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NEWS | Police launch investigation following a concerning incident at an historic graveyard
IMPORTANT | Disruption expected with a major route in Hereford closed for FIVE DAYS for resurfacing work to take place later this month (August)
NEWS | Multi-agency organisations carry out rescue following an incident on a hill
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BREAKING NEWS | Counter Terrorism Police issue important message to all Herefordshire residents
Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, which covers the three counties covered by West Mercia Police, is urging parents to help keep their children safe online over the summer break. With the school holidays underway, young people will be spending more time online...
NEWS | Police ask for help in identifying a woman they think could help with investigation into an incident in a shop in Hereford
From Hereford Police (West Mercia Police) Do you know this woman? We would like to speak to her as we believe she can help with our enquiries into theft from a shop in Hereford. Around 12:45pm on Monday 30 June a woman entered Pets at Home on Commercial Road and stole...
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...
SPORTS NEWS
VIDEO | A documentary on the demise of Hereford United and the rise of Hereford FC
Hereford is one of England's most isolated cities, yet it has a storied history in football. Fanhub recently visited the city and produced this fantastic documentary. The film features contributions from matchday announcer Matt Healey and supporters Ash Jones and...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player now training to become a referee
Former Hereford player Peter Vincenti is training to become a referee. The Jersey born midfielder joined the Bulls on loan from Macclesfield during the 2019/2020 season making 13 league appearances and scoring 4 goals. He had previously played for Rochdale, Coventry...
RUGBY | Luctonians tasted defeat for the first time this season on Saturday in Cornwall
Picture – Owen Randell scoring – Photography Mike Freeman Redruth RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 12th October 2024 Match Report by Alex Smith Man of the Match – Caleb Montgomery League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians tasted...
NEWS | New floodlights to be installed at Edgar Street in the coming weeks after Hereford FC receive planning approval
Hereford FC have confirmed that planning approval to install new floodlights at Edgar Street has been secured. This exciting news – which is in the process of being formally signed of by Herefordshire Council – means that installation can move forward at the earliest...
RUGBY | Worcester Warriors could be set to return with a formal submission of interest submitted to return professional rugby to Sixways from 2025/26
Worcester Warriors have confirmed formal submission of expression of interest to compete in Tier 2 Professional Rugby from 2025/26 season. Following a challenging period for all players, staff, supporters and partners involved with Worcester Warriors, the club has...
FEATURED | Two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club and a limited number of tickets remain
A two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club on Saturday 19th October. Alan Kennedy will visit Allpay Park to talk all things Liverpool FC and football in general. Alan Kennedy won five league titles and two European Cup...
RUGBY | Luctonians continued their winning ways with an excellent all-round performance against a spirited Macclesfield side in front of another vocal crowd at Mortimer Park
Photo Credit: Nigel Mee Luctonians RFC vs Macclesfield RUFCSaturday 5th October 2024 Match Report by Geoff Vickress Luctonians RFC 66 – 5 Macclesfield RUFC Man of the Match – Caleb Montgomery League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Pegasus did everything but score in 0-0 draw against Sporting Club Inkberrow
Photo Credit / Content: Barcud-Coch Photography Hereford Pegasus FC and Sporting Club Inkberrow could not be separated in their Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division clash last night as they played out a goalless draw under the KGD Stadium floodlights. Jordan...
RUGBY | Luctonians made it four wins from four to start their National League 2 West campaign with a 21-39 victory over Devonport Services in Plymouth
Date – 28th September 2024 League – National 2 West Devonport Services RFC vs Luctonians RFC Final Score - Devonport Services RFC 21 - 39 Luctonians RFC ... FT Man of the Match – Ben Link League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Shock as Police officer dies whilst on duty with investigation now underway
There remains shock this morning, following the death of a police officer whilst on duty. The incident involved a serving Police officer for Gloucestershire Constabulary. Deputy Chief Constable Katy Barrow-Grint said: “Gloucestershire Constabulary is saddened to...
NEWS | Urgent advice issued to holidaymakers visiting several countries after a person from the UK died after becoming infected with rabies
A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a dog abroad. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. An individual from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact...
BREAKING NEWS | Pro-Palestinian protesters have vandalised RAF aircraft at a military base after gaining access overnight
Palestine Action have damaged two military planes at RAF Brize Norton, where flights leave daily for RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, a base used for military operations in Gaza and across the Middle East. Two activists broke into the largest air force base in Britain and used...
UK NEWS | easyJet launches four new winter routes from Bristol Airport with bargain prices up for grabs if you book soon
easyJet, Bristol’s largest airline, has today announced four new routes and even more city break packages departing from Bristol Airport, starting this winter to serve demand from customers in the South West. The collection of new routes on sale today features a range...
MISSING | Police launch an urgent search following the disappearance of a 53-year-old woman
Officers are searching for a 53-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Sarah was last seen at around 12.30pm on Thursday when she left an address in the Longlevens area in a red Nissan Qashqai with the registration OU12 WGX. Police are concerned...
NEWS | Police confirm that the body of a man has been discovered in a public toilet
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been discovered in a public toilet. The body was discovered in public toilets in Ynyshir in South Wales. South Wales Police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing but that there were thought to be no suspicious...
URGENT | Public urged not to walk dogs during the middle of the day with temperatures set to reach 32c in Ross-on-Wye today
Members of the public are being urged to walk their dogs early in the morning, rather than during the day, with temperatures set to reach highs of 32c in Hereford today, and possibly up to 33c on Friday. Powys County Council’s Highways team shared the following...
BREAKING NEWS | Millions more families to get £150 off energy bills this winter following announcement from the Government
Millions of households will see their energy bills cut by £150 this winter, as the government delivers another major package of support to ease the cost of living for working families through the Plan for Change. Over 6 million households will benefit this year – an...
NEWS | Fire crews called to help rescue a 13-year-old boy who had fallen and broken his leg on a school trip
Fire crews were called to an incident on Wednesday afternoon where a 13-year-old boy had broken his leg on a school trip. The incident occurred in the Shropshire Hills area, with Church Stretton Fire Station crews (Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service) called to assist....