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Ledbury Town Council Passes Motion To Reduce Cost Of Hiring St Katherine's Square
Ledbury Town Council have passed a motion to reduce the cost of hiring St Katherine's Square for small traders.
Herefordshire Water Supply Pressures Following Hot Weather
Following the period of hot weather, rivers which flow through Herefordshire are experiencing particularly low water levels.
Herefordshire Market Towns Lose Out On "Town Of Culture" Shortlist
In early 2026, the Herefordshire market towns of Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-On-Wye made applications to become the UK's very first "Town of Culture" in 2028.
Herefordshire Council Issues Safety Warning Over Lithium Battery Disposal
A safety warning has been issued after a fire broke out inside a bin lorry during collections in Herefordshire last week.
New £7-Million Health Centre In Leominster To Open On The 4th Of July 2026
The new Marsh Court Health Centre in Leominster is to be officially opened on Saturday the 4th of July by Prof Sir Sam Everington.
Consultation Launched Over 156-Home Housing Development
A new housing development at Marsh Farm in Ross-On-Wye has been proposed by Landra Developments.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
INCIDENT | Investigation launched after disorder breaks out at a pub during an event on Saturday evening
Police investigate disorder following incident at Llanidloes pub event. Police are investigating an incident of disorder following an event at The Red Lion Hotel in Llanidloes in Powys on Saturday night. In a statement shared on social media, the pub said an event aimed at bringing people into the town and supporting the local nightlife […]
JAILED | Man who assaulted two police officers at Airport in 2024 jailed for three and a half years
From Greater Manchester Police: Two of our officers who were assaulted at Manchester Airport nearly two years ago have spoken of the impact of the incident, as their attacker has been jailed for thee years and six months. PCs Lydia Ward and Ellie Cook went to work that day like all officers do: to protect […]
BREAKING NEWS | 14-year-old child charged with murder after the body of a teenage girl was discovered
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with murder as part of an investigation in Blaenau Gwent. From Gwent Police: The teenager from the Blaenau Gwent area, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded in police custody to appear before Newport Magistrates Court on Friday 26 June. The white British boy was arrested after […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
'Do not eat' warnings at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose all shoppers should know about
There are food safety alerts in place for some items sold at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose.
Mercedes driver spotted 'inhaling laughing gas behind the wheel'
A driver has been arrested after allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide while driving.
Herefordshire practice makes its name on the county's hardest planning sites
Few English counties test a self-builder's patience quite like Herefordshire.
National News Headlines
Evacuations Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing signs of recovery as more than 13 retail stores opened each week over the past year, according to new figures..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
Pete Trigg Wins!
Congratulations to Pete Trigg who has been recognised as Volunteer of the year at the Hereford Times Heath & Social Care Awards back in 2022
This award was sponsored by Cambian
Pete Trigg has been a member of Hereford Hospital Radio for over 10 years. Pete is a natural broadcaster and his warmth and local knowledge really inspires many to look up to him at Hospital Radio.
Pete for a number of years has acted as mentor to many of our new members who have gone on to develop their own careers, and his ability to make radio easy is something of an art.
Being patient, and generous with his time, both at the studio, and on the wards, Pete make a presenter feel at ease.
'Pete and his wife have given up huge amounts of time over many years to support HHR, the patients and the community ' wrote the person who nominated him. " In early years the presenters would go around the wards before their shows and collects requests. At weekend they would help with fund raising."
Pete broadcasts every Sunday from 9am
