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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.
Shire Hall and Hereford Museum & Art Gallery Redevelopments Cut Back By Council
Updated costings have shown that both projects have become significantly more expensive than first planned.
Archaeological Dig At Cusop Castle Site Makes Fascinating Discoveries
An archaeological dig at the site of Cusop Castle on the Herefordshire-Powys border has uncovered a series of fascinating finds.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
POLICE APPEAL | Police are appealing for witnesses following a report that two men assaulted another man with a hammer
Police are appealing for witnesses after a report that two men assaulted another man with a hammer in Tewkesbury. Officers are investigating after it was reported that two men had approached the victim while he was resting under a tree in The Vineyards, close to Tewkesbury Abbey, on Tuesday (14 July). The two men then […]
UK NEWS | Ryanair is warning millions of UK families to expect lengthy passport queues and airport delays
Ryanair, today (15 Jul) warned millions of UK families travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for lengthy passport queues and airport delays caused by the EU’s failed Entry/Exit System (EES), which continues to create disruption months after its introduction. With schools now breaking for summer and passenger volumes reaching peak levels, the failed EES rollout […]
BREAKING NEWS | Eight men have been charged with more than 30 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation
Eight men have been charged with more than 30 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation. Detectives from Gwent Police carried out a targeted operation on 14 July to arrest the men which included activity in Newport, Swansea, London, Birmingham, Lancashire, Edinburgh and the Argyll and Bute area in Scotland. The […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Once-popular rural pub faces conversion to five-bed home
A disused pub and restaurant in a Herefordshire village is the latest in the county that could be converted into a house.
Six Herefordshire properties on sale right now
Herefordshire has plenty of properties to offer - here are six that are on sale right now.
Beautiful and protected red-listed bird spotted
A red-listed spotted flycatcher was sighted at Moccas Deer Park, Herefordshire. This declining UK species is a priority for RSPB conservation efforts.
National News Headlines
Teenagers Should Be Offered Meningitis B Jab On NHS Government Advisers Say
Teenagers should be offered a vaccine on the NHS to protect against deadly meningitis B (menB), Government advisers have recommended..
New Prime Minister Will Not Change UK Ukraine Dynamic Keir Starmer Vows
The UK’s support for Ukraine “will not waver” and the change in prime minister will not “change that dynamic,” Sir Keir Starmer has said on his final visit to Kyiv while in office..
No 10 Backs Calls For Fifa Probe After Argentina Players Wave Falklands Banner
Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate whether Argentina players broke rules by brandishing a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands at the World Cup..
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
