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NEWS | New wetland scheme at Merton Meadow to address flooding and bring nature into the city with a public space for residents and visitors to enjoy
LATEST | Welsh Water repair of collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford set to continue into August with complex works underway
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has provided an important update to all households in relation to household waste and recycling collections
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UK NEWS | A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day
A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him through the heart with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day last year. Kirsty Carless was found guilty today (30 July 2025) at Stafford Crown Court of killing...
BREAKING | A major route is closed this evening due to a vehicle fire
A major route is closed this evening with emergency services responding to a vehicle fire. The incident has occurred on the A417 between Ledbury and Gloucester. Your Herefordshire understands that the road is closed in both directions near Maisemore. Police, Ambulance...
NEWS | A shocking section of road in Leominster is set to be resurfaced with a five day closure in place from Friday
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
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 | 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...
BREAKING NEWS | Family pays tribute to 16-year-old Joshua who died on the railway line
The family of Joshua Myers, 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 Joshua was...
MISSING SOLDIER | Hundreds of soldiers and a number of volunteers are searching for a missing soldier
An urgent search has been launched to help find a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning. Hundreds of soldiers are currently out and about searching for Alex. A post shared on social media said: MISSING SOLDIER Alex Cairnie is missing from the...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information to help find a man with links to the Midlands who is wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who is wanted. Umar Farouq, aged 26, is wanted on recall to prison in connection with drug supply offences. Farouq is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and with short black straight hair and...
NEWS | A woman who died in a fatal collision has been named by Police
A woman who died in a fatal collision on the A53 in Hodnet on 29 June has been named as 43-year-old Amani Khan. Amani’s mother has paid tribute to her, saying ‘I can’t believe my beautiful daughter has gone in such a tragic way, my heart is truly broken not just for...
MISSING SOLDIER | An urgent search is underway for a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning
An urgent search has been launched to help find a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning. A post shared on social media said: MISSING SOLDIER Alex Cairnie is missing from the Tidworth/Perham Down area with immediate concerns for his welfare. He was last...
BREAKING NEWS | A four-year-old boy has died after a gravestone fell on him in a cemetery
A four-year-old boy has died after a gravestone fell on him in a cemetery. Lancashire Police confirmed that the young child died at Rawtenstall Cemetery on Saturday. A spokesperson for Rossendale Borough Council said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death...
BREAKING | A man has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order following an incident at a splash park
Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area. Moynul Janu, 34 with no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted...