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RUGBY | The Apple Cup 2024 was watched by a record crowd that helped to raise thousands for charity
NEWS | Sprouts set to be up to 25 per cent bigger this Christmas thanks to new varieties
NEWS | A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following several reports of indecent exposure
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NEWS | Tributes paid to a 32-year-old woman who died in hospital after a car collided with a bridge
A 32-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a collision in Rhayader on December 3 has sadly died in hospital. Charlotte Beynon, from Burry Port, was a passenger in a white BMW M235 which collided with a bridge just outside Rhayader at around 1.30pm. She was taken...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a collision where a 18-year-old man died near Hereford
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision this morning (16 December) on the A4103, Yarkhill, Hereford. The collision happened around 1am when a blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with an HGV lorry. The driver of the Corsa, an 18-year-old man, was sadly pronounced...
NEWS | One person has sadly died following a collision between a car and a lorry near Hereford
One person has sadly died after a collision involving car and a lorry near Hereford this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.10am to the A4103 in Yarkhill and sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene. A West Midlands...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Luctonians made it four wins from four to start their National League 2 West campaign with a 21-39 victory over Devonport Services in Plymouth
Date – 28th September 2024 League – National 2 West Devonport Services RFC vs Luctonians RFC Final Score - Devonport Services RFC 21 - 39 Luctonians RFC ... FT Man of the Match – Ben Link League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Barry Lloyd dies aged 75
Former Hereford United player Barry Lloyd has passed away at the age of 75. Signing from Fulham, Lloyd made 14 appearances for The Bulls during the 1976/1977 Division Two (Now Championship equivalent campaign) He departed at the end of the season to sign for Brentford...
RUGBY | Luctonians’ first home game of the season in front of superb vocal home support saw them put away a useful Clifton outfit comfortably 39-15
Photo Credit: Andy Hargraves Date – 21st September 2024 League – National 2 West Luctonians RFC VS Clifton RFC Final Score - Luctonians 39 – 15 Clifton Man of the Match – Jack Goodwin League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/...
NEWS | A Hereford sports club has been forced to cancel all sessions this Saturday due to flooding
A Hereford sports club has been forced to cancel all sessions this Saturday due to flooding. React Gymnastics & Trampolining shared the following update on Facebook: “Due to the severe weather we have experienced flooding in the gym. “This means all sessions...
RUGBY | Luctonians made it back-to-back wins on the road to open their season with a 15-13 victory at Cinderford RFC
Josh Thomas (The Rugby Paper Photographer) Date – 14th September 2024 League – National 2 West Cinderford RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Cinderford RFC 13 VS 15 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – James Mear League Table...
FOOTBALL | Cawley Cox hat-trick secures win for Westfields with Hereford FC taken to an FA Cup replay and Pegasus beaten by unbeaten league leaders
Photo Credit: Wayne Hudson Cawley Cox was the star of the show for Westfields, who made it 10 points from their four recent league games, with a 3-0 victory at home to Malmesbury in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Two penalties and a superb finish into the...
FOOTBALL | Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan earns two wins as assistant coach of the St Lucia national team
Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan travelled to St Lucia recently for their CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Nick had been asked to join and support St Lucia as an assistant coach, with the role offering him experience in football at an international...
RUGBY | Luctonians started their National League 2 West campaign off with a win on the road at Hinckley RFC
Date – 7th September 2024 League – National 2 West Hinckley RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Hinckley RFC 17 VS 27 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – Connor Deignan League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians started...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The Giantkillers Cup draw took place at Edgar Street last week
The Herefordshire FA Giantkillers Cup draw took place last week at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. The Giantkillers cup is a constant reminder to Hereford United's famous victory over Newcastle United in the 1972 FA Cup Third Round. U18 teams from Herefordshire...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Bomb Disposal Team called responding to an incident at Gatwick Airport with South Terminal evacuated
A security cordon is in place around the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport following discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage. From Surrey Police: Police were called at 8.20am this morning and, as a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is...
NEWS | A Gloucestershire man who sent payments to the Philippines in return for live feeds of children being sexually abused has been jailed following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation
A Gloucestershire man who sent payments to the Philippines in return for live feeds of children being sexually abused has been jailed following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Paul Renwick, 60, from Stroud, was arrested by NCA officers after a number of...
WEATHER WARNING | Storm Bert set to bring milder weather with heavy rain and strong winds – increasing the risk of flooding
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and flooding across Herefordshire and Wales on Saturday. A deep area of low pressure is expected to bring a spell of prolonged and, at times, heavy rainfall across a large part of the UK this weekend. Across...
NEWS | A child rapist has been sentenced to 21 and a half years at Worcester Crown Court for multiple offences
A child rapist has been sentenced to 21 and a half years at Worcester Crown Court today (Thursday 21 November). Royston Gill, 58, of Rose Avenue, Worcester was found guilty by jury in July of multiple non-recent sexual offences committed against children in Worcester....
NEWS | Asda brings back soup, roll and unlimited Tea and Coffee for just £1 for over 60s until end of February
Asda have brought back its popular café ‘winter warmer’ £1 meal deal to support the over 60’s this winter as they continue to face increased financial pressures during the colder winter months. In the first two weeks over 60,000 meals have already been served to...
WEATHER WARNING | Heavy rain and snow melt across Wales and parts of Herefordshire could cause significant flooding issues over the weekend
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and flooding across Herefordshire and Wales on Saturday. A deep area of low pressure is expected to bring a spell of prolonged and, at times, heavy rainfall across a large part of the UK this weekend. Across...
NEWS | Major investigation launched after the remains of a young baby were discovered
A major investigation has been launched after the remains of a young baby were discovered in Salford. From Greater Manchester Police: “Tragically, today, we have found what we believe to be the remains of a young baby on Ravenscraig Road, near Ashtons Field in Little...
WEATHER WARNING | 50-150mm of rain forecast across Herefordshire and parts of Wales on Saturday
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and flooding across Herefordshire and Wales on Saturday. A deep area of low pressure is expected to bring a spell of prolonged and, at times, heavy rainfall across a large part of the UK this weekend. Across...
NEWS | Haberdashers’ Monmouth Prep Named a Microsoft Showcase School joining an elite group of 103 schools in the UK
Haberdashers’ Monmouth Prep has been named a Microsoft Showcase School for 2024-2025, joining an elite group of 103 schools in the UK and 609 globally. This recognition highlights the school’s leadership in digital innovation. The official Microsoft Showcase Schools...