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UK NEWS | Government issues important message to millions of people who have booked holidays this summer
Passengers will have their summer holidays better protected as government sets out plans today (3 May 2026), which will help cut the likelihood of last-minute flight cancellations this summer in the event of significant disruption due to...
WATCH NOW | Moment Peter Kay show was evacuated following security alert at Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening (Friday)
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening — following a security concern at a Peter Kay show. Members of the crowd reported seeing Peter Kay bundled off stage — before they were advised to exit the arena. Police...
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SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | A just giving page has been setup to support former Hereford United player Neil Grayson
Former Hereford United player Neil Grayson has sadly been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. His all-action style was much loved by football fans across the country. Often described as “hard as nails” his abrasive “no nonsense” attitude resulted in...
CRICKET | Herefordshire name five new faces in squad for 50-over clash with Devon on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE have named five new faces in their squad for their opening NCCA 50-over clash with Devon at Bovey Tracey on Sunday. And, with captain Luke Tulacz and coach Sean Hooper also at the helm for the first time in a competitive match, it’s clear that the winds...
MOTORSPORT | Herefordshire racing driver Aaron Walker will be competing in the British GT Championship this season and he will get his 2026 campaign underway this weekend
By James Townley: Herefordshire racing driver Aaron Walker will be competing in the British GT Championship this season and he will get his 2026 campaign underway this weekend. At just 20 years old, Walker will be back competing in the UK for the first time since 2022...
SPORT | All the latest sport in our weekly round-up by sports reporter James Townley
Photo Credit - Nibbo Hereford FC picked up two vital wins at Edgar Street on Saturday and Tuesday, defeating Radcliffe 3-1 and then Marine 2-1 in a nervy encounter on Tuesday evening. In the Hellenic League Premier Division, Hereford Pegasus secured a 2-1 home win...
NEWS | A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club
A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club. Charlie Taylor, who is studying for his GCSEs, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young cricketers in the country, having been selected for the...
HORSE RACING | Hereford Racecourse: preview and tips for Wednesday’s six-race Jumps card
The National Hunt season continues at Hereford on Wednesday with a competitive six-race meeting offering for punters heading to the track. The card kicks off at 2.30pm as a field of nine take on the class five handicap chase before coming to a...
DARTS | Russ Bray speaks to Matt Healey about his darting career
PDC Darting legend Russ Bray was at a charity event at Hereford's Richmond Club this afternoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSQ0pOeLW2E
FOOTBALL | Bulls boss pleased with 3-2 away victory ahead of Edgar Street return this week
Credit: Bulls News Hereford FC manager Aaron Downes praised the Bulls clinical first half performance in a 3-2 victory at Worksop on Saturday. The victory puts the Bulls just three points from safety in the National League North, with a home fixture against bottom...
PREVIEW | It’s Ladies Day at Hereford Racecourse and here is a preview of what to expect with competitive day of racing expected
Hereford Racecourse hosts its latest card of the Jumps season on Saturday with a competitive seven-race card on offer for punters heading to the track. Racing gets underway at 1.42pm with a handicap hurdle for conditional jockeys over the three miles and a...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A major incident has been declared after two people died in an explosion at property
A cordon remains in place while emergency services respond to an incident in Bristol. From Avon & Somerset Police: An explosion was reported at a residential address in Sterncourt Road at about 6.30am today (Sunday 3 May). The cause of the incident is being...
UK NEWS | Government issues important message to millions of people who have booked holidays this summer
Passengers will have their summer holidays better protected as government sets out plans today (3 May 2026), which will help cut the likelihood of last-minute flight cancellations this summer in the event of significant disruption due to...
WATCH NOW | Moment Peter Kay show was evacuated following security alert at Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening (Friday)
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Birmingham Utilita Arena this evening — following a security concern at a Peter Kay show. Members of the crowd reported seeing Peter Kay bundled off stage — before they were advised to exit the arena. Police...
TRAVEL | Rail users urged to plan ahead with services between Hereford and Shrewsbury set to be impacted by engineering works for two days
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...
NEWS | Ryanair has announced a major change that will affect millions of passengers at airports
Ryanair has announced that from Tuesday 10th November check-in and bag drop services at all its airports will close 60 mins prior to scheduled departure (up from 40 mins currently) to provide more time for passengers to get through airport security and passport queues...
PRODUCT RECALL | Asda recalls product purchased by thousands of customers because it may not be safe to eat
ASDA is recalling their Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes product because it may contain pieces of plastic or metal, making it unsafe to eat. Product details Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes Pack size290gUse by01 May 2026 02 May 2026 03...
NEWS | Tesco announces major change affecting its Express stores across the UK
Tesco has announced that it is extending its popular Aldi Price Match scheme to more than 2,000 Express convenience stores. It means that if you need anything from Tesco Express, you will now be able to choose from a range of products that are price-matched to Aldi....
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for help in locating a missing 62-year-old man
Officers are appealing for information to help locate a man who has been reported missing from Cheltenham. Andrew, aged 62, was last seen near Old Gloucester Road in Staverton at around 10pm on Saturday (25 April) and was reported missing yesterday (Tuesday 28 April)....
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man was reportedly seen exposing his penis to people
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Gloucester and police are appealing for information as part of their investigation. At around 5.30pm today (Monday 27 April), police were called with a report that a man was exposing his penis to people...