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UK NEWS | A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery has received a 30-year sentence
A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery in Bristol has received a 30-year sentence at Bristol Crown Court today, Monday 16 March. In February Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston, was tried and convicted by a jury of: Two counts of sexual assault by...
UK NEWS | Police launch investigation after the body of a man was found in a wheelie bin
From West Midlands Police: Our investigation into the discovery of a man’s body in a bin in Coventry continues today, as we release new information about him as we work to identify who he is and how he died. The body of the man, who has not yet been identified but who...
NEWS | Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass phase one
Herefordshire Council has appointed the contractor to undertake detailed design and early technical work for the first phase of the Hereford Bypass, paving the way for construction to begin by December this year. Civil engineering firm, Graham, appointed to lead...
SPORTS NEWS
FEATURED | Two time European Cup winning Liverpool FC legend to visit Westfields Football Club tomorrow evening 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...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United striker Gary Hooper signs for Kettering
Gary Hooper has joined Kettering Town who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. The former Hereford United striker is now 37. He came to Edgar Street in January 2008 on loan from Southend. He made 19 appearances and scored 11 goals as Hereford were...
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/...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Police launch urgent investigation following reports that a dead swan that was discovered had been strangled
Police are investigating after a dead swan was found at the Balancing Ponds in Saintbridge, Gloucester, on Saturday (13 September). Officers were called after the swan was discovered by a member of the public. It is believed that the swan was strangled and officers...
NEWS | A dangerous driver whose actions resulted in the death of a woman and left her daughter seriously injured has been sentenced to eight years and eight months
A dangerous driver whose actions resulted in the death of a woman and left her daughter seriously injured has been sentenced to eight years and eight months. Anayat Ur-Rehman, 26, of Holcombe Road, Birmingham, pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and...
NEWS | UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security
British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission. Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster...
MISSING PERSON | Police growing increasingly concerned about a missing 66-year-old man who was last seen on Friday
Police continue to appeal to the public to help find Andrew Phillips who has been missing from Droitwich since Friday (12 September).The 66-year-old was last seen at his home on Jackdaw Lane around 7am. Andrew is a white man, around 6ft 3ins tall and of slim build. He...
BREAKING NEWS | A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby
A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby. Mark Gordon, 51 (08.06.74) and Constance Marten, 38 (16.05.87), both of no fixed address, lived outside in a tent in freezing conditions with...
BREAKING NEWS | Three teenagers have been jailed for their part in the murder of Reuben Higgins
Three teenagers have been jailed for their part in the murder of Reuben Higgins. Reuben, 17, was fatally stabbed inside a shop in Marston Green in October last year. Now, three of his attackers have been jailed for more than 50 years. On the night of 29 October last...
FOOD RECALL | Sainsbury’s has recalled a popular product due to possible presence of E.coli
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC). Product details Pack size315gBatch code8001352Use by13 September 2025 Pack...
NEWS | Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today as Police continue search for missing 23-year-old Levi
Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today, with Police continuing searches for a missing 23-year-old man. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're searching for a missing 23-year-old man who is believed to be in the Forest of Dean. “It is understood that Levi...
NEWS | Students heading to university for Freshers Weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with very high levels of gonorrhoea and syphilis in England
Students heading to university for Freshers Weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as the UK Health Security Agency’s latest quarterly STI data shows that gonorrhoea and syphilis...