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NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
NEWS | John Campion is re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner
NEWS | The director of a Hereford business has been issued with a fine and made to complete 150 hours unpaid work after being taken to court by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards
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UK NEWS | 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a school in Yorkshire today
A 17-year-old boy has been detained following reports of three people being injured at Birley Community College in Sheffield this morning (Wednesday 1 May). Officers are at the scene after responding to reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school on...
NEWS | Taylor Wimpey in Hereford taking part in #NoMowMay initiative at Elgar Place development
Taylor Wimpey South Wales is supporting British conservation charity Plantlife’s ‘No Mow May’ initiative, helping to encourage wildlife to thrive at its Elgar Place development in Hereford. According to Plantlife, the UK has lost 97% of its flower-rich meadows since...
FEATURED | Hereford to Gloucester Canal could be restored and part of Merton Meadow turned into an urban wetland as part of Herefordshire Council’s Hereford Masterplan
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
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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...
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. "We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our...
NEWS | Bulls Chairman Ammonds celebrates ‘huge moment’ for Hereford FC as club agrees lease to remain at Edgar Street until 2070
Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club confirm agreement that secures the Bulls’ future at Edgar Street Herefordshire Council and Hereford FC have confirmed that a deal has been agreed that will see the club remain at the iconic Edgar Street stadium until...
FOOTBALL | Former Bulls chairman Jon Hale blasts the FA after it announced that FA Cup Replays would be scrapped from next season
Former Hereford FC Chairman Jon Hale has taken to Twitter to criticise changes made to the FA Cup, following an agreement between the FA and the Premier League. A number of Football League clubs and Non League clubs, including the likes of Tranmere Rovers and Exeter...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a school in Yorkshire today
A 17-year-old boy has been detained following reports of three people being injured at Birley Community College in Sheffield this morning (Wednesday 1 May). Officers are at the scene after responding to reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school on...
NEWS | Almost £1,000 raised so far to help get a Hereford Mum who almost died in Turkey back home to her young son
A fundraising page has been launched to help get a Hereford Mum home after almost dying after having surgery in Turkey. A friend of Chloe, who is from Hereford said: “Hi everyone, my name is Leah and my best friend Chloe went to Turkey on Friday last week (26.04.2024)...
UK NEWS | Met Police issue update after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death and several others injured in an incident in London with one man arrested on suspicion of murder
The Met Police have issued an update after a 14-year-old boy was confirmed to have died and several others were injured following an incident in London. One man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in the Hainault area of London. Assistant...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to a critical incident in London this morning
Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested. From the Met Police: We were called shortly before 07:00hrs to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens...
NEWS | Fundraising page set up to help get a Hereford Mum who almost died in Turkey back home to her young son
A fundraising page has been launched to help get a Hereford Mum home after almost dying after having surgery in Turkey. A friend of Chloe, who is from Hereford said: “Hi everyone, my name is Leah and my best friend Chloe went to Turkey on Friday last week (26.04.2024)...
UK NEWS | 13-year-old girl charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a school in Wales
Update - A 13-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a school in Wales. Earlier Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: Police have remained at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman, following an incident in which three people were injured. Officers will...
UPDATE | Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing at a school in Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police continue to investigate an incident at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire, which occurred at about 11.20am this morning (Wednesday, 24 April 2024). Superintendent Ross Evans, Carmarthenshire Commander, said: “Just after 11.20am this morning we...
BREAKING NEWS | Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 20s was found dead
West Mercia Police have confirmed that three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Bewdley, Worcestershire. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 20s was found dead at a home in Bewdley...
BREAKING NEWS | Police responding to a ‘major incident’ at a school in Wales this afternoon
Police are responding to a major incident at a school in Wales this afternoon. The incident has occurred in Carmarthenshire. A statement released by Dyfed-Powys Police a short while ago said the following: Dyfed-Powys Police is dealing with an incident at Amman Valley...