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BREAKING NEWS | West Mercia Police launch an investigation after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found
An investigation has been launched after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. The girl was reported missing at around 11.20pm yesterday evening (Sunday 4 October) and was later found deceased in the park near the cricket ground....
UK NEWS | The NHS issues an important message for all serving armed forces and military personnel
The NHS has cut waiting times for serving soldiers, sailors and air crew by more than 4 weeks, thanks to a targeted campaign to get injured military personnel ready for action quicker. The Further Faster Armed Forces (FF-AF) initiative saw a specialist NHS central...
UK NEWS | Tesco introduces guaranteed paid leave for colleagues experiencing domestic abuse
Tesco has introduced guaranteed paid leave for colleagues experiencing domestic abuse, giving workers dedicated time to access support, secure their safety and take practical steps to rebuild their lives. The new policy, introduced in partnership with Tesco’s largest...
SPORTS NEWS
SPORT | All the latest sport in our weekly round-up by sports reporter James Townley
Photo Credit - Nibbo Hereford FC picked up two vital wins at Edgar Street on Saturday and Tuesday, defeating Radcliffe 3-1 and then Marine 2-1 in a nervy encounter on Tuesday evening. In the Hellenic League Premier Division, Hereford Pegasus secured a 2-1 home win...
NEWS | A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club
A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club. Charlie Taylor, who is studying for his GCSEs, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young cricketers in the country, having been selected for the...
HORSE RACING | Hereford Racecourse: preview and tips for Wednesday’s six-race Jumps card
The National Hunt season continues at Hereford on Wednesday with a competitive six-race meeting offering for punters heading to the track. The card kicks off at 2.30pm as a field of nine take on the class five handicap chase before coming to a...
DARTS | Russ Bray speaks to Matt Healey about his darting career
PDC Darting legend Russ Bray was at a charity event at Hereford's Richmond Club this afternoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSQ0pOeLW2E
FOOTBALL | Bulls boss pleased with 3-2 away victory ahead of Edgar Street return this week
Credit: Bulls News Hereford FC manager Aaron Downes praised the Bulls clinical first half performance in a 3-2 victory at Worksop on Saturday. The victory puts the Bulls just three points from safety in the National League North, with a home fixture against bottom...
PREVIEW | It’s Ladies Day at Hereford Racecourse and here is a preview of what to expect with competitive day of racing expected
Hereford Racecourse hosts its latest card of the Jumps season on Saturday with a competitive seven-race card on offer for punters heading to the track. Racing gets underway at 1.42pm with a handicap hurdle for conditional jockeys over the three miles and a...
FOOTBALL | Bromyard Town issue club statement following claims of ‘ineligible player’ in Wellington cup tie
Bromyard Town Football Club have issued a club statement following reports they played an ineligible player in the 2-1 victory over Wellington in the Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Wednesday evening. A statement from Bromyard Town Football Club...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Aaron Downes speaks about a whirlwind week
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Aaron Downes spoke to Your Herefordshire about what's been a whirlwind week for the new man at the helm at Edgar Street. After the departure of Paul Caddis on the 11th February and a 5-1 defeat at Southport last Saturday, the former...
SPORT – ROUND UP 📝 | James Townley’s weekly sports round-up of sport in Herefordshire and the surrounding area
Bromyard Town defeated Worcester City Reserves in a thrilling 6-2 HFA Charity Bowl tie. Other results in the competition saw Worcester United defeat AFC Kempsey away from home following a nail-biting 15-14 penalty shootout, while Pershore Town 88 Development secured a...
UK NEWS STORIES
JAILED | A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 14 years in prison for killing his wife
On September 11 at Newport Crown Court Michael Davies, 57, was found guilty of murder following the unlawful killing of his wife Tracey Davies. On the evening of April 18, just before 9.20pm, South Wales Police received an emergency call from a family member who had...
BREAKING NEWS | Two men who arrived in the UK by small boat charged with terrorism offences
Two men have been charged with terrorism offences following a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in the Manchester area. Salam Ahmadyan 36 (05.03.1990) of Liverpool and Rahman Salehi 34 (28.10.1991) of Salford,...
BREAKING NEWS | Police provide major update on murder investigation after two people found dead
Following a thorough review of evidence by detectives carrying out a forensic review of the murder of Harry and Megan Tooze in 1993, the 87-year-old man who was arrested in December, 2025, has been advised that he is no longer under investigation and has been released...
FATAL COLLISION | Police appeal for witnesses after a child died in a collision involving a vehicle and a tree
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager died during a single-vehicle collision near Defford in Worcestershire on Saturday 12 September. From West Mercia Police: A blue Volkswagen Polo was travelling along the A4104 from Defford and in the direction of...
NEWS | Tesco issues an important message to all customers that use its home delivery service
Tesco has revealed its Christmas delivery slot dates for 2026 with a record 60,000 more slots than last year, which will be available to book more than a month before the big day. The retailer is also reminding customers to sign up for a Delivery Saver plan to...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were living in ‘appalling’ conditions
A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were living in ‘appalling’ conditions at a house in South Yorkshire. Nine RSPCA officers, accompanied by the police and the local authority, were involved in removing the animals, mainly springer...
NEWS | Transport for Wales issues important message for visitors to Cardiff this weekend with two major events taking place
Extra train services and increased capacity have been added to key rail routes into Cardiff on Sunday 4 October, as Transport for Wales (TfW) prepares to welcome thousands of runners and football fans to the city. Cardiff is expected to welcome over 27,500 runners and...
NEWS | Tesco issues an important message to customers about Christmas delivery slots
Tesco has revealed its Christmas delivery slot dates for 2026 with a record 60,000 more slots than last year, which will be available to book more than a month before the big day. The retailer is also reminding customers to sign up for a Delivery Saver plan to...
LATEST | Police provide update after bomb disposal team called to a property after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud
Bomb disposal team called to property and residents evacuated following arrest of a man. From Avon & Somerset Police: As part of an ongoing investigation into fraud offences, officers arrested a man, aged 70, on suspicion of fraud by false representation in Becket...