Kouhyar joined the Bulls early 2021 when the National League North season was curtailed during covid. He had previously played for Walsall in the EFLbut a bad injury sidelined...
FOOTBALL | Westfields FC announce first signings ahead of the 2025/26 season with Jack Oxenham, Cam Davies and Zac Powell among those committing to the club
Westfields FC have announced their first signings ahead of the 2025/26 Hellenic League Premier Division season. The Allpay Park outfit finished 13th last season, and were defeated in two cup finals. Under a new management team that is led by manager Danny Moon, the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC 2024/2025 player of the year Sammy Robinson joins National League North rivals
Hereford FC player of the year Sammy Robinson has joined National League rivals Buxton. Robinson joined the Bulls from Kidderminster in July 2024. Here is confirmation of Robinson joining Buxton, in a post shared on X this afternoon.
FOOTBALL | Hugo from Herefordshire is the latest young talent to be signed by the Cheltenham Town Academy
Young footballer Hugo, from Herefordshire, has been signed by Cheltenham Town Academy for the U9 side A post on the Cheltenham Town FC website said: “We are delighted to announce that 10 new young players have signed their first terms with the Cheltenham Town Academy....
FOOTBALL | The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football by clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year
Pictured: Champions of Europe (Image: EBFL) The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football, clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year, in a thrilling...
FOOTBALL | Your Herefordshire’s coverage of the Hereford Lions Tour of Holland has received more than 500,000 views as players return to Hereford with trophies
Your Herefordshire’s coverage of the Hereford Lions Tour of Holland has received more than 500,000 views across social media, with players returning to Hereford with a host of trophies. The U13, U15, U17 and U19 boys all won their various age groups, with the U17...
NEWS | Over 1700 children and young people are set to attend one of the biggest county sporting events of the year this July
Over 1700 children and young people are set to attend one of the biggest county sporting events of the year! The Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival is returning to Halo Leisure Centre in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd July. Stride Active and Active...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died and an event has been cancelled today following an incident overnight
A man has died following an incident in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury last night (Saturday). It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. The passenger, a man aged in his...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a man jumped into a river and was taken to hospital following a dog attack by a dog believed to be an XL Bully
Police are appealing for information after a dog attacked a man in Tewkesbury. The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, was reported to have bitten the victim during the incident on Gander Lane, close to the cricket club, at around 9.40pm on Monday 21 July. The victim was...
PRODUCT RECALL | Co-op is recalling a popular product purchased by thousands of customers due to allergy concerns
Co-op is recalling Co-op 4 Mini Pork & Pickle Pies because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Product details Pack...
NEWS | The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 19-year-old Soldier Harry Johnson has died following a training session
From the Ministry of Defence: It is with immense sadness we confirm the death of Private (Pte) Harry Johnson of the 2nd Infantry Training Battalion on 24th July 2025. He died following a physical training session at Vimy Barracks, Catterick. He was 19 years old. Our...
NEWS | Police are appealing for the victim of a suspected sexual assault at a TK Maxx store to come forward
Police are appealing for the victim of a suspected sexual assault last week to come forward. The incident involved a man who is alleged to have grabbed the buttocks of a woman at TK Maxx in Northgate Street, Gloucester. It happened at around 4.50pm on Tuesday 29 July....
BREAKING NEWS | Birmingham Airport runway CLOSED this afternoon due to incident involving an aircraft
Birmingham Airports runway is closed this afternoon following an incident involving an aircraft. In an update on social media, Birmingham Airport said: “Following an aircraft incident, the runway is temporarily closed. “We apologise for the inconvenience this will...
NEWS | The NHS has issued an important message for pregnant women
The NHS’s top midwife is urging newly eligible pregnant mothers that “now is the time to act” and get the RSV vaccine to protect their baby ahead of this winter. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world and a...
NEWS | Photo of three-year-old girl Hope released by family as mother is charged with her murder
A photograph of three-year-old Hope McGrath has been released by her family. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hope’s...
NEWS | Police launch investigation following a concerning incident at an historic graveyard
Police are investigating a despicable act of vandalism, which took place within a private owned, historic graveyard in the Glascwm area, Powys. Four corner stone supporting pillars were forcibly removed from a raised tombstone style grave, causing irretrievable damage...