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BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school is closed until further notice following a fire
A Herefordshire primary school is closed until further notice following a fire. Ledbury Primary School posted the following update on social media earlier today: “School is closed until further notice due to a small fire. “Please share with other families.” We...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the...
MISSING PERSON | Police urgently searching for a missing 76-year-old man
Police are searching for a 76-year-old man who has been reported missing from Cheltenham. Paul left an address on Mendip Road at some time before midday today (Sunday) and has not returned, which is out of character. He is considered vulnerable and we're concerned for...
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 | Tree disease restrictions lifted across seven counties in England — including Herefordshire
Trade restrictions on conifer trees have been lifted across seven English counties today (Wednesday 4 March) after a review that concluded the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Demarcated areas in...
BREAKING NEWS | 68-year-old man from Powys arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Three people have been arrested as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected National Security Act offences. The men [A-C] were arrested on Wednesday, 4 March on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to section 3 of...
NEWS | A man has been found responsible for causing the death of his partner during a collision following a street race
A man has been found responsible for causing the death of his partner during a collision following a street race. Sophie Brimble, then aged 20, from Crickhowell died at the scene of a collision in King Street, Brynmawr, in the early hours of 26 July 2017. She was...
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...