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ROAD CLOSURE | Motorists warned to plan ahead with planned road closure on A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny
NEWS | A huge development that will include the UK’s longest ski slope, an indoor water park and other leisure facilities has moved a step closer
NEWS | Ex leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill jailed for ten years for taking bribes
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BREAKING NEWS | Police confirm that a 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body
Police have launched an investigation following the death of a woman inside a property in Swindon on Friday evening (21/11). From Wiltshire Police: At around 7pm on Friday evening, we received a report of a disorder which had taken place inside a house in Baydon...
NEWS | Network Rail issues urgent message to drivers after a railway bridge was struck causing significant costs for taxpayers
Network Rail is urging drivers to “Wise Up, Size Up” after a local railway bridge was struck multiple times this year - causing repeated disruption for passengers and road users, and racking up significant, avoidable costs for taxpayers. The Abergavenny Road bridge,...
NEWS | 23-year-old man sentenced to eight years in prison for child sexual offences involving twenty victims
On Friday, November 7, Rowan Barnett-Davies, a 23-year-old resident of Brecon Road, Hirwaun, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Newport Crown Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges involving child sexual offences, including 21...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
BOXING | Hereford’s Liam O’Hare back to winning ways with impressive victory over veteran Jordan Garnham
Local boxing star Liam O’Hare delivered a statement performance as he returned to winning ways with a dominant victory over experienced veteran Jordan Garnham. The middleweight contest saw O’Hare showcase his skill, power, and resilience, bouncing back in style after...
RUGBY | Loughborough Students RFC edge out Luctonians in an exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park
Luctonians RFC vs Loughborough Students RFCSaturday 1st March 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress A superbly exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park, on a beautiful spring afternoon, saw the students score seven tries to out-pace the home side, who...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Millions to receive essential benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday
Change to benefits payment date for millions of people will help them with their financial planning and providing peace of mind for those on low incomes. It comes ahead of the new school year, which will allow families and carers to plan their spending with...
BREAKING | A man has died following a single-vehicle collision this morning
A man has died following a single-vehicle collision which happened near Cirencester this morning (Monday 18 August). Emergency services were called at 6.05am with a report that the driver of a car had collided with a wall on the A417 London Road in Ampney Crucis....
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a man exposed his genitals at the weekend
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed his genitals in Gloucester over the weekend. The incident happened within the public toilets at Westgate Street car park at around 10.30am yesterday (Sunday 17 August). It was reported that the man had exposed...
UK NEWS | An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services were called to reports of a person in water
Police confirm that the body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered from water. From Devon & Cornwall Police: UPDATE | You may have seen in the news today that we have sadly confirmed the death of a child at Antony, near Torpoint. Emergency services were called...
NEWS | Police confirm that the body of a man has been recovered from water following a search operation
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been recovered from the water following a search operation. We are sad to report that 27-year-old Wojciech Berlan from Redditch has died after drowning at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton. His next of kin have now been...
BREAKING NEWS | Police searching a river for a 12-year-old boy have recovered a body
Police searching for a 12-year-old boy in a river have recovered a body. From North Yorkshire Police: “Following further searches of the river, sadly search teams recovered a child’s body from the water at 10.45pm today. “The body is yet to be identified but the boy’s...
NEWS | Police launch investigation following the death of a 61-year-old man
An investigation has been launched by officers following the death of a man in Bridgnorth. Officers investigating the death of a 61-year-old man are keen to hear from people who may have witnessed an assault on Saturday 9 August in Bridgnorth. The assault happened at...
PRODUCT RECALL | Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product purchased by customers
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2025 Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product. Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry because it contains crustaceans (prawns) which are not mentioned on the label. Product details...
BREAKING | UK Health Security Agency issues urgent message to all holidaymakers with significant rise in cases of a mosquito-borne infection
The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England. A total of 73 cases were reported between January and June 2025. The same period in 2024 saw 27 cases. 2025 has the highest number of cases...