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NEWS | A birthday wish was granted this week for a retired former West Mercia Police officer when she got the chance to be a police officer again
NEWS | The RSPCA is warning the public to expect an increase in reports of stray snakes due to the recent warmer weather
REVEALED | Herefordshire Council has revealed the Government has issued a target to build 27,260 new homes in the county over the next 20 years with plans for bypass set to progress
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NEWS | West Mercia Police have revealed just how many motorists have been issued with fixed penalty notices after speeding on Belmont Road in Hereford
Image - Google Street View - April 2024 West Mercia Police have revealed how many motorists have been issued with fixed penalty notices after speeding on Belmont Road in Hereford. Herefordshire’s only permanent speed camera is located on the A465 (Belmont Road) in...
NEWS | Police provide update following reports of a concerning incident in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have provided an update following reports on social media of three men in a van asking a group of children to get in their vehicle in Ledbury. A post on Voice of Ledbury earlier this month said: “Warning to Local Parents & Guardians – Ledbury /...
NEWS | The owners of a Herefordshire pub have taken to social media to respond to speculation over a potential sale
The owners of a Herefordshire pub have taken to social media to respond to online speculation about its future. The Royal Oak at Much Marcle, near Ledbury, shared the following message on social media: “As many of you have seen in the local news this week, the pub is...
SPORTS NEWS
CRICKET | Herefordshire enjoyed a day of contrasting fortunes in their NCCA T20 double-header against Wiltshire at Eastnor
HEREFORDSHIRE enjoyed a day of contrasting fortunes in their NCCA T20 double-header against Wiltshire at Eastnor. After suffering a crushing eight-wicket reverse in the first of the two games, Herefordshire turned things around to dramatic effect when...
FOOTBALL | Bulls announce that defender Aaron Skinner has signed a new deal ahead of the 2025/26 National League North season
Hereford FC has announced that defender Aaron Skinner has signed a new deal with the club ahead of the 2025/26 Vanarama National League North Season. Winning Hereford FC’s Player of the Season in the 2023/24 campaign, Skinner proved his ability as a consistent...
CRICKET | St Michael’s Hospice look set to benefit substantially from large crowd that watched Herefordshire and MCC at Brockhampton
HEREFORDSHIRE and MCC ended with honours even with a victory apiece in their double-header at Brockhampton. But the day’s big winners should be St Michael’s Hospice who look set to benefit substantially from a large crowd who enjoyed excellent catering and responded...
RUGBY | Trailfinders Women and Hereford Sixth Form College sign exciting Rugby Partnership – creating a clear and professional pathway for students
Press Release from Hereford Sixth Form College: Hereford Sixth Form College is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Trailfinders Women, creating a clear and professional pathway for student rugby players to progress through to the Ealing Trailfinders...
FOOTBALL | Bulls to face local rivals Merthyr Town in the National League North next season
Photo Credit - Bulls News It has been confirmed that Merthyr Town will enter the National League North following their promotion from the Southern League. The confirmation that Merthyr Town will find themselves in the National League North is likely to be seen as a...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC boss Paul Caddis confirms that Bulls face ‘complete squad rebuild’ over the summer
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis has confirmed that the club faces a ‘completely squad rebuild’ this summer in his latest update to supporters. From Paul Caddis: “Hi all – I hope you’re all well and enjoying the break. “If you’re anything like me you are itching to get...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
CRICKET | Herefordshire round off an excellent week with a 35-run victory over Suffolk
HEREFORDSHIRE rounded off an excellent week by securing an East-of-England double with a 35-run win over Suffolk in the NCCA Trophy 50-over competition. Earlier in the week, Herefordshire had beaten Suffolk’s near neighbours Norfolk by five wickets at Brockhampton. As...
FOOTBALL | Danny Moon confirmed as First Team Manager at Westfields Football Club for the 2025/26 season
Westfields Football Club have confirmed that they have appointed Danny Moon as the clubs new first team manager. The club confirmed on social media on Wednesday evening that the former Hereford Lads Club manager would take over as first team manager with immediate...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | The Government reveals the date and time that the next Emergency Alert Test will take place
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country and...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision where a 68-year-old man died
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M4 eastbound, near St Julians. It happened between Caerleon Road, junction 25, and the Coldra roundabout, junction 24, at about 11.10pm on Saturday 5 July. The collision involved 3...
NEWS | Police are asking bowls and golf club owners and members to be vigilant following a recent series of burglaries
Police are asking bowls and golf club members to be vigilant following a recent series of burglaries. Police across the county boundary in Gloucestershire shared the following message: Over recent months offenders have broken into clubhouses before smashing the glass...
BREAKING NEWS | Family pays tribute to 16-year-old Joshua who died on the railway line
The family of Joshua Myers, 16, who very sadly died are today paying tribute to him. Officers were called to the line near Poynton railway station at 10.09pm on 3 July following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly Joshua was...
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...