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ROADWORKS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with a road closure in place on a major route in Hereford early next week
NEWS | Violent criminal jailed for over five years after stabbing a man on a residential street
FOOTBALL | The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football by clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year
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NEWS | A Herefordshire play park is closed today for essential maintenance work to take place
A popular Herefordshire play park will remain closed today, for essential maintenance work to take place. From Ross-on-Wye Town Council: “Please be advised the Play Park at The Rope Walk, Ross-on-Wye will be closed from 6am on Wednesday 11th June for 24 hours due to...
PROPERTY | A stunning property in Hereford that comes with a tennis court and a swimming pool
Peacefully situated in this much sought after residential location, a highly spacious 4 bedroom detached house offering an ideal long term family home. Price - £595,000 The property which is offered for sale with no onward chain has the added benefit of gas central...
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group issues update to all patients with a four hour closure in place today
Hereford Medical Group has issued an important message to all patients. A post shared on social media said: “All HMG sites will be closed Wednesday 11th June between 12:30 and 4:30pm for compulsory staff training. “Our online forms and Station Medical Centre site will...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians 2nd XV finally achieve promotion after 32-12 victory over Leamington RFC at Mortimer Park
Press Release - Luctonians Rugby Club: On Saturday, March 8th, Luctonians 2nd XV hosted Leamington RFC at their home ground, Mortimer Park, for a crucial match. A victory at home would crown Luctonians 2nd XV as champions of Counties 1 Midlands West (South). This...
NEWS | Important information from Police for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
The Jockey Club today announces a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience...
NEWS | Important information for anyone attending the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival today (Tuesday)
The Jockey Club today announces a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience...
FOOTBALL | Bulls beaten; Westfields defeated on the road, as Wellington grab vital draw and Ro-Stars shock Bromyard Town
It was a busy weekend of football action once again, with Hereford FC suffering a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Darlington with manager Paul Caddis saying that the Bulls need to ‘move on and get back to winning ways’. It was a disappointing afternoon for...
NEWS | Important information for people attending the Cheltenham Festival this week with a number of major changes in comparison with recent years
The Jockey Club today announces a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience...
NEWS | Hereford United supporter starts campaign for John Newman to receive a freedom of the city award
Lifelong Hereford United/FC supporter Hedley Lawson has started a campaign to award former Hereford United manager Freedom of the city status. Hedley told Your Herefordshire "I am conscious that John Newman is now 91 and in my opinion deserving of some recognition for...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Keith Hicks will be taking on 3 challenges to raise money for cancer research
Former Hereford United defender Keith Hicks will be taking part in a 3 Points vs Cancer Challenge. Hicks made over 200 Football League appearances for the Bulls between 1980-1985. Keith told Your Herefordshire "This event that will see myself, plus family take on...
BOXING | Hereford’s Liam O’Hare back to winning ways with impressive victory over veteran Jordan Garnham
Local boxing star Liam O’Hare delivered a statement performance as he returned to winning ways with a dominant victory over experienced veteran Jordan Garnham. The middleweight contest saw O’Hare showcase his skill, power, and resilience, bouncing back in style after...
RUGBY | Loughborough Students RFC edge out Luctonians in an exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park
Luctonians RFC vs Loughborough Students RFCSaturday 1st March 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress A superbly exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park, on a beautiful spring afternoon, saw the students score seven tries to out-pace the home side, who...
UK NEWS STORIES
MISSING PERSON | Police issue an appeal for help in locating a vulnerable woman who has gone missing and was last seen on Wednesday
Police are appealing for help in locating a vulnerable woman who has gone missing from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. Fallan, aged 25, has not been seen since leaving an address on Littledean Hill Road at around 9pm last night (Wednesday 21 May). She was last seen...
NEWS | British and Estonian troops stronger together as more than 3,000 British Army troops take part in Exercise Hedgehog
Over 3,000 British Army troops have shown their support for a NATO ally as a major multinational exercise ends. Exercise Hedgehog has seen 17,000 troops from 12 NATO allies and partner nations, help assess the combat readiness of the Estonian armed forces. As well as...
NEWS | Two men appear in court in connection with burglary in Forest of Dean
Two men have appeared in court after being charged in connection with a burglary near Coleford last week. Patrick McDonagh, aged 52 and of Woodstock Road, Coventry, and Thomas Calienda, aged 27 and of Elton Road, Newnham, both appeared at Gloucester Magistrates’ Court...
WELLNESS | Aldi launches viral inflatable ice bath for just £29.99 – calling it a must-have for fitness fans and cold therapy converts!
Elevate wellness routines with Aldi’s latest launch – the NEW Inflatable Ice Bath. Launching in stores on 25th May for just £29.99, this brand-new Ice Bath is a must-have for fitness fans and cold therapy converts alike. Those looking to dip their toes in will need to...
NEWS | Woman found guilty of shaking baby girl to death will be sentenced on Thursday (22nd May) confirms the Crown Prosecution Service
A woman has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to the death of a baby. In April 2020, shortly after the start of the Covid 19 lockdown, Melissa Wilband, 28, was living with her two young children, a two-year-old boy and five-month-old baby Lexi. On the...
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to a grandfather who died in a collision involving two vehicles
The family of a grandfather whose “quiet strength and gentle humour were a constant source of support and warmth to those around him,” have paid tribute to him. Malcolm John Shopland, aged 72, from Ystradgynlais in Powys, was cycling when he was involved in a...
TRIBUTE | Family of one of the firefighters killed in Oxfordshire fire pays tribute to a woman who was ‘truly inspirational to us all’
Following the death of Jennie Logan, aged 30, of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (Official) after a fire at Bicester Motion on Buckingham Road, Bicester, on Thursday, Jennie’s Mum, Dad, and sister Emilie, have released the following tribute: “Jennie was a much...
NEWS | A high street bank has launched its latest switching offer worth up to £310 in cash and rewards
From today, customers switching to a TSB Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus current account can receive £100 upfront, and £90 in cashback in the first six months of opening, plus a choice of two rewards. To be eligible, customers must switch to TSB using the...
NEWS | National Highways issues important message to all motorists with restrictions coming into force on the Severn Bridge later this month
M48 Severn Bridge heavy goods vehicles over 7.5t weight restriction from 27th May 2025. From National Highways: Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the bridge open for...