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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
HEATWAVE | A Hereford school has issued an important message to parents as heatwave to peak in county on Thursday
A Hereford school introduces Heatwave measures as temperatures rise. The Hereford Academy has announced temporary changes to the school day this week in response to the current heatwave, with measures designed to protect the health and wellbeing of students and staff while maintaining learning opportunities. In a message to parents and carers, the academy said […]
BREAKING NEWS | 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a child was discovered
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a teenage girl was discovered in Blaina, Gwent Police have confirmed. Officers were called to the Duffryn Park area at around 10.10pm on Monday, June 22, where the body of a female was found. The teenager, who is from the Blaenau […]
HEATWAVE | Transport for Wales issues important travel advice as heatwave set to cause disruption across rail network
A joint statement from Transport for Wales & Network Rail. The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning from 09:00 on Wednesday 24 June to 21:00 on Thursday 25 June across parts of the Midlands, South Wales and Southern England. Temperatures could reach up to 38°C, which is likely to cause significant disruption […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Take a look at the country house that has been 'stylishly finished throughout'
A Ross-on-Wye country house which has been 'stylishly finished throughout' is currently on sale for £895,000
Why you have to visit this award-winning pub
The Alma Inn in Herefordshire has routinely been named among the best pubs in the United Kingdom. Here's why you should visit.
New county rail stations among schemes left out of new economic plan
Herefordshire’s new draft Big Economic Delivery Plan sets out wide-ranging goals for the county over the next three years.
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
