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TRIBUTE | Family tribute to ‘wonderful Mum’ after her killer was jailed for life for her murder in Bromyard
A man has been sentenced a life sentence, to serve a minimum of 18 years and 158 days, for the murder of a woman in Bromyard last year. Julian Thomas, 55, of no fixed abode, appeared at Worcester Crown Court after previously entering a guilty plea to murder. He also...
NEWS | MP Urges Government to Reconsider EHRC Guidance Following Concerns from Constituents
A Member of Parliament has called on the Government to allow a free parliamentary vote on new Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance, after receiving dozens of messages from constituents expressing concern about its potential impact on transgender people...
CRICKET | Herefordshire welcome back key all-rounder George Rhodes for their NCCA T20 trip to table-topping Devon on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE welcome back key all-rounder George Rhodes for their NCCA T20 trip to table-topping Devon on Sunday. The former Worcestershire and Leicestershire man returns after missing the double defeat by Dorset at Eastnor in Herefordshire first group matches....
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Six players depart from Hereford FC
Six players are leaving Hereford said manager Paul Caddis in his latest update. They are Nathan Cameron, Curtis Pond, Tope Obadeyi, Ollie Southern, Yusifu Ceesay and Jordan Cranston. Caddis is talking to both Mark Derricott and Lassana Mendes about possible...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man has died following a two vehicle collision involving two cars
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision yesterday (Tuesday 24 February). Emergency services were called to the A40 near Dowdeswell in Gloucestershire at around 3.40pm following a report of a collision involving a Mini Cooper and a BMW 5 Series. The driver of...
NEWS | Morrisons is committing over £1.6 billion to British agriculture and food production in 2026
Morrisons is committing over £1.6 billion to British agriculture and food production in 2026, underlining its position as British farming’s single biggest direct supermarket customer. The commitment will continue to support a series of multi-year partnerships...
NEWS | A man has been jailed following a police pursuit during a snowstorm
36-year-old Carwyn Phillips, from Merthyr Tydfil, car was spotted on Cyfarthfa Retail Park Roundabout by PC Saunders who was aware of the vehicle due to Phillips being wanted for an unrelated offence. On Thursday January 8, 2025, whilst on patrol PC Saunders,...
NEWS | Police confirm that a 17-year-old girl died in a collision involving three cars and a pedestrian
Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the A4042 in Cwmbran at around 12.25pm on Thursday 12 February. Officers attended alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service regarding a collision that involved three cars and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a...
NEWS | Trio jailed for plotting one of the most deadly terrorist attacks on UK soil
Two men have been given life sentences and a third jailed for their parts in a foiled terrorist plot intended to target the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. Earlier today (Friday 13 February 2026), the following sentences were passed at Preston Crown Court:...
NEWS | Lidl announces a pay increase for staff from March and it will also double paternity from two week to four weeks
Lidl GB has announced a further £29m investment in colleague pay, which will – once again - make it the highest paying UK supermarket. The changes will benefit all 35,000 colleagues, salaried and hourly paid, across the country. Today’s news marks the seventh pay rise...
PRODUCT RECALL | Co-op recalls a popular product purchased by customers due to allergy concerns
Co-op is recalling Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. The product has been incorrectly packed with Dauphinoise potatoes. Allergen(s): Milk This product contains milk making it...
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 13 years in custody for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross
The teenage boy who murdered Leo Ross in Birmingham was sentenced this afternoon. Leo, who was 12, was attacked while walking home from school in Hall Green in January last year. His attacker, a 15-year-old boy has now been sentenced to life with a minimum of 13 years...
NEWS | Afghan asylum seeker convicted for abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl
A major investigation has led to a man being convicted for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton in Warwickshire. From Warwickshire Police: The rape, which took place near the town centre on July 22 last year, created huge...