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BREAKING NEWS | 14-year-old child charged with murder after the body of a teenage girl was discovered
UK NEWS | Tesco makes major change that will impact 16 and 17 year olds that shop at its stores
IMPORTANT | Welsh Water issues important message to residents living in Dilwyn, Eardisland and Weobley
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IMPORTANT | Welsh Water issues important message to residents living in Bodenham, Sutton St Nicholas and Marden
Welsh Water has issued an important message to residents living in the Bodenham, Sutton St Nicholas and Marden areas. Information shared by Welsh Water said: “We're aware that customers in this area may have no water or low pressure at the moment due to...
HEATWAVE | A Hereford school has issued an important message to parents as heatwave to peak in county on Thursday
A Hereford school introduces Heatwave measures as temperatures rise. The Hereford Academy has announced temporary changes to the school day this week in response to the current heatwave, with measures designed to protect the health and wellbeing of students and staff...
BREAKING NEWS | 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a child was discovered
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a teenage girl was discovered in Blaina, Gwent Police have confirmed. Officers were called to the Duffryn Park area at around 10.10pm on Monday, June 22, where the body of a female was found....
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Bulls announce that defender Aaron Skinner has signed a new deal ahead of the 2025/26 National League North season
Hereford FC has announced that defender Aaron Skinner has signed a new deal with the club ahead of the 2025/26 Vanarama National League North Season. Winning Hereford FC’s Player of the Season in the 2023/24 campaign, Skinner proved his ability as a consistent...
CRICKET | St Michael’s Hospice look set to benefit substantially from large crowd that watched Herefordshire and MCC at Brockhampton
HEREFORDSHIRE and MCC ended with honours even with a victory apiece in their double-header at Brockhampton. But the day’s big winners should be St Michael’s Hospice who look set to benefit substantially from a large crowd who enjoyed excellent catering and responded...
RUGBY | Trailfinders Women and Hereford Sixth Form College sign exciting Rugby Partnership – creating a clear and professional pathway for students
Press Release from Hereford Sixth Form College: Hereford Sixth Form College is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Trailfinders Women, creating a clear and professional pathway for student rugby players to progress through to the Ealing Trailfinders...
FOOTBALL | Bulls to face local rivals Merthyr Town in the National League North next season
Photo Credit - Bulls News It has been confirmed that Merthyr Town will enter the National League North following their promotion from the Southern League. The confirmation that Merthyr Town will find themselves in the National League North is likely to be seen as a...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC boss Paul Caddis confirms that Bulls face ‘complete squad rebuild’ over the summer
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis has confirmed that the club faces a ‘completely squad rebuild’ this summer in his latest update to supporters. From Paul Caddis: “Hi all – I hope you’re all well and enjoying the break. “If you’re anything like me you are itching to get...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Morrisons makes a major announcement affecting all stores in the UK including in Hereford, Malvern, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores, becoming the first supermarket to meet ‘The Bog Standard’ guidelines. A hallmark of good practice, The Bog Standard is a set of guidelines...
UK NEWS | Asda announces a major change to its stores in the UK affecting all shoppers
Asda is today inviting shoppers to take a fresh look at the supermarket after major changes across, product, price and the in-store experience. These changes are designed to reward customers for their loyalty and encourage...
UK NEWS | A man has been sentenced to more than 14 years for manslaughter after assaulting a man outside a pub
A man has been sentenced to more than 14 years for manslaughter after assaulting a man outside a pub in Ebbw Vale. Kyle O’Callaghan, 30, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 37-year-old Marcus Lee Carpenter, who died following the assault on Bethcar Street in...
POLICE APPEAL | Police issue an appeal to help find three people they wish to speak to after a man was taken to hospital after being stabbed
Officers investigating a stabbing in Stourport on Saturday 16 May have released a CCTV image of three people they believe can help with enquiries. The incident happened at around 2.30pm in the garden of The Bridge Inn on Bridge Street when the victim was approached...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident
Officers investigating an incident on Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny at around 6.15am on Friday 15 May are appealing for witnesses to come forward. From Gwent Police: A man in his twenties was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. At...
NEWS | Latest ONS figures show rise in violence against women and girls in West Mercia Police area
As shoplifting continues to fall, crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls are on the rise in West Mercia. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, reports of stalking and harassment increased by 13%, while rape...
NEWS | Morrisons announces a pay increase for supermarket and manufacturing colleagues
Morrisons has announced that the proposed pay deal for Supermarket and Manufacturing colleagues covered by the national agreement with USDAW received a 91.87% vote in favour in the recent ballot. The pay deal having secured the necessary support from colleagues it...
NEWS | Tesco announces major change affecting thousands of its stores across the UK
Tesco has announced that it is extending its popular Aldi Price Match scheme to more than 2,000 Express convenience stores. It means that if you need anything from Tesco Express, you will now be able to choose from a range of products that are price-matched to Aldi....
NEWS | Morrisons and NHS put cancer warning signs in the shower
The range of nine new shower and bath products will carry messages including “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”, encouraging people to get to know what is normal for their body and contact their GP practice if something doesn’t feel right. The...