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BREAKING NEWS | Welsh Water sends message to hundreds of households in Hereford with a burst water main causing issues with supplies in parts of the city
Welsh Water has issued an urgent message to hundreds of residents in Hereford, with issues due to a burst water main in the Holmer area. From Welsh Water: Burst water main affecting supplies in Holmer and surrounding areas of Hereford We're aware of a burst on our...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Stanley McKinley (Mac) – a former teacher in Leominster who has sadly passed away aged 98 years
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stanley McKinley (Mac). Formerly Geography and Geology teacher at Leominster Grammar School and Head of Sixth Form at The Minster School, Mac died peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home in Hereford on July 22nd, aged...
NEWS | 15-year-old Jake from Herefordshire finishes in 7th place in Under 18 European Youth Olympics in North Macedonia
Local Herefordshire Paddler, Jake Mitchell, 15, competed for Great Britain in the Under 18 European Youth Olympics in Skopje, North Macedonia. This was Jake’s first time representing Team GB. He was competing in Canoe Single against some of the best youth paddlers in...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from tomorrow (7th July)
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
CRICKET | Herefordshire travel to Cornwall for T20 double-header this weekend
HEREFORDSHIRE will be hoping for more excellent contributions from their outstanding local players when they travel to take on Cornwall at St Austell in the final NCCA T20 Group 4 double-header on Sunday. Last weekend against Devon, Luke Powell top-scored with 41 in...
FOOTBALL | New signings, a new pitch and new buildings at Hereford Pegasus as the club continues to progress both on and off the pitch
Hereford Pegasus will be hoping for an improved season in the Hellenic League Premier Division, when the season kicks off at the end of July. Chairman Kevin Bishop spoke to Stephen Niblett (Nibbo) on Saturday afternoon, when Hereford FC held an open training session...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from July
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC confirm the signing of exciting winger Kai Williams from Tamworth
Hereford FC have announced the signing of Kai Williams after his departure from Tamworth FC. Starting his career in Coventry City’s youth set-up, Kai has gained plenty of non-league football experience at the likes of Coventry United, Bedworth Town, Stratford Town...
NEWS | Former Hereford FC player Jamie Grimes cuts his long locks to raise money for the Little Princess Trust
Former Hereford FC defender Jamie Grimes has cut his trademark long hair to raise money for Hereford based charity The Little Princess trust. Grimes commented on X (Formerly Twitter) "I have donated my hair to be made into a wig for children and young people who have...
FOOTBALL | Yusifu Ceesay joins Spalding
Hereford FC's 2024/2025 top goal scorer Yusifu Ceesay has joined Spalding United. Last Thursday Ceesay revealed he had left Hereford FC But there was no indication that he would sign for Spalding who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. He will be up...
RUGBY | Luctonians celebrate a successful 22nd annual TAG Fest with over 30 teams from 15 local schools attending the event
Luctonians Celebrate a Successful 22nd Annual TAG Fest On Wednesday 11th June, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted the 22nd annual Tagfest, welcoming over 30 teams from 15 local schools to the club’s Mortimer Park grounds. The event, delivered through the Avara Foods...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle joins National League Side
Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle has joined National League side Carlisle United as Head of Recruitment. A statement on the Carlisle website said. Carlisle United Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Foyle as the club’s Head of...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in identifying a man after concerns were raised about his welfare
Police are appealing to the public to help identify a man after concerns were raised about his welfare. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The man, who is believed to be called Mark, was last seen in Coleford at around 9pm last night (Thursday 24 July). He was last...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a serious collision where a lorry hit a building
Emergency services were called to a serious collision earlier today, with a lorry hitting a building. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “We were called out to an RTC incident today along with crews from Craven Arms Fire Station, Much Wenlock Fire Station &...
BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews have been called to a house fire this evening
Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Coalway in the Forest of Dean. Police were called by the fire service at around 3.20pm today (25 July) with a report of a fire at a property on Bayberry Place. All occupants and neighbours have been safely...
PRODUCT RECALL | Tesco is recalling a number of products due to risk they may be contaminated with Salmonella
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pasta Salads because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Product details Tesco Basil Pesto & Semi Dried Tomato Pasta Pack size225gUse by24 July 2025 Tesco Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Pack size285gUse by24 July 2025 25 July...
NEWS | The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder
The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder. Daniel Gunter, aged 27, of no fixed address, has been found guilty unanimously by a jury at Bristol Crown Court today (Thursday 24 July) of killing his son,...
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago. Wayne Harris, aged 41 and of Smithy Close, Coleford was sentenced to six years in custody after a jury found him guilty of six offences against the child....
UK NEWS | Important message issued to all UK holidaymakers heading to Europe over the coming months due to health concerns
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to help protect British farmers from Foot and Mouth disease by not bringing back meat and dairy products Europe has seen a wave of cases impacting Hungary, Austria and Germany, and the UK Chief Vet...
URGENT APPEAL | Police growing increasingly concerned for a missing pregnant woman
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing pregnant woman in Worcestershire. Lillie-Ann Locke aged 23, is 32 weeks pregnant. Lillie-Ann was reported missing on Monday (21 July) and was last seen on Monday 7 July leaving an address on Beoley Road West in...
NEWS | A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman with significant learning difficulties multiple times
A 60-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman multiple times. Vernon Steele, who is from the Northway area, had previously denied four counts of rape, but following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court, a jury...