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BREAKING | Rail services cancelled between Hereford and Newport this afternoon due to issues with track
Rail services are currently cancelled / significantly delayed between Hereford and Newport this afternoon due to issues with the track. Some passengers are currently stuck on a train between Hereford and Abergavenny. Engineers are understood to have been called out to...
NEWS | Three Choirs Festival attracts over 2,000 visitors per day across 8 days to Hereford
The 297th festival hosted 71 events in venues throughout Herefordshire The Three Choirs Festival returned to Hereford in 2025, welcoming audiences to celebrate the world’s longest running classical music festival. Over 16,500 tickets were sold with 65% of the...
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...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
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...
UK NEWS STORIES
BREAKING | Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl and left her unconscious
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
NEWS | Fire crews tackle severe vehicle fire with large column of smoke seen for miles
Earlier this week, fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a severe vehicle fire. From Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service: Whilst on route to the incident the crew could see a large column of black smoke rising from the reported location. On arrival...
NEWS | The Government has revealed the exact date and time that the next Emergency Alert Test will take place and how you can switch off alerts
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country...
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 | Aldi’s much-loved Baby Event lands back in stores from 17th July – offering incredible value for parents with prices starting from just 99p
Aldi’s much-loved Baby Event lands back in stores from 17th July, offering incredible value with prices starting from just 99p. Parents can stock up on everything from soft play goodies to travel essentials, without breaking the bank. Whether shopping for a newborn or...
NEWS | A brand new designer outlet featuring more than 40 stores and restaurants will open its doors for the first time today
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
NEWS | A 47-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman have today been convicted of the murder of their two-year-old grandson
A 47-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman have today been convicted of the murder of their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths. Ethan’s mother, Shannon Ives, 28, was convicted of causing or allowing his death. Michael Ives and Kerry Ives, both of Kingsley...
NEWS | A birthday wish was granted this week for a retired former West Mercia Police officer when she got the chance to be a police officer again
A birthday wish was granted this week for a retired former West Mercia Police officer when she got the chance to be a police officer again. Jean Mulcaster, who lives at a care home, had a magical trip down memory lane on Monday morning to celebrate her 83rd birthday...
NEWS | The RSPCA is warning the public to expect an increase in reports of stray snakes due to the recent warmer weather
Snake incidents trending upwards with more warm weather The RSPCA is braced for an increase in reports about stray pet snakes - but owners can do their bit to help and avoid snake escapes. The charity is also expecting other snake-related incidents to rise this summer...