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BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week. Closed between Thursday 17 July 2025 - Friday 18 July 2025 Earl Mortimer College shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council school closures page this evening: “Following an...
NEWS | Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or information following the death of a man
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses or information following the death of a man in Malvern on Saturday (12 July). The victim has now been named as 52-year-old Paul Hart from Malvern. In the early hours of Saturday morning officers were deployed to Belle...
BREAKING | Welsh Water issues important message to all households in Herefordshire as Environment Agency places county as in drought
Welsh Water has issued an important message to customers on the current situation following an extended period of dry weather. From Welsh Water: “Across our operating area, dry weather directly affects our water resources. “This year has seen the warmest and sunniest...
SPORTS NEWS
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...
NEWS | Important information from Police in Gloucestershire for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday or Friday
The Jockey Club today announces 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...
RUGBY | Luctonians 2nd XV finally achieve promotion after 32-12 victory over Leamington RFC at Mortimer Park
Press Release - Luctonians Rugby Club: On Saturday, March 8th, Luctonians 2nd XV hosted Leamington RFC at their home ground, Mortimer Park, for a crucial match. A victory at home would crown Luctonians 2nd XV as champions of Counties 1 Midlands West (South). This...
UK NEWS STORIES
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...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for killing Catherine Bradford when he lost control of a car he was driving
A man has been jailed for killing Catherine Bradford when he lost control of a car he was driving through Dowlais on September 19, 2022. Alex Rickwood, 32, of Wern Isaf, Dowlais, appeared to be sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Monday, June 30. Just before he...
BREAKING | Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after a 38-year-old man died following reports of a stabbing
South Wales Police has launched a murder investigation following an incident in Barry last night (Monday, June 30). A 38-year-old man from Barry has died and his family are being supported by specially trained liaison officers. Two males, aged 16 and 17, from Llantwit...
BREAKING NEWS | Criminal investigation launched following Glastonbury performance and comments made by Kneecap and Bob Vylan
From Avon & Somerset Police: Following the completion of that assessment process we have decided further enquiries are required and a criminal investigation is now being undertaken. A senior detective has been appointed to lead this investigation. This has been...
BREAKING | A 92-year-old man has been convicted of the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne whose body was found at her home 58 years ago
A 92-year-old man has been convicted of the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne, whose body was found at her home in Bristol 58 years ago. Ryland Headley, of Clarence Road in Ipswich, denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Bristol Crown...
NEWS | The full list of shops and restaurants that will be opening their doors at new Shopping Centre that will open in just a couple of weeks time!
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....
URGENT | Public urged not to walk dogs during the middle of the day with temperatures set to rise to 34c in parts of England and Wales today
Members of the public are being urged to walk their dogs early in the morning, rather than during the day, with temperatures set to reach highs of 34c in parts of England and Wales today. Powys County Council’s Highways team shared the following message on social...