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NEWS | A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries
A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries. From the Crown Prosecution Service: Jakob Walpole, 33, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 84-year-old John Brown at Birmingham Crown...
NEWS | New wetland scheme at Merton Meadow to address flooding and bring nature into the city with a public space for residents and visitors to enjoy
Significant changes could be coming to the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, with Herefordshire Council launching a consultation on its plans for the area. From Herefordshire Council: We would like to hear your ideas and views to help shape the design of a new urban...
LATEST | Welsh Water repair of collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford set to continue into August with complex works underway
Welsh Water’s repair of a collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway. Welsh Water has provided the following update to nearby businesses and residents: As you may be aware, we are dealing with an...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | A former WWE Tag Team Champion will be performing at a wrestling event in Leominster
Nick Dinsmore who is better known as WWE Superstar Eugene will be wrestling in Leominster on Saturday 9th August. A post on the Prize Wrestling Facebook page says. "We are very excited to reveal that WWE Legend EUGENE will be wrestling at our summer show at the...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for EFL team
Former Hereford FC player Maziar Kouhyar has signed for EFL League Two club Notts County. Kouhyar joined the Bulls early 2021 when the National League North season was curtailed during covid. He had previously played for Walsall in the EFLbut a bad injury sidelined...
FOOTBALL | Westfields FC announce first signings ahead of the 2025/26 season with Jack Oxenham, Cam Davies and Zac Powell among those committing to the club
Westfields FC have announced their first signings ahead of the 2025/26 Hellenic League Premier Division season. The Allpay Park outfit finished 13th last season, and were defeated in two cup finals. Under a new management team that is led by manager Danny Moon, the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC 2024/2025 player of the year Sammy Robinson joins National League North rivals
Hereford FC player of the year Sammy Robinson has joined National League rivals Buxton. Robinson joined the Bulls from Kidderminster in July 2024. Here is confirmation of Robinson joining Buxton, in a post shared on X this afternoon.
FOOTBALL | Hugo from Herefordshire is the latest young talent to be signed by the Cheltenham Town Academy
Young footballer Hugo, from Herefordshire, has been signed by Cheltenham Town Academy for the U9 side A post on the Cheltenham Town FC website said: “We are delighted to announce that 10 new young players have signed their first terms with the Cheltenham Town Academy....
FOOTBALL | The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football by clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year
Pictured: Champions of Europe (Image: EBFL) The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football, clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year, in a thrilling...
FOOTBALL | Your Herefordshire’s coverage of the Hereford Lions Tour of Holland has received more than 500,000 views as players return to Hereford with trophies
Your Herefordshire’s coverage of the Hereford Lions Tour of Holland has received more than 500,000 views across social media, with players returning to Hereford with a host of trophies. The U13, U15, U17 and U19 boys all won their various age groups, with the U17...
NEWS | Over 1700 children and young people are set to attend one of the biggest county sporting events of the year this July
Over 1700 children and young people are set to attend one of the biggest county sporting events of the year! The Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival is returning to Halo Leisure Centre in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd July. Stride Active and Active...
NEWS | Royal National College for the Blind’s Women’s Goalball team secures historic silver medal at Goalball Clubs World Cup in Finland
Photo credit: Goalball Clubs World Cup The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) Women’s Goalball team has secured a silver medal at their inaugural Goalball Clubs World Cup appearance in Finland. The team demonstrated exceptional skill, resilience, and teamwork...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago. Wayne Harris, aged 41 and of Smithy Close, Coleford was sentenced to six years in custody after a jury found him guilty of six offences against the child....
UK NEWS | Important message issued to all UK holidaymakers heading to Europe over the coming months due to health concerns
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to help protect British farmers from Foot and Mouth disease by not bringing back meat and dairy products Europe has seen a wave of cases impacting Hungary, Austria and Germany, and the UK Chief Vet...
URGENT APPEAL | Police growing increasingly concerned for a missing pregnant woman
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing pregnant woman in Worcestershire. Lillie-Ann Locke aged 23, is 32 weeks pregnant. Lillie-Ann was reported missing on Monday (21 July) and was last seen on Monday 7 July leaving an address on Beoley Road West in...
NEWS | A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman with significant learning difficulties multiple times
A 60-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman multiple times. Vernon Steele, who is from the Northway area, had previously denied four counts of rape, but following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court, a jury...
NEWS | A Police dog has been named after Ozzy Osbourne as tributes pour in following his death
A Police dog has been named after Ozzy Osbourne, as tributes pour in following his death. His death was confirmed by his family on Tuesday evening. In a post on social media, West Midlands Police said: “We're really sad to hear about the death of Ozzy Osbourne. “Our...
FEATURED | Your chance to book a stay for you and friends in a pub that has a Cinema Room, Sky Sports, Hot Tub, Barbecue and several rooms! A unique holiday!
This incredible former 16th century pub and inn rests within the centre of Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire, offering superb accommodation with all the fantastic facilities you’d expect from a former pub and coaching inn. Split into two sections, this...
NEWS | Amusement Park that is popular with Herefordshire families announces its permanent closure in just a few weeks time
An amusement park that is popular with Herefordshire families is to close for the final time this autumn. In a post on social media, the owners of Coney Beach in Porthcawl said: “It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at...
IMPORTANT | Important information on upcoming strike action by resident doctors in England
Resident doctors in England have delivered a renewed mandate for strike action in the fight for pay restoration, following the outcome of a six-week ballot. They will stage a full walk out from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Leaders of the BMA...
PRODUCT RECALL | Waitrose issues product recall due to health concerns after product was incorrectly packed
Photo - Andy Compton Waitrose and Partners is recalling Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 because some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for...