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NEWS | Students heading to university for Freshers Weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with very high levels of gonorrhoea and syphilis in England
Students heading to university for Freshers Weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as the UK Health Security Agency’s latest quarterly STI data shows that gonorrhoea and syphilis...
BREAKING NEWS | Welsh Water to cut up to 500 jobs over the next two years to reduce ‘back office costs’ and ‘deliver better value for money’ for customers
From Welsh Water: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced that it will be undertaking a significant transformation programme over the next 18-24 months which will include the restructuring of business. The programme is designed to safeguard essential services, strengthen...
MISSING | A major search operation is taking place this evening following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man
A major search operation is taking place this evening following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're searching for a missing 23-year-old man who is believed to be in the Forest of Dean. It is understood that Levi left an...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Bulls announce that season tickets will go on sale from next week (Wednesday 4th June)
Hereford FC have announced that 2025/26 Season Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 4 June. From Hereford FC: Sales will start online at 4pm and Season Tickets will then be available between 10am and 4pm in the Club Shop on Tuesdays and Fridays from Friday 6...
CRICKET | Herefordshire enjoyed a day of contrasting fortunes in their NCCA T20 double-header against Wiltshire at Eastnor
HEREFORDSHIRE enjoyed a day of contrasting fortunes in their NCCA T20 double-header against Wiltshire at Eastnor. After suffering a crushing eight-wicket reverse in the first of the two games, Herefordshire turned things around to dramatic effect when...
FOOTBALL | Bulls announce that defender Aaron Skinner has signed a new deal ahead of the 2025/26 National League North season
Hereford FC has announced that defender Aaron Skinner has signed a new deal with the club ahead of the 2025/26 Vanarama National League North Season. Winning Hereford FC’s Player of the Season in the 2023/24 campaign, Skinner proved his ability as a consistent...
CRICKET | St Michael’s Hospice look set to benefit substantially from large crowd that watched Herefordshire and MCC at Brockhampton
HEREFORDSHIRE and MCC ended with honours even with a victory apiece in their double-header at Brockhampton. But the day’s big winners should be St Michael’s Hospice who look set to benefit substantially from a large crowd who enjoyed excellent catering and responded...
RUGBY | Trailfinders Women and Hereford Sixth Form College sign exciting Rugby Partnership – creating a clear and professional pathway for students
Press Release from Hereford Sixth Form College: Hereford Sixth Form College is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Trailfinders Women, creating a clear and professional pathway for student rugby players to progress through to the Ealing Trailfinders...
FOOTBALL | Bulls to face local rivals Merthyr Town in the National League North next season
Photo Credit - Bulls News It has been confirmed that Merthyr Town will enter the National League North following their promotion from the Southern League. The confirmation that Merthyr Town will find themselves in the National League North is likely to be seen as a...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC boss Paul Caddis confirms that Bulls face ‘complete squad rebuild’ over the summer
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis has confirmed that the club faces a ‘completely squad rebuild’ this summer in his latest update to supporters. From Paul Caddis: “Hi all – I hope you’re all well and enjoying the break. “If you’re anything like me you are itching to get...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
CRICKET | Herefordshire round off an excellent week with a 35-run victory over Suffolk
HEREFORDSHIRE rounded off an excellent week by securing an East-of-England double with a 35-run win over Suffolk in the NCCA Trophy 50-over competition. Earlier in the week, Herefordshire had beaten Suffolk’s near neighbours Norfolk by five wickets at Brockhampton. As...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a man exposed his genitals at the weekend
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed his genitals in Gloucester over the weekend. The incident happened within the public toilets at Westgate Street car park at around 10.30am yesterday (Sunday 17 August). It was reported that the man had exposed...
UK NEWS | An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services were called to reports of a person in water
Police confirm that the body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered from water. From Devon & Cornwall Police: UPDATE | You may have seen in the news today that we have sadly confirmed the death of a child at Antony, near Torpoint. Emergency services were called...
NEWS | Police confirm that the body of a man has been recovered from water following a search operation
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been recovered from the water following a search operation. We are sad to report that 27-year-old Wojciech Berlan from Redditch has died after drowning at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton. His next of kin have now been...
BREAKING NEWS | Police searching a river for a 12-year-old boy have recovered a body
Police searching for a 12-year-old boy in a river have recovered a body. From North Yorkshire Police: “Following further searches of the river, sadly search teams recovered a child’s body from the water at 10.45pm today. “The body is yet to be identified but the boy’s...
NEWS | Police launch investigation following the death of a 61-year-old man
An investigation has been launched by officers following the death of a man in Bridgnorth. Officers investigating the death of a 61-year-old man are keen to hear from people who may have witnessed an assault on Saturday 9 August in Bridgnorth. The assault happened at...
PRODUCT RECALL | Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product purchased by customers
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2025 Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product. Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry because it contains crustaceans (prawns) which are not mentioned on the label. Product details...
BREAKING | UK Health Security Agency issues urgent message to all holidaymakers with significant rise in cases of a mosquito-borne infection
The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England. A total of 73 cases were reported between January and June 2025. The same period in 2024 saw 27 cases. 2025 has the highest number of cases...
NEWS | A UK theme park will be CLOSED today following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured
A UK theme park will be closed today, following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening...
NEWS | Water shortfall situation in England declared as a ‘nationally significant incident’ by The National Drought Group
The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.” Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six...