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TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to 20-year-old motorcyclist who died after a collision with a van
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a collision have described him as a man "with a smile that could light up the sky". Zachariah Wolfston, aged 20, died when his Honda CB650R motorcycle was involved in a collision with a white Volkswagen transporter panel van....
NEWS | A Herefordshire company is to get a Royal Visit next week as it celebrates its 96th anniversary
HER ROYAL Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester will visit Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford on July 13, where she will tour the nursery and meet members of the team (May 2026). Based at Kings Acre, Wyevale Nurseries is one of the UK’s leading wholesale horticultural...
FOOD & DRINK | Morrisons launches Fish & Chip Afternoon Tea – the ultimate chippy feast ahead of National Fish & Chip Day
Morrisons is serving up the ultimate British comfort food with the launch of a brand-new Fish & Chip Afternoon Tea for two – a dream treat for chippy lovers. Landing in Cafés nationwide on Monday 1st June ahead of National Fish & Chip Day on Friday...
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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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A number of rail services have been cancelled due to Storm Goretti with rail users advised to check before they travel
A number of rail services have been cancelled due to Storm Goretti with rail users advised to check before they travel. From West Midlands Railway: The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy snow, ice and wind due to Storm Goretti...
NEWS | Over 2,500 prices have been reduced this week at Morrisons stores in the UK
From today, Morrisons has dropped the prices of over 2,500 products in stores nationwide and online, including fresh fruit and veg, meat and fish, everyday kitchen cupboard staples and cleaning essentials, offering good, honest value, at a time when customers will be...
NEWS | Several fire crews called to a significant fire at a property
Several fire crews have responded to a fire at a property. From Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Upton on Severn): Yesterday evening the crew were mobilised to reports of a house fire. On arrival we found the roof space of the property well alight;...
NEWS | A free chickenpox vaccination will offered for first time to children across England on the NHS from January 2026
Thousands of children will be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme that will keep kids in school and parents in work while also saving the NHS vital funds. From January next year, GP practises will offer...
NEWS | Police confirm that the bodies of two children, a Mother and their pet dog have been removed from a property following a fatal house fire
Police have provided an update on a devastating fire that took the lives of a woman and two children. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The recovery and removal of two children, believed to have died in a house fire in Brimscombe last week, took place yesterday...
NEWS | More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region
Patients and staff across the country are benefiting from a new fleet of over 500 ambulances, as the government strengthens frontline emergency services this winter amid a flu epidemic. The vehicles – which will replace old ambulances across England – represent one of...
NEWS | Almost £200,000 raised to support serving police officer following a devastating fire that killed his young family
More than £190,000 has been raised to support a serving police officer following a devastating fire that killed his wife and children. Lucy, who set up the fundraising page, said: This has been set up following a devastating house fire at Tom’s home in Brimscombe, in...
BREAKING NEWS | Police confirm that a mother and two children have died in a house fire
Police have confirmed that a mother and two children have died in a house fire. Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed in a press conference this morning that three people had died in the fire at a property in Brimscombe, Stroud, in Gloucestershire. Emergency...
NEWS | Search and Rescue teams have recovered a body from a river
Search and Rescue Teams have recovered a body from a river. From Severn Area Rescue Association: Yesterday teams from SARA were deployed to search the river in Tewkesbury, supporting Gloucestershire Constabulary. Very sadly, during the afternoon and working with the...