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NEWS | Lidl announces a pay increase for staff from March and it will also double paternity from two week to four weeks
PRODUCT RECALL | Co-op recalls a popular product purchased by customers due to allergy concerns
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 13 years in custody for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross
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NEWS | Afghan asylum seeker convicted for abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl
A major investigation has led to a man being convicted for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton in Warwickshire. From Warwickshire Police: The rape, which took place near the town centre on July 22 last year, created huge...
SPORT – ROUND UP 📝 | James Townley’s weekly sports round-up of sport in Herefordshire and the surrounding area
Bromyard Town defeated Worcester City Reserves in a thrilling 6-2 HFA Charity Bowl tie. Other results in the competition saw Worcester United defeat AFC Kempsey away from home following a nail-biting 15-14 penalty shootout, while Pershore Town 88 Development secured a...
RACING | Herefordshire Raceway hosts the penultimate round of Arrive and Drive Winter Championships this Sunday
By James Townley: This Sunday, Herefordshire Raceway hosts the penultimate rounds of its Arrive and Drive Winter Championships, with title battles tightening up across the cadet, junior and senior categories. Located just outside Weobley, the circuit runs its in-house...
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REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scarborough 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford slip out of the play off places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yC78KdoBc
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Gold Cup Friday
The Jockey Club announced 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 and...
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...
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NEWS | Asda has announced a major round of price reductions today cutting the cost of 956 everyday grocery products both in-store and online
Prices reduced by an average of 6% across a host of categories including Core Grocery, Household, Non-Edible and Free From – with some prices dropping by over 30% Asda has announced a major round of price reductions today, cutting the cost of 956 everyday...
BREAKING | An 80-year-old man has been found guilty of child sexual abuse offences which he committed around 30 years ago
An 80-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been found guilty of child sexual abuse offences which he committed around 30 years ago. A jury found Michael Thomas Davies guilty of the charges following a four-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court. The court heard that Davies...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced for his involvement in a case involving 1,800 exotic animals – one of the biggest exotics operations the RSPCA has investigated
A man has been sentenced for his involvement in a case involving 1,800 exotic animals - one of the biggest exotics operations the RSPCA has investigated. The case - known as Operation Herald - followed warrants which were executed by West Mercia Police at four...
NEWS | Morrisons provides important information on Christmas delivery slots with customers urged to book swiftly
Morrisons is making its Christmas delivery slots available to book earlier than last year to help ease any of the big shop stress by planning ahead. Delivery Pass holders will be able to secure their slots from 1st October, giving them plenty of time to ensure their...
NEWS | Police firearms team called to property with a ‘large and unhappy dog’ after officers attended to arrest a wanted man
Police firearms officers were called to a property with a ‘large and unhappy dog’ after officers attended to arrest a wanted man. From West Mercia Police: “There was a large Police presence in Powick this morning when a man wanted on warrant for failure to appear at...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced following a violent attack on a baby
“This is one of the most horrendous things I have ever seen, not only in my career but my life,” these are the words of Detective Constable Daniel Bushell following the sentencing of a man who attacked an eight-month-old baby while they slept. Shane Heighway, of...
UK NEWS | Seven men have been given prison sentences totalling 174 years after an investigation into the non-recent grooming of two vulnerable girls in Rochdale
Seven men have been given prison sentences totalling 174 years after a GMP investigation into the non-recent grooming of two vulnerable girls in Rochdale. After a jury convicted them in June of 50 child sexual offences, the men have faced long-awaited justice for...
NEWS | October has delivered an extra special surprise for two Premium Bonds holders who are each celebrating a £1 million tax-free prize
October has delivered an extra special surprise for two Premium Bonds holders who are each celebrating a £1 million tax-free prize. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £399 million won by Bond holders. The first...
NEWS | Police are appealing for the victim of a robbery earlier this month to come forward
Police are appealing for the victim of a robbery in Maisemore near Gloucester earlier this month to come forward. A member of the public reported that they had seen an unknown man approach a cyclist before knocking him off his bike and putting him into a headlock. The...