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NEWS | Important message issued for anyone that may need to use NHS services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire over the coming days
NEWS | Important message issued for anyone that may need to use NHS services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire this week
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident this evening with road closure in place
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POLICE APPEAL | Police appeal for witnesses after a man exposed himself at Wetherspoons
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and police are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation. At around 1pm on Tuesday 31 March police were called with a report that a man was exposing his penis in the Lord High Constable of...
BREAKING NEWS | Car smashes into a house in Hereford causing significant damage
A car has crashed into a house in Hereford — causing significant damage. The property, located just off Whittern Way in Hereford was evacuated after the incident in the early hours of this morning. Local residents reported hearing a ‘big bang’ shortly before...
NEWS | Resident doctor strike to impact Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS services
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place next week from 7am on the 7th April until to 7am on 13th April. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Cawley Cox aims to ‘improve every week’ to help Merthyr Town do as well as possible as The Martyrs continue impressive form in National League North
The National League North has been a league with many critics over recent years - with many complaints over the style of play that some teams adopt, but that can’t be said about newcomers Merthyr Town. They play a style of football that sees them play out from the...
TRIBUTE | John Newman – 1933-2025
TRIBUTE | Former Hereford United manager John Newman sadly passed away over the weekend aged 91 . Matt Healey spoke to former player Stewart Phillips this lunchtime and has penned the following tribute to him "A proud Herefordian Newman was born in the city on the...
NEWS | Former Hereford United manager John Newman has passed away aged 91
Former Hereford United manager John Newman has passed away aged 91 A proud Herefordian Newman played in the 1956 FA Cup final for Birmingham City. He also played for Leicester City, Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. He later managed Exeter City, Grimsby Town, Derby...
HORSE RACING | Racing returns to Hereford Racecourse for a seven-race card this afternoon
Racing returns to Hereford Racecourse this Tuesday for a seven-race card, which features four hurdle races, two steeplechases and a bumper. Read on for a preview of and tips for the Hereford card, courtesy of Betway. The action begins with a two and a half mile...
HORSE RACING | Racing returns to Hereford Racecourse today for a seven-race card
Racing returns to Hereford Racecourse today for a seven-race card, consisting of five hurdle races and two steeplechases. Read on for a full preview of and tips for the Hereford card, courtesy of Sporting Life. For more -...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United player and manager Colin Addison has died at the age of 85
Photo Credit: MJH / Bulls News THE man who masterminded the FA Cup’s greatest ever giantkilling has died at the age of 85. Colin Addison not only managed but also played for Hereford United in their seismic defeat of Newcastle United in 1972. The match is remembered...
MOTOR SPORT | Herefordshire’s Aaron Walker wins a vital race in Barcelona
Herefordshire's Aaron Walker was the winner at yesterdays GT Open event in Barcelona. Walker is a successful British GT3 Racing driver, currently competing with the team GetSpeed in a Mercedes-AMG GT3. The young driver, who began in karting, is in a strong position...
RUGBY | Luctonians score seven tries on the road to secure victory away at Syston RFC
Syston RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 13th September 2025 – Barkby RoadMatch Report by Geoff Vickress 84 points, 21 of which scored in last 7-8 minutes, 12 tries in total with Lucs out-scoring Syston 7 tries to 5, and with captain Ben Link dotting down...
REACTION | “It’s the saddest day I’ve had in football – Paul Caddis – Sporting Khalsa A-A Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction after the FA Cup 2nd round qualifying tie with Sporting Khalsa was abandoned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si5SvNmJqHY&t=5s
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Average Welsh Water bill to increase by 4.8% in 2026-27 but aim is to provide a world class water service
The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 4.8% in 2026-27, from £652 to £683. The price rise will help ensure the company delivers its aim of providing world class water services to the communities it serves. Following the price...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in a UK city
A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre. From Derbyshire Constabulary: The incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm tonight. A number of people were injured, some of...
UPDATE | Police provide an update on the search for a missing 77-year-old man from the Forest of Dean
The search for missing 77-year-old Graham is continuing this weekend. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Specialist police search officers have been joined by our Drones Unit, who have been out the last few days to look for Graham. We are also being joined again by...
UK NEWS | Woman found guilty of the murder of her ex partner who was discovered with single stab wound
Aurin Makepeace from Tan Y Don, Prestatyn was found guilty of murder on Wednesday 25 March 2026 following a trial which began at Chester Crown Court on Monday 3 March 2026. The 43-year-old will be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday 10 April 2026. The court...
UK NEWS | People smuggler who referred to migrants as ‘chickens’ is sentenced to more than ten years in prison at Worcester Crown Court
A key member of an international people smuggling network involved in illegal migrant crossings to the UK has been jailed for more than 10 years. Messages on his phone showed he and another gang member, known as ‘Kevin’, had discussed the movement of ‘chickens’ or...
UK NEWS | A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years
A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years today (27 March), following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. Romanian national Nicusor Lacatus, 53, worked on behalf of a UK-based criminal network to...
POLICE APPEAL | Detectives issue renewed appeal on 33rd anniversary of Carol Clark’s murder
Detectives investigating the 1993 murder of Carol Clark have issued a renewed appeal for information as they continue to piece together the evidence they need to finally bring those responsible for her death to justice. Carol was 32 when her body was found by a dog...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced for shining a laser at police aircraft that was responding to an incident
A man has today (Friday 27 March) been sentenced for shining a laser at a police aircraft, while it was assisting officers with an incident in Telford. Reed Beers, aged 60, of Old Office Road in Dawley, Telford, pleaded guilty to dazzling or distracting a pilot during...
UK NEWS | Asylum seeker who raped a 12-year-old girl last year has been jailed for 15 years
A man who raped a 12-year-old girl last year has been jailed for 15 years. The rape, which took place near Nuneaton town centre on 22 July, caused shock and concern in the communities of Nuneaton, with the force acting swiftly to gather evidence, bringing the man...