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NEWS | Network Rail issues urgent message to drivers after a railway bridge was struck causing significant costs for taxpayers
NEWS | 23-year-old man sentenced to eight years in prison for child sexual offences involving twenty victims
BREAKING NEWS | Customers are facing major delays to Christmas and January sales parcel deliveries nationwide as Unite members ballot for strike action
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NEWS | West Mercia Police share important message with all residents in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire ahead of festive period
This festive season, towns and cities across the West Mercia Police force area will be welcoming an increased number of visitors and shoppers as Christmas draws near. Our priority is keeping you, the public, safe and while this busier time of year is nothing we are...
NEWS | Police confirm that a body has been found by rescue teams searching a river for a missing man
A body has been found in the search for a man who entered the River Severn near Gloucester Docks on Thursday 20 November. Police were called at around 10.20am with a report that a man had entered the water near the Old Prison and not resurfaced. Officers were...
NEWS | Wye Valley Brewery announces that its acclaimed nitro stout, Nightjar, will be available in cans for the very first time this November
Wye Valley Brewery is proud to announce that its acclaimed nitro stout, Nightjar, will be available in cans for the very first time this November – bringing the smooth, velvety favourite to beer drinkers nationwide. First launched on draught in 30L kegs in...
SPORTS NEWS
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/...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | A major incident has been declared after a bus carrying 70 people including school-children crashed
A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
NEWS | Scenic route: Puffin released back into the wild after being found 110 miles inland in Herefordshire
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
URGENT | Hundreds of Hens need homes by this weekend to save them from slaughter
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
BREAKING | Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl and left her unconscious
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
NEWS | Fire crews tackle severe vehicle fire with large column of smoke seen for miles
Earlier this week, fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a severe vehicle fire. From Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service: Whilst on route to the incident the crew could see a large column of black smoke rising from the reported location. On arrival...
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
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country...
NEWS | A man who drove while unfit through alcohol and drugs has been jailed for more than four years after causing the death of his friend in a single-vehicle collision
A man who drove while unfit through alcohol and drugs has been jailed for more than four years after causing the death of his friend in a single-vehicle collision in Monmouthshire. Tymon Turner, 21, from Aberaeron, Ceredigion, was also disqualified from driving....
NEWS | Aldi’s much-loved Baby Event lands back in stores from 17th July – offering incredible value for parents with prices starting from just 99p
Aldi’s much-loved Baby Event lands back in stores from 17th July, offering incredible value with prices starting from just 99p. Parents can stock up on everything from soft play goodies to travel essentials, without breaking the bank. Whether shopping for a newborn or...
NEWS | A brand new designer outlet featuring more than 40 stores and restaurants will open its doors for the first time today
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....