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Jarrod Bowen scores first hat-trick in West Ham United win

HEREFORDSHIRE football star Jarrod Bowen scored his first senior hat-trick during West Ham United's 4-2 win against Brentford. The 27-year-old, from Leominster, scored twice in the opening seven minutes to put his side in charge of the match before

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Gittoes nets hat-trick as title challengers Kington march on

KINGTON Town maintained their challenge for the Zzoomm Herefordshire League Premier Division title following a 6-2 victory over Holme Lacy. The result moved the Mill Street club into second position in the table and within two points of leaders

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Midlands medals for Hereford Taekwondo Club members

HEREFORD Taekwondo Club came away with six medals from the Midlands Championships held at Kettering. Over 800 competitors took part in the first tournament of the year which consisted of patterns, sparring and power events. A small team of

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County FA to end Boys’ Development Centre due to finances

THE Herefordshire FA state that a reduction in grant funding has left them with no alternative but to end their Boys’ Development Centre. The centre accommodates 100 talented boys from under-10 to under-16 age groups under the Hereford FC branding

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Phillips’ goal secured Hereford away win despite late scare

KIERAN PHILLIPS’ strike earned Hereford a crucial away win at Southport in their hunt for a play-off place. Paul Downing opened the scoring in contentious circumstances before Phillips doubled the visitor’s lead in the 90th minute, and despite

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Serious injuries as air ambulance called to Herefordshire motorway crash

THREE people were "seriously injured" in a crash in Herefordshire, with an air ambulance being called to the incident. The crash, which took place just before 3pm today (February 26) involved one car on the M50 near Gorsley. A spokesperson

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'Stolen' Land Rover was last seen in Hereford

A LAND Rover has been reported stolen in Hereford, with police asking anyone who sees it to call officers urgently. The black Land Rover Defender police are searching for was last seen in the area of Belmont Road at 11.30am today (February 26).

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Hunt for suspects after Hereford burglary

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a reported burglary at a Hereford home. A house in Kilpeck Avenue was reportedly broken into during the early hours of Sunday morning. Just after midnight, the homeowner says he saw a group of men stealing

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Air ambulance called to Herefordshire crash on motorway

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Decision on new Islamic centre for Hereford

Plans by an Islamic group for a new community centre in Hereford have been rejected despite drawing nearly 40 letters of support including from the Bishop of Hereford. Hereford Islamic Society sought outline permission nearly a year ago for the

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Future of Scottish Terriers uncertain as The Kennel Club monitors numbers

The future of Scottish Terriers is uncertain as the dog breed’s popularity decreases. You might recognise the dogs as the emblems on Walker’s shortbread and Radley handbags, or perhaps you opt for the Scottie counter when playing Monopoly.

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Over 50 social homes approved for this Herefordshire spot

A long-delayed plan to build over 50 social housing properties on the edge of a Herefordshire town can finally go ahead. Solihull-based Living Space Housing applied in 2019 to build 54 homes (originally 58) for Platform Housing on a hectare and

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Fire brigade called to overflowing sink in Herefordshire

AN overflowing sink caused the fire service to be sent to a Herefordshire flat. The smoke detector was activated at the property in New Street, Ledbury, just after 3.40am yesterday (February 25).  A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire

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Horse hit by van in crash on busy Herefordshire road

A HORSE was hit by a van in a crash on a busy road on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire border. Emergency services were called to the A44 near Broadwas shortly before 8.25pm yesterday (February 25). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police

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Man seriously hurt after being hit by car near Hereford

A MAN was seriously hurt after being hit by a car in a village near Hereford. Emergency services were called to the junction of Station Road and Mill Lane in Credenhill at around 10.10pm on Saturday (February 24). A West Midlands Ambulance

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Cars destroyed by fire in Herefordshire village

TWO cars were destroyed by fire in a Herefordshire village. In a post on its Facebook page, Ewyas Harold Fire Station said that they were called out to a well-established garage fire. "Upon arrival, the building was well ablaze along with two

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I'm a Celebrity star 'attacked' after confronting dog owner as pet trapped

Star of Hollyoaks and I'm a Celebrity Owen Warner has shared his encounter with an angry dog owner after they left their pets in a locked car. Warner, posted the video on Instagram, showing two small white dogs left locked in the car, concerned

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King's cancer could be 'more dangerous' than we think, royal expert says

King Charles’ cancer could be “more dangerous” than the public has “been led to believe”, according to a royal expert. The King revealed he had cancer at the start of February, although the type of cancer has not been confirmed to the public.

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Police "cracking down on drug use and dealing" at popular Hereford park

POLICE are investigating reports of drug use and dealing at a popular Hereford park. Officers say that it has been happening in Churchill Gardens, off Aylestone Hill, in particular in the car parking area, and they have taken action. "Anti-social

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Suspicious caller's odd interest in caravan

POLICE are investigating a report of suspicious activity in a Herefordshire village. A man knocked on someone's door in Canon Pyon, enquiring about buying a caravan which was not for sale. However, when his request was declined, he made an

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Independent Herefordshire brewery makes big announcement

A HEREFORDSHIRE brewery has made a big announcement as it joins forces with a group fighting to save the county's iconic river Wye. The independent family-run Wye Valley Brewery, has announced its new charity partnership with The Wye and Usk Foundation

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New Year's Eve drink-driver handed ban by Hereford court

A DRINK-DRIVER who was caught on a Herefordshire road on New Year's Eve has been banned from driving. Elliott Davies, 36, of Cupid Way in Swansea, was driving along the B4224 in Hampton Bishop on New Year's Eve when he was caught by police.

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Banned: Drink-drive teen caught out in Herefordshire

A TEENAGER has been banned from the roads after he was caught drink-driving in Herefordshire. Bobby Pugh entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while over the alcohol limit when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford this month.

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Banned: Drink-driver who caused crash on Herefordshire A-road

A DRINK-DRIVER caused a crash on a busy Herefordshire road, a court has heard. Betty Smith, aged 50, of Green Lane, Lower Eggleton, near Ledbury, was driving a Ford Fiesta that was involved in a crash with a Mercedes Sprinter van on the A417 between

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Trespasser caught with gun in Herefordshire countryside

A TRESPASSER was caught with an air gun on land in the Herefordshire countryside. Simon Martin, aged 38, was found in Westhide, Herefordshire, with the weapon. Hereford Magistrates' Court heard that he had been carrying the air rifle while

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These Herefordshire students are celebrating HUGE success!

HEREFORD Sixth Form College students continue to compete with some of the best independent schools in the country for places at Oxford and Cambridge.  A total of 21 students have offers for the elite universities, which represents 38 per cent of