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NEWS | Ross-on-Wye Town Council held a Beacon Lighting on Thursday 8th May to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe in 1945
NEWS | Lidl has officially started construction of its second store in Hereford that will include its award-winning bakery with opening date set for early 2026
CRICKET | Herefordshire round off an excellent week with a 35-run victory over Suffolk
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NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a teenage boy suffered serious injuries in an incident in Herefordshire on Sunday
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that a teenage boy suffered serious injuries in an incident in Herefordshire on Sunday. The incident occurred on the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) near Ledbury. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said:...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of former Landlady Eileen Cowdery of Bodenham who died peacefully after a short illness on 30th April 2025
Of Bodenham died peacefully at home after a short illness on 30th April 2025. Devoted wife of Paul, Mum to Andrew and Jeremy, Nana to Harry and Joe and Sister to Brian and Keith. Former Landlady of The Newtown Inn and friend to many, she will be greatly missed by all...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Katrina Rocke of Hope-under-Dinmore who tragically passed away on Wednesday 30th April aged 43 years
Katrina Rocke of Hope under Dinmore Tragically passed away on Wednesday 30th April 2025 aged 43 years. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, daughter in law and sister in law. The funeral will take place at Hereford crematorium on Friday 6th June 2025 at 1:15pm....
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford Rugby Club raises £7,565 in memory of former player Billy Grisman
On the 30th of November Hereford RFC got together to comemerate and remember Jonathan "Billy" Grisman who sadly took his own life 10 years ago to that day. Spencer Goodall from the rugby club told us. "The club in connection with family and friends decided to use the...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC secured a 38-27 victory on the road at Bournville on Saturday
There was a good crowd at Bournville for their Ladies Day event pre match, with the home side looking to get a result in an attempt to avoid relegation, while Lucs were hoping to build on last week’s excellent result against league leaders Camborne. Bournville...
FOOTBALL | It’s set to be a busy end of the season for Westfields with the club reaching two cup finals
It’s set to be a busy end to the season for Westfields Football Club, with the Allpay Park outfit reaching two cup finals. Fields reached the final of the Herefordshire County Challenge Cup earlier this month, beating Alcester Town 2-0 in the Semi Final. ...
BREAKING | Construction to begin on major community project in South Wye area of Hereford later this month with new football pitch and facilities set to be built
Construction Begins on Community Project Belmont Wanderers FC CIC is excited to announce the commencement of construction for our long-anticipated community project starting on 24th March. This initiative is part of StrongerHereford and is expected to bring...
FOOTBALL | U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in a dramatic penalty shootout with Toros FC reaching the final
Jack Mayo-Evans | Sports Reporter U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in dramatic penalty shootout. On Sunday, Toros entertained Hereford Pegasus in the HFA Youth Cup semi final at Belmont Abbey. The opening ten minutes of the game started very hectic, with neither team...
FOOTBALL | Zac Powell praised by manager after getting opportunity in the Bromsgrove Sporting first team
Promising talent Zac Powell has been praised by Bromsgrove Sporting manager Scott Adey-Linforth following recent involvement in the first team. Powell, who turned 18 in February, has spent most of the season at Westfields FC in the Hellenic League, after signing...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scarborough 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford slip out of the play off places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yC78KdoBc
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Gold Cup Friday
The Jockey Club announced a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience and...
RUGBY | Luctonians suffer 36-28 defeat at Hornets in Weston-super-Mare despite improved performance
Luctonians lost on the road again last week in National League 2 West, in Weston-super-Mare, going down 28-36 at Hornets. In a much-improved performance from the black and whites to their last showing, they will probably consider themselves a little unlucky on this...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to a ‘multi-vehicle collision’ on a major route this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a ‘multi-vehicle collision’ on a major route this morning. The collision has occurred on the B4215 between Newent and Gloucester. The incident is near the village of Rudford and there are lengthy delays with the road...
NEWS | A high-ranking member of a Midlands-based drugs supply network has been found guilty in his absence following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation
A high-ranking member of a Midlands-based drugs supply network has been found guilty in his absence following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. On 23 April a jury delivered guilty verdicts on all charges against him, and a judge sentenced him to 15 years...
BREAKING NEWS | Counter Terrorism investigating incident after two women were seriously injured in an incident involving a crossbow and a firearm in Leeds
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has said it has taken over the investigation into an incident in Leeds which left two women seriously injured “due to the circumstances surrounding the incident” Police have said the incident involved a crossbow and a firearm....
PRODUCT RECALL | Morrisons issues urgent recall on popular product due to concerns the product could be unsafe to eat
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons The Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages because the product may contain small pieces of blue plastic. Product details Pack size400gUse by01 May 2025 The possible presence of small pieces of blue plastic which makes the product unsafe to...
NEWS | Officers investigating a hate crime are appealing for information after a group of teenagers are reported to have repeatedly harassed and assaulted a blind man
Officers investigating a hate crime are appealing for information after a group of teenagers are reported to have repeatedly harassed and assaulted a blind man in the Forest of Dean. In one incident, the group approached the victim on Sunday afternoon (20 April)...
UK NEWS | The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in a single vehicle collision where a van hit a tree have paid a heartbreaking tribute to him
The family of a teenager who died after a collision on the M6 at the weekend have paid a heartbreaking tribute to him. From Lancashire Police: Emergency services were called at just after 12.15pm on Easter Sunday (April 20th) after a Peugeot van left the carriageway...
NEWS | Welsh Water issues warning to individuals and families ahead of a warm spell of weather that’s set to hit parts of the UK next week
Every year in Wales, hundreds of individuals and families visit reservoirs and take to the water to swim, paddle, or use inflatables, putting their lives and the lives of others at risk, but unauthorised access to the water at reservoirs can kill and is never allowed....
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday night
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Bisley Road in Gloucestershire last night (Wednesday 23 April). Police were called by the ambulance service shortly before 10.30pm with a report of a collision involving a man riding a Yamaha motorcycle and a blue...
NEWS | Wales marks 18 years as the first UK nation to abolish prescription charges
Since 2007, Welsh pharmacies have dispensed more than one billion items, helping millions manage their health conditions effectively and free of charge. Charges were abolished as costs were preventing a third of people from getting their prescribed medication. People...