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  • Herefordshire braced for wind, rain and floods

    We are now covering Storm Dennis live here TRANSPORT disruption and flooding is expected as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter Herefordshire for a second consecutive weekend. The Met Office has issued weather warnings ahead

  • Herefordshire crash drink-driver 'did a stupid thing'

    A DRINK-driver “thought he would be OK” when he got behind the wheel after a trip to the pub, a court has heard. Owen Pritchard, 22, admitted the offence when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford on January 29. Shafquat Reaz, prosecuting

  • HUST nominate Roberts for vacant board position

    HEREFORD United Supporters’ Trust (HUST) have nominated Joanie Roberts for a vacant position on the Hereford FC board. Roberts is currently chair of the supporters’ trust and will step down from her role at their next meeting, as prescribed by

  • Kelly's devotion to children's farm

    A KIND and caring manager of a children’s charitable farm has been nominated by her proud husband for the Farming Hero of the Year Award in this year’s Three Counties Farming Awards. Kelly Broadfield has dedicated 14 years to running Dodford Children

  • Reduced rail services planned as Storm Dennis approaches

    SPEED restrictions and reduced services are expected on the railways this weekend. Network Rail and Transport for Wales, which operates services in Herefordshire has warned that Storm Dennis will affect rail travellers across Wales and the Borders

  • Disqualified driver caught behind the wheel

    A DISQUALIFIED driver has had a long walk home after he was caught behind the wheel in Herefordshire overnight. Police said the driver who had no insurance, and whose car was registered as SORN, claimed he did not know he was disqualified.

  • Under-16 rugby side seek sponsors for Spain tour

    HEREFORD Rugby Club are appealing for sponsorship from local companies to help fund a trip for a team of under-16 players to tour North West Spain. The under-16s reached the North Midland Cup final last season, narrowly losing to Worcester RFC.

  • Hundreds of pupils compete for Winter School Games honours

    HUNDREDS of school pupils from across the county competed in the Herefordshire Winter School Games recently. Over 400 children from 29 schools from across county threw themselves in to a sport-packed day at Hereford Leisure Centre. The youngsters

  • Broadband project hits 1,000 premises milestone

    HEREFORDSHIRE Council’s Fastershire project and broadband network supplier, Airband, are celebrating reaching the 1000 premises milestone under their rollout of fibre broadband in Herefordshire. As part of the project’s stage 4 rollout, Airband

  • Drivers held up as lorries collect planks

    DRIVERS have been held up during at temporary road closure in Herefordshire. The A49 road between Whitchurch (Symonds Yat) and Pengethley (Harewood End) was shut by police, apparently while lorries picked up large planks from a field. Driver

  • 15 exciting ideas for half-term in Herefordshire

    Here comes the first school holiday of the year, and with it come plenty of opportunities to have loads of fun - with the chance to swing through the trees, shoot laser clays, learn some circus skills or dance a day away ... Saturday, February

  • Lorry overturns on Herefordshire road

    AN OVERTURNED lorry caused delays in south Herefordshire this morning. Police said they received reports of an overturned heavy goods vehicle on the A4137, around two miles north of the A40 junction near Glewstone at 10.45am. The lorry was

  • Organic baby food sold at Lidl could contain mould

    SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has recalled 10 different flavours of baby food pouches over fears they contain mould. Shoppers who have bought the Lupilu Organic pouches have been urged to return them to stores for a full refund. A Food Standards Agency

  • ST ANDREW’S 100 CLUB DRAW: February Results

    The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club February draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on Thursday, February 6th  Heloise Kirby won the first prize of £50 with ticket number 87.Second prize of £25 was won by Vron Price with ticket number 18. James and Sharon

  • BREDWARDINE ART GROUP: news and February dates for your diary

    The art group meets in Bredwardine Village Hall between 1pm and 4pm each Friday. In February the dates are 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. The sessions are ‘drop in’ and cost £5 each week, which includes the cost of hall, tea and biscuits. Our members work

  • Drivers stuck in floodwater on morning commute

    MOTORISTS have faced a lengthy journey to work this morning with some roads closed and vehicles stuck in flood water. The C1055 road between Kimbolton and Hamnish, near Leominster, is closed with one vehicle stuck in flood water. Motorists

  • This week's sports fixtures

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FOOTBALL Presteigne Res v Builth Wells Res SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH York City v Hereford Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division Holmer Green v Westfields Division One West Hereford

  • Hereford hospital sets up emergency coronavirus 'pods'

    HEREFORD County Hospital has set up "priority assessment pods" for people with suspected coronavirus. The pods, which are designed to keep people suspected to have the virus away from other patients, have been spotted at many UK hospitals over

  • Calls for more cash to be spent on town roads

    HEREFORDSHIRE councillors are expected to debate proposals tomorrow (Friday) to set aside cash to repair the road network in the county’s market towns. The motions are being put forward by Ross East ward councillor Paul Symonds, who says there is