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NEWS | WHSmith stores in Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Ross-on-Wye, Malvern and rest of UK set to change name as part of major sale
NEWS | A man who attacked three strangers in their own homes while armed with a knife and meat cleavers has been sentenced to prison
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NEWS | Police investigating reports of criminal damage after a number of vehicles and two properties were damaged in Hereford
West Mercia Police are investigating reports of criminal damage in Hereford. Police have received reports of criminal damage on Grandstand Road in Hereford, where vehicles have been damaged. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Between...
NEWS | Tesco announces pay increase for hourly paid colleagues from the end of this month (March 2025)
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £12.02 to £12.45 from 30 March 2025, and again to £12.64 from the end of August. This two-stage rate increase represents an above-inflation...
NEWS | People in prison, single people, people with disabilities and students are just some of the people who could be entitled to a Council Tax discount in Herefordshire
From Herefordshire Council: You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford Rugby Club raises £7,565 in memory of former player Billy Grisman
On the 30th of November Hereford RFC got together to comemerate and remember Jonathan "Billy" Grisman who sadly took his own life 10 years ago to that day. Spencer Goodall from the rugby club told us. "The club in connection with family and friends decided to use the...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC secured a 38-27 victory on the road at Bournville on Saturday
There was a good crowd at Bournville for their Ladies Day event pre match, with the home side looking to get a result in an attempt to avoid relegation, while Lucs were hoping to build on last week’s excellent result against league leaders Camborne. Bournville...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man who attacked three strangers in their own homes while armed with a knife and meat cleavers has been sentenced to prison
A man who attacked three strangers in their own homes while armed with a knife and meat cleavers has been sentenced to prison. Paul Salisbury, aged 39, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Monday 17 March to be sentenced for a string of offences. He had pleaded...
NEWS | Tesco announces pay increase for hourly paid colleagues from the end of this month (March 2025)
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £12.02 to £12.45 from 30 March 2025, and again to £12.64 from the end of August. This two-stage rate increase represents an above-inflation...
NEWS | Tesco has issued a product recall on various items over allergy concerns with customers urged to return items
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Free From Meal Kits because of undeclared soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in the Forest of Dean
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man sexually assaulted a teenage girl while on a bus in the Forest of Dean yesterday (Wednesday 26 March). It was reported that a 12-year-old girl was sat on the top floor of a bus when a man approached and sat down next to...
FEATURED | A huge tropical water park could be built just a short distance from Herefordshire after councillors gave support for plans
A plan to build the UK’s longest Ski Slope, as well as a water park and other leisure facilities and accommodation, have been approved by councillors. From Merthyr Tydfil Council: “Today, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man sexually assaulted a teenage girl while on a bus in the Forest of Dean yesterday (Wednesday 26 March). It was reported that a 12-year-old girl was sat on the top floor of a bus when a man approached and sat down next to...
UK NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a motorist was hit by a car following an altercation
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Oldham last night (Wednesday 26 March 2025). At around 6.40pm, officers responded to reports of a fight on Broadway, Chadderton, close to the Elk Mill roundabout. It is believed that the drivers...
NEWS | The family of a teenager who sadly died following a collision have paid tribute to him by saying he had a ‘heart of gold’
The family of Jenson Bridges, who sadly died following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to a teenager ‘with a heart of gold’. The collision happened on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal on the night of Friday 14 March. The 17-year-old from Brewood in...
NEWS | Police confirm that a body has been found by officers searching for a missing 36-year-old man
Police have confirmed that a body has been found by officers searching for a missing 36-year-old man. Extensive searches had been taking place, and Police have this morning confirmed that those searches have discovered a body. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're...