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LOCAL NEWS | A Hereford pub has announced a major change to its policy on dogs visiting
Dog owners in Hereford have a new place to enjoy a drink with their four-legged companions after The Welsh Club announced it will now welcome dogs in its outdoor garden area. The move by the Hereford Welsh Social Club is aimed at making the venue more inclusive for...
NEWS | A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation was held with views from parents, staff and students
A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students. Monmouth Comprehensive School announced that all pupils in Years 7 to 13 will be required to wear either tailored...
JAILED | Retired vicar jailed over indecent images of children claimed he had “nothing else to do”
A former vicar has been jailed for 12 months and 12 weeks after being found in possession of prohibited images of children during an unannounced police visit. Andrew Robinson, of Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, had previously stood before the courts in April 2025 where he...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Keith Hicks will be taking on 3 challenges to raise money for cancer research
Former Hereford United defender Keith Hicks will be taking part in a 3 Points vs Cancer Challenge. Hicks made over 200 Football League appearances for the Bulls between 1980-1985. Keith told Your Herefordshire "This event that will see myself, plus family take on...
BOXING | Hereford’s Liam O’Hare back to winning ways with impressive victory over veteran Jordan Garnham
Local boxing star Liam O’Hare delivered a statement performance as he returned to winning ways with a dominant victory over experienced veteran Jordan Garnham. The middleweight contest saw O’Hare showcase his skill, power, and resilience, bouncing back in style after...
RUGBY | Loughborough Students RFC edge out Luctonians in an exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park
Luctonians RFC vs Loughborough Students RFCSaturday 1st March 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress A superbly exciting game of rugby at Mortimer Park, on a beautiful spring afternoon, saw the students score seven tries to out-pace the home side, who...
FOOTBALL | ‘Your fans were a credit to your club’ – Bulls supporters praised for impeccable behaviour and fantastic support at Marine on Saturday
Bulls support praised by opposition staff member following impressive support on Saturday. Hereford FC Chairman, Chris Ammonds, has thanked the club’s fans following Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Marine. A sell-out away following of more than 300 supporters made the trip to...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. John Ashby, 32, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (24 April 2026) at Birmingham Crown Court. He...
UK NEWS | A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her
A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her in their family home. Raju Mollah, 49, was sentenced today (Friday 24 April) at Birmingham Crown Court to 26 years in custody after being found...
UK NEWS | UK to pay France £660 million to stop illegal migrants crossing the channel
The United Kingdom and France today signed an agreement to strengthen operations to combat illegal migration in northern France to prevent crossings to the United Kingdom with a significant increase in dedicated human, technological and intelligence resources. Since...
UK NEWS | Three asylum seekers have been found guilty over the rape of a woman in a shocking incident
Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025. Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning. The victim –...
UK NEWS | Adam Hall jailed for life for rape and intentional transmission of HIV
A sexual predator has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple counts of rape and grievous bodily harm through the intentional transmission of HIV. From Northumbria Police: Adam Hall, previously of the Washington area, Tyne and...
NEWS | Ryanair announces major change that will affect millions of passengers at airports
Ryanair has announced that from Tuesday 10th November check-in and bag drop services at all its airports will close 60 mins prior to scheduled departure (up from 40 mins currently) to provide more time for passengers to get through airport security and passport queues...
NEWS | A man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet them has had his prison sentence increased
A man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet them and sexually abusing them, has had his sentence increased from 15 to 19 years and six months in prison. In November last year (2025) Derek Johnson, aged 59, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court to 15...
NEWS | A number of roads in South Shropshire are set to be resurfaced over the coming months
Good news for road users in south Shropshire. The following stretches of road are set to be resurfaced in the coming months as part of Shropshire Council’s work to improve the county’s roads and tackle potholes. A488 Church Street, Clun C6195 Cefn Einion to Colebatch...
NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for 5 years and 3 months for the rape of a teenage girl
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for 5 years and 3 months for the rape of a teenage girl in Worcester last year. He was handed the sentence at Worcester Crown Court today (Wednesday 22 April), after previously pleading guilty to one count of rape and one count of...