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NEWS | Families can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services are searching a river this morning following reports of a body being seen in the water
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BREAKING NEWS | Patients evacuated and staff treated by paramedics after a fire at a hospital
Patients were evacuated from a hospital and staff members treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation following a fire at a hospital this morning. From the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital – Update This morning just before 8am, a small...
NEWS | Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November’s prize draw
Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November's prize draw, as Premium Bonds mark 69 years this month since first going on sale in 1956. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £401 million won...
NEWS | Herefordshire woman fined for anti-social behaviour and waste offences
Herefordshire Council has secured a conviction against an abusive Bromyard woman for repeatedly breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) issued to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour and waste problems at Openfields traveller site. On Tuesday 28 October 2025, at...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Demolition of Blackfriars End at Edgar Street to take place imminently with contract awarded to Pennys Group Limited
The demolition of the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street is set to take place imminently with the contract to carry out the work awarded to Pennys Group Limited. Herefordshire Council have confirmed the decision to award a contract and approve the expenditure of up to...
NEWS | Football tournament to take place to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark first anniversary of his death
A memorial football tournament is to take place this June, in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark the first anniversary of his death. On June 14th 2023, Jordan died very suddenly from a substantial heart attack. He was aged just 28. Jordan was fit, athletic...
FOOTBALL | Six players depart from Hereford FC
Six players are leaving Hereford said manager Paul Caddis in his latest update. They are Nathan Cameron, Curtis Pond, Tope Obadeyi, Ollie Southern, Yusifu Ceesay and Jordan Cranston. Caddis is talking to both Mark Derricott and Lassana Mendes about possible...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player steps down as manager of Cirencester Town
Former Hereford United player John Brough has stepped down as manager of Cirencester Town. Brough who made over 112 appearances for Hereford United between 1994-1998 had been in charge at Cirencester since December 2019. The club recently announced they would take...
NEWS | The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August
The Herefordshire FA have confirmed that CEO Alan Darfi will be leaving the HFA in August to start a new role as Senior Discipline Manager at the FA. From the Herefordshire FA: Having joined in March 2020, one week before the Covid pandemic, the past 4 years have been...
NEWS | The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today
The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today. Eric Richards was a popular figure at Westfields Football Club for many years. “The family Andrew & Sally of the late Eric Richards have asked us to share that...
WHAT’S ON? | Arsenal legends Ray Parlour and Paul Merson to come to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers
An Evening with Ray Parlour and Paul Merson, hosted by Perry Groves. Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to Hereford to talk about their action-packed football careers. The event will...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
UK NEWS | Liverpool Football Club release statement following the news that Diogo Jota and his brother have died in a car crash in Spain
The footballing world is in shock this morning, following news that Liverpool FC and Portugal star Diogo Jota and his brother have died in a car crash. A statement released by Liverpool FC said: Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash
The footballing world is in shock this morning, following news that Liverpool FC and Portugal star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Liverpool FC striker Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in northwestern Spain, Portuguese media have reported. Diogo Jota married his...
BREAKING NEWS | Counter Terrorism Police charge four people after damage totalling around £7 million was caused to aircraft at RAF Brize Norton
Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) has charged four people as part of an investigation into an incident in which damage was caused to aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. Following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the following...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to a vehicle fire on a major route this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to an incident on a major route this afternoon. Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Dyfed-Powys Police were both called to a vehicle fire on the A470 near Brecon. The road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to...
URGENT | The UK Health Security Agency issues important advice to anyone travelling to France, Spain, Italy and other parts of Europe over the coming weeks
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected and the climate changes, the UK faces challenges that we might associate with more exotic destinations. One such challenge is the potential introduction of invasive mosquito species, particularly the tiger mosquito...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched following death of man in his 40s
A murder investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead at HMP Stoke Heath in Shropshire on Tuesday. Around 7:40am we received a report from the prison that a man in his 40s was found deceased within his cell. Officers attended the prison, and a...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing 15-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to help locate a teenage boy who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Jaylan who was last seen on Stanway Road in the city at around 6.10pm yesterday (Monday 30 June). The...
PROPERTY | What’s occurring? A property featured in BBC show Gavin and Stacey is up for sale in Barry
Featured in the BAFTA award winning british sitcom 'Gavin and Stacey' Located in the sought after west end of Barry. Modern fitted kitchen. Open plan lounge/diner perfect for entertaining. Two double bedrooms. Modern first floor four piece bathroom. Generous fully...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for killing Catherine Bradford when he lost control of a car he was driving
A man has been jailed for killing Catherine Bradford when he lost control of a car he was driving through Dowlais on September 19, 2022. Alex Rickwood, 32, of Wern Isaf, Dowlais, appeared to be sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Monday, June 30. Just before he...