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ON THIS DAY | Today marks 380 years since Hereford was under siege during the English Civil War
NEWS | A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries
NEWS | New wetland scheme at Merton Meadow to address flooding and bring nature into the city with a public space for residents and visitors to enjoy
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LATEST | Welsh Water repair of collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford set to continue into August with complex works underway
Welsh Water’s repair of a collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway. Welsh Water has provided the following update to nearby businesses and residents: As you may be aware, we are dealing with an...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has provided an important update to all households in relation to household waste and recycling collections
It is now easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin collection...
UK NEWS | A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day
A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him through the heart with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day last year. Kirsty Carless was found guilty today (30 July 2025) at Stafford Crown Court of killing...
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BREAKING NEWS | Worcester Warriors to return in 2025/26 and will join the new professional Tier 2 League and home matches from Sixways Stadium
Worcester Warriors have confirmed that they will be returning in 2025/26, with a team playing in Tier 2 of professional rugby and playing its home matches from Sixways Stadium. In a post on social media, Worcester Warriors said: “It’s the news we’ve all been waiting...
SPORT | Hereford & County Athletics Club enjoy plenty of success in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportshall Athletics League
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportshall Athletics League recently concluded with Hereford and County athletes competing against club athletes from Bromsgrove and Redditch, Worcester, Kidderminster and Stourport and Dudley and Stourbridge. Sportshall includes...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | The Government has revealed the exact 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...
BREAKING NEWS | Resident doctors in England to carry out strike action later this month
Resident doctors in England have delivered a renewed mandate for strike action in the fight for pay restoration, following the outcome of a six-week ballot. They will stage a full walk out from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Leaders of the BMA...
NEWS | A drug dealer who took advantage of a vulnerable man, convincing him to transfer his home over for no money to use as a base to sell crack cocaine has been jailed
A drug dealer who took advantage of a vulnerable man, convincing him to transfer his home over for no money to use as a base to sell crack cocaine, has been jailed. Victor Asamoah, aged 34 and from Old Fallings Crescent, Wolverhampton, was sentenced by Gloucester...
NEWS | Family of “loving and loyal” teenager who died on the railway pay tribute to him
The family of Jordan Everett, 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 Jordan was...
NEWS | Morrisons has today announced the launch of ‘Club 60’ – an exclusive Morrisons Café offering to help customers’ pensions go further
Morrisons has today announced the launch of ‘Club 60’ – an exclusive Morrisons Café offering to help customers’ pensions go further. From this week, those eligible can enjoy a Small Breakfast any time of the day, including a sausage, bacon, fried egg, hash...
BREAKING NEWS | A body has been found this evening by teams searching for missing soldier Alex
From Wiltshire Police: We are very sad to report that a body has been found this evening in the search for missing Alex from Perham Down. Alex, 30, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon (06/07) leaving Tidworth camp and an urgent search has been ongoing since to...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving
A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Jack Llewellyn of Abergavenny will also be disqualified from driving for 10 years upon his release from...
NEWS | Police have released new images of 30-year-old soldier Alex who was reported missing on Sunday
Police and military personnel concerned for the welfare of missing soldier, Alex, have released new images of the 30-year-old Army Sergeant. Alex is seen walking around the Tidworth branch of Tesco at about 11am on Sunday (06/07). He is wearing a grey sweatshirt and...
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...