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NEWS | Hereford “scrap-metal” gang fined over £43k for illegal waste activity
The following press release is from Herefordehire Council. Herefordshire Council has secured convictions and Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) against seven individuals following an investigation into illegal scrap-metal activity linked to Romany Close, Hereford. At Hereford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 28 October 2025, the court heard that Alan Davis (32), David Smith (22), Harry Butler (34), […]
NEWS | Police issue an appeal following the theft of a chalice from a church in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following the theft of a chalice from a church in Herefordshire. Sometime between mid-day on Wednesday 22 and 2:30pm on Friday 24 October the vestry door of St Michaels Church in Edwyn Ralph was broken into and a chalice and saucer taken. Officers investigating would like to hear […]
NEWS | Asda brings back vital £1 ‘winter warmer’ café initiative for the over 60’s
Asda have today announced they will bring back its popular café ‘winter warmer’ £1 meal deal to support the over 60’s this winter as they continue to face increased financial pressures during the colder winter months. Last year, half a million £1 meals were served to pensioners showing how vital this initiative is across this […]
National News Headlines
Tesco says 'we are sorry' as supermarket reveals major change in 1,200 UK stores
Tesco has revealed a major change to 1,200 Express stores across the UK as supermarket shares exact 'end' date in November
Campaigners' delight as controversial housing estate plan heads for refusal
Campaigners are celebrating as a controversial plan to build 265 houses between Hereford and a treasured nature reserve appears to be headed for refusal by county planners.
Drink drive arrest after car crashes into village wall
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a garden wall in Staplow yesterday (October 28) evening.
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