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LATEST | HGV hits several cars and collides with building causing significant damage
NEWS | Building work commences on a new housing development on the outskirts of Hereford with two, three and four bedroom homes set to be built
CHARITY | St Michael’s Hospice Big Spring Walk raises more than £14,000 with donations still coming in
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POLICE APPEAL | Police appeal for witnesses following a shocking near-miss collision that was caught on camera
Did you witness a near-miss collision? Officers are keen to identify a vehicle involved in a near-miss collision on Saturday (19 April) and any witnesses to the incident. The dashcam footage below shows a car travelling along Pershore Lane on the outskirts of...
BREAKING NEWS | Persimmon Homes were delighted to welcome county councillors to a groundbreaking at its new site in Leominster where 353 new homes will be built
Persimmon Homes were delighted to welcome county councillors to a groundbreaking at its new site in Leominster. The Deputy Leader of Herefordshire Council, Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst, and Cllr Allan Williams, who represents Leominster West, joined the five-star...
WHAT’S ON? | Hundreds of runners will pass through Hereford city centre during a huge fundraising event that takes place this May to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice
One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition. Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford. The annual St Michael’s Hospice event,...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians continue fine form with a 17-15 victory over Old Redcliffians in Bristol
Luctonians continued their fine recent form in National League 2 West, as they won a tight tussle down in Bristol against Old Redcliffians 15-17, to make it four wins on the spin in this their penultimate fixture of the campaign. As per their two previous visits to...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC share important ticket update with supporters as tickets for Scunthorpe home clash set to go on sale
Hereford FC have shared an important ticket update with supporters, with tickets for the final league fixture of the season against Scunthorpe United going on sale this evening. Tickets will be available from the Hereford FC website from 6pm this evening. An update...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC Celebrates 30 Years of the Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival
Press Release from Luctonians: On Sunday 13th April, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted its 30th Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival, a milestone moment for one of the club’s most cherished traditions. This annual celebration of grassroots rugby has become a staple of the Luctonians...
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation
Westfields Juniors FC U12s are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On Saturday 15th March, Tesco customers at Hereford Abotsmead Rd Superstore were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find a golden version of...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now
Want the chance to meet a man who is regarded as a legend within the game of rugby? Well here’s your opportunity! On 31st May, Greyhound Rugby Club in Hereford will be hosting a meet and greet evening with the one and only Nigel Owens! They have limited availability...
NEWS | Football club left stunned after pitch is damaged by man with metal detector who said ‘**** off this is council land’
A football club has been left stunned, after pitches were damaged by a man with a metal detector. Belmont Wanderers Football Club took to social media to share their anger and frustration, after parts of the pitch were dug up. When approached, the man is said to have...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
RUGBY | Luctonians put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some ease with a great performance at a sunny Mortimer Park
Photo – Dan Powell scoring his try. Photographer Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Exeter University RFCSaturday 5th April 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress Luctonians, on a warm spring day, put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some...
BREAKING NEWS | Worcester Warriors to return in 2025/26 and will join the new professional Tier 2 League and home matches from Sixways Stadium
Worcester Warriors have confirmed that they will be returning in 2025/26, with a team playing in Tier 2 of professional rugby and playing its home matches from Sixways Stadium. In a post on social media, Worcester Warriors said: “It’s the news we’ve all been waiting...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police share footage of dog chasing livestock after a ewe was found dead in a field
Police have shared footage of a dog chasing livestock, after a ewe was found dead in a field. Gloucestershire Constabulary shared the footage on their Facebook page. An article shared by Gloucestershire Constabulary said: We’ve released video footage showing a dog...
NEWS | Tens of thousands of working parents will from Tuesday be supported with more flexibility and choice from the rollout of free breakfast clubs across England
Tens of thousands of working parents will, from Tuesday, be supported with more flexibility and choice from the rollout of free breakfast clubs across England, as the government delivers on its promise of 30 minutes of free childcare every day. As children return from...
NEWS | A high street bank is offering new and existing customers £150 to switch their account as well as offering a 6.17% interest rate on a savings account
NatWest is offering £150 to new and existing customers who switch their main current account to a Reward Account. Switching customers will receive £150 cash within 30 days. Reward Account offers customers a further £60 a year. Customers can also access a 6.17%...
POLICE APPEAL | Two men in balaclavas involved in the attempted theft of a motorcycle in a town centre on Saturday evening
In the early evening of Saturday 19th April, a motorcycle displaying no registration plate was spotted around the Bridgnorth area being ridden by two suspected males wearing dark clothing, balaclavas and no helmets. At approximately 8.40pm, this same bike/riders were...
JAILED | A man has been jailed for 12 years following a vicious attack where he stabbed a victim in the chest and face
A man has been jailed for 12 years, with the final four years to be spent on license for a vicious attack in which he stabbed the victim in the chest and face. Sam Williams, aged 31, of Montgomery was found to have inflicted life-threatening injuries in a violent...
NEWS | Asda recalls a popular product due to concerns the product may contain ingredients not mentioned on the label
Asda is recalling Asda Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices because the product may contain milk and sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk...
URGENT ALERT | Patients who take a common tablet urged to check batch number following a labelling error
Patients who take the common blood pressure medicine Lercanidipine HCI 20mg tablets (lercanidipine hydrochloride) from the manufacturer Recordati Pharmaceuticals Limited, should, as a precautionary measure, urgently check if they have the batch number MD4L07 with an...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police have launched an urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 19-year-old man who was last seen on Friday after saying he was going on a walk
Police are appealing for help in finding a 19-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Sam was last seen leaving an address on foot on The Merrin in Mitcheldean on Friday (18 April) at approximately 1.30pm. He said he was going for a walk,...
BREAKING | Police searching for a missing woman have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after discovering a body
Detectives investigating the murder of Paria Veisi have discovered her body at an address in Penylan, Cardiff. From South Wales Police: A 41-year-old man from Penylan, Cardiff, has been charged with murder; preventing lawful and decent burial of a dead body and...