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CHARITY | 11-year-old Henry to run a mile every day in July to raise money for Blood Cancer UK in memory of his much-loved Nanny who sadly died in May
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NEWS | An officer has been dismissed after being convicted of drink driving following a collision where he collided and caused significant damage to a wall
An officer has been dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing held on Monday 30 June. Liam Willams, 21, a student officer based at Worcester Police Station, was convicted of drink driving at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court in April. He was disqualified from...
NEWS | A school has sent an important message to all parents
A school has sent an email to parents to warn them about a fight that has been planned to take place this week. The Chase School in Malvern sent the following message to parents earlier today: “We have received information from the Police this morning, that a fight...
FEATURED | The activity centre 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
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...
UK NEWS | Two people who died following a sky dive incident have been named by Police
Two people who died following a sky dive in Devon have been named. Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday 13 June following concerns for the welfare of two people. Sadly, two sky divers were both confirmed deceased...
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch urgent search for a missing 13-year-old child who was last seen on Sunday morning
Police are appealing for information to help locate a vulnerable teenage boy who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 13-year-old Brayden who last seen on New Street in the city at 8am yesterday morning (Sunday 15 June)....
NEWS | A woman has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a van
A woman has sadly died and a man has been taken to hospital after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a van in Bridgnorth yesterday afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A442 near Quatt, Bridgnorth at 3.17pm on...
NEWS | Police are attempting to identify a man whose body was found on a beach with an e-fit image released
An e-fit image has today been released as we continue efforts to identify a man whose body was found on a Somerset beach at the end of 2024. From Avon and Somerset Police: The image has been created by detectives leading the investigation launched following the...
NEWS | More than £300,000 raised so far to support two children orphaned following the Air India plane crash
Arjun Patoliya died on Air India Flight 171. He was heading home after honouring his wife's last wish by scattering her ashes following her death just over two weeks ago. His 4 and 8 year old daughters are now orphaned and a GoFundMe started to help their future. By...
NEWS | A man who stabbed a police officer and attempted to set fire to a police station has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years
A man who stabbed a police officer and attempted to set fire to a police station has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years after it was found the incident was connected to terrorism. Alexander Dighton, 28, admitted 11 offences relating to a violent attack at...
URGENT! | Lidl urges Herefordshire shoppers to check shopping after recalling popular product due to concerns that it may contain metal
Lidl GB is recalling a popular product due to concerns that it may contain metal. Lidl is recalling Harvest Basket Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of metal. Product details Pack size750gBatch code5144LBest before24 May 2027 This product may contain metal...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died in a collision involving two vehicles
A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Gloucestershire on Thursday 12 June. Emergency services were called following a report that a blue Fiat 500 and a silver Ford Fiesta had been involved in a collision on Cainscross Road in Stroud at around 8.45pm....