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MISSING PERSON | Police growing increasingly concerned about a missing 66-year-old man who was last seen on Friday
NEWS | A popular Leominster resident is raising funds for The Little Princess Trust
BREAKING NEWS | A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby
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NEWS | Man convicted after illegally camping, fly-tipping and threatening council staff
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council has secured convictions against a man who failed to leave council owned land. On Tuesday 9 September 2025, at Hereford Magistrates’ Court, the court heard how on 2 January 2025, Tyson Biddle, aged 21, of...
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...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police appeal for information to help locate a missing teenage girl who could be in Hereford
Police are appealing for information to help locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Anne who was last seen on Lower Lane in the Five Acres area of Coleford at around 11.55pm...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
MEMORIES | Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photos of Trinity Primary School
Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photo taken of the sports day at Trinity Primary School in the 1980s. Viv Drake shared the photos in the Herefordshire Memories Facebook group. It’s believed the photos were taken in 1985. See the full gallery...
FOOTBALL | Tributes pour in for former Westfields FC chairman Chris Williams who has sadly passed away
Tributes have been pouring in this evening, for former Westfields Football Club chairman Chris Williams, who has sadly passed away. Chris had dedicated many years to Westfields and the club paid tribute to him by saying: “Westfields FC are gutted and heartbroken to...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at the Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
NEWS | Hereford FC announce a major new partnership with MandM – one of the UK’s leading online sportswear retailers
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
NEWS | Bulls and MandM announce landmark partnership that will see the company become the clubs kit supplier and a change to the stadium name
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United
Match Report - Ian Morris Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United. Chester’s victory over Kings Lynn meant that a win for the Bulls would have secured a play-off place but a lack of conviction in the final third...
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre
Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre. In a game that tested both physicality and composure, Hereford’s discipline and determination shone through against...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Police searching a river for a 12-year-old boy have recovered a body
Police searching for a 12-year-old boy in a river have recovered a body. From North Yorkshire Police: “Following further searches of the river, sadly search teams recovered a child’s body from the water at 10.45pm today. “The body is yet to be identified but the boy’s...
NEWS | Police launch investigation following the death of a 61-year-old man
An investigation has been launched by officers following the death of a man in Bridgnorth. Officers investigating the death of a 61-year-old man are keen to hear from people who may have witnessed an assault on Saturday 9 August in Bridgnorth. The assault happened at...
PRODUCT RECALL | Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product purchased by customers
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2025 Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product. Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry because it contains crustaceans (prawns) which are not mentioned on the label. Product details...
BREAKING | UK Health Security Agency issues urgent message to all holidaymakers with significant rise in cases of a mosquito-borne infection
The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England. A total of 73 cases were reported between January and June 2025. The same period in 2024 saw 27 cases. 2025 has the highest number of cases...
NEWS | A UK theme park will be CLOSED today following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured
A UK theme park will be closed today, following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening...
NEWS | Water shortfall situation in England declared as a ‘nationally significant incident’ by The National Drought Group
The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.” Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six...
NEWS | 15-year-old boy to appear in court today after being charged with rape
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape following an incident in Cripplegate park in Worcester on Sunday 11 August 2025. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 12...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after reports that a woman was assaulted
Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place on the M5 last week. A member of the public called police at around 3.40am on Tuesday 5 August to raise concerns about a woman who was seen walking along the hard shoulder of the southbound...
NEWS | Fire crews believe ‘significant wildfire’ was ‘deliberate act’ as fire continues to burn this lunchtime
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire adjacent to the A465 between Abergavenny and Tredegar. Statement from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Area Manager Matt Jones – Head of Operational Response: “Since approximately 1pm on Saturday 9 August, South...