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NEWS | A man from the Forest of Dean has been jailed after attacking another man with a knife in a flat on Christmas Eve last year
A man from the Forest of Dean has been jailed after attacking another man with a knife in a Gloucester flat on Christmas Eve last year (2024). Daniel Mann, aged 22, and of Leominster Road, Dymock, was sentenced when he appeared at Gloucester Crown Court yesterday...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council Chief Executive to step down in March 2026
After five years of distinguished service as Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker has announced that he will step down from the role in March 2026. Paul Walker, who joined Herefordshire in May 2021, said: After 43 years in public service,...
NEWS | Rapist who took advantage of girl he met on social media is sentenced
A man from Hereford who raped an underage girl he befriended on social media has today (Thursday 18 September) been sentenced to four years and three months. Scott Chapman, 24, of Hereford, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court of one count of rape of a girl aged 13...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | Online auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts raises £500 for The Little Princess Trust
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
CRICKET | Two 19-year-olds star as Herefordshire gain success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales
Two 19-year-olds took centre-stage as Herefordshire gained a twin success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales at Llandysul. Luke Powell showed some brilliant improvisation as his unbeaten 43 took Herefordshire to a five-wicket win in the first of the day’s...
FOOTBALL | Premier League star Jarrod Bowen says that he would like to return to Hereford at the end of his career
Photo Credit: Bulls News Premier League star Jarrod Bowen has admitted that he would relish a return to Hereford at the end of his career. In an interview with West Ham United, Bowen said: “I’ve only been back once with Hull City for a pre season friendly, but...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National...
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. "We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our...
NEWS | Bulls Chairman Ammonds celebrates ‘huge moment’ for Hereford FC as club agrees lease to remain at Edgar Street until 2070
Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club confirm agreement that secures the Bulls’ future at Edgar Street Herefordshire Council and Hereford FC have confirmed that a deal has been agreed that will see the club remain at the iconic Edgar Street stadium until...
FOOTBALL | Former Bulls chairman Jon Hale blasts the FA after it announced that FA Cup Replays would be scrapped from next season
Former Hereford FC Chairman Jon Hale has taken to Twitter to criticise changes made to the FA Cup, following an agreement between the FA and the Premier League. A number of Football League clubs and Non League clubs, including the likes of Tranmere Rovers and Exeter...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING | Amazon has today announced plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over the next three years with four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide
Amazon today announces plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over the next three years (2025-2027). This investment includes building four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide, as well as upgrades and expansions to its existing network of over...
NEWS | Two charged in investigation into child sexual exploitation at former children’s centre
Detectives investigating reports of non-recent child sexual exploitation in Monmouthshire have charged two men. The men aged 65 and 69 were arrested on Friday June 20 and have since been charged with 45 offences between them. The 69-year-old man from Rhondda...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 18-year-old who was last seen several weeks ago
Police are appealing for information to find Auriel Halilaj, 18, who is missing. Auriel was last seen leaving an address in Pontymister, Risca at around 11am on Saturday 10 May. Officers have been carrying out a wide variety of enquiries – including CCTV and...
NEWS | A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead with stab wounds following reports of a gas explosion at a property
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead with stab wounds following reports of a gas explosion at a property. Met detectives investigating the murder of Annabel Rook have charged a man. Clifton George, 44 (13.03.81), of Dumont Road, Hackney, was...
NEWS | NHS staff involved in the response to the Southport knife attack are among those being recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list
NHS staff involved in the response to the Southport knife attack are among those being recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, released today (Friday 13 June). Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive at NHS England, said the awards highlight the...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison after he was found guilty of killing his girlfriend in a collision
A man has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison after he was found guilty of killing his girlfriend in a collision in Shropshire. Logan Addison, of Hatton Road, in Hinstock, Market Drayton, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court after he was found...
NEWS | Shock as Police officer dies whilst on duty with investigation now underway
There remains shock this morning, following the death of a police officer whilst on duty. The incident involved a serving Police officer for Gloucestershire Constabulary. Deputy Chief Constable Katy Barrow-Grint said: “Gloucestershire Constabulary is saddened to...
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...