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NEWS | Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or information following the death of a man
BREAKING | Welsh Water issues important message to all households in Herefordshire as Environment Agency places county as in drought
NEWS | Family pays tribute to a man who died in a collision near Hereford on Saturday
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NEWS | A man who drove while unfit through alcohol and drugs has been jailed for more than four years after causing the death of his friend in a single-vehicle collision
A man who drove while unfit through alcohol and drugs has been jailed for more than four years after causing the death of his friend in a single-vehicle collision in Monmouthshire. Tymon Turner, 21, from Aberaeron, Ceredigion, was also disqualified from driving....
NEWS | Improvement works commence at a local football club
Improvement works have commenced on the main car park at Malvern Town Football Club. The works, which started on 9 July for 12 weeks, will involve the resurfacing and reconfiguration of the club’s main car park, along with the installation of an overflow car...
LATEST | Drought declared in Herefordshire and the West Midlands with further dry weather on the way
Photo Credit: Dan Williams The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the West Midlands and East Midlands following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency announced the change in status today, 15th July 2025. Following declining river flows...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
FOOTBALL | Hartpury University FC hope for bumper attendance for second leg of FA Vase Semi Final on Sunday with a trip to Wembley up for grabs
Photo: Will Cheshire Photography Good luck to Hereford’s Martin Longworth who is one big result away from taking his team to Wembley. Martin is manager of Hartpury University and they welcome Whitstable Town on Sunday in the FA Vase semi-final second leg. The...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Farsley Celtic 0-4 Hereford FC
Goals from Jaiden White, Omari Sterling-James, Andy Williams and Yusifu Ceesay keeps the Bulls in 6th position in National League North. Click the play button to hear Paul Caddis give his post match reaction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFzqt3XR17Q
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING NEWS | A body has been recovered from the River Wye
Police have confirmed that a body has been recovered from the River Wye. Dyfed-Powys Police received a report concerning the safety of a man who was last seen swimming in the River Wye, Glasbury. Following a multi-agency search on July 1, sadly, we can confirm the...
UK NEWS | Liverpool Football Club release statement following the news that Diogo Jota and his brother have died in a car crash in Spain
The footballing world is in shock this morning, following news that Liverpool FC and Portugal star Diogo Jota and his brother have died in a car crash. A statement released by Liverpool FC said: Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo...
BREAKING – UK NEWS | Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash
The footballing world is in shock this morning, following news that Liverpool FC and Portugal star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Liverpool FC striker Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in northwestern Spain, Portuguese media have reported. Diogo Jota married his...
BREAKING NEWS | Counter Terrorism Police charge four people after damage totalling around £7 million was caused to aircraft at RAF Brize Norton
Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) has charged four people as part of an investigation into an incident in which damage was caused to aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. Following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the following...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to a vehicle fire on a major route this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to an incident on a major route this afternoon. Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Dyfed-Powys Police were both called to a vehicle fire on the A470 near Brecon. The road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to...
URGENT | The UK Health Security Agency issues important advice to anyone travelling to France, Spain, Italy and other parts of Europe over the coming weeks
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected and the climate changes, the UK faces challenges that we might associate with more exotic destinations. One such challenge is the potential introduction of invasive mosquito species, particularly the tiger mosquito...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched following death of man in his 40s
A murder investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead at HMP Stoke Heath in Shropshire on Tuesday. Around 7:40am we received a report from the prison that a man in his 40s was found deceased within his cell. Officers attended the prison, and a...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing 15-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to help locate a teenage boy who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Jaylan who was last seen on Stanway Road in the city at around 6.10pm yesterday (Monday 30 June). The...
PROPERTY | What’s occurring? A property featured in BBC show Gavin and Stacey is up for sale in Barry
Featured in the BAFTA award winning british sitcom 'Gavin and Stacey' Located in the sought after west end of Barry. Modern fitted kitchen. Open plan lounge/diner perfect for entertaining. Two double bedrooms. Modern first floor four piece bathroom. Generous fully...