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BREAKING | A Herefordshire school is partially closed today with important message issued to all parents
NEWS | Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision where a man in his 50s died
REACTION | “It’s the saddest day I’ve had in football – Paul Caddis – Sporting Khalsa A-A Hereford FC
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FOOD RECALL | Sainsbury’s has recalled a popular product due to possible presence of E.coli
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC). Product details Pack size315gBatch code8001352Use by13 September 2025 Pack...
NEWS | Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today as Police continue search for missing 23-year-old Levi
Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today, with Police continuing searches for a missing 23-year-old man. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're searching for a missing 23-year-old man who is believed to be in the Forest of Dean. “It is understood that Levi...
BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire school has had to close today due to a ‘suspected gas leak’
A Herefordshire school has had to close for the rest of today (Friday 12th September) due to a suspected gas leak. In a post on the Herefordshire Council school closures page, The Aconbury Centre said: “The Aconbury Centre (HPRS) has had to close the for the remainder...
SPORTS NEWS
INTERVIEW | Graham Turner – Hereford FC 3-0 Leamington
Hereford United legend Graham Turner was on had to watch Hereford FC move up to 5th in National League North with a 3-0 win over Leamington. Goals from Matt Preston, Tate Campbell and Jaiden White sealed the victory. Matt Healey spoke to him below....
TICKETS | Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale – with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected to cheer on the Bulls at both matches
Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale, with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches. The Bulls host Leamington at Edgar Street on Good Friday (18th April), before they travel to Kidderminster on Easter...
RUGBY | Luctonians announce that Head Coach Ryan Watkins will be stepping down at the end of the season
From Luctonians Rugby Club; Ryan Watkins, Luctonians Head Coach, will be standing down at the end of this season, bringing to an end an 11 year stint at the club that has included Ryan overseeing the most successful period in our club’s history. Ryan joined Lucs back...
COMMUNITY | Westfields FC Juniors handed over cheque for £5,000 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...
TICKETS | Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale – with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches
Tickets for Hereford FC’s next two home fixtures are on sale, with supporters urged to purchase early with bumper crowds expected at both matches. The Bulls host Leamington at Edgar Street on Good Friday (18th April), before they travel to Kidderminster on Easter...
RUGBY | Rugby legend Nigel Owens to visit Greyhound Rugby Club in May for a meet and greet event with tickets on sale now – LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE
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...
RUGBY | Luctonians continue fine form with a 17-15 victory over Old Redcliffians in Bristol
Luctonians continued their fine recent form in National League 2 West, as they won a tight tussle down in Bristol against Old Redcliffians 15-17, to make it four wins on the spin in this their penultimate fixture of the campaign. As per their two previous visits to...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Police launch investigation following a concerning incident at an historic graveyard
Police are investigating a despicable act of vandalism, which took place within a private owned, historic graveyard in the Glascwm area, Powys. Four corner stone supporting pillars were forcibly removed from a raised tombstone style grave, causing irretrievable damage...
NEWS | Multi-agency organisations carry out rescue following an incident on a hill
A multi-agency operation took place on Sunday, following an incident on a hill in Shropshire. From West Mercia Search and Rescue: “This (Sunday) afternoon, our team was called to assist West Midlands Ambulance Service, their Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and...
BREAKING NEWS | Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon
Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews are responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon. The incident is just off the A49 at Ludlow, near the Sainsbury's superstore. Traffic is backed up along the A4117 towards Clee Hill. West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire...
NEWS | A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago
A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago. Andrew McQueen, aged 30 and of Thomas Street, Cirencester, had previously admitted nine non-recent sexual offences against his...
NEWS | A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph was discovered by police
A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph in Shropshire was discovered by police. Benjamin Males, of Holgate Drive in Shrewsbury, came to the attention of officers after a video of him driving a motorbike...
BREAKING NEWS | A four-year-old girl has died following an incident at a water park in the Midlands
A young girl has sadly passed away following an incident at a swimming pool in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called to Waterworld on Festival Way at around 4:20pm today (4 August) to reports of a girl, aged four, in a critical condition. Waterworld staff and colleagues from...
NEWS | NHS begins rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme
Vaccination against gonorrhoea now available in sexual health clinics in England for those at greatest risk of infection. Vaccine will protect thousands of people and save the NHS over £7.9 million over next decade Rollout is part of shift from sickness to prevention...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium
A man has died following an incident at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The incident occurred during a performance on Saturday evening. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the man involved was found...
PRODUCT RECALL | Lidl is recalling a popular product due to allergy concerns
Lidl is recalling Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks because it contains milk which is not emphasised (in bold) on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Product details Pack...