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CHARITY | 11-year-old Henry to run a mile every day in July to raise money for Blood Cancer UK in memory of his much-loved Nanny who sadly died in May
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NEWS | An officer has been dismissed after being convicted of drink driving following a collision where he collided and caused significant damage to a wall
An officer has been dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing held on Monday 30 June. Liam Willams, 21, a student officer based at Worcester Police Station, was convicted of drink driving at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court in April. He was disqualified from...
NEWS | A school has sent an important message to all parents
A school has sent an email to parents to warn them about a fight that has been planned to take place this week. The Chase School in Malvern sent the following message to parents earlier today: “We have received information from the Police this morning, that a fight...
FEATURED | The activity centre that includes an aqua park, open water swimming, adventure courses on lakes, an 18 hole adventure golf course and a high-rope aerial adventure course
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Aztec Adventure has plenty to keep them occupied! With adventure activities, adventure courses and group adventures on and around their lakes at Upton Warren and Lower Moor, plus a purpose built...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians made it back-to-back wins on the road to open their season with a 15-13 victory at Cinderford RFC
Josh Thomas (The Rugby Paper Photographer) Date – 14th September 2024 League – National 2 West Cinderford RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Cinderford RFC 13 VS 15 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – James Mear League Table...
FOOTBALL | Cawley Cox hat-trick secures win for Westfields with Hereford FC taken to an FA Cup replay and Pegasus beaten by unbeaten league leaders
Photo Credit: Wayne Hudson Cawley Cox was the star of the show for Westfields, who made it 10 points from their four recent league games, with a 3-0 victory at home to Malmesbury in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Two penalties and a superb finish into the...
FOOTBALL | Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan earns two wins as assistant coach of the St Lucia national team
Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan travelled to St Lucia recently for their CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Nick had been asked to join and support St Lucia as an assistant coach, with the role offering him experience in football at an international...
RUGBY | Luctonians started their National League 2 West campaign off with a win on the road at Hinckley RFC
Date – 7th September 2024 League – National 2 West Hinckley RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Hinckley RFC 17 VS 27 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – Connor Deignan League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians started...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The Giantkillers Cup draw took place at Edgar Street last week
The Herefordshire FA Giantkillers Cup draw took place last week at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. The Giantkillers cup is a constant reminder to Hereford United's famous victory over Newcastle United in the 1972 FA Cup Third Round. U18 teams from Herefordshire...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The Women’s County Cup draw took place at Edgar Street earlier this week
The Herefordshire FA Women’s County Cup draw took place earlier this week at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. For several years the County FA's of Herefordshire and Worcestershire shared responsibility for running a cup competition for the senior female teams in...
FLASHBACK | 8th September 1994 – Hereford United shock West Brom to knock them out of the League Cup
Matt Healey goes back in time with a look at a famous two legged League Cup win for Hereford United over West Brom which took place 30 years ago. It would be the only competitive fixtures between the two sides. After some fairly hard seasons to watch. Hereford United...
FOOTBALL | Carlos Moreira the star of the show as Hereford Pegasus extend lead at the top of the Hellenic League Premier Division with 4-1 victory
Carlos Moreira was the star of the show, as Hereford Pegasus extended their lead at the top of the Hellenic League Premier Division, with a 4-1 victory over Slimbridge. Isaac Cooper continued his fantastic start to the season with the opener, a superb free kick. ...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The County Challenge Cup draw took place at Edgar Street this afternoon
The Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup draw took place this afternoon at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. Hereford Pegasus are the holders, following their victory over Hereford FC in the final last season. The County Challenge Cup is the oldest...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING | A rapist who duped a man into visiting his flat then raped him in 2009 has today been sentenced to nine years in prison
A rapist who duped a man into visiting his flat then raped him in 2009 has today (Monday 12 May) been sentenced to nine years at court. Steven Ronan Wilson, 55, (pictured) previously known as Stephen Dorr, of Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis in Wolverhampton, was handed...
NEWS | RAF in the Arctic Circle for Operation Boxtop – a mission that takes place in very testing conditions
Twelve members of No. 99 Squadron RAF have spent the past week in the Arctic Circle to help resupply the most northerly station on Earth. The RAF C-17 Globemaster aircrew and ground support crew have been working alongside their Canadian...
NEWS | Police issue an important alert to parents and guardians following a concerning incident involving a 9-year-old boy
A UK Police force has issued important advice to parents and guardians, following a concerning incident involving a 9-year-old boy. Cheshire Police (Crewe Police) shared the following post on social media, and it has seen a huge response: FORTNITE & YOUTUBE...
NEWS | A life sentence has been handed down to an ‘unspeakably evil’ man who murdered a 29-year-old woman
A life sentence has been handed down to the ‘unspeakably evil’ man who murdered 29-year-old conservationist Olivia Wood in Frome last year. Kieron Goodwin, 33, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (8 May) to life in prison with a minimum term of 35 years having...
NEWS | Hundreds of British Army soldiers have been deployed to Estonia for a major multinational exercise
Hundreds of British Army soldiers have arrived in Estonia to take part in a major multinational exercise, involving more than 13,000 troops. Travelling from the UK by road, rail, sea and air, the mass transit of troops, managed by 4th Light Brigade Combat Team,...
NEWS | A dangerous and disqualified driver has been jailed after he reached speeds in excess of 120mph while trying to evade police
A dangerous and disqualified driver has been jailed after he reached speeds in excess of 120mph while trying to evade police. Michael Thomas Stack, aged 23 and of Severn Road in Weston-super-Mare, had failed to stop for an officer on Sunday 13 April this year (2025)....
LATEST | A40 likely to remain closed between Monmouth and Newport for several hours following a serious collision
A major route linking Herefordshire with South Wales is closed in both directions due to a collision this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on the A40 near Monmouth (Newport side) and the road is closed in both directions. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance...
BREAKING NEWS | A major route linking Herefordshire and South Wales CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS due to a collision
A major route linking Herefordshire with South Wales is closed in both directions due to a collision this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on the A40 near Monmouth (Newport side) and the road is closed in both directions. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance...
NEWS | Two men who cut down the famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree and damaged a section of Hadrian’s Wall have today been found guilty of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court
Photo - Crown Prosecution Service Two men who cut down the famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree and damaged a section of Hadrian’s Wall, have today been found guilty of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court. Daniel Graham, 39, of Milbeck Stables, Carlisle, and Adam...