HEREFORD have re-signed experienced goalkeeper Brandon Hall for the coming season. The 28-year-old signed for Hereford from Kidderminster Harriers in 2019 and has been a regular starter over the last two shortened seasons. Hall made 12 appearances
A BANNED driver was caught back on the roads while over the drug limit, a court has heard. Ashley Powell entered a guilty plea when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford. The court heard the 37-year-old had been caught driving a Peugeot
PEOPLE who do not need urgent medical treatment are being told to stay away from Hereford's accident and emergency department after an "extremely busy" period. The Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, said some people had
A RECORD number of women in Herefordshire had an abortion last year, figures show, amid a relaxation in rules around seeking treatment at home. The availability of pill treatment for home abortions during the Covid-19 pandemic is believed to be
LATE night visitors to Hereford might have had a surprise while walking down Bridge Street in May, as a well-known estate agent shivered under blankets in his office doorway. 75-year-old Bill Jackson took the decision to sleep rough for two nights
McDonald’s is creating 20,000 new jobs as part of a rollout of new restaurants across the country The nation's fast food chain is opening 50 new branches in the UK and Ireland over the next 12 months, prompting a huge recruitment drive. Increased
Boris Johnson has said that July 19 is “looking good” when asked if he would rule out further lockdowns this winter. Hopes of an irreversible end to lockdown in England in July were dampened this weekend when Dr Susan Hopkins appeared on The Andrew
WOOLHOPE coasted to an eight wicket win over Kington on Saturday in the GB Liners Marches Premier League, steadying themselves away from the bottom of the table after a shaky start to the season, writes Chris Stonadge Kington, the hosts, won the
FORMER Hereford rugby player Jay Reidy has mapped out his future in the boxing ring. Reidy swapped rugby for fighting and after a tough baptism in bareknuckle boxing he put the gloves on for his last outing, writes Matt Bozeat The 23 year-old
Train passengers in England can buy flexible season tickets from Monday, June 21 as part of an overhaul of rail travel. The scheme offers savings on certain routes for people who travel two or three days a week. They are the first step in major
POLICE have released a picture of a man they want to speak to over motorbikes being used illegal near Hereford. West Mercia Police said officers wanted to identify the man after a "number of incidents" involving off road bikes. Reports varied
HEREFORDSHIRE remain top of their group in the National Counties 50-over competition after a conclusive success over Wiltshire in a rain-affected encounter at Warminster. With overnight rain lingering on into the morning, players and spectators
A WELL-KNOWN member of the community who served as a parish councillor died after she fell down the stairs at her home near Hereford, an inquest has heard. Retired veterinary assistant Jane Elizabeth Rees was a fit and healthy 74-year-old, her
PREPARATIONS for the 2020/21 football season are getting under way in the coming weeks with friendly matches across Herefordshire. Here is a list of friendlies for our local sides: PRE-SEASON Hereford FC Tuesday 13th July – Westfields
Another lockdown is expected in winter if the NHS is overrun by a rise in cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19, an expert has warned. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) shared the bleak news that a third wave “definitely
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 CRICKET WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Premier Brockhampton 160 (Tom Austwick 34, Thomas James 3-16) lost to Old Hill 161-7 Bromyard 246 (George Goodsall 79, George Bouston 4-20) beat Stourbridge 236 Redditch
A TRANSIT driver has been banned from the roads after drug-driving in a busy Hereford main road. Karl Paisley entered a guilty plea when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford. The court heard the 42-year-old had been caught behind the
Choosing a baby name can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face. Unless a family rule is to name a child after a family member then there is a plethora of names out their and it can be difficult to decide on the perfect
GOALKEEPER Joshua Worrell scooped both the Managers’ Player and Players’ Player awards for the first team at the Ledbury Town Football Club presentation evening for the 2020/21 footballing season. Worrell received the award from the joint senior
FLY-TIPPERS and thieves which are targeting an old doctors' surgery in Hereford are hopefully going to be put off by a new gate, as new owners look to secure the car park. The car park at Moorfield House Surgery in Edgar Street is currently open
A HEREFORDSHIRE pub has issued a plea after 'freedom day' was delayed due to rising coronavirus infections. Today (June 21) was supposed to be the day when all remaining coronavirus restrictions ended in England, under the Government's phased plan
Social media sites Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok and YouTube have teamed up with the Government and NHS to encourage more young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The move comes as the vaccination rollout out gathers pace across the UK.
I’M glad that Hereford Times (June 10) gave front-page prominence to flagging up police confiscation of a child’s £400 E-scooter on the grounds of such matters as lack of road worthiness and the dangers of such vehicles, especially when ridden by children
RECYCLING, reuse, and community engagement will be key to Herefordshire’s new waste strategy, expected to be complete in September, councillors have said. Herefordshire’s coalition councillor Gemma Davies, cabinet member for waste said: "I have
A DRUNK man accused police of stealing his keys after banging on doors in the early hours of the morning. Joshua David Newbury admitted being drunk and disorderly when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford. Police were called to reports
Hereford College of Arts opens their doors to the public to celebrate the Festival of Arts, a show that celebrates the work of HCA students and graduates. We interviewed Xaviere Hughes (Head of FE) and Justin Gregory (Head of HE) about their student
