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NEWS | Staff at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford say that they haven’t been paid today
Staff at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford say that they haven’t been paid today. A number of concerned staff have contacted Your Herefordshire after noticing that their months pay hasn’t been paid into their bank accounts this morning. The Special Metals Wiggin Ltd pay cycle means that staff were expected to receive their pay this […]
NEWS | St Nicholas Church in Hereford could be set to close with a new owner set to take over the building – and no, it’s not Toby Carvery!
The Bishop of Hereford has approved proposals for the closure of Hereford St Nicholas for regular public worship and recommended to the Church Commissioners that the church building and annexed land be sold to Encore Enterprises CIO (registered charity number 08129506) for community, cultural and/or educational purposes, and/or for occasional Christian worship, services, and other […]
FEATURED | Famous YouTubers The Sidemen visit Leominster, Hereford and Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
A group of famous YouTubers visited Herefordshire to film for their channel. Last night The Sidemen released their weekly video – they took part in a game of Hunted while racing to Leominster. Their final meeting point was Queenswood. They kept calling it LEOminster. With more than 20 million subscribers, the video has already been […]
NEWS | Tesco is recalling a popular food product due to concerns over the possible presence of glass
Tesco is recalling a popular food product due to concerns over the possible presence of glass. Tesco is recalling Tesco Sandwich Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat. Tesco is recalling the product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. […]
JOBS | Home Bargains in Hereford are looking for a Store Team Member to join their team at their store on Holmer Road
Home Bargains in Hereford are looking for a Store Team Member to join their team. Store Team Members deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product queries and providing a prompt service with a smile. Store Team Members at Home Bargains cover a range of store duties including customer service, stock replenishment, cash handling […]
NEWS | Two new NHS Dental Centre’s to open in Hereford with one in South Wye and one in the city centre
Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been working to support local people to put in place a contract for a new provider in Herefordshire since last year when they took over the commissioning of dental services from NHS England. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire have appointed Central Hereford Dental Care as the new provider of NHS dental services […]
NEWS | The Stourport-on-Severn Stickman Steven visited Hereford at the weekend and has been praised for helping an elderly man who fell over in the middle of a road
This is Steven Richards. He’s been spotted around Hereford with a large branch on his head all weekend! Steven is from Stourport but came to Hereford on the train on Friday and is enjoying his time in the city. He has spent the weekend featured on plenty of social media accounts and there are photos […]
UPDATE! | Important information about the new Hereford NHS Dental Centre that will open in the coming weeks and how you can register
Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been working to support local people to put in place a contract for a new provider in Herefordshire since last year when they took over the commissioning of dental services from NHS England. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire have appointed Central Hereford Dental Care as the new provider of NHS dental services […]
NEWS | New NHS Dentist Centre to open in Hereford City Centre – Register your interest NOW
A new NHS Dentist Centre is set to open in Hereford city centre, with members of the public asked to register their interest ahead of its opening. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire have appointed Central Hereford Dental Care as the new provider of NHS dental services in Hereford and they will operate two new practices in […]
National & International News from Radio News Hub
Attenborough inspiration park becomes nature reserve
A piece of countryside which inspired Sir David Attenborough when he was a child and is home to kingfishers, rare spiders and ancient fossils is to become a protected nature reserve..
Employers taking longer to fill vacancies
Employers are taking longer to fill vacancies, with an average of 39 days before a new staff member is hired, new research suggests..
Iranian President dies in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the countrys supreme leader, has died aged 63..
Preserving breast tissue will aid cancer research
Researchers say they have managed to keep breast cancer tissue viable for at least a week outside of the human body, paving the way for enhanced cancer treatments..
Infect blood scandal campaigners say fight not over yet
Victims and relatives affected by the infected blood scandal have vowed that their fight is not over yet as they paid tribute to the people who have died..
An Israeli airstrike killed 27 people in central Gaza
Women and children die in Israeli air strike on Gaza.
Lando Norris on Max Verstappen in Imola
Lando Norris felt he needed just one more lap to beat Max Verstappen in Sundays Emilia Romagna Grand Prix..
Diddy apologises after CCTV of Cassie assault
Sean Diddy Combs has apologised and committed to be a better man after security footage appeared to show him assaulting RandB singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel corridor in 2016..
Helicopter carrying Irans president suffers hard landing
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has suffered a hard landing, Iranian state media reported..
Local news from Hereford Times
Police reveal Herefordshire speed camera tolerance
THE true leniency of speed cameras in Herefordshire has been revealed in new information obtained by the Hereford Times.
Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark anniversary of D-Day
The Royal Mint has revealed a brand new 50p coin to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings.
Android phone users issued warning over bank emptying bug
Android phone users who use the Google Chrome app have been issued an urgent warning over a bug that could empty their bank accounts.
Grandmother died after airbag exploded in Herefordshire crash
A grandmother died after suffering years of breathing problems triggered by dust she inhaled when her airbag exploded during a car crash, an inquest has heard.
Storage giant Lock Stock takes over site in Herefordshire
A fast-growing storage giant has taken over two sites in the border counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Herefordshire noise complaints and abatement orders issued
NUISANCE noises have caused hundreds of complaints in Herefordshire in recent years.
Vehicles and Hereford shop window damaged by homeless man
A HOMELESS man damaged two vehicles and smashed the window of a garage in Hereford.
Hereford attacker assaulted four people and broke ban
A MAN has been handed a community order after a string of assaults in Hereford.
Sir Bill Wiggin MP in row over Leominster's improvements
A row has broken out between a Herefordshire town’s representatives and the area’s MP over who should take credit for improvement works now under way in the town.
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