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NEWS | A man who stamped on the head of a woman before punching her in the head has been jailed
A man who stamped on the head of a woman before punching her in the head has been jailed. Redwan Karim, aged 31 and of Regent Street, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court earlier this year for one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of...
URGENT | Police share CCTV footage of missing Bromsgrove man showing him in both Leominster and Hereford
From West Mercia Police: Officers have obtained CCTV images of 32-year-old Jack Smith who was reported missing from Bromsgrove. Images captured on CCTV in Hereford city centre on Sunday (22 June) shows Jack wearing black baggy shorts, a black T-shirt, a black bucket...
BREAKING | UK ‘must actively prepare’ for possible war on home soil reveals National Security Strategy document released by Government today
From the UK Government: National Security is the first responsibility of any government, that never changes. But as the world changes, the way we discharge that responsibility must change with it. And the world has changed. Russian aggression menaces our continent....
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC confirm the signing of exciting winger Kai Williams from Tamworth
Hereford FC have announced the signing of Kai Williams after his departure from Tamworth FC. Starting his career in Coventry City’s youth set-up, Kai has gained plenty of non-league football experience at the likes of Coventry United, Bedworth Town, Stratford Town...
NEWS | Former Hereford FC player Jamie Grimes cuts his long locks to raise money for the Little Princess Trust
Former Hereford FC defender Jamie Grimes has cut his trademark long hair to raise money for Hereford based charity The Little Princess trust. Grimes commented on X (Formerly Twitter) "I have donated my hair to be made into a wig for children and young people who have...
FOOTBALL | Yusifu Ceesay joins Spalding
Hereford FC's 2024/2025 top goal scorer Yusifu Ceesay has joined Spalding United. Last Thursday Ceesay revealed he had left Hereford FC But there was no indication that he would sign for Spalding who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. He will be up...
RUGBY | Luctonians celebrate a successful 22nd annual TAG Fest with over 30 teams from 15 local schools attending the event
Luctonians Celebrate a Successful 22nd Annual TAG Fest On Wednesday 11th June, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted the 22nd annual Tagfest, welcoming over 30 teams from 15 local schools to the club’s Mortimer Park grounds. The event, delivered through the Avara Foods...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle joins National League Side
Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle has joined National League side Carlisle United as Head of Recruitment. A statement on the Carlisle website said. Carlisle United Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Foyle as the club’s Head of...
NEWS | A former WWE Tag Team Champion will be performing at a wrestling event in Leominster
Nick Dinsmore who is better known as WWE Superstar Eugene will be wrestling in Leominster on Saturday 9th August. A post on the Prize Wrestling Facebook page says. "We are very excited to reveal that WWE Legend EUGENE will be wrestling at our summer show at the...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for EFL team
Former Hereford FC player Maziar Kouhyar has signed for EFL League Two club Notts County. Kouhyar joined the Bulls early 2021 when the National League North season was curtailed during covid. He had previously played for Walsall in the EFLbut a bad injury sidelined...
FOOTBALL | Westfields FC announce first signings ahead of the 2025/26 season with Jack Oxenham, Cam Davies and Zac Powell among those committing to the club
Westfields FC have announced their first signings ahead of the 2025/26 Hellenic League Premier Division season. The Allpay Park outfit finished 13th last season, and were defeated in two cup finals. Under a new management team that is led by manager Danny Moon, the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC 2024/2025 player of the year Sammy Robinson joins National League North rivals
Hereford FC player of the year Sammy Robinson has joined National League rivals Buxton. Robinson joined the Bulls from Kidderminster in July 2024. Here is confirmation of Robinson joining Buxton, in a post shared on X this afternoon.
UK NEWS STORIES
PRODUCT RECALL | Aldi has recalled a popular food product due to possible health risk
Aldi has recalled a popular food product due to concerns over a possible health risk. Aldi is recalling Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health...
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing 28-year-old man
Police are appealing for information to help locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 28-year-old Aiden who was last seen in the Barnwood area of Gloucester today (Tuesday 24 June). Aiden is described as...
NEWS | A man who stamped on the head of a woman before punching her in the head has been jailed
A man who stamped on the head of a woman before punching her in the head has been jailed. Redwan Karim, aged 31 and of Regent Street, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court earlier this year for one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of...
BREAKING | UK ‘must actively prepare’ for possible war on home soil reveals National Security Strategy document released by Government today
From the UK Government: National Security is the first responsibility of any government, that never changes. But as the world changes, the way we discharge that responsibility must change with it. And the world has changed. Russian aggression menaces our continent....
NEWS | Earlier today the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced it had concluded its investigation into West Mercia Police’s contact before the death of 9-year-old Alfie Steele
Earlier today (Tuesday 23 June) the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced it had concluded its investigation into West Mercia Police’s contact before the death of Alfie Steele. Alfie Steele, who 9 years old, died at his home in Droitwich in...
NEWS | Soldiers who maintained peace and security in both Kosovo and Cyprus over the last year have been recognised for their vital contribution to international stability
Nearly 80 personnel from C Squadron, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) were honoured at a medal ceremony after completing six-month tours in two of Europe's long-standing conflict zones. A total of 52 soldiers deployed on Operation Elgin, the UK...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been sentenced to four years for causing the death of a dog walker by dangerous driving
A man has been sentenced to four years for causing the death of a dog walker by dangerous driving. Daniel Boucher, 28, was driving over the speed limit when he lost control of his car on the road coming off Ty Du Road, Nelson, in South Wales in April 2023. Boucher’s...
BREAKING | Amazon has today announced plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over the next three years with four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide
Amazon today announces plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over the next three years (2025-2027). This investment includes building four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide, as well as upgrades and expansions to its existing network of over...
NEWS | Two charged in investigation into child sexual exploitation at former children’s centre
Detectives investigating reports of non-recent child sexual exploitation in Monmouthshire have charged two men. The men aged 65 and 69 were arrested on Friday June 20 and have since been charged with 45 offences between them. The 69-year-old man from Rhondda...