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NEWS | A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club
NEWS | A number of roads in South Shropshire are set to be resurfaced over the coming months
NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for 5 years and 3 months for the rape of a teenage girl
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TRAVEL | Rail users urged to plan ahead with services between Hereford and Shrewsbury set to be impacted by engineering works
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 34-year-old woman
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Kelly, aged 34, was reported missing at 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 21 April) and was last seen in the Witcombe area earlier in the day. She is described as...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provides update on motorcyclist involved in A49 collision this morning
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update on a collision that occurred on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC between a motorbike and a car...
SPORTS NEWS
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,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC confirm the signing of exciting winger Kai Williams from Tamworth
Hereford FC have announced the signing of Kai Williams after his departure from Tamworth FC. Starting his career in Coventry City’s youth set-up, Kai has gained plenty of non-league football experience at the likes of Coventry United, Bedworth Town, Stratford Town...
NEWS | Former Hereford FC player Jamie Grimes cuts his long locks to raise money for the Little Princess Trust
Former Hereford FC defender Jamie Grimes has cut his trademark long hair to raise money for Hereford based charity The Little Princess trust. Grimes commented on X (Formerly Twitter) "I have donated my hair to be made into a wig for children and young people who have...
FOOTBALL | Yusifu Ceesay joins Spalding
Hereford FC's 2024/2025 top goal scorer Yusifu Ceesay has joined Spalding United. Last Thursday Ceesay revealed he had left Hereford FC But there was no indication that he would sign for Spalding who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. He will be up...
RUGBY | Luctonians celebrate a successful 22nd annual TAG Fest with over 30 teams from 15 local schools attending the event
Luctonians Celebrate a Successful 22nd Annual TAG Fest On Wednesday 11th June, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted the 22nd annual Tagfest, welcoming over 30 teams from 15 local schools to the club’s Mortimer Park grounds. The event, delivered through the Avara Foods...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle joins National League Side
Former Hereford United manager Martin Foyle has joined National League side Carlisle United as Head of Recruitment. A statement on the Carlisle website said. Carlisle United Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Foyle as the club’s Head of...
NEWS | A former WWE Tag Team Champion will be performing at a wrestling event in Leominster
Nick Dinsmore who is better known as WWE Superstar Eugene will be wrestling in Leominster on Saturday 9th August. A post on the Prize Wrestling Facebook page says. "We are very excited to reveal that WWE Legend EUGENE will be wrestling at our summer show at the...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player signs for EFL team
Former Hereford FC player Maziar Kouhyar has signed for EFL League Two club Notts County. Kouhyar joined the Bulls early 2021 when the National League North season was curtailed during covid. He had previously played for Walsall in the EFLbut a bad injury sidelined...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a male attempted to steal a child’s mobile phone last month
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male attempted to rob a child's mobile phone in Gloucester last month. It was reported that an unknown male who was riding a Surron e-bike approached an 11-year-old girl before attempting to steal her mobile phone and...
NEWS | Bristol Airport issues important message to customers using the airport over the busy Easter period
Bristol Airport is preparing for another busy Easter weekend with 150,000 customers passing through the terminal to meet family and friends or enjoy a spring break. The Airport will also see visitors coming into the country to explore the South West and South Wales as...
NEWS | A delivery driver has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years for causing the death of Aaron Jones in a collision in December 2024
A delivery driver has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years for causing the death of Aaron Jones in a collision in December 2024. Daniel Douglas Wyke, appeared at Swansea Crown Court today to be sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving....
NEWS | Morrisons launches a giant Hot Cross Bun Loaf for Easter
Hot Cross Buns remain a firm Easter favourite and following popular demand, Morrisons is going even bigger with the launch of its brand-new Hot Cross Bun Loaf, a supersized twist on the seasonal classic that’s perfect for sharing. Behind every loaf is an early...
NEWS | National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour for those aged 21 and over
Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force from 1 April 2026. These rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission last autumn. The new rates are set out in the table below. NMW Rate...
UK NEWS | The owner of an unregistered XL bully which killed a pensioner has been convicted of being the owner of dog dangerously out of control causing injury
The owner of an unregistered XL bully which killed a pensioner in Warrington has been convicted of being the owner of dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Sean Garner was found guilty of the charge following a six day trial at Liverpool Crown Court which...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a woman was stabbed and suffered serious injuries
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was stabbed in Worcester yesterday evening (Monday 30 March). Police were called to Cranham Drive in Warndon around 5.45pm following reports of disorder. Upon arrival a woman had already been taken to hospital with...
NEWS | Police issue important message to anyone visiting the Elan Valley area near Rhayader over the coming weeks
Police have issued an important message to anyone visiting the Elan Valley area near Rhayader over the coming weeks. From Dyfed-Powys Police: Over the past few weeks, Radnorshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team has seen an increase in visitors, specifically...
NEWS | A man has been arrested and a woman has died following a serious collision this afternoon (Monday 30 March)
A woman has died following a serious collision near Stonehouse in Gloucestershire this afternoon (Monday 30 March). Emergency services were called at 12.55pm with a report of a collision involving a green Nissan Micra and grey Vauxhall Astra on the B4008...