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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
NEWS | Lidl has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores — including in the local area
Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain where it is seeking sites for new stores. From Garthdee in Aberdeen and Aldgate in London to Ystradgynlais in Wales and Windsor in Berkshire, the latest list of locations are all detailed in the supermarket’s latest Site Requirements Brochure which has been published today. […]
UK NEWS | Two further men convicted after a large quantity of cocaine arrived in the UK just a few miles from Butlins Minehead
Another two men have been convicted – and one jailed for more than 20 years – following the collection of cocaine worth £26.5 million which was dropped off at sea off the Somerset coast. Colin Benson, 60, and Joshua Rose, 38, both from Longton in Preston, were arrested by National Crime Agency officers who had […]
JAILED | A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman in her home
A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman in her home. James Holder, of Cheltenham, was found guilty by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court last week of raping the woman in 2022. He appeared via video link for the sentencing at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 7 May). The […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Long-running family business awarded royal warrant
Worcestershire-based tree nursery Frank P Matthews has been granted a royal warrant in recognition of its service to the Royal Estates.
Who we mourned this week in Herefordshire
Hereford Times published 15 death notices in the last week.
Long-running family business awarded royal warrant
Worcestershire-based tree nursery Frank P Matthews has been granted a royal warrant in recognition of its service to the Royal Estates.
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
