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NEWS | West Midlands Railway partners with disability activist to install accessible waiting spaces on station platforms
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has installed accessible waiting spaces at more than 35 stations across its network to help wheelchair users access passenger assistance while travelling. Working with Cameron Wood – a local disability activist who lives with Cerebral Palsy...
IMPORTANT | 30mph average speed cameras to be installed on M48 Severn Bridge with closures and roadworks also in place
M48 Severn Bridge: Upcoming resurfacing trial - Saturday 01 August until Sunday 27 September 2026 From National Highways: The original bridge design and construction in the 1960s featured a 35mm surface that was laid by hand. This was replaced between 1989 and 1991...
INCIDENT | A school was placed into lockdown on Friday following reports of a man making threats with a knife
Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident in Evenlode Road, Gloucester yesterday morning (Thursday 4 June). Officers were initially called at around 11.15am following a report that a man armed with a knife was making threats towards another...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Information for Bulls fans travelling to Kidderminster Harriers today by car, bus and train with almost 1,400 supporters set to make journey to Worcestershire
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...
TICKETS | Tickets for Hereford FC’s final home game of the season are now on sale with a bumper crowd expected so supporters are urged to book early
Tickets for Hereford FC’s final home fixture are on sale, with supporters urged to purchase early with a bumper crowd expected. The Bulls host high-flying Scunthorpe United on Saturday 26th April. The Bulls will be hoping to get enough points to qualify for the...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A woman has died following a collision between a lorry and a motorcycle
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...
UK NEWS | 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
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...
UK NEWS | A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her
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...
UK NEWS | UK to pay France £660 million to stop illegal migrants crossing the channel
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...
UK NEWS | Three asylum seekers have been found guilty over the rape of a woman in a shocking incident
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 –...
UK NEWS | Adam Hall jailed for life for rape and intentional transmission of HIV
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...
NEWS | Ryanair announces major change that will affect millions of passengers at airports
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...
NEWS | A man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet them has had his prison sentence increased
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...
NEWS | A number of roads in South Shropshire are set to be resurfaced over the coming months
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...