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JAILED | A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 14 years in prison for killing his wife
On September 11 at Newport Crown Court Michael Davies, 57, was found guilty of murder following the unlawful killing of his wife Tracey Davies. On the evening of April 18, just before 9.20pm, South Wales Police received an emergency call from a family member who had...
BREAKING NEWS | Two men who arrived in the UK by small boat charged with terrorism offences
Two men have been charged with terrorism offences following a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in the Manchester area. Salam Ahmadyan 36 (05.03.1990) of Liverpool and Rahman Salehi 34 (28.10.1991) of Salford,...
BREAKING NEWS | Police provide major update on murder investigation after two people found dead
Following a thorough review of evidence by detectives carrying out a forensic review of the murder of Harry and Megan Tooze in 1993, the 87-year-old man who was arrested in December, 2025, has been advised that he is no longer under investigation and has been released...
SPORTS NEWS
DARTS | Terry Jenkins speaks to Matt Healey about his 2026 darting plans
Former PDC darts player Terry Jenkins spoke to Matt Healey at the annual charity darts tournament at the Richmond Club. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KMZ0lJTtgxY
REVIEW | Doubles for Tom Bellamy and Ben Pauling at Hereford Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon
The Tuesday afternoon race meeting at Hereford Racecourse brought a good range of results, with some winning favourites alongside some winners at double-figure odds, but the main story of the day’s sport was jockey Tom Bellamy and trainer Ben Pauling each coming home...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act
Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford...
NEWS | Asda announces that it is bringing back a popular offer in its stores
Asda is helping customers save at the pumps with the return of its popular fuel saving offer for Rewards users. Customers who spend £40 or more in a single in-store transaction between 23rd September and 14th October will receive a 5p-per-litre fuel coupon in their...
UK NEWS | New rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss announced by the Government
People who lose a loved one or experience the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, will gain new rights to take time off work under major changes confirmed by the Government today (Tuesday 22 September). Ministers will introduce a new right to bereavement leave, from April...
INCIDENT | Police issue an appeal following a fatal collision where two pedestrians died
Police are appealing for any witnesses, and anyone who may have dashcam footage, following a fatal road traffic collision in Doncaster over the weekend. Around 11am on Sunday (13 September), we were called to reports of a multiple vehicle collision on White Rose Way,...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police issue urgent search for missing 14-year-old boy with links to local area
Police are concerned for the welfare of 14-year-old Ashton. He was last seen on Thursday (10 September) in Spalding. Officers are continuing their search for Ashton, but are now appealing for help to find him. Ashton is approximately 5ft 10ins tall and is believed to...
UK NEWS | Morrisons issues important message to customers that visit its stores across the UK
Morrisons has revealed the highlights of its 2026 Christmas food range, featuring nearly 700 products, including 290 new own-brand items across its Market Street, The Best and The Best Signature ranges, each crafted to help customers celebrate every seasonal occasion....
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a child died in a collision involving a vehicle and a tree
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager died during a single-vehicle collision near Defford in Worcestershire last night (Saturday 12 September). A blue Volkswagen Polo was travelling along the A4104 from Defford and in the direction of Dunstall around...
JAILED | A man from Brecon who exposed himself to an 11-year-old child on Snapchat has been jailed
Devious sex offender jailed for four years. Relentless efforts from Dyfed-Powys Police officers have seen a dangerous sex offender jailed after a six-year investigation. The investigation started when Thomas Spalding, a 47-year-old from Brecon, exposed himself to an...
JAILED | 30-year-old Mohangopi Tadiboyina jailed for eight years for attempted rape and sexual assault
30-year-old Mohangopi Tadiboyina was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction. Tadiboyina appeared before Crown Court on Friday September 4 where he was sentenced for one count of attempt to rape a woman and one count of sexual assault. This...