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BREAKING NEWS | Council issues statement on unauthorised encampment by travellers on a popular park
A Council has issued a statement on the unauthorised encampment by travellers on a popular park. STATEMENT ON ILLEGAL ENCAMPMENT AT VICTORIA PARK Malvern Town Council would like to apologise to local residents for the inconvenience caused by the unauthorised...
HELP! | Can you help find a snake that has escaped in Leominster?
Can you help find a snake that has escaped in Leominster today? The snake, which is described as orange in colour, was last seen in the Broad Street area of Leominster. A post on social media said: “Has anyone found an orange snake. Missing from Broad Street. Thanks.”...
NEWS | A popular bank in Herefordshire has confirmed it will close for the final time
The date that a local bank will close its doors for the final time has been confirmed. Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that its branch in Corn Square in Leominster will close for the final time on 3rd March 2026. The loss of another bank in Leominster will be felt...
SPORTS NEWS
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY at Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY for Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
FOOTBALL | Merthyr Town sign striker Cawley Cox from Westfields Football Club as they look to continue push for promotion from the Southern League Premier South
Merthyr Town Football Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the final months of the season, with the addition of Cawley Cox from Westfields. Cox has scored 21 goals for Westfields so far this season in all competitions and has turned down several approaches from...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC goalkeeper departs
Goal-keeper Aaron Chapman has signed for Spalding. It's understood he lives in the area. Before moving to Hereford he played for Scunthorpe, Boston and Worksop. The move was confirmed by Spalding manager Jimmy Dean late this afternoon. "Yes we've got Chappie...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Leamington 2-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 1st January defeat to Leamington in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXYJsT9rys
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scunthorpe United 0-0 Hereford FC
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis spoke to the media after the 0-0 draw with Scunthorpe United in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTHZ_jFJAI
INTERVIEW | Tony Elliott
Former Hereford United goalkeeper Tony Elliott watched Hereford FC defeat Scarborough 1-0 last night in National League North. A Jaiden White first half goal separated the sides. Hereford move up to 5th in the league. Watch Tony's interview with Matt Healey below....
RUGBY | The Apple Cup 2024 was watched by a record crowd that helped to raise thousands for charity
On Friday, 15 November, over 2000 rugby fans gathered at Hereford Rugby Club, for the fourth annual Apple Cup. The much-anticipated match between Hereford Cathedral School (HCS) and Hereford Sixth Form College (HSFC) delivered an exciting evening of sport while...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 1-0 Scarborough
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford's 1-0 win over Scarborough. The Bulls are now up to 5th in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rFxAuPE-48
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Emergency services called to a lorry fire on a major route this evening
Emergency services were called to a lorry fire on a major route this evening. The incident occurred at around 5pm on the A449 near Newport. The carriageway was temporarily closed due to the blaze. The incident caused tailbacks towards Monmouth. Gwent Police and South...
NEWS | A Just Stop Oil supporter has been sentenced to 120 hours unpaid work for spraying a building orange
A Just Stop Oil supporter was given a community order today after being found guilty of spraying a university building to demand an end to new oil and gas licences. Arthur Clifton, 23, was found guilty of causing criminal damage over £5,000 at Southwark Crown Court in...
NEWS | Police issue an important message following the discovery of the body of a man
Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying the body of a man that was recovered from water. The body was recovered shortly before Christmas 2023. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “On December 16 2023, South Wales Police received a report of...
NEWS | A 39-year-old man has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder following an incident earlier this week
A 39-year-old man has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with an incident in Gloucester earlier this week. Kane Kotwica of Longford is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court for a first appearance today...
BREAKING NEWS | A 71-year-old woman has died following an incident outside a supermarket with two people arrested
A 71-year-old woman has died following an incident outside a supermarket with two people arrested. From West Mercia Police: Sadly, the 71-year-old woman involved in the incident outside of Lidl in Stourport yesterday (Wednesday 28 May) has since passed away. The...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | Police charge 53-year-old man after 79 people were injured during Liverpool FC parade incident
A man arrested by Merseyside Police following the incident on Water Street on Monday 26 May has been charged. Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53, of Burghill Road, West Derby has this afternoon been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to...
FOOD RECALL | Iceland / Food Warehouse issue recall on popular product due to allergy concerns
Iceland / Food Warehouse have issued a recall on a popular product due to allergy concerns. Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling Daily Bakery 4 Sub Rolls because it may contain undeclared barley which is not mentioned on the label. This poses a potential risk to people that...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in identifying the body of a man that was recovered from water
Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying the body of a man that was recovered from water. The body was recovered shortly before Christmas 2023. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “On December 16 2023, South Wales Police received a report of...
BREAKING | Government name and shames a huge list of companies that have failed to pay staff the National Living and National Minimum Wage
Nearly 60,000 workers who have been left out of pocket will be repaid over £7.4 million the Government has announced today [Thursday 29th May] in its latest move to Make Work Pay. This follows a significant uplift to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage...