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NEWS | Fire crews tackle severe vehicle fire with large column of smoke seen for miles
NEWS | The Government has revealed the exact date and time that the next Emergency Alert Test will take place and how you can switch off alerts
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Marie Rose Shaw who passed away peacefully on 6th July aged 83 years
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of David Jones who sadly passed away on 4th July aged 69 years
In Memory of David Jones. Sadly passed away on 4th July 2025 aged 69 years. Most Loved Dad to Richard and Christopher. Brother to Janis, Steven, Jane, Paul, Dawn and the late Fred (Anthony). Will be missed by all who knew him. Family flowers only, Donations are to...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Neville Richard Baylis (Baz) of Wormbridge who passed away on 30th June aged 68 years
In Memory of Neville Richard Baylis (Baz) of Wormbridge (Formerly of Pike's Cottage, St Weonards). Sadly passed away at his home on June 30th 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved son of the late Sydney and Annie. A greatly loved brother, uncle and cousin who will be deeply...
FEATURED | Red Panda Cub Twins born at West Midlands Safari Park in a milestone moment for the endangered species
From West Midlands Safari Park: We are excited to announce the birth of red panda cub twins – a milestone moment, for a species listed as endangered. Keepers suspected that there may be more than one cute surprise after noticing how ‘round’ Mei Lin was during her...
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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/...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Barry Lloyd dies aged 75
Former Hereford United player Barry Lloyd has passed away at the age of 75. Signing from Fulham, Lloyd made 14 appearances for The Bulls during the 1976/1977 Division Two (Now Championship equivalent campaign) He departed at the end of the season to sign for Brentford...
RUGBY | Luctonians’ first home game of the season in front of superb vocal home support saw them put away a useful Clifton outfit comfortably 39-15
Photo Credit: Andy Hargraves Date – 21st September 2024 League – National 2 West Luctonians RFC VS Clifton RFC Final Score - Luctonians 39 – 15 Clifton Man of the Match – Jack Goodwin League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
NEWS | A Hereford sports club has been forced to cancel all sessions this Saturday due to flooding
A Hereford sports club has been forced to cancel all sessions this Saturday due to flooding. React Gymnastics & Trampolining shared the following update on Facebook: “Due to the severe weather we have experienced flooding in the gym. “This means all sessions...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Two men have been arrested following a fatal collision where a 20-year-old man died on Saturday morning
Two men in custody following a road traffic collision on the A465 westbound, between Rhymney and Dowlais. From Gwent Police: A 20-year-old man, from Brynmawr, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound...
NEWS | The M5 has reopened following a fatal collision where two adults and a child died on Friday evening
Three people have died and a fourth seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision on the M5 in South Gloucestershire. From Avon & Somerset Police: A white BMW car left the northbound carriageway at approximately 9pm on Friday 30 May between junction 14...
NEWS | Police searching for a missing man have confirmed that a body has been found this morning (Saturday 31 May)
Police have confirmed that officers searching for a missing man have found a body this morning (Saturday 31st May) From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “Officers searching for a man who had been reported missing from Cirencester have found a body this morning (Saturday...
BREAKING | Air Ambulance called to a serious collision on a major route this lunchtime
The Air Ambulance has been called to a serious collision this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the A40 / A449 between Monmouth and Newport. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance Service are also in attendance. From Gwent Police: “The A40 at Raglan is currently...
BREAKING | Three people have died and a fourth person seriously injured following a single-vehicle collision on Friday evening
Three people have died and a fourth seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision on the M5 in South Gloucestershire. From Avon & Somerset Police: A white BMW car left the northbound carriageway at approximately 9pm last night (Friday 30 May) between junction 14...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after an ATM machine was broken into with cash stolen
Police are appealing for information after an ATM machine was broken into on Friday morning (30 May). Officers were called to Broad Street in Newent at around 1.40am with a report that unknown offenders had used power tools to gain entry to the inside of the ATM...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a lorry fire on a major route this evening
Emergency services were called to a lorry fire on a major route this evening. The incident occurred at around 5pm on the A449 near Newport. The carriageway was temporarily closed due to the blaze. The incident caused tailbacks towards Monmouth. Gwent Police and South...
NEWS | A Just Stop Oil supporter has been sentenced to 120 hours unpaid work for spraying a building orange
A Just Stop Oil supporter was given a community order today after being found guilty of spraying a university building to demand an end to new oil and gas licences. Arthur Clifton, 23, was found guilty of causing criminal damage over £5,000 at Southwark Crown Court in...
NEWS | Police issue an important message following the discovery of the body of a man
Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying the body of a man that was recovered from water. The body was recovered shortly before Christmas 2023. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “On December 16 2023, South Wales Police received a report of...