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NEWS | A popular independent shop in Hereford that has been trading for more than 75 years has confirmed it will be closing later this year for the final time
Google Street View - Image Date - March 2024 A popular Hereford independent shop that has been trading for decades has confirmed that it will be closing later this year. The closure of M Black & Sons is due to retirement and the end of the lease on the store on...
NEWS | The owner of Pontins holiday parks has been charged with corporate manslaughter after the death of a Herefordshire woman at the resort
The owner of Pontins holiday parks has been charged with corporate manslaughter after the death of a Herefordshire woman at the resort. A total of 18 people were injured at Pontins Brean Sands in Somerset when a section of the air conditioning duct collapsed in...
NEWS | Shock as popular bakery closes its doors for the final time due to rising costs such as wages, rent and ingredients
Customers have been left devastated after a popular bakery closed its doors for the final time. Bread2bake, based in Ludlow, shared the following update on social media on Monday with customers soon taking to the comments section to wish the owners well in the future...
SPORTS NEWS
BREAKING | Construction to begin on major community project in South Wye area of Hereford later this month with new football pitch and facilities set to be built
Construction Begins on Community Project Belmont Wanderers FC CIC is excited to announce the commencement of construction for our long-anticipated community project starting on 24th March. This initiative is part of StrongerHereford and is expected to bring...
FOOTBALL | U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in a dramatic penalty shootout with Toros FC reaching the final
Jack Mayo-Evans | Sports Reporter U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in dramatic penalty shootout. On Sunday, Toros entertained Hereford Pegasus in the HFA Youth Cup semi final at Belmont Abbey. The opening ten minutes of the game started very hectic, with neither team...
FOOTBALL | Zac Powell praised by manager after getting opportunity in the Bromsgrove Sporting first team
Promising talent Zac Powell has been praised by Bromsgrove Sporting manager Scott Adey-Linforth following recent involvement in the first team. Powell, who turned 18 in February, has spent most of the season at Westfields FC in the Hellenic League, after signing...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scarborough 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford slip out of the play off places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yC78KdoBc
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Gold Cup Friday
The Jockey Club announced a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience and...
RUGBY | Luctonians suffer 36-28 defeat at Hornets in Weston-super-Mare despite improved performance
Luctonians lost on the road again last week in National League 2 West, in Weston-super-Mare, going down 28-36 at Hornets. In a much-improved performance from the black and whites to their last showing, they will probably consider themselves a little unlucky on this...
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday or Friday
The Jockey Club today announces a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience...
RUGBY | Luctonians 2nd XV finally achieve promotion after 32-12 victory over Leamington RFC at Mortimer Park
Press Release - Luctonians Rugby Club: On Saturday, March 8th, Luctonians 2nd XV hosted Leamington RFC at their home ground, Mortimer Park, for a crucial match. A victory at home would crown Luctonians 2nd XV as champions of Counties 1 Midlands West (South). This...
NEWS | Important information from Police for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
The Jockey Club today announces a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING | A 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog. Bhim Kohli died following an incident in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town in Leicestershire, during the early evening of Sunday 1 September last year....
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a vulnerable woman with memory problems who has gone missing
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman with memory problems who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 81-year-old Maggie who was last seen on Greenfield Road in Coleford at around 6.45pm this...
NEWS | Morrisons is partnering with Kellogg’s to launch “breakfast clubs” over the Easter school holidays, providing free bowls of Kellogg’s cereal across its 396 Cafés nationwide
Everyone in the family can grab a free bowl of cereal and portion of fruit in a Morrisons Café when they ask for a ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ Offer available in all Morrisons Cafés from 7th – 27th April whilst stocks last to help families during the Easter break – –...
NEWS | Five men have been arrested after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault over the weekend
Five men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the serious assault of a man in Coleford over the weekend. Officers investigating the incident identified several vehicles and men they believed were involved before arrest attempts took place. Four men from...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving one vehicle
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday evening (4 April). The collision happened between 10pm and 11pm on Bridgnorth Road between Wyken and Hopstone. For reasons yet to be established, a black MG Roadster has upturned on...
NEWS | A former PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague has been given a suspended prison sentence
A former PCSO who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague and watch her body worn camera footage has been given a suspended prison sentence. Ben Hale, who was based in Cheltenham, became fixated on a member of his team to the extent he...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | A man has been charged with the murder of a 16 year old boy who suffered a fatal stab wound to the neck
A man will appear before magistrates today after being charged following a fatal stabbing in Huddersfield. Alfie Franco, aged 20, of The Crescent, Kirkburton, will appear before the morning session of Leeds Magistrate’s Court today (Saturday 5 April). He will...
NEWS | Tesco has issued a product recall on a number of items over allergy concerns with customers urged to return items
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Free From Meal Kits because of undeclared soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for...
NEWS | All British passport holders told to be aware of some changes that are coming into place next week
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...