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FEATURED | A brand new cocktail bar has opened its doors in Hereford and will start to serve fabulous food from today!
A brand new cocktail bar, with fabulous deals and delicious food has opened its doors in Hereford later this week. Fresco Lounge opened its doors in the former Lupa / Bowling Green Pub building on Bewell Street on Friday evening. Fresco Lounge will serve fabulous cocktails, in a great atmosphere, working in collaboration with The […]
CHARITY | St Michael’s Hospice to launch ‘biggest charity shop in the Midlands’ near Hereford to provide vital income stream
Herefordshire’s only Hospice says it believes its newest charity shop will be the biggest in the Midlands. St Michael’s Hospice says enterprises like its soon-to-open Whitestone retail site will provide vital income streams amid continued funding pressures. The ambitious project, located just a mile from the charity’s home in Bartestree, comes as its Chief Executive has […]
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on a business park in Herefordshire
Emergency services are responding to an incident on a business park in Herefordshire this afternoon. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are in attendance following reports of a fire at a building on Whitestone Business Park in Withington. Several crews are at the scene. Smoke has also been seen rising from the building. […]
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis signs new contract at Edgar Street
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis has extended his contract at Edgar Street until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Caddis became Hereford FC manager 12 months ago and undertook a complete rebuild of the squad. Hereford finished in a creditable 11th position in National League North. Plus reached the first round proper of the FA […]
RUGBY UNION | Luctonians Rugby Club player signs for a top Premiership club
Delight for Luctonians as ever-present player Archie Benson is signed by Premiership club Northampton Saints. Luctonians Rugby club have announced the following on their Facebook page. “We are absolutely delighted to announce that after being an ever-present in our 1st XV this season, flanker Archie Benson has been signed by Northampton Saints and will join […]
FEATURED | A deli will soon open its doors on a historic street in Hereford city centre
A deli will soon be opening its doors on a historic street in Hereford city centre. Church Street Deli will open its doors soon on Church Street in Hereford, with a few little teasers already in place on social media. Church Street Deli looks set to have a fabulous menu, with delicious cakes and savouries, […]
BREAKING NEWS | Outline planning application submitted for a new care home near a popular pub on the outskirts of Hereford
An outline planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new care home near a popular pub on the outskirts of Hereford. The application, made by Muller Property Group states: “Outline planning application for the development of a care home (Use Class C2), including detail of appearance, access, layout and scale with landscaping […]
NEWS | Police issue alert after reports of ‘Nottingham Knockers’ going door to door
West Mercia Police have issued an alert or residents in Malvern, following reports of Nottingham Knockers going from door to door in the town. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “This afternoon PC Olczak and PCSO Tudge responded to reports of a Nottingham Knocker going door to door in the Court Road area of […]
UK NEWS | 13-year-old girl charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a school in Wales
Update – A 13-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a school in Wales. Earlier Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: Police have remained at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman, following an incident in which three people were injured. Officers will be at the school as the CID-led investigation progresses. A teenage girl remains […]
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Local news from Hereford Times
Steam locomotive to stop at Hereford and Leominster
A STUNNING steam locomotive will be heading to Hereford next weekend.
Passengers warned of 10 most annoying things they do in cars
Drivers in the UK have shared the top 10 most annoying things that passengers do in the car from littering to backseat driving.
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Jeremy Clarkson to join May and Hammond after U-turn
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Drunken man damaged custody cell at Hereford police station
A DRUNKEN man damaged a custody cell at Hereford’s police station, a court has heard.
Parking space shortage in these Hereford city streets
THERE is insufficient parking for resident and visitor permit holders in zone eight (St Martin’s/Wye Street).
Council should pay bosses less in a cost of living crisis
I THINK it is shameful that Herefordshire Council bosses are raking in these extortionate salaries while their community is suffering heavily under the burden of a continuing cost of living crisis (Pay packets of the council top owners, April 11).
When will Labour tell us who their candidate is?
I HAVE written previously about my unease about the usefulness of anyone voting tactically for the Sir Keir Starmer-led Labour Party in either Herefordshire parliamentary constituency, and had letters published in print in Hereford Times to that effect, but with no response from Herefordshire Labour Party.
GoFundMe page for teenager battling condition in Romania
A HEREFORD man is to take part in a 24 hour 'grapplethon' to help raise money for his brother who has fragile bones.
Pete Trigg Wins!
Congratulations to Pete Trigg who has been recognised as Volunteer of the year at the Hereford Times Heath & Social Care Awards 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 returns to air in March 2023