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UK NEWS | Sainsbury’s issues important message to customers in relation to school uniform prices
JAILED | A man who exploited his position as a photographer has been jailed for more than eight years for a string of sexual and voyeurism offences
BREAKING NEWS | Parents told to pick children up ‘immediately’ from a school due to health and safety issue
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NEWS | A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closed today
A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closed today (Monday). Brockhampton Primary School confirmed on the Herefordshire Council school closures portal that the school would remain closed on Monday 29th June. This is due to ongoing issues with water...
INCIDENT | Investigation launched after disorder breaks out at a pub during an event on Saturday evening
Police investigate disorder following incident at Llanidloes pub event. Police are investigating an incident of disorder following an event at The Red Lion Hotel in Llanidloes in Powys on Saturday night. In a statement shared on social media, the pub said an event...
JAILED | Man who assaulted two police officers at Airport in 2024 jailed for three and a half years
From Greater Manchester Police: Two of our officers who were assaulted at Manchester Airport nearly two years ago have spoken of the impact of the incident, as their attacker has been jailed for thee years and six months. PCs Lydia Ward and Ellie Cook went to work...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Morrisons launches a nationwide search for a chief doughnut tester
Calling all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs and jam-filled aficionados – Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role – The Chief Doughnut Tester. Timed perfectly to...
NEWS | Energy firm to payout millions of pounds in goodwill payments following investigation
OVO has agreed to pay into Ofgem’s Voluntary Redress Fund, following an investigation into OVO’s historic policies for supporting prepayment customers between 2018 and 2024. The settlement includes £7 million paid into the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Fund and...
UK NEWS | Morrisons makes a major announcement affecting shoppers in stores in Hereford, Leominster and Ross and across the UK
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores, becoming the first supermarket to meet ‘The Bog Standard’ guidelines. A hallmark of good practice, The Bog Standard is a set of guidelines...
NEWS | A 17-year-old boy has had to have his leg amputated after being stabbed at Barry Island
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a stabbing which took place at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff suffered a serious leg injury which was initially not believed to be life threatening or life changing. However,...
UK NEWS | At least 17 people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during UK heatwave as Police confirm body found in search for missing 11-year-old boy
At least 17 people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the recent heatwave in the UK as Police confirm a body has been recovered by search teams searching for an 11-year-old boy. From South Yorkshire Police: Teams searching for Mackenzie Swift...
UK NEWS | Bodycam footage of the arrest of Henry Nowak who had been stabbed by Vickrum Digwa has been released
Bodycam footage of the arrest of Henry Nowak, who had been stabbed by Vickrum Digba has been released. You can view the footage by visiting the below: https://twitter.com/benobesejecty/status/2061691706399981697?s=46 From Hampshire Police: A man has been convicted of...
NEWS | Asda announces a major change to help improve its home shopping experience for millions of customers
Asda today announced a partnership with Ocado Group to further improve the grocery home shopping experience for the millions of customers who shop online The supermarket, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week,...
NEWS | Aldi announces a major boost and investment in British farming and food production
Aldi has announced a £5 billion investment in British farming and food production through a series of long-term agreements with UK suppliers. The supermarket said the deals will give farmers and producers greater certainty to invest in their businesses while helping...
NEWS | Concerning rise in the number of motorists who admit to using a mobile phone when driving
More drivers admit to using a handheld mobile phone to browse the internet, text or share to social media than at any point since 2018, detailed new RAC research shows.* From the RAC: The proportion of drivers who admit to these dangerous and illegal activities while...