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NEWS | Lidl has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores — including in the local area
UK NEWS | Two further men convicted after a large quantity of cocaine arrived in the UK just a few miles from Butlins Minehead
JAILED | A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman in her home
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TRIBUTE | The family of a man who died following a collision earlier this week have paid tribute and described him as a “gentle giant”
The family of a man who died following a collision on the M5 earlier this week have paid tribute and described him as a “gentle giant”. Emergency services were called at around 12.20pm on Wednesday (6 May) with a report that a grey Luton Van had collided with a...
JAILED | Mother and boyfriend sentenced to total of 27 years following death of young son
A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to a total of 27 years following the death her young son Kol Page after a Met Police investigation uncovered a raft of evidence to prove they brutally assaulted him. Detectives saw through the lies told by Zoe Coutts and...
BREAKING NEWS | A pedestrian has died after being involved in a collision with a HGV
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on the slip road at junction 5 on the M5 near Wychbold. Officers were called to the A38 Rashwood junction shortly before 9pm yesterday (Thursday 7 May) following a collision involving a heavy goods...
SPORTS NEWS
RUGBY | Trailfinders Women and Hereford Sixth Form College sign exciting Rugby Partnership – creating a clear and professional pathway for students
Press Release from Hereford Sixth Form College: Hereford Sixth Form College is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Trailfinders Women, creating a clear and professional pathway for student rugby players to progress through to the Ealing Trailfinders...
FOOTBALL | Bulls to face local rivals Merthyr Town in the National League North next season
Photo Credit - Bulls News It has been confirmed that Merthyr Town will enter the National League North following their promotion from the Southern League. The confirmation that Merthyr Town will find themselves in the National League North is likely to be seen as a...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC boss Paul Caddis confirms that Bulls face ‘complete squad rebuild’ over the summer
Hereford FC manager Paul Caddis has confirmed that the club faces a ‘completely squad rebuild’ this summer in his latest update to supporters. From Paul Caddis: “Hi all – I hope you’re all well and enjoying the break. “If you’re anything like me you are itching to get...
NEWS | Hereford based MandM announces a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club – becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season
MandM is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with St Johnstone Football Club, becoming the team’s main shirt sponsor from the 2025/26 season. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, bringing together MandM’s commitment to...
CRICKET | Herefordshire round off an excellent week with a 35-run victory over Suffolk
HEREFORDSHIRE rounded off an excellent week by securing an East-of-England double with a 35-run win over Suffolk in the NCCA Trophy 50-over competition. Earlier in the week, Herefordshire had beaten Suffolk’s near neighbours Norfolk by five wickets at Brockhampton. As...
FOOTBALL | Danny Moon confirmed as First Team Manager at Westfields Football Club for the 2025/26 season
Westfields Football Club have confirmed that they have appointed Danny Moon as the clubs new first team manager. The club confirmed on social media on Wednesday evening that the former Hereford Lads Club manager would take over as first team manager with immediate...
MEMORIES | Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photos of Trinity Primary School
Do you recognise anybody in these fabulous photo taken of the sports day at Trinity Primary School in the 1980s. Viv Drake shared the photos in the Herefordshire Memories Facebook group. It’s believed the photos were taken in 1985. See the full gallery...
FOOTBALL | Tributes pour in for former Westfields FC chairman Chris Williams who has sadly passed away
Tributes have been pouring in this evening, for former Westfields Football Club chairman Chris Williams, who has sadly passed away. Chris had dedicated many years to Westfields and the club paid tribute to him by saying: “Westfields FC are gutted and heartbroken to...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at the 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...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | 33-year-old man jailed for 13 months for cyberflashing offence
The first person in Gwent to be convicted of a cyberflashing offence has been jailed for 13 months. Ryan Thomas was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyberflashing became an offence in England and Wales on 31 January 2024. The 33-year-old from Abercarn was...
FOOD RECALL | Tesco issues a product recall on a popular item purchased by thousands of customers
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Product details Tesco Finest Summer...
JAILED | Four men have been jailed for a sickening arson attack on the home of an 82-year-old woman
Four men from been jailed after launching an arson attack on a house near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. Connor Pitt, 24; Auryn Gustur, 19; 19-year-old Alfie Wheeler; and 33-year-old Lewis Manito attacked the home of an 82-year-old grandmother due to a criminal...
NEWS | A man who raped a teenage girl has been sentenced to ten years in prison
A man who raped a teenage girl he had been messaging has been sentenced to 10 years with an extended licence period of six years. Jay Jenkins-Lang, 23, denied his crimes but was convicted of four offences: rape, possession of a firearm, actual bodily harm and...
NEWS | Asda shoppers will soon be able to wash while they shop thanks to roll out of 700 easy-access laundry machines nationwide
Asda shoppers will soon be able to wash while they shop thanks to a new partnership with ME Group International that will see up to 700 Wash.ME self‑service laundry machines installed across Asda stores. Launching from May, the new laundry units will appear in Asda...
NEWS | Councils told to sort out potholes or face cuts to Government funding
From UK Government: Councils will face new rules on how they spend funding to fix potholes and maintain local roads, as the government today (14 April 2026) sets out new requirements to ensure taxpayers see real improvements. Under the new measures, local highway...
UK NEWS | Two men have been jailed for 19 years each for their roles in a people smuggling ring moving migrants across Europe
Two men have been jailed for 19 years each for their roles in a people smuggling ring moving migrants across Europe after a National Crime Agency investigation. Dilshad Shamo, 43, and Ali Khdir, 42, were under surveillance from the National Crime Agency for months as...
NEWS | Police called to an unauthorised rave in the Forest of Dean overnight
Police called to an unauthorised rave in the Forest of Dean overnight. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “Police were made aware of an unauthorised rave taking place overnight on the outskirts of Cinderford. “Officers have attended the location and successfully...
UK NEWS | A 19-year-old woman has died following reports of a dog attack
A woman has died following an incident involving a dog at a house in Dunmow, Essex. From Essex Police: We were called to an address in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday 10 April and officers were on the scene quickly where they found a 19-year-old woman with serious...