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REVEALED | Tickets for McFly at Ludlow Castle go on General Sale at 10am this morning (Friday)
British pop rock icons McFly have been announced as the first headliner for Live at Ludlow Castle 2027 following another sell-out summer which saw 50,000 attendees visit the historic grounds of the beloved Shropshire landmark across two weekends,...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were living in ‘appalling’ conditions
A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were living in ‘appalling’ conditions at a house in South Yorkshire. Nine RSPCA officers, accompanied by the police and the local authority, were involved in removing the animals, mainly springer...
NEWS | Transport for Wales issues important message for visitors to Cardiff this weekend with two major events taking place
Extra train services and increased capacity have been added to key rail routes into Cardiff on Sunday 4 October, as Transport for Wales (TfW) prepares to welcome thousands of runners and football fans to the city. Cardiff is expected to welcome over 27,500 runners and...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford FC has announced that the friendly fixture planned for Saturday 26 July against Leicester City Under 21s has been cancelled
Hereford FC has announced that the friendly fixture planned for Saturday 26 July against Leicester City Under 21s has been cancelled. This difficult decision has been taken after detailed discussions between Groundsman, Ben Bowen, Bulls boss, Paul Caddis and Chairman,...
NEWS | Hereford United/FC historian Ron Parrott passes away aged 75
Hereford FC have announced this morning that club historian Ron Parrott has passed away. A statement on the Bulls Facebook page reads "We are deeply saddened to have heard this morning that Hereford FC and Hereford United Club Historian, Ron Parrott, a true club...
NEWS | Former Hereford United striker given 42 month ban for for football betting offences
According to the Cumberland News and Star Former Hereford United striker Ryan Bowman has been given a 42 month ban for football. The full article can be read here -> Ryan Bowman given 42-month ban for football betting offences | News and Star Bowman was signed by...
NEWS | A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new addition to the Edgar Street Stadium
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, for a new addition to the MandM Edgar Street Stadium. The planning application states: ‘Proposed installation of illuminated signage.’ ‘This Planning Statement has been prepared by The Town Planning...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from today (7th July)
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from tomorrow (7th July)
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
CRICKET | Herefordshire travel to Cornwall for T20 double-header this weekend
HEREFORDSHIRE will be hoping for more excellent contributions from their outstanding local players when they travel to take on Cornwall at St Austell in the final NCCA T20 Group 4 double-header on Sunday. Last weekend against Devon, Luke Powell top-scored with 41 in...
FOOTBALL | New signings, a new pitch and new buildings at Hereford Pegasus as the club continues to progress both on and off the pitch
Hereford Pegasus will be hoping for an improved season in the Hellenic League Premier Division, when the season kicks off at the end of July. Chairman Kevin Bishop spoke to Stephen Niblett (Nibbo) on Saturday afternoon, when Hereford FC held an open training session...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre issues important message for all users of Hereford Racecourse with new access control in place from July
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
UK NEWS STORIES
INCIDENT | Police appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Saturday
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has died in a serious collision near Mickleton in the Cotswolds early on Saturday morning (Saturday 5 September). Emergency services were called to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Bakers Hill, between Mickleton...
SENTENCED | Woman sentenced after fatal dog attack that killed a 19-year-old
A woman has been sentenced after admitting to being in charge of an XL bully that killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett in Bristol last year. Kelcie Reed, 24, was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Bristol Crown Court today (4 September) having...
PRODUCT RECALL | Tesco is recalling a popular food product over potential allergy risk
Tesco is recalling packs of its Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslawbecause some may contain a different product containing mustard that is not declared on the label. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an Allergy Alert over the recall, warning...
BREAKING NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced after attacking a teacher while armed with a knife in a classroom
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention after he attacked a teacher while armed with a knife in a classroom. On 5th February this year, the teenager, then aged 15 – who cannot be named for legal reasons – followed the victim...
WANTED | Reward issued by Police searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery
A reward is being offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers for information that could help locate wanted man Alex Parker. The 27-year-old is wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery in November 2021. He has links to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and...
UK NEWS | A speeding driver has admitted to killing a 12-year-old boy in a hit and run collision
A speeding driver has admitted killing 12-year-old Keaton Slater in a hit-and-run collision in Coventry. Dolars Aleksanders pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Radford Road on 14 June 2024. Dolars Aleksanders The 23-year-old was driving a BMW and...
BREAKING NEWS | Police issue an appeal after an elderly man was assaulted by a group of teenagers
Officers are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was assaulted by a group of teenagers in Tewkesbury on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August). Police were called with a report that a group of teenage boys had assaulted a man in his 90s in the Priors Park area of...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police launch urgent search to find missing 14-year-old girl who went missing on Wednesday
Officers are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen near Telford Central Train Station yesterday evening. Scarlett is described as white, around 5ft 4”, with dark red/ brown hair which was tied up when she was last seen. She has an eyebrow piercing...
BREAKING NEWS | West Mercia Police launch murder investigation following the death of a man
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious injuries in Worcester on Tuesday evening (1 September). Officers were called to Wylds Lane in Worcester shortly after 9pm following reports that a man had been found with life threatening...