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Glow sticks and feather boas will light up the night next month as one of Hereford’s best loved and longest running fundraisers hits the city streets.

Working Together Ludlow Thanks Mayor for Donation Supporting Community Garden Renovation

Calls have been made for a road safety study to be carried out on a south Shropshire road.

Thousands of patients are still being treated in hospital corridors. In Worcestershire and Herefordshire, an average of 67 patients were treated in corridors each day in May.

A parish council has been given permission to restore a war memorial back to its former glory.

A Herefordshire town could be about to get the county’s first branch of a quirky and eclectic café-bar and restaurant chain.

The death of a troubled young woman in a tent in Hereford nearly three years ago could yet lead to a homicide inquiry, a court has heard.

Herefordshire families are being encouraged to head over to the Herefordshire Cat Centre in Allensmore this June as Cats Protection hosts its much‑loved Summer Charity Event, a community favourite packed with activities, treats, and of course, plenty of feline charm.

Thousands of patients are still being treated in hospital corridors. In Worcestershire and Herefordshire, an average of 67 patients were treated in corridors each day in May.

A parish council has been given permission to restore a war memorial back to its former glory.

Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could damage the industry.

Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.

Police say council plans to convert a Georgian townhouse into temporary accommodation are lacking in security detail.

How many swimming pools out of the current 12 will be kept open in Powys after 2030 – a councillor has asked.

Refuse collectors choosing to take bank holidays off rather than work overtime has been revealed as an issue that has caused disruption waste and recycling collection disruption.

Blaming a cabinet member for operational issues that led to problems with new waste and recycling collection routes has been criticised by a senior councillor.

The Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group, based in Oakengates, makes it clear that the PSA protein-in-the-blood test is not a fool-proof way of diagnosing prostate cancer.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.

Cast your mind back to the summer of 2024 and Labour's election landslide.

A man accused of drugging his wife to rape her along with other men has admitted a string of sexual offences.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection" after a series of attacks in Edinburgh.

Labour's disastrous local election results in May triggered a flurry of resignations from Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet and calls to resign from 100 MPs – but his problems didn't start there.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.

A three-year-old boy who was seriously hurt after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is in a stable condition in hospital, police have said.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection" after a series of attacks in Edinburgh.

Caroline Dubois says a fight against Alycia Baumgardner will be "unavoidable, unmissable, and undeniable".

Tyson Fury’s heavyweight super-fight with Anthony Joshua is not in danger of collapse, insists Frank Warren.

Kevin Blake reflects on a magnificent five days of Royal Ascot, nominating his highlights and covering some of the week’s big talking points.

All-rounder James Coles has been called up by England for the first time after being named in the 17-man squad for the T20I series against India.

Jack Draper beat lucky loser Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5) in an impressive straight sets first-round victory at the Eastbourne Open in his first game under new coach Andy Murray.

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is officially in remission after being diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer.

Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35. 

Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.

The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.

Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.

The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.