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NEWS | Police issue an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Herefordshire
NEWS | Fundraising page launched to support a 6-year-old from Herefordshire who has been diagnosed with a rare cancer
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire remains closed this morning following an incident overnight
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NEWS | Appeal launched after thieves smashed their way into a house in a Herefordshire village in broad daylight causing a huge amount of damage
An appeal has been launched after thieves smashed their way into a house in a Herefordshire village in broad daylight, causing a huge amount of damage. The incident happened in Weston Beggard near Bartestree on Friday morning. Two men were seen approaching the...
NEWS | The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August
The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August to start a new role as Senior Discipline Manager at the FA. From the Herefordshire FA: Having joined in March 2020, one week before the Covid pandemic, the past 4 years have been...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in identifying a man following an assault at a railway station
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an assault at Worcester Foregate Street railway station are today releasing this image in connection. At around 1.15pm on 11 April, the victim was driving toward a small parking area outside of the station. As they did...
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NEWS | The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August
The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August to start a new role as Senior Discipline Manager at the FA. From the Herefordshire FA: Having joined in March 2020, one week before the Covid pandemic, the past 4 years have been...
NEWS | The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today
The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today. Eric Richards was a popular figure at Westfields Football Club for many years. “The family Andrew & Sally of the late Eric Richards have asked us to share that...
WHAT’S ON? | Arsenal legends Ray Parlour and Paul Merson to come to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers
An Evening with Ray Parlour and Paul Merson, hosted by Perry Groves. Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers. The event will...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | Online auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts raises £500 for The Little Princess Trust
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
CRICKET | Two 19-year-olds star as Herefordshire gain success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales
Two 19-year-olds took centre-stage as Herefordshire gained a twin success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales at Llandysul. Luke Powell showed some brilliant improvisation as his unbeaten 43 took Herefordshire to a five-wicket win in the first of the day’s...
FOOTBALL | Premier League star Jarrod Bowen says that he would like to return to Hereford at the end of his career
Photo Credit: Bulls News Premier League star Jarrod Bowen has admitted that he would relish a return to Hereford at the end of his career. In an interview with West Ham United, Bowen said: “I’ve only been back once with Hull City for a pre season friendly, but...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | A baby has died after being hit by a Land Rover in a church car park
Road Policing officers in Aberdeenshire are carrying out enquiries into a fatal crash within the car park of a church in Balmedie. The incident took place on Eigie Road, around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024. It involved a Land Rover and a one-year-old female...
UK NEWS | Police launch murder investigation following the death of a 36-year-old man
Police are appealing for information, or witnesses, after a man died on Chepstow Road, Newport. From Gwent Police: We were called to Chepstow Road, Newport, at around 6pm on Tuesday 14 May after a man was found unresponsive with serious injuries. Officers attended...
NEWS | West Mercia Police tell public not to approach man who could be danger to the public after going missing from a secure unit
West Mercia Police are telling members of the public not to approach a man who has gone missing from a secure unit. Keel James has gone missing from the Redwood Centre (Secure Unit) in Shrewsbury. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are currently...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to 19-year-old who died in a collision in the early hours of Sunday morning
The family of 19-year-old Brandon McCormick, who died in a collision on Sunday 12 May, have paid tribute to him. The teenager from Gloucester died following a collision on the B4008 in Standish near Stonehouse in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police were called...
NEWS | Tesco shares important message to all Clubcard customers with major deadline at the end of this month
Tesco is reminding customers to use almost £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers before they expire at the end of this month. The £16.9m of vouchers, which are valid for two years, need to be used by midnight on May 31st, and with two bank holidays coming up, this may be...
NEWS | Lidl to raise pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 per hour from 1st June – making it the third increase in twelve months!
Lidl GB has announced that it is increasing pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, colleagues will see entry level pay rise to £13.65, up from £13.55. The new base rates equal the best hourly pay in the sector...
NEWS | A man has been jailed after being found guilty of 57 counts of non-recent child sexual abuse – including in Herefordshire
A man has been jailed after being found guilty of 57 counts of non-recent child sexual abuse. Gary Bennett, 61, of Shenstone Close in Bromsgrove was handed a 28-year sentence, with a minimum term of 18 years in prison, at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday 8 May. His...
UK NEWS | Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after two women died in a house fire
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after two women died in a house fire. From West Midlands Police: We've arrested two men on suspicion of murder after two women have died following a house fire in Wolverhampton on Saturday morning (11 May). We were...
MISSING PERSON | Police launch urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl
Police have issued an appeal to locate a 14-year-old girl from Gloucester who has been reported missing as there are concerns for her welfare. Enquiries are ongoing to find Sophie, and police are asking for information from the public to help with the search. Sophie...