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NEWS | Three lion cubs have been born at West Midlands Safari Park with the public set to get a glimpse of them later this summer!
The cat’s out the bag as keepers proudly announced the birth of three lion cubs. The adorable trio arrived on 13 April 2025, to mum, 12-year-old Amber, so now, at just over eight-weeks-old, they have had their first health checks, confirming the sex of each cub. The...
NEWS | Disco Night Raises Over £2,200 for Hereford Charity Vennture
An evening of disco-themed entertainment, organised by three long-time friends, has raised an impressive £2,275 for Hereford-based charity Vennture, which supports vulnerable children, adults, and families facing complex life challenges. The event, held at Café Miro...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police make three arrests after heroin, cocaine and a quantity of cash were discovered at a property
Three people have been arrested following a successful warrant carried out in Ludlow this morning (Thursday 12 June). Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, along with the Local Policing Priorities Team (LPPT) and Task Force, carried out the warrant on a property...
SPORTS NEWS
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation
Westfields Juniors FC U12s are celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On Saturday 15th March, Tesco customers at Hereford Abotsmead Rd Superstore were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find a golden version of...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now
Want the chance to meet a man who is regarded as a legend within the game of rugby? Well here’s your opportunity! On 31st May, Greyhound Rugby Club in Hereford will be hosting a meet and greet evening with the one and only Nigel Owens! They have limited availability...
NEWS | Football club left stunned after pitch is damaged by man with metal detector who said ‘**** off this is council land’
A football club has been left stunned, after pitches were damaged by a man with a metal detector. Belmont Wanderers Football Club took to social media to share their anger and frustration, after parts of the pitch were dug up. When approached, the man is said to have...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at 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...
RUGBY | Luctonians put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some ease with a great performance at a sunny Mortimer Park
Photo – Dan Powell scoring his try. Photographer Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Exeter University RFCSaturday 5th April 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress Luctonians, on a warm spring day, put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some...
BREAKING NEWS | Worcester Warriors to return in 2025/26 and will join the new professional Tier 2 League and home matches from Sixways Stadium
Worcester Warriors have confirmed that they will be returning in 2025/26, with a team playing in Tier 2 of professional rugby and playing its home matches from Sixways Stadium. In a post on social media, Worcester Warriors said: “It’s the news we’ve all been waiting...
SPORT | Hereford & County Athletics Club enjoy plenty of success in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportshall Athletics League
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportshall Athletics League recently concluded with Hereford and County athletes competing against club athletes from Bromsgrove and Redditch, Worcester, Kidderminster and Stourport and Dudley and Stourbridge. Sportshall includes...
FOOTBALL | Hartpury University FC hope for bumper attendance for second leg of FA Vase Semi Final on Sunday with a trip to Wembley up for grabs
Photo: Will Cheshire Photography Good luck to Hereford’s Martin Longworth who is one big result away from taking his team to Wembley. Martin is manager of Hartpury University and they welcome Whitstable Town on Sunday in the FA Vase semi-final second leg. The...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Farsley Celtic 0-4 Hereford FC
Goals from Jaiden White, Omari Sterling-James, Andy Williams and Yusifu Ceesay keeps the Bulls in 6th position in National League North. Click the play button to hear Paul Caddis give his post match reaction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFzqt3XR17Q
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after one person died following reports that a number of people had been stabbed at a property in Gloucester
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Gloucester on Wednesday morning (28 May). From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Emergency services were called at around 7.40am following reports a number of people had been stabbed at an...
UK NEWS | Emergency services called after three people were stabbed at a property in Gloucester
Emergency services were called at around 7.40am this morning (Wednesday 28 May) following reports that three people had been stabbed at an address on Bedford Street in Gloucester. From Gloucestershire Police: Reports of three people stabbed in Gloucester. Three people...
NEWS | Asda issues an important message for all customers that use its stores – including the one in Hereford
Asda has confirmed that it has ended its partnership with Blue Light Card. In an update to customers, Asda said: “Asda’s partnership with Blue Light Card is coming to an end on 27th May 2025. “From 13th May 2025 11:00 Blue Light Card members will no longer be...
NEWS | The ‘hero’ Romanian who lost his life after entering the sea near Skegness to help two children who appeared to be in distress
A 60-year-old man has sadly died after entering the water to help two children who appeared to be in distress. The man reportedly entered the sea just after 4pm ok 25 May close to the Promenade in Ingoldmells, he got into difficulty and sadly died at the scene. The...
UK NEWS | Four Just Stop Oil protestors have been jailed after Police foil disruption activity plans close to a major UK Airport
Today (Tuesday 27 May) Indigo Rumbelow, Leanorah Ward, Margaret Reid, and Daniel Knorr have been jailed for a collective seven years and five months following a lengthy operation by specialist detectives and police across Greater Manchester Police. In the early hours...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died following a collision with a vehicle on Sunday
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Norton, near Evesham, on Sunday (25 May). The collision happened around 4:55pm on Kings Lane when a black Jeep Renegade and BMW motorcycle collided. The driver and four passengers from the Jeep were...
DID YOU KNOW? | The Food Warehouse offers 10% discount to thousands of eligible shoppers every Tuesday in Herefordshire!
Did you know that every Tuesday, all those who are 60 years old and older can bag 10% off their shop, with no minimum spend, at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. This will make Iceland Foods the first and only supermarket in the UK to be offering this type of discount...
STATEMENT | Full update from Merseyside Police after 27 people were taken to hospital after a car hit pedestrians following Liverpool FC’s trophy parade
Full update from Merseyside Police on the incident in Liverpool on Monday evening. Please find attached the statement from Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and partners from tonight's press conference following the incident on Water Street in Liverpool city...
NEWS | A man has died following a three vehicle collision that occurred earlier today (Monday)
A man has died following a three vehicle collision in the Forest of Dean earlier today (Monday 26 May). Emergency services were called at 12.05pm with a report of a collision on the B4226 Speech House Road in Coleford. The collision involved the riders of two...