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NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 86-year-old man was assaulted outside Aldi in Hereford
BREAKING | Bluetongue virus confirmed in cattle in Herefordshire with important advice from UK Government
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of 16-year-old Louie Williams who passed away suddenly on 16th June
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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...
NEWS | Footballer Joey Jones passes away
Former Wrexham, Liverpool and Chelsea player Joey Jones has passed away aged 70. He played numerous times against Hereford United during his days at Wrexham. He was famously sent off on the opening day of the 1991/1992 season after fighting with Paul Robinson....
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of 16-year-old Louie Williams who passed away suddenly on 16th June
In Loving Memory of Louie Jacob Williams12th July 2008 to 16th June 2025 Our beautiful boy, with a soul full of love and kindness. Our Heart Warrior, our hero, and creative adventurer. He will be missed beyond words. Louie passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 16th...
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NEWS | Former two time European Cup winner Larry Lloyd has passed away
Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd has passed away aged 75. Lloyd was part of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side that won the First Division in 1977-78 before going on to claim back-to-back European Cups. The former England international...
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 STORIES
BREAKING | Police confirm that a body has been recovered by Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy in Wales
A body has been recovered this evening during searches for missing 16-year-old Athrun. It is understood that 16-year-old Athrun was on holiday from Gloucestershire. From North Wales Police: Multi-agency searches resumed this evening, Wednesday May 14th, in the West...
UK NEWS | Two men have been arrested after the remains of 37 dogs were discovered at a property
Police officers working alongside colleagues from the RSPCA and Basildon Borough Council in response to a number of reports in relation to an address in Billericay have uncovered the remains of 37 dogs and seized a number of others to ensure they are safe. The...
NEWS | Man who gained employment at law firms using forged certificates has been sentenced
A 43-year-old man who gained employment at two law firms after he used a false university degree certificate and used a false passport has been sentenced. Gloucester Crown Court was told how Aditya Rai also gained a false UK driving licence under a different name, Ali...
NEWS | Bristol Airport has announced a major change to ‘drop and go’ parking
After dropping off passengers, customers can drive straight up to the barrier and pay by card or contactless. Apple and Google Pay are also accepted. Bristol Airport colleagues will assist customers who are unfamiliar with this method of payment. The automatic number...
NEWS | Asda confirms that it will stop offering the Blue Light Card discount from later this month
Asda has confirmed that it will be ending its partnership with Blue Light Card later this month. In an update to customers, Asda said: “Asda’s partnership with Blue Light Card is coming to an end on 27th May 2025. “From 13th May 2025 11:00 Blue Light Card...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
NEWS | Government provides update on Bird Flu with housing measures for poultry and captive birds changing later this week
The Government has provided an update on Bird Flu, with housing measures for poultry and captive birds set to change later this week. The Animal & Plant Health Agency said: “Following ongoing monitoring using the latest scientific evidence and risk assessment,...
NEWS | Fire crews provide update after a house was struck by lightning with smoke seen rising from the roof
Fire crews have provided updates following two fires caused by lightning at properties in Herefordshire and Shropshire on Monday evening. In the Bridgnorth area, crews were called to a house fire caused by a thunderstorm and a lightning strike. A spokesperson for...
BREAKING | A rapist who duped a man into visiting his flat then raped him in 2009 has today been sentenced to nine years in prison
A rapist who duped a man into visiting his flat then raped him in 2009 has today (Monday 12 May) been sentenced to nine years at court. Steven Ronan Wilson, 55, (pictured) previously known as Stephen Dorr, of Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis in Wolverhampton, was handed...