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LOCAL NEWS | A Hereford pub has announced a major change to its policy on dogs visiting
NEWS | A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation was held with views from parents, staff and students
JAILED | Retired vicar jailed over indecent images of children claimed he had “nothing else to do”
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BREAKING NEWS | 3-year-old boy seriously injured and man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident at a zoo
A police investigation is underway following an incident at Johnson’s of Old Hurst, in Huntingdonshire. Officers were called to the zoo at 1.24pm to reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure. The boy has...
NEWS | Free doughnuts for Dad’s at Morrisons stores this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day
Brace yourselves, dads! Morrisons is celebrating Father’s Day by treating dads across the nation to a completely free, freshly baked doughnut. On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June, dads and father figures can stroll into any Morrisons Café and claim a fresh jam...
NEWS | A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students
A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students. Monmouth Comprehensive School announced that all pupils in Years 7 to 13 will be required to wear either tailored...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Bulls supporters urged to purchase tickets for Saturday’s huge match in the National League North with a sell-out expected
Hereford supporters are being urged to purchase their tickets for the final home game of the season, with tickets selling fast. The Bulls take on Scunthorpe United at Edgar Street on Saturday, in a 3pm kick off. Hereford need a victory to have a realistic chance of...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
JAILED | A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman in her home
A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman in her home. James Holder, of Cheltenham, was found guilty by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court last week of raping the woman in 2022. He appeared via video link for the sentencing at Bristol Crown...
TRIBUTE | The family of a man who died following a collision earlier this week have paid tribute and described him as a “gentle giant”
The family of a man who died following a collision on the M5 earlier this week have paid tribute and described him as a “gentle giant”. Emergency services were called at around 12.20pm on Wednesday (6 May) with a report that a grey Luton Van had collided with a...
JAILED | Mother and boyfriend sentenced to total of 27 years following death of young son
A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to a total of 27 years following the death her young son Kol Page after a Met Police investigation uncovered a raft of evidence to prove they brutally assaulted him. Detectives saw through the lies told by Zoe Coutts and...
BREAKING NEWS | A pedestrian has died after being involved in a collision with a HGV
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on the slip road at junction 5 on the M5 near Wychbold. Officers were called to the A38 Rashwood junction shortly before 9pm yesterday (Thursday 7 May) following a collision involving a heavy goods...
NEWS | Lidl has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores
Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores. From Garthdee in Aberdeen and Aldgate in London to Ystradgynlais in Wales and Windsor in Berkshire, the latest list of locations are all detailed in the...
NEWS | People in a Welsh seaside town told to wash their hands following an outbreak of Hepatitis A
Public Health Wales has written to parents and carers who have children in primary schools in Barry to ask them to ensure that they and their children are extra careful with handwashing, because of an outbreak of Hepatitis A in the town. This is a viral infection that...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died following a collision involving two vehicles
A man has died following a collision on the M5 yesterday (Wednesday 6 May) and Police are appealing for witnesses. Emergency services were called at around 12.20pm with a report that a white Luton Van had collided with a Volkswagen Transporter and come off the...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for the rape of a woman he met on a dating app
A man has been jailed for the rape of a woman he met on a dating app. From South Wales Police: Dexter Walkey, 30, was found guilty following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. The court heard they had been on a night out in Cardiff and returned to the victim's home...
TRAVEL | Rail users urged to plan ahead with services between Hereford and Shrewsbury set to be impacted by engineering works this weekend
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...