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TRAVEL | Rail users urged to plan ahead with services between Hereford and Shrewsbury set to be impacted by engineering works
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 34-year-old woman
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provides update on motorcyclist involved in A49 collision this morning
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NEWS | Police provide update with motorists facing significant delays as emergency services respond to collision on A49 in Hereford
West Mercia Police have confirmed that officers are in attendance at an incident on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson said: “Officers are currently at the scene of a collision involving a car and motorbike on Belmont Road,...
NEWS | Important new rules for British residents wishing to take pets into the European Union
From Wednesday 22 April new EU rules have come into effect covering how GB residents can travel to the EU with their pets. People can still travel to the EU with their pets, but they are strongly encouraged to check the...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for 15 years for historical sex offences against a child
A man has been jailed for historical sex offences against a child. Phillip Harris, 58, from Merthyr Tydfil committed the offences between 1989 and 1991 when his victim – now in his late 40s - was a child. The victim reported the offences to South Wales Police years...
SPORTS NEWS
FOOTBALL | Westfields FC announce first signings ahead of the 2025/26 season with Jack Oxenham, Cam Davies and Zac Powell among those committing to the club
Westfields FC have announced their first signings ahead of the 2025/26 Hellenic League Premier Division season. The Allpay Park outfit finished 13th last season, and were defeated in two cup finals. Under a new management team that is led by manager Danny Moon, the...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC 2024/2025 player of the year Sammy Robinson joins National League North rivals
Hereford FC player of the year Sammy Robinson has joined National League rivals Buxton. Robinson joined the Bulls from Kidderminster in July 2024. Here is confirmation of Robinson joining Buxton, in a post shared on X this afternoon.
FOOTBALL | Hugo from Herefordshire is the latest young talent to be signed by the Cheltenham Town Academy
Young footballer Hugo, from Herefordshire, has been signed by Cheltenham Town Academy for the U9 side A post on the Cheltenham Town FC website said: “We are delighted to announce that 10 new young players have signed their first terms with the Cheltenham Town Academy....
FOOTBALL | The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football by clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year
Pictured: Champions of Europe (Image: EBFL) The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football, clinching the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the second consecutive year, in a thrilling...
FOOTBALL | Your Herefordshire’s coverage of the Hereford Lions Tour of Holland has received more than 500,000 views as players return to Hereford with trophies
Your Herefordshire’s coverage of the Hereford Lions Tour of Holland has received more than 500,000 views across social media, with players returning to Hereford with a host of trophies. The U13, U15, U17 and U19 boys all won their various age groups, with the U17...
NEWS | Over 1700 children and young people are set to attend one of the biggest county sporting events of the year this July
Over 1700 children and young people are set to attend one of the biggest county sporting events of the year! The Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival is returning to Halo Leisure Centre in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd July. Stride Active and Active...
NEWS | Royal National College for the Blind’s Women’s Goalball team secures historic silver medal at Goalball Clubs World Cup in Finland
Photo credit: Goalball Clubs World Cup The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) Women’s Goalball team has secured a silver medal at their inaugural Goalball Clubs World Cup appearance in Finland. The team demonstrated exceptional skill, resilience, and teamwork...
CRICKET | Herefordshire gained their first Vitality Blast Women’s League 3 Division 2 success with a six-wicket win over Lincolnshire
CAPTION: The winning Herefordshire squad, back row (left to right): Jane Powell (coach), Aimee Denton, Emily Kibble, Chloe Tingle (capt), Anusha Chauhan, Liv Kendrick, Samarhi Samadakoon, Georgie Williams, Lily Wood, Gareth Matthews (coach); front (L-R): Lottie...
NEWS | Apex Functional Fitness celebrates podium finishes at HYROX in Riga in Latvia
Apex Functional Fitness celebrates podium finishes at HYROX Riga. On 31st May, 14 athletes from Apex Functional Fitness represented Hereford at the first-ever HYROX event in the Baltics, held in Riga, Latvia, alongside 3,000 international competitors. Gym owner Kyle...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police confirm that a body has been found during searches for a man who had been reported as missing earlier this month
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're saddened to report that a body has been found during searches for a man who had been reported missing from the Forest of Dean earlier this month. Searches had been taking place to find 77-year-old Graham, and the Severn Area...
NEWS | Morrisons Café keeps kids fuelled this Easter with free Kellogg’s breakfast club and more
Morrisons is helping families start the day the right way this Easter, with its popular Kellogg’s ‘Breakfast Clubs’ returning to its Cafés nationwide to offer a free breakfast to adults and children throughout the school holidays. Families visiting...
NEWS | Average Welsh Water bill to increase by 4.8% in 2026-27 but aim is to provide a world class water service
The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 4.8% in 2026-27, from £652 to £683. The price rise will help ensure the company delivers its aim of providing world class water services to the communities it serves. Following the price...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in a UK city
A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre. From Derbyshire Constabulary: The incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm tonight. A number of people were injured, some of...
UPDATE | Police provide an update on the search for a missing 77-year-old man from the Forest of Dean
The search for missing 77-year-old Graham is continuing this weekend. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Specialist police search officers have been joined by our Drones Unit, who have been out the last few days to look for Graham. We are also being joined again by...
UK NEWS | Woman found guilty of the murder of her ex partner who was discovered with single stab wound
Aurin Makepeace from Tan Y Don, Prestatyn was found guilty of murder on Wednesday 25 March 2026 following a trial which began at Chester Crown Court on Monday 3 March 2026. The 43-year-old will be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday 10 April 2026. The court...
UK NEWS | People smuggler who referred to migrants as ‘chickens’ is sentenced to more than ten years in prison at Worcester Crown Court
A key member of an international people smuggling network involved in illegal migrant crossings to the UK has been jailed for more than 10 years. Messages on his phone showed he and another gang member, known as ‘Kevin’, had discussed the movement of ‘chickens’ or...
UK NEWS | A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years
A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years today (27 March), following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. Romanian national Nicusor Lacatus, 53, worked on behalf of a UK-based criminal network to...
POLICE APPEAL | Detectives issue renewed appeal on 33rd anniversary of Carol Clark’s murder
Detectives investigating the 1993 murder of Carol Clark have issued a renewed appeal for information as they continue to piece together the evidence they need to finally bring those responsible for her death to justice. Carol was 32 when her body was found by a dog...