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FLOODING – 𝟲𝗔𝗠 UPDATE | Flood Warnings issued on River Wye with levels still rising and riverside paths blocked in Hereford
STORM BRAM – 8AM UPDATE | River levels across Herefordshire and parts of Wales are rising once again following a spell of heavy rain
NEWS | Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision involving two vehicles
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NEWS | Morrisons launches Talking Tills in partnership with Good Morning Britain’s 1 million minutes campaign
New Talking Tills give Morrisons customers the option to enjoy a slower checkout and a friendly chat with Morrisons colleagues –– The initiative runs from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th December as part of GMB’s ‘1 Million Minutes’ campaign to combat loneliness –...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of killing another man and wounding two others following a three-week trial
A man has been found guilty of killing another man and wounding two others following a three-week trial. Kane Kotwica, aged 39, and of Bibury Road, Gloucester, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court of the murder of 53-year-old Matthew Cainey. The incident...
TRAVEL | Emergency services responding to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon. Your Herefordshire understands that the collision has occurred on the B4348 / A466 junction in Wormelow. West Mercia Police are at the scene. Motorists are advised to use an alternative...
SPORTS NEWS
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
NEWS | Visitors to a beach in Wales are being asked to remain vigilant due to a substance washing ashore that can be fatal to pets
Visitors to a beach in Wales are being asked to remain vigilant, due to a substance washing ashore that can be fatal to pets. Pembrokeshire County Council has issued the following message: “Palm oil warning to dog owners. “People visiting Newgale are being asked to be...
MISSING PERSON | Police issue urgent appeal to help find a missing 32-year-old woman
Police are appealing for information to find Harley Van-Outen, from Waterlooville in Portsmouth, who has been reported as missing. Harley, 32, last seen in the Rockfield area of Monmouth at around 8.30am on Tuesday 22 July and officers are concerned for her welfare....
NEWS | Bristol Airport issues important advice for passengers travelling to and from the airport this summer
Ahead of the busy holiday season, Bristol Airport is reminding customers of the options available for passengers with reduced mobility or non-visible disabilities. The Airport advises that there are multiple points to request Assisted Travel, with self-assist wheel...
MISSING CHILD | Urgent appeal launched following disappearance of a 12-year-old girl
Police are appealing for information to help locate a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Norah who was last seen on Wynols Hill Lane in Coleford at around 4am this morning (Tuesday 22...
FULL STATEMENT | A woman has been jailed for 15 years for the manslaughter of her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion
A woman has been jailed for the manslaughter of her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion. Melissa Wilband, 28, had denied killing Lexi Wilband, but jurors found her guilty following a four-week trial...
NEWS | A concerning incident involving a man following a woman has been reported to Police
A concerning incident involving a man following a woman has been reported to Police. In a post on a local Ludlow Facebook Group, a member of the public said: “Creepy encounter in Ludlow. Leaving the comedy festival, I was walking down the hill from the top of town. “A...
BREAKING NEWS | A woman who killed her four-month-old baby by violently shaking her has been jailed for 15 years
A woman who killed her four-month-old baby by violently shaking her has been jailed for 15 years at Bristol Crown Court. Melissa Wilband, 28, was found guilty earlier this year by a jury of the manslaughter of Lexi Wilband. More soon. Earlier Article: A woman has been...
NEWS | Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 328 Cafés and Coffee Shops across the UK over the summer holidays
Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 328 Cafés and Coffee Shops across the UK over the summer holidays (excluding weekends). The supermarket’s Cafés will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police launch appeal to help find a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen on Thursday
Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing whilst visiting Telford. Florin was last seen on Thursday night (17 July) at around 9pm in Telford Town Park. He was last seen wearing a cream top, black trousers and white trainers as pictured. Detective...