2,000 pigs rescued from Herefordshire barn fire
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Astronomers have revealed that the discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate 'signs of life' on the planet. The gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus, which suggests the planet could host unknown photochemical
A 'mini heatwave' has hit the UK, with temperatures set to peak at 31 degrees in some parts of the country on Tuesday, the Met Office have said. The last blast of summer has arrived in the UK due to warm winds from Spain and France. We've put
Christmas 2020 might feel like a long way off, but in fact less there are nearly 100 days to go until December 25. With that in mind, the thoughts of many parents will soon turn to Christmas presents, and with more families budgeting for the big
FIREFIGHTERS from several stations are currently on scene at a building fire in Herefordshire. A fire service spokesperson said several crews have been working extremely hard in difficult, hot conditions at an agricultural building fire in Pencombe
HEREFORD FC will be streaming their pre-season friendly match against Solihull Moors on Tuesday, September 22, kick-off 7.30pm. This follows the success of the live streaming of the friendly game against Newport County last month. A statement
ALMOST 400 people in Powys have been affected by a data breach after they contracted coronavirus, Public Health Wales has admitted. The breach saw 382 people in Powys affected having after testing positive for coronavirus. The incident saw their
THREE men armed with 'several weapons' broke into a family's home and threatened them before leaving empty handed. Police are appealing for witnesses following the aggravated burglary which happened in Frome Valley Way, Ross-on-Wye around 9.15pm
HEREFORDSHIRE Council’s newly re-elected chairman says he hopes they will leave the ‘Covid-induced electronic nightmare’ they are in and return to normality soon. Bircher ward councillor Sebastian Bowen, a former Royal Marine, was re-elected as
AN eagle and two birdies on the front nine holes paved the way for Tim Wyatt to win Ross Golf Club's annual Winston Wildsmith Salver stableford competition. Members from all sections of the club competed for honours board recognition with 136 entrants
Pub giant Wetherspoons have confirmed that 66 workers at 50 branches across the country have tested postive for coronavirus since reopening in the summer. We've put together everything you need to know. How many people have visited Wetherspoons
A MAN has been rescued from the river Wye near Hereford and taken to hospital. Five fire crews were among the emergency services called to the river Wye near Breinton at around 10am on Monday morning (September 14). The man was rescued from
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to more than 350 gas related incidents in Herefordshire and Worcestershire in the last ten years, figures reveal. In total, 40 percent of the calls involved a fire, while the incidents caused over 110 casualties and
THE deadline for Hereford FC to register 16 players for the National League North is next week. Currently the Bulls have 11 players signed for the coming season including goalkeeper Brandon Hall- who has yet to figure during pre-season. They
A SENSATIONAL unbeaten 130 from 114 balls from opener Luke Jones led Wormelow to a 119 run victory in the Marches League Play-Off final with Builth Wells. Wormelow had no hesitation in batting first after winning the toss and it was partnerships that
Aldi have launched a 'click and collect' trial at a store in the UK. We've put together what we know about the new trial, including whether or not if might arrive at a store new you in the near future. Where is the 'click and collect' trial
A SINGLE new coronavirus related death has been recorded in English hospitals in the latest figures from NHS England. The death occurred on September 13 at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the north-east. No deaths have
ALTHOUGH the weather has not been as fine and sunny as it was in the early part of the summer we’re pleased that the county’s cricketers have at least been able to enjoy their shortened season. We are the only county in the West Midlands which
STRIKER Rowan Liburd has signed for National League South side Welling United. Liburd spent over a season with the Bulls, signing in March 2019, before being released this summer. The 28-year-old forward struggled to consistently hit the goal
FORMER Bulls striker Mike Symons netted a brace against his former side as Weston-Super-Mare sent Hereford to a fourth defeat of pre-season. After four years with the Bulls and helping them to three league titles Symons signed an 18-month deal
As new rules on social gatherings come into force across England, fresh concerns have been raised as to whether shoppers will need to queue outside supermarkets. On Monday, September 14, a new law came into effect, meaning people will only be allowed
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has gone into self-isolation after a member of his household developed symptoms of Covid-19. He will continue working from home, but will not take part in Commons proceedings on Monday. The situation emerged shortly
RESULTS FOOTBALL FRIENDLY Weston-super-Mare 2 Hereford FC 0 FA Cup Preliminary Round Westfields 2 Whitchurch Alport 0 Uhlsport Hellenic League Division One West Hereford Lads Club 1 (Adam Hockey) Stonehouse Town 0 Cheltenham Saracens
A DOCTORS' surgery has said it's operating on "skeleton staff" after several workers tested positive for coronavirus. Marches GP practice in Bodenham is closed, and the surgery in Leominster is only open for telephone or video consultations after
The number of people that can attend social gatherings has been cut to six in England following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases across the UK. The new law, which came into effect today (Monday, September 14), means that gatherings of more than
DOZENS of Covid-19 related assaults have been recorded by Herefordshire's police force, West Mercia Police, since March. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said there has been a surge in Covid-19 and spitting assaults on officers, with the
FORMER BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond's plans to build a new barn at his Herefordshire castle have not met any resistance from the parish council Mr Hammond wants to build a new barn to keep his collection of cars, as well as tractors,
THE founder of Wetherspoon has defended the safety of bars during the pandemic, saying there's been more cases at one Herefordshire farm than at all of his pubs. Tim Martin said about 32 million people have visited its pubs since they reopened
HEREFORDSHIRE Council was owed more than £4 million in housing benefit paid to claimants in error before the coronavirus crisis brought debt collections to a halt, new figures show. Charity Turn2us, which helps people in financial hardship, warned
THE President of the NFU will be making a special appearance at the Three Counties Farmer Awards ceremony in November. And with all the uncertainty facing the industry at the moment, it’s likely to be a message farmers will be keen to hear.
ENGLAND women’s soccer star Mille Bright is the latest celebrity to join the list who will be appearing at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards ceremony next month. The 27-year-old Chelsea defender was making the sports headlines
THE coronavirus “rule of six” came into force in England today (September 14), meaning any social gatherings of more than six people will break the law. People face fines of up to £3,200 if they do not abide by the new measure, which applies to
A MAN was killed in a crash which closed the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire yesterday (September 13). A total closure was in force for several hours between J9 and J11, with the southbound carriageway later reopening. Highways England said