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NEWS | A woman has died following a collision between a lorry and a motorcycle
UK NEWS | A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman
UK NEWS | A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her
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CRICKET | Herefordshire name five new faces in squad for 50-over clash with Devon on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE have named five new faces in their squad for their opening NCCA 50-over clash with Devon at Bovey Tracey on Sunday. And, with captain Luke Tulacz and coach Sean Hooper also at the helm for the first time in a competitive match, it’s clear that the winds...
UK NEWS | UK to pay France £660 million to stop illegal migrants crossing the channel
The United Kingdom and France today signed an agreement to strengthen operations to combat illegal migration in northern France to prevent crossings to the United Kingdom with a significant increase in dedicated human, technological and intelligence resources. Since...
UK NEWS | Three asylum seekers have been found guilty over the rape of a woman in a shocking incident
Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025. Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning. The victim –...
SPORTS NEWS
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
FOOTBALL | Bulls boosted by return of forward Montel Gibson until the end of the season
Photo Credit: Bulls News Hereford FC have this afternoon announced the loan signing of Montel Gibson from Matlock Town until the end of the season. A player familiar to the Edgar Steet faithful, Montel Gibson was a part of the squad at the start of the 2024/25. Gibson...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Radcliffe 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford's 1-0 loss at Radcliffe in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybarBRW-FUQ
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Spennymoor 2-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to the opening day 2-0 loss away at Spennymoor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lToTSTV3GO4
NEWS | 15-year-old Jake from Herefordshire finishes in 7th place in Under 18 European Youth Olympics in North Macedonia
Local Herefordshire Paddler, Jake Mitchell, 15, competed for Great Britain in the Under 18 European Youth Olympics in Skopje, North Macedonia. This was Jake’s first time representing Team GB. He was competing in Canoe Single against some of the best youth paddlers in...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control now in place
Credit: Visual Lens Odyssey New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the...
UK NEWS STORIES
POLICE APPEAL | Police appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a bank
Officers are investigating a burglary which took place at Natwest Bank on Bull Ring in Ludlow in the early hours of Friday morning. (17th April) At around 2am offenders forced entry into the bank, however nothing was stolen. Four suspects are believed to have been...
POLICE APPEAL | Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident at a farm
Police are appealing for information following reports of a shocking incident at a farm in the Presteigne area. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “Our Rural Crime Team Officers are investigating a report of livestock worrying in the Presteigne area. “The incident happened on...
UK NEWS | A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for 22 years for her murder
A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for her murder. From Staffordshire Police: Sean Jefferson, 25, of Walsall, was today (Thursday 16 April) sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment at Stafford Crown...
NEWS | A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike
A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike. Ledbury Road Services in Tewkesbury posted the following on social media: “After yesterday's unfortunate direct hit by lightning, Ledbury Road Services will be closed until further...
NEWS | Police are wanting to identify two men after they tried to stop another man from sexually assaulting a girl while travelling on a bus
Police are wanting to identify two men after they tried to stop another man from sexually assaulting a girl while travelling on a bus. The incident happened on Friday 27 March on the W bus from Winchcombe to Cheltenham. When the 17-year-old victim got onto the bus in...
NEWS | 33-year-old man jailed for 13 months for cyberflashing offence
The first person in Gwent to be convicted of a cyberflashing offence has been jailed for 13 months. Ryan Thomas was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyberflashing became an offence in England and Wales on 31 January 2024. The 33-year-old from Abercarn was...
FOOD RECALL | Tesco issues a product recall on a popular item purchased by thousands of customers
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Product details Tesco Finest Summer...
JAILED | Four men have been jailed for a sickening arson attack on the home of an 82-year-old woman
Four men from been jailed after launching an arson attack on a house near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. Connor Pitt, 24; Auryn Gustur, 19; 19-year-old Alfie Wheeler; and 33-year-old Lewis Manito attacked the home of an 82-year-old grandmother due to a criminal...
NEWS | A man who raped a teenage girl has been sentenced to ten years in prison
A man who raped a teenage girl he had been messaging has been sentenced to 10 years with an extended licence period of six years. Jay Jenkins-Lang, 23, denied his crimes but was convicted of four offences: rape, possession of a firearm, actual bodily harm and...