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NEWS | Important information for anyone attending Hereford County Hospital and other NHS services over the next seven days
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place next week from 7am on Monday 15 June until to 7am on Friday 19thJune. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
TRIBUTE | Family tribute to ‘wonderful Mum’ after her killer was jailed for life for her murder in Bromyard
A man has been sentenced a life sentence, to serve a minimum of 18 years and 158 days, for the murder of a woman in Bromyard last year. Julian Thomas, 55, of no fixed abode, appeared at Worcester Crown Court after previously entering a guilty plea to murder. He also...
NEWS | MP Urges Government to Reconsider EHRC Guidance Following Concerns from Constituents
A Member of Parliament has called on the Government to allow a free parliamentary vote on new Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance, after receiving dozens of messages from constituents expressing concern about its potential impact on transgender people...
SPORTS NEWS
CRICKET | Herefordshire welcome back key all-rounder George Rhodes for their NCCA T20 trip to table-topping Devon on Sunday
HEREFORDSHIRE welcome back key all-rounder George Rhodes for their NCCA T20 trip to table-topping Devon on Sunday. The former Worcestershire and Leicestershire man returns after missing the double defeat by Dorset at Eastnor in Herefordshire first group matches....
FOOTBALL | Bulls provide important update on season ticket sales and renewals
Hereford FC has confirmed that season ticket renewal emails began being issued from 10am on Tuesday morning. Due to the volume of emails to be processed, delivery may take a few hours. However, all eligible supporters should receive their renewal email by the end of...
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
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Asda is offering women named Caroline a free hot drink every day during the World Cup!
As excitement builds for a Summer of football, Asda is showing some love to a group of fans who often find themselves at the centre of the celebrations – people called Caroline. From Wednesday 10th June to Monday 20th July, customers named Caroline can enjoy a free...
NEWS | Important information issued for anyone visiting Cardiff over the coming few weeks
Music fans heading to Cardiff this summer for a fantastic line up of live music should plan their journeys in advance, as thousands of people make their way to the capital. With Take That and Metallica taking the stage at the Principality Stadium, alongside the...
ARREST | A man has been arrested in connection with disappearance of missing man Ricky Harris
A man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ricky Harris, who has been missing since November 2023. South Wales Police confirmed that a 41-year-old man from Mountain Ash was arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial...
NEWS | Important information about flying England flags during the World Cup
What type of flag can I fly on my house without consent? The following is a list of the types of flag that do not require any consent: A country’s national flag,merchant flag or civil air ensign. The Commonwealth flag or United Nations flag The flag of any island,...
UK NEWS | The CMA makes important announcement about Ryanair that could impact millions of passengers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over charges that parents must pay to sit with their children on flights. Ryanair’s terms and conditions require at least one parent to sit with their children aged 2-11 when they...
UK NEWS | The parents of two young brothers who tragically lost their lives following a collision have paid tribute to them
The parents of brothers who tragically lost their lives following a collision on the A30 last month have paid a moving tribute to the boys who touched the hearts of everyone they met. At around 11am on Friday 29 May, Tobias and Finley Rice were heading to St Ives in...
NEWS | Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities thanks to Police AI
Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities, as the government today launches PoliceAI – a new national centre dedicated to the responsible development, piloting and scaling of...
NEWS | Rail users issued with warning after man sentenced for making inappropriate comments to female passenger under new sex-based harassment legislation
A British Transport Police (BTP) investigation has resulted in the first man being sentenced in England and Wales under new sex-based harassment legislation. David Stroud, 44, of Halcrow Avenue, Dartford, pleaded guilty to one charge under the new Section 4B of the...
NEWS | 500,000 NHS staff to get new artificial intelligence tools to help free up more time for patients
More than half a million NHS staff are being given access to new artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could free up an average of 2 days every month from admin duties, freeing up more time for the duties that matter most for patients and staff. NHS England...