Hereford and Worcester News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Attempted murder arrest after man assaulted in Hereford
The 55-year-old is questioned over attempted murder by police.
Plans resubmitted for Herefordshire village houses
A previous bid to build in a Herefordshire village was withdrawn due to lack of pedestrian access.
Pub numbers fall to lowest on record
The number of pubs in England and Wales has fallen by 7,000 in a decade, research suggests.
Heathrow Airport: Passenger describes chaos as flights delayed
Adam Kent from Worcestershire says he witnessed baggage being dumped and appalling customer service.
Police watchdog to probe 'medical episode' during Worcester arrest
A man remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after the incident.
Herefordshire Council: Protest against 'failing' children?s services
Campaigners say more than 300 families feel Herefordshire's children's services are "failing".
Herefordshire villagers livid at repairs to road 'no one uses'
Residents of Deerfold, Herefordshire, say the resurfacing is a "ridiculous waste of money".
University of Worcester pair given baton honour for charity work
Course leader Richard Pepperell and graduate Kiran Sahota will both carry the Queen's baton.
Policeman killed son and then himself in Kidderminster, inquest finds
Three-year-old Harrison's father had struggled during the first Covid lockdown, the coroner heard.
Cost of living crisis: Parents' bills battle
Keith and Helen Butler are trying to save on energy so they can afford his ongoing care needs.
Murder-accused David Venables 'emotionless' when wife vanished
David Venables, 89, on trial for murdering his wife, tells a jury he is "not one to show emotion".
Herefordshire Council seeks grant to improve bus and cycle lanes
Herefordshire is seeking government cash to overhaul transport links across the county.
Birmingham 2022 Festival: Dance parties to 'empower' LGBT community
"Mobilise" is a series of sober silent discos led by artist and activist Adam Carver.
Harby: Man, 54, due in court charged with hunting offence
Police say John Holliday was charged following an incident involving a fox in January.
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Wins for Southern Vipers, South East Stars and Western Storm
England batter Danni Wyatt helps Southern Vipers begin their defence of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy with a rain-affected victory over Central Sparks.
Ed Barnard: Warwickshire sign Worcestershire's England Lions all-rounder
Warwickshire sign Worcestershire's England Lions all-rounder Ed Barnard for the 2023 season on a three-year contract.
Premier 15s: RFU plans for league to turn professional in 10 years
The Rugby Football Union wants the Premier 15s to become the first fully professional women's club league in the world within 10 years.
County Championship: Billy Root steers Glamorgan to win at Worcester
Billy Root guides Glamorgan to an unlikely win at Worcester with 99 not out as they reached 334-7 on the final day.
Worcester face South Africa trip in Challenge Cup
Exeter, Harlequins and London Irish all face trips to South Africa in the pool stages of the 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Worcs sign wicketkeeper Johnson
Worcestershire agree a deal to bring Australian wicketkeeper Michael Johnson to New Road for the 2013 season.
Kidderminster sign winger Clancy
Kidderminster sign winger Sean Clancy on non-contract terms after his exit from Blue Square Bet North leaders Chester.
Worcester v London Welsh (Fri)
London Welsh travel to Worcester for Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (20:00 GMT)
Bulls must bolster squad - Foyle
Hereford boss Martin Foyle blames the thinness of his squad as the Bulls make a second cup exit at Edgar Street in five days.
Burr blames lack of cutting edge
Kidderminster Harriers boss Steve Burr says their finishing was not good enough in their FA Trophy defeat by Bromley.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Racecourse holds final meeting
The final meeting is held at Hereford Racecourse, ending more than 200 years of horse racing in the city.
Perpignan 13-6 Worcester
Wales fly-half James Hook kicks Perpignan to victory over previously-unbeaten Worcester in the Amlin Challenge Cup.