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WEATHER WARNING | A weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms across parts of Herefordshire on Thursday
An area of rain will move northwards across parts of southwest England and Wales during Thursday morning, before clearing later. The rain will be locally heavy with thunderstorms. A few places perhaps receiving 10-20 mm of rain in an hour, and 30-40 mm in 3 hours or...
NEWS | Former West Mercia Police officer banned from working for the Police following inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues
A gross misconduct hearing has found a former West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday 10 June, upheld an allegation that the conduct of former PC Nathan Rogers, amounted...
NEWS | Hereford BID issues urgent warning to businesses in Hereford following recent incidents involving shoplifters
Hereford BID has issued an urgent warning to all businesses in Hereford following recent incidents involving shoplifters. In a post on Facebook, Hereford BID said: WARNING TO LOCAL BUSINESSES – LEGO THIEVES ACTIVE Attention all local businesses selling toys: please be...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Hereford Rugby Club raises £7,565 in memory of former player Billy Grisman
On the 30th of November Hereford RFC got together to comemerate and remember Jonathan "Billy" Grisman who sadly took his own life 10 years ago to that day. Spencer Goodall from the rugby club told us. "The club in connection with family and friends decided to use the...
RUGBY | Luctonians RFC secured a 38-27 victory on the road at Bournville on Saturday
There was a good crowd at Bournville for their Ladies Day event pre match, with the home side looking to get a result in an attempt to avoid relegation, while Lucs were hoping to build on last week’s excellent result against league leaders Camborne. Bournville...
FOOTBALL | It’s set to be a busy end of the season for Westfields with the club reaching two cup finals
It’s set to be a busy end to the season for Westfields Football Club, with the Allpay Park outfit reaching two cup finals. Fields reached the final of the Herefordshire County Challenge Cup earlier this month, beating Alcester Town 2-0 in the Semi Final. ...
BREAKING | Construction to begin on major community project in South Wye area of Hereford later this month with new football pitch and facilities set to be built
Construction Begins on Community Project Belmont Wanderers FC CIC is excited to announce the commencement of construction for our long-anticipated community project starting on 24th March. This initiative is part of StrongerHereford and is expected to bring...
FOOTBALL | U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in a dramatic penalty shootout with Toros FC reaching the final
Jack Mayo-Evans | Sports Reporter U16 Youth Cup semi final ends in dramatic penalty shootout. On Sunday, Toros entertained Hereford Pegasus in the HFA Youth Cup semi final at Belmont Abbey. The opening ten minutes of the game started very hectic, with neither team...
FOOTBALL | Zac Powell praised by manager after getting opportunity in the Bromsgrove Sporting first team
Promising talent Zac Powell has been praised by Bromsgrove Sporting manager Scott Adey-Linforth following recent involvement in the first team. Powell, who turned 18 in February, has spent most of the season at Westfields FC in the Hellenic League, after signing...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Scarborough 1-0 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction as Hereford slip out of the play off places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yC78KdoBc
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Gold Cup Friday
The Jockey Club announced a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. With a focus on providing more competitive racing and a better experience and...
RUGBY | Luctonians suffer 36-28 defeat at Hornets in Weston-super-Mare despite improved performance
Luctonians lost on the road again last week in National League 2 West, in Weston-super-Mare, going down 28-36 at Hornets. In a much-improved performance from the black and whites to their last showing, they will probably consider themselves a little unlucky on this...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested after a ‘car hit a number of pedestrians’ during Liverpool FC’s title winning parade
A man has been arrested after a ‘car hit a number of pedestrians’ during Liverpool FC’s title winning parade. Merseyside Police confirmed that they were at the scene of an incident this evening. 'We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in...
NEWS | Owners of a farm shop and butchers confirm that they have ‘lost everything’ following a devastating fire
The owners of Wenlock Edge Farm Shop have shared a short statement on their Facebook page following a devastating fire overnight. “We are so sorry and saddened to announce that last night we had a fire. “Due to the intensity of the flames nothing was salvageable and...
NEWS | Asda issues important message to all shoppers that use its Hereford store with major change coming into place from tomorrow
Asda has confirmed that it will be ending its partnership with Blue Light Card later this month. 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...
BREAKING | Police have closed several roads following a serious three vehicle collision
Police have closed several roads in the Forest of Dean following a serious collision this afternoon (Monday 26 May). Emergency services were called at 12.05pm with a report of a three vehicle collision on the B4226 Speech House Road in Coleford. Road closures are in...
INCIDENT | Several fire crews called to a large fire at a farm shop and local butchers in the early hours of this morning
Fire crews were called to a large fire at a farm shop and local butchers in the early hours of this morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station (Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service): “Church Stretton Firefighters were called to a large fire in the early hours of this...
NEWS | Important information for all motorists that use the Severn Crossings with a restriction set to cause delays for several months from tomorrow (Tuesday 27th May)
M48 Severn Bridge heavy goods vehicles over 7.5t weight restriction from 27th May 2025. From National Highways: Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the bridge open for...
STATEMENT | Multi-agency statement issued raising concerns over likely emergency services response should a major incident occur at annual cheese rolling event taking place today
The Tewkesbury Borough Safety Advisory Group (SAG) has again raised concerns over public safety at the annual cheese rolling event on Cooper’s Hill. A particular concern raised by members of the SAG is how emergency services would be able to respond if there was a...
NEWS | A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following the death of a 16-year-old boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the death of 16-year-old teenage boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park. He has been named at Taha Soomro, of Grangetown, Cardiff. Police were called just before 5pm yesterday evening (Friday May 23) with a report of a...
NEWS | Fire crews called to an incident where a Land Rover Discovery caught fire while motorist was driving along a route near the A49
Fire crews were called to an incident involving a car fire on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred just off the A49 between Craven Arms and Church Stretton. A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Somebody's pride and joy destroyed this...