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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.
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FESTIVALS | The Manic Street Preachers were among the stars who helped kick off the Hay Festival in style
Credit: Ian Morris The Manic Street Preachers struggled for many years to gain mainstream success. However, when huge record sales and Brit Awards arrived so too did changes to personalities. “I became a massive pain in the arse,” Nicky Wire admitted at the Hay Festival last night. He blamed walking out on a Belgian festival […]
UK NEWS | Morrisons makes a major announcement affecting all stores in the UK including in Hereford, Malvern, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores, becoming the first supermarket to meet ‘The Bog Standard’ guidelines. A hallmark of good practice, The Bog Standard is a set of guidelines designed by phs Group and Prostate Cancer UK to educate organisations on providing essential support […]
NEWS | “Stickman Steve” has passed away aged 45
Information has reached us that Steven Richards — Better known locally as ‘Stickman Steve’, has passed away. Steven was living in Hereford from May-July 2024 and regularly had a stick on his head. He was recently living in Stourport. Steve is reported to have suffered sadly with mental health issues and our thoughts and prayers […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Fire crews respond as baler goes up in flames in tinder-dry field
Firefighters have been called to a fire in a field on the edge of a main road near Hereford.
Time is running out to nominate your hero for top awards
Time is running out for people to nominate the individuals, groups, and organisations that make a difference across Herefordshire for this year's Hereford Times Community Awards.
Shocking pictures reveal extent of beauty spot wildfire destruction
Shocking before-and-after photographs have revealed the true scale of the devastating wildfire that tore across Hanter Hill near Kington this week.
National News Headlines
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
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
