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UK NEWS | A man has died and three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following reports of an altercation
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 19-year-old man
FOOTBALL | Bulls boss pleased with 3-2 away victory ahead of Edgar Street return this week
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BREAKING NEWS | Three men arrested on suspicion of murder following reports of an altercation
Three men from Tredegar have been arrested following a report of an altercation in Tredegar town centre. Early enquiries indicate that the victim, a 36-year old Tredegar man, was involved in a physical altercation between Friday night, from around 10pm, into the early...
NEWS | Police issue important message ahead of the Cheltenham Festival this coming week
Gloucestershire Constabulary have issued an important message to anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival this week. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Are you heading to the Cheltenham Races next week? Our officers will be there keeping you safe throughout the event-...
MISSING PERSON | Police launch urgent search to find a missing 77-year-old man from the Forest of Dean
Police are appealing for information to help locate a 77-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean and have issued some updated images of him. Graham was last seen on Tuesday 3 March between 11am and midday outside the Texaco Garage on Old...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
CRICKET | Two 19-year-olds star as Herefordshire gain success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales
Two 19-year-olds took centre-stage as Herefordshire gained a twin success in their NCCA T20 double-header with Wales at Llandysul. Luke Powell showed some brilliant improvisation as his unbeaten 43 took Herefordshire to a five-wicket win in the first of the day’s...
FOOTBALL | Premier League star Jarrod Bowen says that he would like to return to Hereford at the end of his career
Photo Credit: Bulls News Premier League star Jarrod Bowen has admitted that he would relish a return to Hereford at the end of his career. In an interview with West Ham United, Bowen said: “I’ve only been back once with Hull City for a pre season friendly, but...
UK NEWS STORIES
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...
UK NEWS | A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day
A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him through the heart with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day last year. Kirsty Carless was found guilty today (30 July 2025) at Stafford Crown Court of killing...
NEWS | Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay store assistants at least £13 an hour
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay Store Assistants at least £13.00 an hour. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.33 within the M25, will take effect from 1st September 2025 and further exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 an hour that...
NEWS | A 33-year-old man who raped and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed for five years
A 33-year-old man who raped and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed for five years. Segun ‘Michael’ Ogundipe, of Tuffley Lane in Gloucester, denied the offences, but following a trial in May a jury found him guilty of rape, two counts of sexual assault and...
NEWS | A Parish Council is demanding immediate action to bring the end to illegal tipping on a site near a village
A Parish Council is demanding immediate action to bring the end to illegal tipping on a site near a village. In a recent letter, Highnam Parish Council, located near Gloucester, said: “Highnam Parish Council calls upon the Environment Agency to take immediate legal...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police issue urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy
Police have issued an urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy. Boe, 14, from Pontypridd is missing and there is concern for his welfare. He was last seen in Tonypandy at 9pm on Friday, July 25. Boe was wearing a grey North Face T shirt, black...
NEWS | A man has died following a collision between a car and a pedestrian
A man has died following a collision in the Forest of Dean on Friday night (25 July). Shortly before 11pm, police were made aware of a serious collision involving the driver of a car and a pedestrian on the A4136 near Staunton. Officers attended the incident...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision
We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision on the A38 in Droitwich, near to the Copcut Elm Pub, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday 27 July). At around 5am, we received a report that a white and blue Dacia Duster travelling...
MISSING PERSON | Police are searching for a missing 72-year-old man who was last seen on Saturday morning
Police have issued an appeal to locate a 72-year-old man who has been reported missing after leaving a property near Minsterworth in the Forest of Dean this morning, Saturday 26 July. Officers are concerned for Michael's welfare and are keen to hear from anyone who...