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NEWS | Guardians on Four Legs: RAF Police Dogs at the Heart of Enabling Air and Space Power Worldwide
Across the RAF’s global footprint, Military Working Dogs (MWDs) operated by the RAF Police stand as a vital line of defence. Loyal, intelligent, and highly trained assets who provide unique security capabilities that no technology or equipment can replicate or...
NEWS | Reports of a sinkhole on a Herefordshire street this morning
There are reports of a sinkhole on a Herefordshire street this morning. In a post on the Voice of Ledbury Facebook Group, a local resident said: “Warning to all motorists, there is a hole, or sinkhole on the road at the bottom of New Street, opposite Elgar Close....
BREAKING NEWS | A 15-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape following incident
Two people have been arrested following a rape in Worcester over the weekend. The incident occurred in Cripplegate park at around 2am this morning (Sunday 10 August). Following extensive enquiries today, a 15-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man have been arrested on...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
FOOTBALL | Danny Moon confirmed as First Team Manager at Westfields Football Club for the 2025/26 season
Westfields Football Club have confirmed that they have appointed Danny Moon as the clubs new first team manager. The club confirmed on social media on Wednesday evening that the former Hereford Lads Club manager would take over as first team manager with immediate...
MEMORIES | Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photos of Trinity Primary School
Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photo taken of the sports day at Trinity Primary School in the 1980s. Viv Drake shared the photos in the Herefordshire Memories Facebook group. It’s believed the photos were taken in 1985. See the full gallery...
FOOTBALL | Tributes pour in for former Westfields FC chairman Chris Williams who has sadly passed away
Tributes have been pouring in this evening, for former Westfields Football Club chairman Chris Williams, who has sadly passed away. Chris had dedicated many years to Westfields and the club paid tribute to him by saying: “Westfields FC are gutted and heartbroken to...
UK NEWS STORIES
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...
NEWS | A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman with significant learning difficulties multiple times
A 60-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman multiple times. Vernon Steele, who is from the Northway area, had previously denied four counts of rape, but following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court, a jury...