Another two men have been convicted – and one jailed for more than 20 years - following the collection of cocaine worth £26.5 million which was dropped off at sea off the Somerset coast. Colin Benson, 60, and Joshua Rose, 38, both from Longton in Preston, were...
A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman in her home. James Holder, of Cheltenham, was found guilty by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court last week of raping the woman in 2022. He appeared via video link for the sentencing at Bristol Crown...
The family of a man who died following a collision on the M5 earlier this week have paid tribute and described him as a “gentle giant”. Emergency services were called at around 12.20pm on Wednesday (6 May) with a report that a grey Luton Van had collided with a...
A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to a total of 27 years following the death her young son Kol Page after a Met Police investigation uncovered a raft of evidence to prove they brutally assaulted him. Detectives saw through the lies told by Zoe Coutts and...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on the slip road at junction 5 on the M5 near Wychbold. Officers were called to the A38 Rashwood junction shortly before 9pm yesterday (Thursday 7 May) following a collision involving a heavy goods...
Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores. From Garthdee in Aberdeen and Aldgate in London to Ystradgynlais in Wales and Windsor in Berkshire, the latest list of locations are all detailed in the...
Public Health Wales has written to parents and carers who have children in primary schools in Barry to ask them to ensure that they and their children are extra careful with handwashing, because of an outbreak of Hepatitis A in the town. This is a viral infection that...
A man has died following a collision on the M5 yesterday (Wednesday 6 May) and Police are appealing for witnesses. Emergency services were called at around 12.20pm with a report that a white Luton Van had collided with a Volkswagen Transporter and come off the...
A Herefordshire school will be closed today for urgent works to take place. Michaelchurch Escley shared the following message on the Herefordshire Council school closures portal: Preschool and School CLOSED - Thursday 7th May 2026. Due to planned National Grid...
West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a house fire in Leominster. South Street is currently closed between Southern Avenue at Leominster Community Hospital. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route...
A man has been jailed for the rape of a woman he met on a dating app. From South Wales Police: Dexter Walkey, 30, was found guilty following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. The court heard they had been on a night out in Cardiff and returned to the victim's home...
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...
A police presence remains in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, following an explosion at a house on Sunday 3 May, in which two people died. From Avon and Somerset Police: A large amount of work has taken place over the past few days to further our understanding of what took...
Hereford FC has confirmed that season ticket renewal emails began being issued from 10am on Tuesday morning. Due to the volume of emails to be processed, delivery may take a few hours. However, all eligible supporters should receive their renewal email by the end of...
Credit: Benjamin Reeves Photography Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford's May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the...
An investigation has been launched following a report that a woman was raped in Worcester yesterday morning (Saturday 2 May). It is believed the incident happened between 6am and 8.30am in an alleyway on The Tything. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of...
Former Hereford United player Neil Grayson has sadly been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. His all-action style was much loved by football fans across the country. Often described as “hard as nails” his abrasive “no nonsense” attitude resulted in...
A cordon remains in place while emergency services respond to an incident in Bristol. From Avon & Somerset Police: An explosion was reported at a residential address in Sterncourt Road at about 6.30am today (Sunday 3 May). The cause of the incident is being...
Passengers will have their summer holidays better protected as government sets out plans today (3 May 2026), which will help cut the likelihood of last-minute flight cancellations this summer in the event of significant disruption due to...
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening — following a security concern at a Peter Kay show. Members of the crowd reported seeing Peter Kay bundled off stage — before they were advised to exit the arena. Police...
A Remarkable Grade II* Listed 14th Century Residence, located in Hereford’s historic Cathedral Quarter, offering over 5,000 sq. Ft of character accommodation with beautifully landscaped walled gardens and private parking. Guide Price - £1,400,000 Interested? Visit -...
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...
Ryanair has announced that from Tuesday 10th November check-in and bag drop services at all its airports will close 60 mins prior to scheduled departure (up from 40 mins currently) to provide more time for passengers to get through airport security and passport queues...
Specialist 4x4 vehicles designed to improve police capability in rural areas are now serving West Mercia’s communities. One‑third of West Mercia’s population lives in a rural area, and the force covers 8,451 farms - more than double the second‑highest total in...
ASDA is recalling their Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes product because it may contain pieces of plastic or metal, making it unsafe to eat. Product details Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes Pack size290gUse by01 May 2026 02 May 2026 03...
