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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
NEWS | Free doughnuts for Dad’s at Morrisons stores this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day
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
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JAILED | Motorist with eye disorder jailed after 84-year-old woman dies crossing road
A Caerphilly county motorist, whose vision was impaired by a genetic eye disorder, has been jailed for more than six-and-half years after causing the death of an 84-year-old woman crossing the road in Pengam. Andrew Perry, now 56, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court...
JAILED | Two people have been jailed after West Mercia Police discovered shocking incident involving a baby girl
Two people have been jailed after police discovered a woman was offering her baby daughter to meet with a paedophile who wanted to sexually abuse her. Christopher Brownhill, aged 38, met the woman through an online dating website in 2017, where their conversation...
NEWS | West Mercia Police urges residents to remain vigilant at events this summer with UK terror threat level at SEVERE
West Mercia Police is encouraging residents across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to remain vigilant this summer and report anything suspicious while attending events and attractions. The force is working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing West...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
RUGBY | Luctonians continue fine form with a 17-15 victory over Old Redcliffians in Bristol
Luctonians continued their fine recent form in National League 2 West, as they won a tight tussle down in Bristol against Old Redcliffians 15-17, to make it four wins on the spin in this their penultimate fixture of the campaign. As per their two previous visits to...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC share important ticket update with supporters as tickets for Scunthorpe home clash set to go on sale
Hereford FC have shared an important ticket update with supporters, with tickets for the final league fixture of the season against Scunthorpe United going on sale this evening. Tickets will be available from the Hereford FC website from 6pm this evening. An update...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC Celebrates 30 Years of the Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival
Press Release from Luctonians: On Sunday 13th April, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted its 30th Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival, a milestone moment for one of the club’s most cherished traditions. This annual celebration of grassroots rugby has become a staple of the Luctonians...
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors are celebrating 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...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now
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...
NEWS | Football club left stunned after pitch is damaged by man with metal detector who said ‘**** off this is council land’
A football club has been left stunned, after pitches were damaged by a man with a metal detector. Belmont Wanderers Football Club took to social media to share their anger and frustration, after parts of the pitch were dug up. When approached, the man is said to have...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Police provide an update following an explosion at a house where two people died
A police presence remains in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, following an explosion at a house on Sunday 3 May, in which two people died. From Avon and Somerset Police: A large amount of work has taken place over the past few days to further our understanding of what took...
NEWS | A major incident has been declared after two people died in an explosion at property
A cordon remains in place while emergency services respond to an incident in Bristol. From Avon & Somerset Police: An explosion was reported at a residential address in Sterncourt Road at about 6.30am today (Sunday 3 May). The cause of the incident is being...
UK NEWS | Government issues important message to millions of people who have booked holidays this summer
Passengers will have their summer holidays better protected as government sets out plans today (3 May 2026), which will help cut the likelihood of last-minute flight cancellations this summer in the event of significant disruption due to...
WATCH NOW | Moment Peter Kay show was evacuated following security alert at Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening (Friday)
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening — following a security concern at a Peter Kay show. Members of the crowd reported seeing Peter Kay bundled off stage — before they were advised to exit the arena. Police...
TRAVEL | Rail users urged to plan ahead with services between Hereford and Shrewsbury set to be impacted by engineering works for two days
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...
NEWS | Ryanair has announced a 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...
PRODUCT RECALL | Asda recalls product purchased by thousands of customers because it may not be safe to eat
ASDA is recalling their Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes product because it may contain pieces of plastic or metal, making it unsafe to eat. Product details Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes Pack size290gUse by01 May 2026 02 May 2026 03...
NEWS | Tesco announces major change affecting its Express stores across the UK
Tesco has announced that it is extending its popular Aldi Price Match scheme to more than 2,000 Express convenience stores. It means that if you need anything from Tesco Express, you will now be able to choose from a range of products that are price-matched to Aldi....
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for help in locating a missing 62-year-old man
Officers are appealing for information to help locate a man who has been reported missing from Cheltenham. Andrew, aged 62, was last seen near Old Gloucester Road in Staverton at around 10pm on Saturday (25 April) and was reported missing yesterday (Tuesday 28 April)....