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FLOOD ALERTS | Environment Agency issues multiple flood alerts across Herefordshire with heavy rain expected overnight
FLOODING | Met Office issues two warnings for Herefordshire with heavy rain set to cause flooding issues
BREAKING | A 41-year-old charged following a fatal collision where a 20-year-old man died
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NEWS | A man has been jailed for seven years for causing the death of a 17-year-old teenager while driving under the influence of alcohol
A man has today (Friday 28 November) been jailed for seven years for causing the death of 17-year-old Benjamin Worrall, while driving under the influence of alcohol. Danny Francis, of Welshpool, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court after previously pleading guilty....
NEWS | Officer leading investigation into a man who subjected a woman to a prolonged period of abuse has commended her bravery at speaking out to help secure justice
The officer, who led the investigation into a man who subjected a woman to prolonged period of abuse, has commended her bravery at speaking out to help secure justice. Anthony Manson, 67, from Tintern, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday 26 November after he...
BREAKING NEWS | A 48-year-old man from Hereford has today been jailed after admitting possessing and distributing extreme right-wing music and material
A 48-year-old man from Hereford has today been jailed after admitting possessing and distributing extreme right-wing music and material. Norbert Gyurcsik, from Kestrel Road, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court on 3 October to three charges – one count of...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | New Dales Vale FC progress to the Herefordshire FA County Cup Semi Finals after victory over Wellington
By Jack Mayo-Evans Wellington FC welcomed Herefordshire Premier League side New Dales Vale to The Kensal Ground on a cold Tuesday evening in the HFA County Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Tuesday evening. The game started off slowly with a lack of clear-cut chances....
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC player signs for Redditch United
Hereford FC midfielder Aurio Teixeira has joined Redditch. His move was confirmed by Hereford this evening. Teixeira has not featured for Hereford recently and so a move comes as no surprise. This from Redditch: Redditch United are delighted to announce the...
RUGBY | Luctonians far from their best but they held on to secure a 12-5 victory over Devonport Services at Mortimer Park on Saturday
Photo – Andrew Hargraves Devonport Services will rue missed opportunities to secure a win against a miss-firing Luctonians in the gloom on this cold Saturday afternoon at Mortimer Park. Keeping the home side pegged back in their own half for large periods of the...
FOOTBALL | Young talent Aiden Rhodes stars on a day that the market town of Kington came together to remember Billy Mayglothling
Credit: Andy Compton There was a minutes applause before the Kington Town v Gloucester City Reserves match on Saturday in memory of town stalwart Billy Mayglothling. Billy was a integral part of Kington Town Football Club serving the club in numerous roles including,...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 1-1 Southport
Hereford FC drew 1-1 with Southport in National League North on Saturday, the Bulls are now 9th in the league table. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh-TM6nUhW8
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player returns to the EFL
Former Hereford United player Sam Clucas has returned to the EFL by signing for his hometown club League One Lincoln City. Clucas had been at National League side Oldham Athletic since October 2024 after failing to find a club after leaving Rotherham United in the...
RUGBY | Luctonians start 2025 in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024 with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division
Clifton RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 11th January 2025 – Station RoadMatch Report by Alex Smith Photo – Clifton – Ian Clark Luctonians began 2025, in very similar fashion to how they ended 2024, with a narrow defeat to one of the top sides in the division, as they...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | The NHS has issued an important message for pregnant women
The NHS’s top midwife is urging newly eligible pregnant mothers that “now is the time to act” and get the RSV vaccine to protect their baby ahead of this winter. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world and a...
NEWS | Photo of three-year-old girl Hope released by family as mother is charged with her murder
A photograph of three-year-old Hope McGrath has been released by her family. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hope’s...
NEWS | Police launch investigation following a concerning incident at an historic graveyard
Police are investigating a despicable act of vandalism, which took place within a private owned, historic graveyard in the Glascwm area, Powys. Four corner stone supporting pillars were forcibly removed from a raised tombstone style grave, causing irretrievable damage...
NEWS | Multi-agency organisations carry out rescue following an incident on a hill
A multi-agency operation took place on Sunday, following an incident on a hill in Shropshire. From West Mercia Search and Rescue: “This (Sunday) afternoon, our team was called to assist West Midlands Ambulance Service, their Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and...
BREAKING NEWS | Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon
Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews are responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon. The incident is just off the A49 at Ludlow, near the Sainsbury's superstore. Traffic is backed up along the A4117 towards Clee Hill. West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire...
NEWS | A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago
A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago. Andrew McQueen, aged 30 and of Thomas Street, Cirencester, had previously admitted nine non-recent sexual offences against his...
NEWS | A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph was discovered by police
A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph in Shropshire was discovered by police. Benjamin Males, of Holgate Drive in Shrewsbury, came to the attention of officers after a video of him driving a motorbike...
BREAKING NEWS | A four-year-old girl has died following an incident at a water park in the Midlands
A young girl has sadly passed away following an incident at a swimming pool in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called to Waterworld on Festival Way at around 4:20pm today (4 August) to reports of a girl, aged four, in a critical condition. Waterworld staff and colleagues from...
NEWS | NHS begins rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme
Vaccination against gonorrhoea now available in sexual health clinics in England for those at greatest risk of infection. Vaccine will protect thousands of people and save the NHS over £7.9 million over next decade Rollout is part of shift from sickness to prevention...