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Herefordshire Council Approves New Weekly Food Waste Collection
A new weekly food waste collection service will be introduced in September 2027 following approval by Herefordshire Council's Cabinet.
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.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
JAILED | A man has been jailed for various sexual offences following a Police investigation
A man has been jailed for various sexual offences following a South Wales Police investigation David Pincott, 42 from Pentre was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Thursday July 9 at Cardiff Crown Court when Pincott changed his plea to guilty for attempting to […]
INCIDENT | Police appeal for witnesses after a young man died in a collision involving two cars
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision in Bewdley on Friday 17 July. Officers were called to Ribblesford Road (B4194) at around 10.25am to a collision involving two cars. Despite best efforts of emergency services, a man in his 20s died at the scene. His next of kin has been […]
INCIDENT | Police appeal for witnesses after a young man died in a collision involving two cars
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision in Bewdley on Friday 17 July. Officers were called to Ribblesford Road (B4194) at around 10.25am to a collision involving two cars. Despite best efforts of emergency services, a man in his 20s died at the scene. His next of kin has been […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Hit TV series to return to BBC this summer after 35 years and viewers 'can't wait'
Series one of the Bergerac reboot will be available to stream on the BBC from this summer, 35 years after the original series concluded.
Chancellor highlights new cost of living support with lower travel & food costs
The Chancellor is also consulting on a second round of tariff suspensions on 125 essential items, including fresh fruit, vegetables, oils, and baked goods.
Herefordshire road to see temporary speed limit this week
The B4348 at Much Dewchurch is set to see a temporary 40mph speed limit on May 28 for utility box replacement works
National News Headlines
Girl Dies After Medical Episode At Kendal Calling Festival
A teenage girl has died after suffering a “medical episode” at a festival headlined by Wolf Alice and Scissor Sisters..
Herefordshire Council Approves New Weekly Food Waste Collection
A new weekly food waste collection service will be introduced in September 2027 following approval by Herefordshire Council's Cabinet.
PM Written Constitution Needed As Country To Be Run Differently
Andy Burnham previously called for a written constitution in 2024 book Head North.
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
