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URGENT | Hundreds of Hens need homes by this weekend to save them from slaughter
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NEWS | A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews called to a wildfire in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a wildfire in Hereford overnight. The incident was in the Churchill Gardens area, with a temporary road closure in place on Aylestone Hill. A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station said: ”We were...
NEWS | Important information for members of the public and dog walkers with access changes at local beauty spot
Photo Credit - Lisa Stevens From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Restoring Bartonsham Meadows: update on new fencing and access. Plans to restore Bartonsham Meadows to wildlife rich meadows are progressing well and the next stage of our Management Plan is to install...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians announce that Head Coach Ryan Watkins will be stepping down at the end of the season
From Luctonians Rugby Club; Ryan Watkins, Luctonians Head Coach, will be standing down at the end of this season, bringing to an end an 11 year stint at the club that has included Ryan overseeing the most successful period in our club’s history. Ryan joined Lucs back...
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors handed over cheque for £5,000 after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation
Westfields Juniors FC U12s are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On Saturday 15th March, Tesco customers at Hereford Abotsmead Rd Superstore were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find a golden version of...
TICKETS | Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale – with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches
Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale, with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches. The Bulls host Leamington at Edgar Street on Good Friday (18th April), before they travel to Kidderminster on Easter...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now – LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE
Want the chance to meet a man who is regarded as a legend within the game of rugby? Well here’s your opportunity! On 31st May, Greyhound Rugby Club in Hereford will be hosting a meet and greet evening with the one and only Nigel Owens! They have limited availability...
RUGBY | Luctonians continue fine form with a 17-15 victory over Old Redcliffians in Bristol
Luctonians continued their fine recent form in National League 2 West, as they won a tight tussle down in Bristol against Old Redcliffians 15-17, to make it four wins on the spin in this their penultimate fixture of the campaign. As per their two previous visits to...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC share important ticket update with supporters as tickets for Scunthorpe home clash set to go on sale
Hereford FC have shared an important ticket update with supporters, with tickets for the final league fixture of the season against Scunthorpe United going on sale this evening. Tickets will be available from the Hereford FC website from 6pm this evening. An update...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC Celebrates 30 Years of the Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival
Press Release from Luctonians: On Sunday 13th April, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted its 30th Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival, a milestone moment for one of the club’s most cherished traditions. This annual celebration of grassroots rugby has become a staple of the Luctonians...
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation
Westfields Juniors FC U12s are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On Saturday 15th March, Tesco customers at Hereford Abotsmead Rd Superstore were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find a golden version of...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now
Want the chance to meet a man who is regarded as a legend within the game of rugby? Well here’s your opportunity! On 31st May, Greyhound Rugby Club in Hereford will be hosting a meet and greet evening with the one and only Nigel Owens! They have limited availability...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Multi-agency training exercise takes place with scenario simulating a plane landing with a fire onboard
Cardiff Airport facilitated a multi-agency training exercise. Airport fire crews took part alongside South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Police, the Welsh Ambulance Service, Vale of Glamorgan Council and the Hazardous Area Response Team. The exercise...
FEATURED | You and your friends can book a stay at your own private pub with a Cinema Room, Sky Sports, Hot Tub, Barbecue and several rooms!
This incredible former 16th century pub and inn rests within the centre of Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire, offering superb accommodation with all the fantastic facilities you’d expect from a former pub and coaching inn. Split into two sections, this...
NEWS | A body has been recovered from the River Wye following a multi-agency search
Police have confirmed that a body has been recovered from the River Wye. Dyfed-Powys Police received a report concerning the safety of a man who was last seen swimming in the River Wye, Glasbury. Following a multi-agency search on July 1, sadly, we can confirm the...
NEWS | A couple who kept 43 pedigree cats in appalling conditions at their home have been disqualified from keeping animals for three years
The smell from outside the property was described by an RSPCA Inspector as the worst she had ever experienced during her eight years with the charity. Many of the Maine Coon and Ragdoll cats, several of whom were pregnant, had multiple health issues, and the majority...
NEWS | Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally set to commence
From the UK Government: Enforcement teams are gearing up to launch a nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, with a focus on the gig economy and migrants working as delivery riders. Under the Government’s Plan for Change to restore order to the...
NEWS | More than a million British passports are set to expire between now and 31st December with holidaymakers urged to check
New Freedom of Information data obtained by Co-op Insurance from the Passport Office reveals that over a million British passports are set to expire between 1st July and 31st December. As Brits prepare to jet off on their summer holidays or plan for an autumn getaway,...
MISSING TEENAGER | Have you seen 15-year-old Ellis who has been reported as missing since Friday afternoon?
Have you seen Ellis? Ellis, aged 15, has been reported missing from Bridgnorth and officers are appealing for help to get him home. He was last seen heading towards the High Street in Bridgnorth yesterday (Friday 4 July) around 3pm. Ellis is described as around 5’5”...
IMPORTANT | Important travel information for people visiting Cardiff and South Wales this weekend with a number of road closures and changes to train timetables
A series of concerts will be held at Principality Stadium this summer, from June 19th through to August 1st. To ensure that all those attending the concerts can get into and out of the stadium safely, roads around the Principality Stadium will close at the...
NEWS | Firefighter David Morris who died in the Sun Valley Fire in Hereford in 1993 has been named as one of 106 public servants who died in service that have been recognised with the Elizabeth Emblem
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Firefighter David Morris has been recognised with the Elizabeth Emblem, after losing his life in the Sun Valley Fire in Hereford in 1993. 35-year-old David Morris was a fulltime Firefighter with 11 years’ service when...