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MISSING PERSON | Police launch urgent search to find a missing 77-year-old man from the Forest of Dean
UK NEWS | A seven-year-old boy has died following a fatal collision involving a car and a child
PREVIEW | It’s Ladies Day at Hereford Racecourse and here is a preview of what to expect with competitive day of racing expected
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COMMUNITY | Fundraising effort launched to save historic churchyard for future generations following severe storm damage
St Teilo’s historic churchyard in Llantilio Pertholey — near the Herefordshire border in Monmouthshire — has been a place of remembrance, reflection and community heritage for generations. Today, it is at risk. Severe storm damage caused by Storm Claudia in November...
INCIDENT | Air Ambulance responds to incident on rural road
Emergency services called to an incident on a rural road. From West Mercia Police (Malvern Hills Police): “Conditions on our rural roads can change quickly, testing even the most capable of drivers. “Officers from the Martley & Tenbury Safer Neighbourhood...
COMMUNITY | 3-year-old Eleanor diagnosed with Leukaemia after feeling ill for a few months
3-year-old Eleanor diagnosed with Leukaemia after feeling ill for a few months. Mia, her daughter Eleanor and their family have had their lives turned upside down after Eleanor was diagnosed with B-ALL Leukaemia. Mia’s friend has set up a Just Giving page to support...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National...
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. "We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our...
NEWS | Bulls Chairman Ammonds celebrates ‘huge moment’ for Hereford FC as club agrees lease to remain at Edgar Street until 2070
Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club confirm agreement that secures the Bulls’ future at Edgar Street Herefordshire Council and Hereford FC have confirmed that a deal has been agreed that will see the club remain at the iconic Edgar Street stadium until...
FOOTBALL | Former Bulls chairman Jon Hale blasts the FA after it announced that FA Cup Replays would be scrapped from next season
Former Hereford FC Chairman Jon Hale has taken to Twitter to criticise changes made to the FA Cup, following an agreement between the FA and the Premier League. A number of Football League clubs and Non League clubs, including the likes of Tranmere Rovers and Exeter...
INTERVIEW | Hereford FC Chairman Chris Ammonds gives an update on the current financial position at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Chairman Chris Ammonds speaks to Bulls News about the current financial position at the club, plus talks budgets for 2024/2025. Click on the play button below to hear the interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxEmWKnuiUI
NEWS | Former two time European Cup winner Larry Lloyd has passed away
Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd has passed away aged 75. Lloyd was part of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side that won the First Division in 1977-78 before going on to claim back-to-back European Cups. The former England international...
HORSE RACING | Two extra fixtures for Hereford Racecourse this May with extensive flooding causing continued issues at Worcester Racecourse
The BHA has confirmed that the Horse Racing fixtures scheduled to take place at Worcester on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 13 May will be transferred to Hereford. Following extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, additional time is required to ensure that the...
NEWS | Young footballers across Herefordshire given huge boost with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre to open
Young footballers across Herefordshire and the wider area have been given a huge boost, with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre is to open. A number of coaches, including Hereford Lads Club’s first team manager Danny Moon are involved in...
NEWS | Important information for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival later this week following heavier than expected rainfall
The Cheltenham Festival have shared an important update, following heavier than expected rain overnight. It means that areas of the Cross-Country course are currently waterlogged. A spokesperson for The Cheltenham Festival said: “After receiving 6mm of overnight...
UK NEWS STORIES
MISSING – URGENT | An urgent appeal has been launched following the disappearance of a mother and her teenage daughter
Hannah Sheehan, 45, and her daughter, Lydia Sheehan, 14, have been missing from Pershore since around 10.30am on the 18 July. They were last seen near Sheldon Close in Pershore. Hannah is described as white, 5’4” tall, of slim build, and shoulder-length brown hair...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in identifying a man after concerns were raised about his welfare
Police are appealing to the public to help identify a man after concerns were raised about his welfare. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The man, who is believed to be called Mark, was last seen in Coleford at around 9pm last night (Thursday 24 July). He was last...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a serious collision where a lorry hit a building
Emergency services were called to a serious collision earlier today, with a lorry hitting a building. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “We were called out to an RTC incident today along with crews from Craven Arms Fire Station, Much Wenlock Fire Station &...
BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews have been called to a house fire this evening
Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Coalway in the Forest of Dean. Police were called by the fire service at around 3.20pm today (25 July) with a report of a fire at a property on Bayberry Place. All occupants and neighbours have been safely...
PRODUCT RECALL | Tesco is recalling a number of products due to risk they may be contaminated with Salmonella
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pasta Salads because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Product details Tesco Basil Pesto & Semi Dried Tomato Pasta Pack size225gUse by24 July 2025 Tesco Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Pack size285gUse by24 July 2025 25 July...
NEWS | The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder
The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder. Daniel Gunter, aged 27, of no fixed address, has been found guilty unanimously by a jury at Bristol Crown Court today (Thursday 24 July) of killing his son,...
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...