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NEWS | Joyce celebrates 30 years of volunteering for St Michael’s Hospice
From St Michael’s Hospice Shops: “Today we're celebrating Joyce! “Joyce, who you may recognise from our Victoria Street Pound Shop in Leominster, has reached an incredible milestone - 30 years of volunteering for St Michael's Hospice. “Yesterday she received her Long...
ROAD CLOSURE | Motorists advised to plan ahead with full road closure on a busy route in Herefordshire this week
Motorists are being warned to expect delays and to plan ahead with a full road closure in place on a busy route in Herefordshire this week. From Herefordshire Highways: “We need to inform you about roadworks on B4361 From Little Folly to Angora Wood Farm, Orleton. “We...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew called to tackle a large grass fire
A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew were called to tackle a large grass fire over the weekend. The incident occurred just over the border with Wales, with a crew from Kingsland Fire Station supporting colleagues from Presteigne Fire Station. A...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
NEWS | Important information from Police for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, Thursday and 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...
NEWS | Important information for anyone attending the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival today (Tuesday)
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...
FOOTBALL | Bulls beaten; Westfields defeated on the road, as Wellington grab vital draw and Ro-Stars shock Bromyard Town
It was a busy weekend of football action once again, with Hereford FC suffering a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Darlington with manager Paul Caddis saying that the Bulls need to ‘move on and get back to winning ways’. It was a disappointing afternoon for...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A drug dealer who took advantage of a vulnerable man, convincing him to transfer his home over for no money to use as a base to sell crack cocaine has been jailed
A drug dealer who took advantage of a vulnerable man, convincing him to transfer his home over for no money to use as a base to sell crack cocaine, has been jailed. Victor Asamoah, aged 34 and from Old Fallings Crescent, Wolverhampton, was sentenced by Gloucester...
NEWS | Family of “loving and loyal” teenager who died on the railway pay tribute to him
The family of Jordan Everett, 16, who very sadly died are today paying tribute to him. Officers were called to the line near Poynton railway station at 10.09pm on 3 July following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly Jordan was...
NEWS | Morrisons has today announced the launch of ‘Club 60’ – an exclusive Morrisons Café offering to help customers’ pensions go further
Morrisons has today announced the launch of ‘Club 60’ – an exclusive Morrisons Café offering to help customers’ pensions go further. From this week, those eligible can enjoy a Small Breakfast any time of the day, including a sausage, bacon, fried egg, hash...
BREAKING NEWS | A body has been found this evening by teams searching for missing soldier Alex
From Wiltshire Police: We are very sad to report that a body has been found this evening in the search for missing Alex from Perham Down. Alex, 30, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon (06/07) leaving Tidworth camp and an urgent search has been ongoing since to...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving
A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Jack Llewellyn of Abergavenny will also be disqualified from driving for 10 years upon his release from...
NEWS | Police have released new images of 30-year-old soldier Alex who was reported missing on Sunday
Police and military personnel concerned for the welfare of missing soldier, Alex, have released new images of the 30-year-old Army Sergeant. Alex is seen walking around the Tidworth branch of Tesco at about 11am on Sunday (06/07). He is wearing a grey sweatshirt and...
BREAKING NEWS | The Government reveals the date and time that the next Emergency Alert Test will take place
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country and...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision where a 68-year-old man died
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M4 eastbound, near St Julians. It happened between Caerleon Road, junction 25, and the Coldra roundabout, junction 24, at about 11.10pm on Saturday 5 July. The collision involved 3...
NEWS | Police are asking bowls and golf club owners and members to be vigilant following a recent series of burglaries
Police are asking bowls and golf club members to be vigilant following a recent series of burglaries. Police across the county boundary in Gloucestershire shared the following message: Over recent months offenders have broken into clubhouses before smashing the glass...