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NEWS | A new jewellery shop is set to open its doors at the Old Market in Hereford
A new jewellery shop is set to open its doors at the Old Market in Hereford in the coming weeks. Lovisa will open its doors at the Old Market, in the unit next to Fat Face. From the Lovisa website: Lovisa was created out of a need for on-trend fashion jewellery at...
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...
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HORSE RACING | Two extra fixtures for Hereford Racecourse this May with extensive flooding causing continued issues at Worcester Racecourse
The BHA has confirmed that the Horse Racing fixtures scheduled to take place at Worcester on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 13 May will be transferred to Hereford. Following extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, additional time is required to ensure that the...
NEWS | Young footballers across Herefordshire given huge boost with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre to open
Young footballers across Herefordshire and the wider area have been given a huge boost, with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre is to open. A number of coaches, including Hereford Lads Club’s first team manager Danny Moon are involved in...
NEWS | Important information for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival later this week following heavier than expected rainfall
The Cheltenham Festival have shared an important update, following heavier than expected rain overnight. It means that areas of the Cross-Country course are currently waterlogged. A spokesperson for The Cheltenham Festival said: “After receiving 6mm of overnight...
FOOTBALL | Bulls could get a further 400 tickets for Banbury United fixture following request from Hereford FC
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC could get a further 400 tickets for the fixture at Banbury United on Good Friday (29th March) after the club received a response to the letter it sent to the Oxfordshire based club last week. An update shared by...
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UK NEWS | Police in Cheshire are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a tractor collided with two houses in Chester
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and video footage after a tractor collided with two houses in Chester. At 6.36am on Tuesday 1 April, police were called to reports of a collision on the A51 Vicars Cross Road, near to the junction of Pearl Lane. Officers...
BREAKING | A woman has been found guilty of killing her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion
A woman has been convicted of 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 it took jurors just over 10 and a half hours to find her guilty...
NEWS | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working parents to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save on their childcare costs ahead of the Easter holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working parents to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save on their childcare costs ahead of the Easter holidays. Tax-Free Childcare is a government funded top-up scheme for working parents and can be used to pay for...
UK NEWS | Fire crews share images of collision involving HGV and car on motorway that incredibly resulted in only minor injuries for those involved
Fire crews in Yorkshire have shared images of a shocking collision that occurred on the A1 (M) on 31st March. From Richmond Fire Station: “A1 southbound Catterick “Incident involved HGV and car which collided and was dragged 100m down the central barrier. “Amazingly...
NEWS | A violent man has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for a frenzied attack on a Police officer in broad daylight
Torfaen man sentenced for the brutal attack of PC Nathan Attwell. A violent man has today (Tuesday 1 April) been sentenced to six years and four months imprisonment with an extended license of three years for a frenzied attack on an officer in broad daylight, leaving...
UK NEWS | The price of First Class and Second Class stamps will increase from 7th April 2025 – Royal Mail has confirmed
From 7 April 2025 the price of Second Class stamps will increase by 2p (2.4%) to 87p and the price of First Class stamps will be £1.70, an increase of 5p (3%). The new price of Second and First Class stamps remains below the European average prices of £1.41 for Second...
NEWS | Morrisons introducing Sensory Support Boxes in store for autistic and neurodiverse customers
To mark World Autism Acceptance Month, the Morrisons Foundation is collaborating with the National Autistic Society to introduce Sensory Support Boxes that help autistic and neurodivergent customers have a positive shopping experience in Morrisons supermarkets. ...
UK NEWS | A 84-year-old man has died after sustaining serious injuries in an attack by an XL Bully dog while he walked home
A man who was attacked by an XL Bully in Warrington has sadly died. The 84-year-old man sustained serious injuries following the incident, which occurred whilst he was walking home on Monday 24 February. He was taken to hospital but sadly, despite the best efforts of...
NEWS | A Police Dog has sadly passed away after sustaining an injury whilst saving a persons life
Police have paid tribute to Police Dog Kuga, who sadly passed away last week from an injury received whilst saving someone’s life. In December 2024 PD Kuga helped Police to find a high risk, vulnerable missing person who was severely injured and losing blood. Though...