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BREAKING NEWS | 3-year-old boy seriously injured and man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident at a zoo
NEWS | Free doughnuts for Dad’s at Morrisons stores this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day
NEWS | A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students
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JAILED | Motorist with eye disorder jailed after 84-year-old woman dies crossing road
A Caerphilly county motorist, whose vision was impaired by a genetic eye disorder, has been jailed for more than six-and-half years after causing the death of an 84-year-old woman crossing the road in Pengam. Andrew Perry, now 56, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court...
JAILED | Two people have been jailed after West Mercia Police discovered shocking incident involving a baby girl
Two people have been jailed after police discovered a woman was offering her baby daughter to meet with a paedophile who wanted to sexually abuse her. Christopher Brownhill, aged 38, met the woman through an online dating website in 2017, where their conversation...
NEWS | West Mercia Police urges residents to remain vigilant at events this summer with UK terror threat level at SEVERE
West Mercia Police is encouraging residents across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to remain vigilant this summer and report anything suspicious while attending events and attractions. The force is working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing West...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians were condemned to their third loss on the spin with a 36-25 defeat in Taunton
Taunton RFC VS Luctonians RFC Match Report – Alex Smith Photo – James Wheeler (Luctonains Man of the Match) (Photo from previous game) Luctonians were condemned to their third loss on the spin, as they went down on the road in Somerset 36-25, in an...
FOOTBALL | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-2 Warrington
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's win in National League North, the Bulls are now up to 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfvle2psyMk
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Kings Lynn 0-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction after todays win pushes the Bulls into the National League North play off positions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA7eFhygXDU
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Needham Market 0-2 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford FC made it 4 wins out of 5 with a 2-0 away win at Needham Market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnb7s3xgxQg
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 0-2 Spennymoor
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford FC's 2-0 home defeat to Spennymoor in National League North. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4CSxQBEtrQ
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player Gary Hooper leaves Kettering Town
Southern League Central side Kettering Town have announced that experienced striker Gary Hooper has left the club by mutual consent. Hooper had a successful loan spell at Edgar Street in 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2jZ84U6KQ Unfortunately Hereford were not...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player appointed goalkeeping coach at Bristol Rovers
Former Hereford United goalkeeper James Bittner has become goalkeeping coach at League One Bristol Rovers. Bittner was at Edgar Street during the 2012/2013 season and made 34 appearances. A statement on the Rovers website said Bristol Rovers is delighted to announce...
FOOTBALL | Bulls grab last-gasp winner; Westfields and Wellington beaten, Pegasus draw and striker Cawley Cox scores his first goal for Merthyr Town
Photo Credit - Bulls News It was an action packed Saturday of football for our local sides, with Hereford FC grabbing a last-gasp winner to help keep their play offs hopes alive in a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town at Edgar Street. Hereford completed a sensational...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-2 Brackley
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to todays win over Brackley. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a43EeFDTOjo
UK NEWS STORIES
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...
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...
UK NEWS | A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for 22 years for her murder
A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for her murder. From Staffordshire Police: Sean Jefferson, 25, of Walsall, was today (Thursday 16 April) sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment at Stafford Crown...
NEWS | A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike
A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike. Ledbury Road Services in Tewkesbury posted the following on social media: “After yesterday's unfortunate direct hit by lightning, Ledbury Road Services will be closed until further...
NEWS | Police are wanting to identify two men after they tried to stop another man from sexually assaulting a girl while travelling on a bus
Police are wanting to identify two men after they tried to stop another man from sexually assaulting a girl while travelling on a bus. The incident happened on Friday 27 March on the W bus from Winchcombe to Cheltenham. When the 17-year-old victim got onto the bus in...
NEWS | 33-year-old man jailed for 13 months for cyberflashing offence
The first person in Gwent to be convicted of a cyberflashing offence has been jailed for 13 months. Ryan Thomas was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyberflashing became an offence in England and Wales on 31 January 2024. The 33-year-old from Abercarn was...
FOOD RECALL | Tesco issues a product recall on a popular item purchased by thousands of customers
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Product details Tesco Finest Summer...
JAILED | Four men have been jailed for a sickening arson attack on the home of an 82-year-old woman
Four men from been jailed after launching an arson attack on a house near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. Connor Pitt, 24; Auryn Gustur, 19; 19-year-old Alfie Wheeler; and 33-year-old Lewis Manito attacked the home of an 82-year-old grandmother due to a criminal...