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NEWS | Motorists are advised to plan ahead with a number of closures on the A49 in Herefordshire from now until March 2025 with work on a section near Leominster set to start on Monday 20th January
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been jailed for a terrorist attack in Worcestershire last year
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Brian Cotterell of The Whitfield Estate who passed away peacefully on Monday 23rd December aged 92 years
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY | Joan – a cherished resident at Broomy Hill Nursing Home in Hereford recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a special gathering of family and friends
Joan Celebrates 100th Birthday at Broomy Hill Nursing Home Joan, a cherished resident at Broomy Hill Nursing Home in Hereford, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a special gathering of family and friends. The milestone event was marked by a day filled with...
POLICE APPEAL | Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after stones were dropped off a bridge onto the M5 motorway
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after stones were dropped off a bridge onto the M5 motorway on Monday night (13 January) causing damage to vehicles. It was reported that two or three youths wearing dark clothing were throwing stones from a...
POLICE APPEAL | Arrests made following a collision on the A4110 in Herefordshire this morning
From Hereford Police: Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Herefordshire this morning (17 January). The collision occurred at around 7.20am on the A4110 at Portway Burghill, and involved two cars: a black Volkswagon and a grey BMW. The driver...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians start 2025 in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024 with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division
Clifton RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 11th January 2025 – Station RoadMatch Report by Alex Smith Photo – Clifton – Ian Clark Luctonians began 2025, in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024, with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division, as they...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY at Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY for Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FOOTBALL | Merthyr Town sign striker Cawley Cox from Westfields Football Club as they look to continue push for promotion from the Southern League Premier South
Merthyr Town Football Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the final months of the season, with the addition of Cawley Cox from Westfields. Cox has scored 21 goals for Westfields so far this season in all competitions and has turned down several approaches from...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC goalkeeper departs
Goal-keeper Aaron Chapman has signed for Spalding. It's understood he lives in the area. Before moving to Hereford he played for Scunthorpe, Boston and Worksop. The move was confirmed by Spalding manager Jimmy Dean late this afternoon. "Yes we've got Chappie...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Leamington 2-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 1st January defeat to Leamington in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXYJsT9rys
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scunthorpe United 0-0 Hereford FC
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis spoke to the media after the 0-0 draw with Scunthorpe United in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTHZ_jFJAI
INTERVIEW | Tony Elliott
Former Hereford United goalkeeper Tony Elliott watched Hereford FC defeat Scarborough 1-0 last night in National League North. A Jaiden White first half goal separated the sides. Hereford move up to 5th in the league. Watch Tony's interview with Matt Healey below....
RUGBY | The Apple Cup 2024 was watched by a record crowd that helped to raise thousands for charity
On Friday, 15 November, over 2000 rugby fans gathered at Hereford Rugby Club, for the fourth annual Apple Cup. The much-anticipated match between Hereford Cathedral School (HCS) and Hereford Sixth Form College (HSFC) delivered an exciting evening of sport while...
UK NEWS STORIES
POLICE APPEAL | Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after stones were dropped off a bridge onto the M5 motorway
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after stones were dropped off a bridge onto the M5 motorway on Monday night (13 January) causing damage to vehicles. It was reported that two or three youths wearing dark clothing were throwing stones from a...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for nine years after killing another man in Coleford in the Forest of Dean
A man who has been jailed for nine years after killing another man in Coleford. Neil Woodley, aged 50 and of Blakes Way, Coleford, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 20-year-old Luke Wasley at a hearing at Bristol Crown Court last October. He was sentenced at...
NEWS | A man whose dog attacked a man and another dog has been banned from keeping dogs for life
A man whose dog attacked a man and another dog has been banned from keeping dogs for life. Phillip Ilott, aged 32, pleaded guilty to being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Gloucester Crown Court heard how the victim had...
NEWS | Former West Mercia Police officer ‘engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old boy while in his car in a public place’
An accelerated misconduct hearing yesterday (14 January), chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills, found that a former student officer would have been dismissed from the force (West Mercia Police) if he hadn’t already resigned. The hearing found that former...
NEWS | Asda cuts prices up to 60% on baby essentials as part of ‘The Big Jan Price Drop’
Asda has recently announced price drops across thousands of household staples as part of The Big Jan Price Drop initiative. When budgets may be tight for families with little ones post-Christmas, the supermarket aims to help parents by dropping costs on baby...
NEWS | Asda continues its popular £1 ‘winter warmer’ soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee offer for over 60s in its Hereford cafe throughout January and February
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
RAIL SALE | Passengers will be able to get their hands on millions of train tickets at half the price as part of the government’s annual rail sale next week
Next week, passengers will be able to get their hands on millions of train tickets at half the price as part of the government’s annual rail sale. From 14 to 20 January 2025, selected advance and off-peak fares will go on sale at up to 50% off for travel between 17...
MISSING PERSON | A further update in relation to missing person Amanda Hull has been shared this morning confirming latest sighting
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update on Saturday evening following her disappearance. A further update has also been shared this morning (Sunday), confirming that she was last seen in London. The updates can be found at the...
MISSING PERSON | The sister of missing person Amanda Hull has shared a major update this evening as Police grow increasingly concerned for her welfare
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update this evening following her disappearance. The update can be found at the bottom of this article. Officers are appealing for information to help find Amanda Hull who has been reported missing...