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NEWS | Police issue alert to residents following suspicious activity on a housing estate in Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued an alert to residents following reports of suspicious activity on a housing estate in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: “Residents have observed unknown individuals walking around the housing estate in recent days. “There have...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a motorbike and a van
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the...
NEWS | Farmers submit major plan to restore nature along the Rivers Wye and Lugg
Ambitious long-term plans to restore nature across more than 5000 hectares along the river corridors of the Wye and Lugg between Leominster and Symonds Yat, have been formally submitted to Defra as part of the government’s new Landscape Recovery programme....
SPORTS NEWS
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...
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. "We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our...
NEWS | Bulls Chairman Ammonds celebrates ‘huge moment’ for Hereford FC as club agrees lease to remain at Edgar Street until 2070
Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club confirm agreement that secures the Bulls’ future at Edgar Street Herefordshire Council and Hereford FC have confirmed that a deal has been agreed that will see the club remain at the iconic Edgar Street stadium until...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Severely ill children from Gaza requiring urgent medical treatment recently arrived safely in the UK with their immediate families
Severely ill children from Gaza requiring urgent medical treatment recently arrived safely in the UK with their immediate families. As part of the Gaza medical evacuation operation, these young patients are now receiving the urgent medical care they need at NHS...
BREAKING NEWS | Police launch urgent investigation following reports that a dead swan that was discovered had been strangled
Police are investigating after a dead swan was found at the Balancing Ponds in Saintbridge, Gloucester, on Saturday (13 September). Officers were called after the swan was discovered by a member of the public. It is believed that the swan was strangled and officers...
NEWS | A dangerous driver whose actions resulted in the death of a woman and left her daughter seriously injured has been sentenced to eight years and eight months
A dangerous driver whose actions resulted in the death of a woman and left her daughter seriously injured has been sentenced to eight years and eight months. Anayat Ur-Rehman, 26, of Holcombe Road, Birmingham, pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and...
NEWS | UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security
British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission. Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster...
MISSING PERSON | Police growing increasingly concerned about a missing 66-year-old man who was last seen on Friday
Police continue to appeal to the public to help find Andrew Phillips who has been missing from Droitwich since Friday (12 September).The 66-year-old was last seen at his home on Jackdaw Lane around 7am. Andrew is a white man, around 6ft 3ins tall and of slim build. He...
BREAKING NEWS | A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby
A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby. Mark Gordon, 51 (08.06.74) and Constance Marten, 38 (16.05.87), both of no fixed address, lived outside in a tent in freezing conditions with...
BREAKING NEWS | Three teenagers have been jailed for their part in the murder of Reuben Higgins
Three teenagers have been jailed for their part in the murder of Reuben Higgins. Reuben, 17, was fatally stabbed inside a shop in Marston Green in October last year. Now, three of his attackers have been jailed for more than 50 years. On the night of 29 October last...
FOOD RECALL | Sainsbury’s has recalled a popular product due to possible presence of E.coli
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC). Product details Pack size315gBatch code8001352Use by13 September 2025 Pack...
NEWS | Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today as Police continue search for missing 23-year-old Levi
Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today, with Police continuing searches for a missing 23-year-old man. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're searching for a missing 23-year-old man who is believed to be in the Forest of Dean. “It is understood that Levi...