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NEWS | The latest update from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch on collision between passenger train and agricultural trailer near Leominster
Investigation into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked level crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire. From the Rail Accident Investigation Branch: At around 10:37 on 22 May 2025, the 08:30 Transport for Wales...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Aaron Smith (Smiler) who has sadly passed away
In Memory of Aaron smith (Smiler) who has sadly passed away. Aaron’s funeral will be held on Tuesday 15th July at 9.30am at Hereford Crematorium. Followed by The Welsh Club for his wake. GoFundMe page launched by friend of Aaron: “So many people know Smiler and...
FEATURED | A fantastic activity centre to visit this summer that includes an aqua park, open water swimming, adventure courses on lakes, an 18 hole adventure golf course and a high-rope aerial adventure course
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Aztec Adventure has plenty to keep them occupied! With adventure activities, adventure courses and group adventures on and around their lakes at Upton Warren and Lower Moor, plus a purpose built...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hartpury University FC hope for bumper attendance for second leg of FA Vase Semi Final on Sunday with a trip to Wembley up for grabs
Photo: Will Cheshire Photography Good luck to Hereford’s Martin Longworth who is one big result away from taking his team to Wembley. Martin is manager of Hartpury University and they welcome Whitstable Town on Sunday in the FA Vase semi-final second leg. The...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Farsley Celtic 0-4 Hereford FC
Goals from Jaiden White, Omari Sterling-James, Andy Williams and Yusifu Ceesay keeps the Bulls in 6th position in National League North. Click the play button to hear Paul Caddis give his post match reaction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFzqt3XR17Q
NEWS | Hereford Rugby Club raises £7,565 in memory of former player Billy Grisman
On the 30th of November Hereford RFC got together to comemerate and remember Jonathan "Billy" Grisman who sadly took his own life 10 years ago to that day. Spencer Goodall from the rugby club told us. "The club in connection with family and friends decided to use the...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC secured a 38-27 victory on the road at Bournville on Saturday
There was a good crowd at Bournville for their Ladies Day event pre match, with the home side looking to get a result in an attempt to avoid relegation, while Lucs were hoping to build on last week’s excellent result against league leaders Camborne. Bournville...
FOOTBALL | It’s set to be a busy end of the season for Westfields with the club reaching two cup finals
It’s set to be a busy end to the season for Westfields Football Club, with the Allpay Park outfit reaching two cup finals. Fields reached the final of the Herefordshire County Challenge Cup earlier this month, beating Alcester Town 2-0 in the Semi Final. ...
BREAKING | Construction to begin on major community project in South Wye area of Hereford later this month with new football pitch and facilities set to be built
Construction Begins on Community Project Belmont Wanderers FC CIC is excited to announce the commencement of construction for our long-anticipated community project starting on 24th March. This initiative is part of StrongerHereford and is expected to bring...
FOOTBALL | U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in a dramatic penalty shootout with Toros FC reaching the final
Jack Mayo-Evans | Sports Reporter U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in dramatic penalty shootout. On Sunday, Toros entertained Hereford Pegasus in the HFA Youth Cup semi final at Belmont Abbey. The opening ten minutes of the game started very hectic, with neither team...
FOOTBALL | Zac Powell praised by manager after getting opportunity in the Bromsgrove Sporting first team
Promising talent Zac Powell has been praised by Bromsgrove Sporting manager Scott Adey-Linforth following recent involvement in the first team. Powell, who turned 18 in February, has spent most of the season at Westfields FC in the Hellenic League, after signing...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scarborough 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford slip out of the play off places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yC78KdoBc
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A father and son have been sentenced after they were both found guilty of a string of sexual assaults against young girls in Shropshire
A father and son have been sentenced after they were both found guilty of a string of sexual assaults against young girls in Shropshire. Hugh Hughes, of Lion Lane in Clee Hill, Ludlow was given an 18-year custodial sentence on Thursday (June 12) at Shrewsbury Crown...
UK NEWS | Two people who died following a sky dive incident have been named by Police
Two people who died following a sky dive in Devon have been named. Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday 13 June following concerns for the welfare of two people. Sadly, two sky divers were both confirmed deceased...
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch urgent search for a missing 13-year-old child who was last seen on Sunday morning
Police are appealing for information to help locate a vulnerable teenage boy who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 13-year-old Brayden who last seen on New Street in the city at 8am yesterday morning (Sunday 15 June)....
NEWS | A woman has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a van
A woman has sadly died and a man has been taken to hospital after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a van in Bridgnorth yesterday afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A442 near Quatt, Bridgnorth at 3.17pm on...
NEWS | Police are attempting to identify a man whose body was found on a beach with an e-fit image released
An e-fit image has today been released as we continue efforts to identify a man whose body was found on a Somerset beach at the end of 2024. From Avon and Somerset Police: The image has been created by detectives leading the investigation launched following the...
NEWS | More than £300,000 raised so far to support two children orphaned following the Air India plane crash
Arjun Patoliya died on Air India Flight 171. He was heading home after honouring his wife's last wish by scattering her ashes following her death just over two weeks ago. His 4 and 8 year old daughters are now orphaned and a GoFundMe started to help their future. By...
NEWS | A man who stabbed a police officer and attempted to set fire to a police station has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years
A man who stabbed a police officer and attempted to set fire to a police station has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years after it was found the incident was connected to terrorism. Alexander Dighton, 28, admitted 11 offences relating to a violent attack at...
URGENT! | Lidl urges Herefordshire shoppers to check shopping after recalling popular product due to concerns that it may contain metal
Lidl GB is recalling a popular product due to concerns that it may contain metal. Lidl is recalling Harvest Basket Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of metal. Product details Pack size750gBatch code5144LBest before24 May 2027 This product may contain metal...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died in a collision involving two vehicles
A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Gloucestershire on Thursday 12 June. Emergency services were called following a report that a blue Fiat 500 and a silver Ford Fiesta had been involved in a collision on Cainscross Road in Stroud at around 8.45pm....