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WHAT’S ON? | Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye with more than 600 events over 11 days
NEWS | The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill is set to increase by 27% during 2025-26 – from £503 to £639 with £4bn investment in services
NEWS | Herefordshire Council confirms a list of routes that will be resurfaced from April as part of major investment
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NEWS | A Puma HC.Mk2 Helicopter will visit Hereford on one of its final journeys later this month before the Puma HC.Mk2 are retired from service
Image Credit: Ministry of Defence Have you ever been in a Puma Helicopter? March sees the draw down of the helicopter, which has carried troops, supplies and humanitarian aid in operations and exercises around the world since 1971. On 31 March the Puma HC.Mk2...
PROPERTY | An exceptionally spacious single-storey contemporary barn conversion with stunning views of the Herefordshire countryside
Occupying a stunning location and set in over four acres of land, an exceptionally spacious single-storey contemporary barn conversion with extensive panoramic far reaching southerly views, seeing both Dilwyn and Weobley churches. Guide Price - £925,000 Situations and...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responding to reports of a fire near a Herefordshire village this evening
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are reportedly responding to reports of a fire near a Herefordshire village this evening. The incident is in the Staunton-on-Wye area of Herefordshire. Local residents have reported seeing flames rising from...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | It’s set to be a busy end of the season for Westfields with the club reaching two cup finals
It’s set to be a busy end to the season for Westfields Football Club, with the Allpay Park outfit reaching two cup finals. Fields reached the final of the Herefordshire County Challenge Cup earlier this month, beating Alcester Town 2-0 in the Semi Final. ...
BREAKING | Construction to begin on major community project in South Wye area of Hereford later this month with new football pitch and facilities set to be built
Construction Begins on Community Project Belmont Wanderers FC CIC is excited to announce the commencement of construction for our long-anticipated community project starting on 24th March. This initiative is part of StrongerHereford and is expected to bring...
FOOTBALL | U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in a dramatic penalty shootout with Toros FC reaching the final
Jack Mayo-Evans | Sports Reporter U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in dramatic penalty shootout. On Sunday, Toros entertained Hereford Pegasus in the HFA Youth Cup semi final at Belmont Abbey. The opening ten minutes of the game started very hectic, with neither team...
FOOTBALL | Zac Powell praised by manager after getting opportunity in the Bromsgrove Sporting first team
Promising talent Zac Powell has been praised by Bromsgrove Sporting manager Scott Adey-Linforth following recent involvement in the first team. Powell, who turned 18 in February, has spent most of the season at Westfields FC in the Hellenic League, after signing...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scarborough 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford slip out of the play off places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yC78KdoBc
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Gold Cup Friday
The Jockey Club announced a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience and...
RUGBY | Luctonians suffer 36-28 defeat at Hornets in Weston-super-Mare despite improved performance
Luctonians lost on the road again last week in National League 2 West, in Weston-super-Mare, going down 28-36 at Hornets. In a much-improved performance from the black and whites to their last showing, they will probably consider themselves a little unlucky on this...
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday or Friday
The Jockey Club today announces a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience...
RUGBY | Luctonians 2nd XV finally achieve promotion after 32-12 victory over Leamington RFC at Mortimer Park
Press Release - Luctonians Rugby Club: On Saturday, March 8th, Luctonians 2nd XV hosted Leamington RFC at their home ground, Mortimer Park, for a crucial match. A victory at home would crown Luctonians 2nd XV as champions of Counties 1 Midlands West (South). This...
UK NEWS STORIES
LATEST UPDATE | Heathrow shares important message with all customers with flights expected to resume in the coming hours
Latest Update - 4.22pm Friday “Following an earlier power outage, Heathrow is now safely able to restart flights. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will running a reduced operation prioritising repatriation and relocation of aircraft....
NEWS | Asda has announced that it has cut the price of 1,500 family favourite products both in store and online
Asda is doubling down on its commitment to unbeatable value by cutting prices on 1,500 family favourite products both in store and online. This latest wave of Rollback price cuts means nearly 10,000 products—almost a third of Asda’s entire range—has been reduced in...
NEWS | Fire crews from across Wales continue to tackle grass fires with a number of incidents reported over the past seven days
Fire crews from across Wales continue to tackle grass fires, with a number reported over the past seven days. Aberystwyth Fire Station shared footage of one grass fire that they were called to attend. “Aberystwyth and surrounding crews have been fighting wildfires for...
PRODUCT RECALL | Waitrose issues product recall on a popular product due to an incorrect best before date that could make the product unsafe to eat
Waitrose & Partners recalls Essential Waitrose & Partners Seafood Sticks because the product shows an incorrect best before date, making it unsafe to eat. The product listed above has been labelled with an incorrect best before date which makes it unsafe to...
LATEST UPDATE | Significant update provided following major incident at Heathrow Airport with airport CLOSED until Saturday
Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the rest of the day (Friday 21st March), following a severe fire at an electrical substation. Passengers have been told to stay away and not to travel to the airport and urged to contact their airline. Major disruption is...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child following a Crown Court trial
A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court last week. Paul Ockelton, aged 60, had denied a charge of sexually assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, contrary to Section 7 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The...
LATEST | Heathrow Airport to remain closed ALL DAY with passengers told to stay away following major incident with thousands of flights diverted or cancelled
Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the rest of the day (Friday 21st March), following a severe fire at an electrical substation. Passengers have been told to stay away and not to travel to the airport and urged to contact their airline. Major disruption is...
NEWS | Fire crews across Wales are tackling several grass fires with public urged to only call 999 if there is a risk to life or property
Fire crews across Wales are tackling several grass fires, with members of the public urged to only call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life or property. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are both working around...
BREAKING NEWS | Heathrow Airport to remain closed ALL DAY with passengers told to stay away following severe fire
Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the rest of the day (Friday 21st March), following a severe fire at an electrical substation. Passengers have been told to stay away and not to travel to the airport and urged to contact their airline. Major disruption is...