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NEWS | The latest update from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch on collision between passenger train and agricultural trailer near Leominster
Investigation into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked level crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire. From the Rail Accident Investigation Branch: At around 10:37 on 22 May 2025, the 08:30 Transport for Wales...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Aaron Smith (Smiler) who has sadly passed away
In Memory of Aaron smith (Smiler) who has sadly passed away. Aaron’s funeral will be held on Tuesday 15th July at 9.30am at Hereford Crematorium. Followed by The Welsh Club for his wake. GoFundMe page launched by friend of Aaron: “So many people know Smiler and...
FEATURED | A fantastic activity centre to visit this summer that includes an aqua park, open water swimming, adventure courses on lakes, an 18 hole adventure golf course and a high-rope aerial adventure course
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Aztec Adventure has plenty to keep them occupied! With adventure activities, adventure courses and group adventures on and around their lakes at Upton Warren and Lower Moor, plus a purpose built...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC share important ticket update with supporters as tickets for Scunthorpe home clash set to go on sale
Hereford FC have shared an important ticket update with supporters, with tickets for the final league fixture of the season against Scunthorpe United going on sale this evening. Tickets will be available from the Hereford FC website from 6pm this evening. An update...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC Celebrates 30 Years of the Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival
Press Release from Luctonians: On Sunday 13th April, Luctonians RFC proudly hosted its 30th Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival, a milestone moment for one of the club’s most cherished traditions. This annual celebration of grassroots rugby has become a staple of the Luctonians...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING | A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies following contact with a dog abroad
A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a dog abroad. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. An individual from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact...
NEWS | Police pull over a Mercedes with 753,186 miles on the clock and make surprising discovery
Police have pulled over a Mercedes with 753,186 miles on the clock, and made a surprising discovery. When stopped by Police on the M6 in the Midlands, the motorist told Police that the vehicle was well maintained. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “This...
BREAKING | Five adults and a teenage boy have been injured – some seriously – following a two-car road traffic collision in the early hours of today
Five adults and a teenage boy have been injured, some seriously, following a two-car road traffic collision near the Welsh border in Shropshire in the early hours of today. A 999 call from an off-duty nurse, who came across the incident, was received by the Trust’s...
NEWS | Cotswold Designer Outlet set to officially open its doors in July with full list of shops and restaurants now available
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
NEWS | A 12-week-old puppy weighing just 900 grams (similar to a loaf of bread) has found abandoned
A 12-week-old female black Patterdale Terrier puppy was found abandoned on Wednesday 11 June in Dowlais in South Wales. She was luckily found by a member of the public who kindly took her to a vets. Deputy Chief Inspector (DCI) Gemma Cooper said: “She is extremely...
NEWS | Major update on new shopping centre that is set to open its doors in a few weeks time
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
NEWS | Asda has announced a major change that will soon be coming to the majority of its stores in the UK
Asda today announced there will be a £10 million refresh program in over 180 of its popular instore cafes. The project, led by partner Compass, will begin this month and is expected to be completed by the end of October. The cafés, which are managed by Compass, will...
NEWS | A former nursery worker has been found guilty of child cruelty against children in her care
Former nursery worker found guilty of child cruelty against children in her care. A 22-year-old nursery worker has been found guilty of 21 counts of child cruelty after she abused multiple children in her care. Roksana Helena Lecka, 22 (13.10.2002) of Avro...
NEWS | A father and son have been sentenced after they were both found guilty of a string of sexual assaults against young girls in Shropshire
A father and son have been sentenced after they were both found guilty of a string of sexual assaults against young girls in Shropshire. Hugh Hughes, of Lion Lane in Clee Hill, Ludlow was given an 18-year custodial sentence on Thursday (June 12) at Shrewsbury Crown...