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NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 13 years in custody for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross
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RACING | Herefordshire Raceway hosts the penultimate round of Arrive and Drive Winter Championships this Sunday
By James Townley: This Sunday, Herefordshire Raceway hosts the penultimate rounds of its Arrive and Drive Winter Championships, with title battles tightening up across the cadet, junior and senior categories. Located just outside Weobley, the circuit runs its in-house...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after teenage boy found dead
Gwent Police has launched a murder investigation following a report of an incident at an address in Abertridwr leading to the arrest of five people. Officers attended a property in Lower Francis Street at around 5.45pm on Thursday 5 February after reports that a...
NEWS | A 27-year-old man who sexually abused two children more than 10 years ago has been jailed
A 27-year-old man who sexually abused two children more than 10 years ago has been jailed. In 2013 Connor Parsons was 14 years old when he committed sexual offences against two six-year-old girls in a village in Gloucestershire. This included him exposing his penis to...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Important advice for all Hereford supporters making the journey to Kidderminster Harriers on Easter Monday
West Mercia Police have provided some important information for Hereford FC supporters who will be making the trip to Kidderminster Harriers on Easter Monday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Police) said: “On Easter Monday (21 April) Kidderminster...
NEWS | Important information for all Hereford FC supporters travelling to Kidderminster on Monday
West Mercia Police have provided some important information for Hereford FC supporters who will be making the trip to Kidderminster Harriers on Easter Monday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Police) said: “On Easter Monday (21 April) Kidderminster...
FOOTBALL | Bulls secure vital win in chase for play off place; Davies makes Alvechurch debut and Cox on verge of promotion with Merthyr Town
Hereford FC secured a superb 3-0 victory over Leamington, to give their play off hopes a boost in the National League North. The Bulls had the better of the first half, but just lacked that final ball, and went into the half time break at 0-0. Whatever manager Paul...
INTERVIEW | Graham Turner – Hereford FC 3-0 Leamington
Hereford United legend Graham Turner was on had to watch Hereford FC move up to 5th in National League North with a 3-0 win over Leamington. Goals from Matt Preston, Tate Campbell and Jaiden White sealed the victory. Matt Healey spoke to him below....
TICKETS | Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale – with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected to cheer on the Bulls at both matches
Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale, with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches. The Bulls host Leamington at Edgar Street on Good Friday (18th April), before they travel to Kidderminster on Easter...
RUGBY | Luctonians announce that Head Coach Ryan Watkins will be stepping down at the end of the season
From Luctonians Rugby Club; Ryan Watkins, Luctonians Head Coach, will be standing down at the end of this season, bringing to an end an 11 year stint at the club that has included Ryan overseeing the most successful period in our club’s history. Ryan joined Lucs back...
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors handed over cheque for £5,000 after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation
Westfields Juniors FC U12s are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On Saturday 15th March, Tesco customers at Hereford Abotsmead Rd Superstore were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find a golden version of...
TICKETS | Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale – with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches
Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale, with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches. The Bulls host Leamington at Edgar Street on Good Friday (18th April), before they travel to Kidderminster on Easter...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now – LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE
Want the chance to meet a man who is regarded as a legend within the game of rugby? Well here’s your opportunity! On 31st May, Greyhound Rugby Club in Hereford will be hosting a meet and greet evening with the one and only Nigel Owens! They have limited availability...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services are searching a river this morning following reports of a body being seen in the water
Emergency services are continuing searches along the River Taff near Treharris (near Merthyr Tydfil) after a report of a body being seen in the river. The call was received yesterday (Tuesday November 4) around 9:30pm. Chief Inspector Dan Howe said: "Searches are...
BREAKING NEWS | Patients evacuated and staff treated by paramedics after a fire at a hospital
Patients were evacuated from a hospital and staff members treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation following a fire at a hospital this morning. From the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital – Update This morning just before 8am, a small...
NEWS | Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November’s prize draw
Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November's prize draw, as Premium Bonds mark 69 years this month since first going on sale in 1956. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £401 million won...
BREAKING | A man will appear in court today charged in connection with a major incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening
A man will appear at court this morning (3 November) charged in connection to a major incident on a train Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening (1 November). Anthony Williams, 32, of Langford Road, Peterborough, is charged with ten counts of attempted murder, one count...
BREAKING NEWS | A nine-month-old baby has died following reports of a dog attack at a property
A nine-month-old baby has died following reports of a dog attack at a property. From Gwent Police: Police were called to a report of a dog attack in an address in Crossway, Rogiet in Monmouthshire around 6pm on Sunday 2 November. A nine-month-old baby was pronounced...
NEWS | Four-in-five drivers concerned about dazzling headlights as darker evenings arrive
Four-in-five drivers (82%) are concerned about getting dazzled by vehicle headlights with the arrival of darker evenings, new RAC research has found.* With the clocks having just gone back and the imminent publication of a government-commissioned report...
NEWS | Important information for people travelling to the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market over the coming weeks
The quietest day to travel to Birmingham’s Christmas Market will be Wednesday 5 November, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has revealed. Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is known to attracts millions of people every year, with public transport often busy...
NEWS | Transport for Wales announces free travel for military personnel and veterans on days of remembrance
Transport for Wales is offering free travel on rail services and all TrawsCymru bus services for military personnel during this year’s Remembrance period. As part of an industry-wide initiative, the offer of free travel is open to serving military personnel and...
BREAKING NEWS | Nine people suffered life-threatening injuries as Counter Terrorism Police join investigation into incident on train where several people were stabbed
British Transport Police has confirm that at 7.42pm today (1 November) it was called to reports of a multiple stabbing on board the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. Officers immediately attended Huntingdon station alongside paramedics. Armed...