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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
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
MISSING | A major search operation is taking place this evening following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man
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BREAKING NEWS | West Mercia Police make self-referral to IOPC after a man was found dead in a vehicle more than 48 hours after an alert was sent to Police by a mobile phone
West Mercia Police have made a self-referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a man in his 20s was found dead in a vehicle, more than 48 hours after an initial alert from a mobile phone was received by Police. From West Mercia Police: We have...
UK NEWS | A cowardly killer who beat a 94-year-old great-grandfather as he burgled his home has been jailed for life for his murder
The cowardly killer who beat a great-grandfather as he burgled his Wolverhampton home, resulting in the 94-year-old's death, has today been jailed for life for his murder. Paul Topham, aged 45, was today told at Wolverhampton Crown Court that he would serve a minimum...
NEWS | Hereford Trio Take on Cardiff Half Marathon to Support Breast Cancer Now Charity
Meg, Aimee and Matty are taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon in October to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Now – a cause especially close to their hearts. The trio have told us more "This cause has deep personal meaning for us all. Tammy (Meg &...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at the Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
NEWS | Hereford FC announce a major new partnership with MandM – one of the UK’s leading online sportswear retailers
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
NEWS | Bulls and MandM announce landmark partnership that will see the company become the clubs kit supplier and a change to the stadium name
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United
Match Report - Ian Morris Hereford FC’s promotion hopes are over after a disappointing defeat at home to Scunthorpe United. Chester’s victory over Kings Lynn meant that a win for the Bulls would have secured a play-off place but a lack of conviction in the final third...
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre
Hereford Sixth Form College claimed a memorable 10-7 victory over Romania U18s in a fiercely contested match at the prestigious Romanian Olympic Centre. In a game that tested both physicality and composure, Hereford’s discipline and determination shone through against...
CRICKET | Herefordshire will hand a competitive debut to top-order batsman Harry Sockett against Shropshire at Eastnor on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE will hand a competitive debut to top-order batsman Harry Sockett when they open their season by hosting Shropshire in an NCCA 50-over clash at Eastnor on Sunday. Sockett, who began his career with Burghill, Tillington & Weobley now plays in the...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | 15-year-old boy to appear in court today after being charged with rape
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape following an incident in Cripplegate park in Worcester on Sunday 11 August 2025. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 12...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after reports that a woman was assaulted
Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place on the M5 last week. A member of the public called police at around 3.40am on Tuesday 5 August to raise concerns about a woman who was seen walking along the hard shoulder of the southbound...
NEWS | Fire crews believe ‘significant wildfire’ was ‘deliberate act’ as fire continues to burn this lunchtime
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire adjacent to the A465 between Abergavenny and Tredegar. Statement from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Area Manager Matt Jones – Head of Operational Response: “Since approximately 1pm on Saturday 9 August, South...
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...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died and an event has been cancelled today following an incident overnight
A man has died following an incident in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury last night (Saturday). It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. The passenger, a man aged in his...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a man jumped into a river and was taken to hospital following a dog attack by a dog believed to be an XL Bully
Police are appealing for information after a dog attacked a man in Tewkesbury. The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, was reported to have bitten the victim during the incident on Gander Lane, close to the cricket club, at around 9.40pm on Monday 21 July. The victim was...
PRODUCT RECALL | Co-op is recalling a popular product purchased by thousands of customers due to allergy concerns
Co-op is recalling Co-op 4 Mini Pork & Pickle Pies because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Product details Pack...
NEWS | The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 19-year-old Soldier Harry Johnson has died following a training session
From the Ministry of Defence: It is with immense sadness we confirm the death of Private (Pte) Harry Johnson of the 2nd Infantry Training Battalion on 24th July 2025. He died following a physical training session at Vimy Barracks, Catterick. He was 19 years old. Our...
NEWS | Police are appealing for the victim of a suspected sexual assault at a TK Maxx store to come forward
Police are appealing for the victim of a suspected sexual assault last week to come forward. The incident involved a man who is alleged to have grabbed the buttocks of a woman at TK Maxx in Northgate Street, Gloucester. It happened at around 4.50pm on Tuesday 29 July....