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MISSING PERSON | Police urgently searching for a missing 76-year-old man
NEWS | Welsh Water issues important message to thousands of its customers in towns and villages across Herefordshire
ICYMI | Did Working At Marks & Spencer Store In Hereford Lead To Mum’s Fatal Asbestos Cancer? Family Asks Lawyers To Investigate
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POLICE APPEAL | Police appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a bank
Officers are investigating a burglary which took place at Natwest Bank on Bull Ring in Ludlow in the early hours of Friday morning. (17th April) At around 2am offenders forced entry into the bank, however nothing was stolen. Four suspects are believed to have been...
POLICE APPEAL | Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident at a farm
Police are appealing for information following reports of a shocking incident at a farm in the Presteigne area. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “Our Rural Crime Team Officers are investigating a report of livestock worrying in the Presteigne area. “The incident happened on...
NEWS | Police issue alert to residents following suspicious activity on a housing estate in Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued an alert to residents following reports of suspicious activity on a housing estate in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: “Residents have observed unknown individuals walking around the housing estate in recent days. “There have...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Domestic abuser who broke his partner’s neck leaving her paralysed is jailed for 16 years
An abuser who suggested it was a ‘playfight’ that broke his partner’s neck, leaving her paralysed and in need of round the clock care, has been jailed for grievous bodily harm. Landscape gardener, Robert Easom, 57, was jailed for 16 years plus a four-year extended...
UK NEWS | Armed Police called after a man was stabbed near a school in Birmingham
Police have arrested a man after another man was stabbed in Alum Rock (Birmingham) this afternoon (Tues). From West Midlands Police: We were called to Bridge Road just after at 12.06pm following reports another man had been seriously injured. Firearms officers were...
JAILED | Three members of a car key burglary gang who targeted vehicles including in West Mercia have been sentenced to a total of nearly 24 years
Three members of a car key burglary gang who targeted vehicles across the Midlands have been sentenced to a total of nearly 24 years at a court hearing on Friday (27 February). Kian Davies, 25, and Connor O’Keefe-Clancey, 21, who are already in prison, and Ethan...
NEWS | One man has died following a collision involving a motorbike
One man has died following a road traffic collision, involving one motorbike, yesterday afternoon (Sunday). West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.32pm to the A454 in Shropshire and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the...
NEWS | Millions of commuters across the country are now benefiting from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years
Millions of commuters across the country are now benefiting from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years, helping with the cost of living and supporting economic growth. From this week, regulated rail fares across England have been frozen, meaning...
IMPORTANT | Latest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East
Latest from the Foreign Office: British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive direct updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). You should continue to follow...
MISSING CHILD | Search continues for missing 15-year-old boy Tyler
Tyler, age 15, has been missing from Worcester since Tuesday evening (24 February). He was last seen on Randwick Close, near the alley which leads to Sainsbury’s on Windermere Drive, at around 7pm. He’s described as a white, 5’11” tall, brown hair with a side parting...
NEWS | Emirates has provided an important update on flights following air strikes in the Middle East — including Dubai
Emirates has provided an important update for travellers following recent airstrikes in the Middle East. From Emirates: Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on...
NEWS | A 54-year-old woman has died following a collision involving two vehicles
Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the B4293 between the villages of Itton and Devauden in Monmouthshire at around 5.55pm on Thursday 26 February. Officers attended alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service regarding a collision that involved two...