Tesco has announced that it is extending its popular Aldi Price Match scheme to more than 2,000 Express convenience stores. It means that if you need anything from Tesco Express, you will now be able to choose from a range of products that are price-matched to Aldi....
Credit: Benjamin Reeves Photography Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford's May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the...
Officers are appealing for information to help locate a man who has been reported missing from Cheltenham. Andrew, aged 62, was last seen near Old Gloucester Road in Staverton at around 10pm on Saturday (25 April) and was reported missing yesterday (Tuesday 28 April)....
Did you know? You can hire rowing and fishing boats on Llangorse Lake, near Brecon? A great day out for all the family. You can also hire kayaks, canadian canoes, pedaloes and stand up paddleboards. General boat hire is available on weekends and school holidays, from...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Gloucester and police are appealing for information as part of their investigation. At around 5.30pm today (Monday 27 April), police were called with a report that a man was exposing his penis to people...
On Thursday 23 April, Stefan Ramsden was handed a 10-year extended sentence during a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court for subjecting his then-partner to a campaign of domestic abuse and violence which spanned an 18-month period. The 34-year-old from Newport had...
Detectives investigating a report of sexual assault near services on the M1 are making a direct appeal to HGV drivers for information about the incident. The incident happened in Baines Lane – an access road which links the services with the A47 Hinckley Road –...
A school has been placed into lockdown as Police respond to an ongoing incident. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that officers are in attendance at Brecon High School. A spokesperson told Your Herefordshire: “We are dealing with an incident at Brecon High...
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 74-year-old man in Monmouthshire. From Gwent Police: Gwent Police launched a murder investigation on Thursday evening following a report that a man had received serious injuries at an address in...
Police have detained a woman following a fatal house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening. From West Midlands Police: The woman in her 30s remains in custody this afternoon (Sat) as investigations continue into the blaze in Mason Street at around 8.30pm (Friday)....
A woman has died following a collision in the Forest of Dean earlier this week and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Police were called at 4.55pm on Wednesday (22 April) with a report of a collision on the A4136...
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. John Ashby, 32, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (24 April 2026) at Birmingham Crown Court. He...
A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her in their family home. Raju Mollah, 49, was sentenced today (Friday 24 April) at Birmingham Crown Court to 26 years in custody after being found...
HEREFORDSHIRE have named five new faces in their squad for their opening NCCA 50-over clash with Devon at Bovey Tracey on Sunday. And, with captain Luke Tulacz and coach Sean Hooper also at the helm for the first time in a competitive match, it’s clear that the winds...
The United Kingdom and France today signed an agreement to strengthen operations to combat illegal migration in northern France to prevent crossings to the United Kingdom with a significant increase in dedicated human, technological and intelligence resources. Since...
Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025. Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning. The victim –...
A sexual predator has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple counts of rape and grievous bodily harm through the intentional transmission of HIV. From Northumbria Police: Adam Hall, previously of the Washington area, Tyne and...
By James Townley: Herefordshire racing driver Aaron Walker will be competing in the British GT Championship this season and he will get his 2026 campaign underway this weekend. At just 20 years old, Walker will be back competing in the UK for the first time since 2022...
Malvern St James School has announced that it could close by the end of the academic year. A statement shared on its website said: “It is with great sadness that the Management Board of Malvern St James is proposing to close the school at the end of this academic...
Ryanair has announced that from Tuesday 10th November check-in and bag drop services at all its airports will close 60 mins prior to scheduled departure (up from 40 mins currently) to provide more time for passengers to get through airport security and passport queues...
A man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet them and sexually abusing them, has had his sentence increased from 15 to 19 years and six months in prison. In November last year (2025) Derek Johnson, aged 59, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court to 15...
Photo Credit - Nibbo Hereford FC picked up two vital wins at Edgar Street on Saturday and Tuesday, defeating Radcliffe 3-1 and then Marine 2-1 in a nervy encounter on Tuesday evening. In the Hellenic League Premier Division, Hereford Pegasus secured a 2-1 home win...
A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club. Charlie Taylor, who is studying for his GCSEs, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young cricketers in the country, having been selected for the...
Good news for road users in south Shropshire. The following stretches of road are set to be resurfaced in the coming months as part of Shropshire Council’s work to improve the county’s roads and tackle potholes. A488 Church Street, Clun C6195 Cefn Einion to Colebatch...
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for 5 years and 3 months for the rape of a teenage girl in Worcester last year. He was handed the sentence at Worcester Crown Court today (Wednesday 22 April), after previously pleading guilty to one count of rape and one count of...