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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...
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SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Zac Powell praised by manager after getting opportunity in the Bromsgrove Sporting first team
Promising talent Zac Powell has been praised by Bromsgrove Sporting manager Scott Adey-Linforth following recent involvement in the first team. Powell, who turned 18 in February, has spent most of the season at Westfields FC in the Hellenic League, after signing...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Tesco has announced an above-inflation pay rise for colleagues in stores
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union Usdaw that will increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores and online fulfilment centres to £13.28 an hour from 29 March 2026. This 5.1% pay award – an investment of over £200m – is above the current national...
UK NEWS | Three people have been charged with murder after the body of a man was discovered in a wheelie bin
From West Midlands Police: Three people have been charged with murder following our investigation into the death of Thomas Niven, who was found dead in Coventry this week. His body was found in a wheelie bin in a park off Daimler Road. Following a fast-paced...
NEWS | Full list of hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers
Thousands of hardworking Brits who have been denied over £7.3 million in pay by their employers have been directly repaid as part of latest Government crackdown on those who fail...
UK NEWS | A 40-year-old man who repeatedly assaulted a woman in front of children at her home has been jailed for more than five years
A 40-year-old man who repeatedly assaulted a woman in front of children at her home in Gloucester has been jailed for more than five years. The court was told how the victim had to push the children out of a downstairs window so that they could be safe from Jeremiah...
NEWS | Significant amount of new information received by detectives in investigation to identify man found at Powys reservoir
Detectives are working through a significant number of new pieces of information following the release of a digitised image of a man whose body was found in a reservoir in October 2024. Dyfed-Powys Police worked with Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University to...
UK NEWS | New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks
A new law comes into effect today (18 March) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks. The maximum penalty for livestock worrying has increased. Livestock worrying, occurs when a dog you own or are in charge of chases,...
NEWS | A man who caused the death of a man who was riding a motorbike has been sentenced and banned from driving
A man who caused the death of a man who was riding a motorbike near Cirencester has been sentenced and banned from driving. Patrick Kirwin, aged 81 and from Cirencester, caused the death of 53-year-old Tony Stepp from South Cerney on 5 October 2024. Tony had been on a...
UK NEWS | A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery has received a 30-year sentence
A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery in Bristol has received a 30-year sentence at Bristol Crown Court today, Monday 16 March. In February Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston, was tried and convicted by a jury of: Two counts of sexual assault by...
UK NEWS | Police launch investigation after the body of a man was found in a wheelie bin
From West Midlands Police: Our investigation into the discovery of a man’s body in a bin in Coventry continues today, as we release new information about him as we work to identify who he is and how he died. The body of the man, who has not yet been identified but who...