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BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested following a suspected kidnapping this evening with number of suspects still unaccounted for
BREAKING NEWS | A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 31-year-old man was found dead inside a property
NEWS | Police are appealing for the victim of a robbery earlier this month to come forward
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BREAKING NEWS | Reports of a significant police presence in a residential area this morning
There are reports of a significant police presence in a residential area of Herefordshire this morning. According to reports, a property in the Winslow Road area of Bromyard is cordoned off by officers. Police are said to be at the scene. Local residents have reported...
BREAKING NEWS | Police are investigating after a man suffered stab wounds during a robbery
Police are investigating after a man was injured during a robbery in Worcester yesterday. The robbery occurred at around 3.40pm in an alleyway which links Windermere Drive to the Sainsburys Car Park in Blackpole. A man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital by air...
BREAKING NEWS | Police are appealing for information following reports of a dog attack
Officers are appealing for a dog owner to come forward after her dogs attacked a woman and her pet. It was reported that a woman was walking through Kilcot Woods in Newent when two Border Collies which were not on leads approached and tried to attack her dog. The...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
NEWS | Important information for people attending the Cheltenham Festival this week with a number of major changes in comparison with recent years
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 | Hereford United supporter starts campaign for John Newman to receive a freedom of the city award
Lifelong Hereford United/FC supporter Hedley Lawson has started a campaign to award former Hereford United manager Freedom of the city status. Hedley told Your Herefordshire "I am conscious that John Newman is now 91 and in my opinion deserving of some recognition for...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Keith Hicks will be taking on 3 challenges to raise money for cancer research
Former Hereford United defender Keith Hicks will be taking part in a 3 Points vs Cancer Challenge. Hicks made over 200 Football League appearances for the Bulls between 1980-1985. Keith told Your Herefordshire "This event that will see myself, plus family take on...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | A four-year-old girl has died following an incident at a water park in the Midlands
A young girl has sadly passed away following an incident at a swimming pool in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called to Waterworld on Festival Way at around 4:20pm today (4 August) to reports of a girl, aged four, in a critical condition. Waterworld staff and colleagues from...
NEWS | NHS begins rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme
Vaccination against gonorrhoea now available in sexual health clinics in England for those at greatest risk of infection. Vaccine will protect thousands of people and save the NHS over £7.9 million over next decade Rollout is part of shift from sickness to prevention...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium
A man has died following an incident at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The incident occurred during a performance on Saturday evening. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the man involved was found...
PRODUCT RECALL | Lidl is recalling a popular product due to allergy concerns
Lidl is recalling Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks because it contains milk which is not emphasised (in bold) on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Product details Pack...
MISSING CHILD | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Saturday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're appealing for help in finding a teenage boy who has gone missing from Brockworth. “Concerns are growing for the welfare of 15-year-old Damien, who has not...
NEWS | Ten men have been charged following an incident where a man and a woman were injured
Ten men have been charged in connection with an incident in Coleford, Forest of Dean earlier this year. They have all been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit Section 18 wounding with intent against two victims. The incident happened on 5 April near the...
NEWS | A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a police pursuit
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a police pursuit on Wednesday evening. Officers had been on patrol in the Hartpury area following reports of a number of burglaries, when they spotted a suspicious vehicle on false plates. It was...
HELP! | The British Hen Welfare Trust is attempting to rehome thousands of Hens this August
Thousands of hens need new homes this August across England, Wales and Scotland. The British Hen Welfare Trust has published a list of locations where Hens will be available this August. Over 1,050,106 hens have been re-homed since 2005. Founded by Jane Howorth, the...
NEWS | Detectives renew appeal for information to find body of Jesse Richards following his death 16 years ago
It has been 16 years since the death of Jesse Richards in 2009, and West Mercia detectives are still as committed today as they were 16 years ago to find his body. They are urging anyone with any information or who knows where his body is to make contact and not rely...