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NEWS | Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted
BREAKING NEWS | UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues urgent warning after several people hospitalised due to a nationwide E.coli outbreak linked to food
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Purkis (JP) who sadly passed away surrounded by family on 28th May
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NEWS | Drug dealer sentenced to more than five years in prison for trafficking drugs into Ross-on-Wye
A dealer whose class A drug trafficking caused harm to the community of Ross-on-Wye has been sentenced to five years eight months at court. Joshua Moore, 32, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to several counts relating to the possession and supply of crack cocaine and...
NEWS | In celebration of National Volunteering week meet Rizqa El Fouz who spends her time helping the people of Herefordshire
National Volunteering week is a weeklong celebration to showcase the amazing work that people are doing in their local community. Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire met Rizqa at a community event this week and she told Your Herefordshire her story. "My name is Rizqa...
NEWS | Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester have celebrated Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Edgar Street stadium improvements set to commence with Blackfriars End demolishment work and new floodlights
The Edgar Street stadium improvements are set to commence in the coming weeks, with the Blackfriars End demolishment work taking place, plus the installation of new floodlights. The planning application for the demolishment of the Blackfriars End has been approved,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC to visit Hereford Lads Club as part of pre season schedule
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC will visit Hereford Lads Club as part of the clubs pre season schedule, in a 3pm kick off on Saturday 6th July. Your Herefordshire understands that the fixture could be brought forward to 2pm should England progress...
FOOTBALL | Young defender Cam Davies wins a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club
Photo - Geoff Moore Young defender Cam Davies won a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club. The centre half, who is just 18-years-old, has impressed throughout a turbulent season for Westfields, being named man of the match on many...
NEWS | Demolition of Blackfriars End at Edgar Street to take place imminently with contract awarded to Pennys Group Limited
The demolition of the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street is set to take place imminently with the contract to carry out the work awarded to Pennys Group Limited. Herefordshire Council have confirmed the decision to award a contract and approve the expenditure of up to...
NEWS | Football tournament to take place to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark first anniversary of his death
A memorial football tournament is to take place this June, in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark the first anniversary of his death. On June 14th 2023, Jordan died very suddenly from a substantial heart attack. He was aged just 28. Jordan was fit, athletic...
FOOTBALL | Six players depart from Hereford FC
Six players are leaving Hereford said manager Paul Caddis in his latest update. They are Nathan Cameron, Curtis Pond, Tope Obadeyi, Ollie Southern, Yusifu Ceesay and Jordan Cranston. Caddis is talking to both Mark Derricott and Lassana Mendes about possible...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player steps down as manager of Cirencester Town
Former Hereford United player John Brough has stepped down as manager of Cirencester Town. Brough who made over 112 appearances for Hereford United between 1994-1998 had been in charge at Cirencester since December 2019. The club recently announced they would take...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues urgent warning after several people hospitalised due to a nationwide E.coli outbreak linked to food
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), together with public health agencies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks. Infections caused by STEC bacteria...
FEATURED | Aldi is on the hunt for a potato enthusiast to become its official ‘Crisp Taster’
Aldi is on the hunt for one extra special spud enthusiast to become its official ‘Crisp Taster’, a brand-new role for the supermarket. The successful applicant will receive a selection of Aldi’s most popular crisps to sample at home for free including Aldi’s Specially...
NEWS | The Food Warehouse makes a major change to how over 60s can claim 10% off their shopping every Tuesday
The Food Warehouse is making a major change to how over 60s can claim 10% off their shopping every Tuesday. From 18th June, eligible customers will need to have a Food Warehouse Bonus Card to receive the discount in store. This includes the stores in Hereford. The...
UK NEWS | A married couple have been jailed after several incidents of non-payment of restaurant bills and shoplifting
A married couple have been jailed after several incidents of non-payment of restaurant bills and shoplifting. Ann McDonagh, 39, from Sandfields, Port Talbot, was charged with five counts of fraud and 4 counts of theft (shoplifting). Bernard McDonagh, 41, from...
NEWS | Birmingham Airport issues important update on liquid restrictions that will be in place from 1st June
From Birmingham Airport: In 2018 all UK airports were advised of new Government legislation for the introduction of new security screening technology. This would allow a change to the rule on electrical items and liquids in hand luggage. This legislation was amended...
MISSING | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a missing 12-year-old girl from Gloucestershire
Police are appealing for information to help locate a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Stroud. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Freya who was last seen on Brimscombe Hill at around 11.40am this morning (Wednesday 29 May). Freya is described...
UK NEWS | The families of two teenagers who tragically died following a collision have paid tribute to them
The families of two teenagers who tragically died following a collision in Penkridge in Staffordshire have paid tribute to them. Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, of Tanyfron, Wrexham, and Morgan Jones, 17, of Coedpoeth, Wrexham, sadly died following a collision on Cannock...
NEWS | Police issue e-fit to help identify a man who pushed a 12-year-old girl into bushes and pinned her down
Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify and speak to in connection with an attack on a 12-year-old girl in Chalford, Stroud earlier this month. On Monday 13 May at around 4.15pm the girl was walking on Marle Hill when an unknown man who had...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal for witnesses and information following a fatal collision
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A40 between Andoversford and Dowdeswell ok Monday afternoon (27 May). Emergency services were called just before 2pm to the collision which involved a black Range Rover and a grey Land Rover Discovery. The driver...