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FOOTBALL | Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan earns two wins as assistant coach of the St Lucia national team
Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan travelled to St Lucia recently for their CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Nick had been asked to join and support St Lucia as an assistant coach, with the role offering him experience in football at an international level. St Lucia faced Curaçao (2-1 win) and Grenada (2-1 win) during […]
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man who lives in a tent near a canal
Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 37-year-old Jan who has not been seen since last Thursday (5 September). Jan has a transient lifestyle and lives in a tent along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, near to Sainsbury’s, but […]
NEWS | Family pay tribute to a woman who died in a collision between a Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Astra
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Minsterworth have paid tribute to her. Tiffany Knight, aged 54 and from Matson, was killed when the Ford Focus she was driving was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Astra. A statement released on behalf of her family said: “Tiffany was a loving […]
NEWS | The highly anticipated new Daycase Surgical Unit for Wye Valley NHS Trust at Hereford County Hospital has been opened and is now receiving patients
The highly anticipated new Daycase Surgical Unit for Wye Valley NHS Trust at Hereford County Hospital has been opened and is now receiving patients. The elective surgical unit is cutting waiting lists for patients in Herefordshire and the surrounding area by offering a mix of day case surgeries, including urology, orthopaedic, dental, ENT, gynaecology, cataract, […]
NEWS | Innovation Takes Centre Stage: NMITE Launches New Programme and Vision for Centre for Innovation and Future Skills
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024-2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire. This programme marks the initial phase of establishing the Centre for Innovation and Future Skills (CIFS), previously known as the Skills Hub, which will serve as […]
REVEALED | Just 23 motorists received compensation after claiming potholes caused damage to their vehicle over a recent twelve month period in Herefordshire
Just 23 motorists received compensation in response to claims that their vehicle was damaged as a result of a pothole in Herefordshire. The information was revealed in a Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council. The Freedom of Information request asked the following questions: I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information […]
NEWS | A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence. The court was told how Oliver Barber, of Juniper Way in Shifnal, got behind the wheel of his BMW on Friday 27 May 2023 despite having spent the evening […]
FEATURED | A huge Christmas event with a festive fairground, Christmas market, food quarter and ice skating expected to attract thousands of visitors this winter
Winter Glow, the West Midlands’ biggest festive experience, has announced it will return to the Malvern Showground for Christmas 2024, promising even more magic than ever before. Open from Friday 22nd November to Saturday 31st December, the festive event will offer locals six weeks of unforgettable Christmas cheer with a wide array of festive activities to enjoy, including […]
COMMUNITY | HereFORDshire Festival is 3 days of events starting on World Homeless Day 10th October and is being put on to fundraise and to increase awareness around homelessness
HereFORDshire Festival is 3 days of events starting on World Homeless Day 10th October and is being put on to fundraise and to increase awareness around homelessness, the causes of it and support out there to prevent homelessness arising. The charity leading on this are ETHOS – Extending the hand of support who deliver support locally through The Living […]
National & International News from Radio News Hub
Parents urged to book two and three year olds in for nasal flu vaccine
The NHS in England will start sending out invitations on Tuesday.
Man jailed for raping 14 year old girl in Rotherham alley
42 year old Waleed Ali was found guilty of the crime which happened 21 years ago.
Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils
Pupils at a chain of academy schools in England are to have access to smartphones removed..
Claudia Winkleman has no idea whos going to win ahead of Strictly launch show
Presenter Claudia Winkleman said she has no idea whos going to win the 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing ahead of its launch show..
Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir
Only 10 votes of no confidence were submitted against Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt demanded Liz Truss must go after she appointed him chancellor, according to a senior Torys tell-all of the partys leadership struggles..
UK and US come to strong position on Ukraine following Biden talks says PM
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and US have come to a strong position in their quest for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine following his meeting with President Joe Biden..
Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour
Blades, 54, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday .
Vodafone and Three merger could increase phone bills for millions watchdog says
A major merger planned between networks Vodafone and Three UK could lead to higher bills for tens of million of customers or give mobile users a reduced service, the UKs competition watchdog has found..
Mourners arrive for Sven Goran Eriksson funeral in Sweden
Mourners have begun to arrive in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson..
Local news from Hereford Times
Before and after: Hereford slimmer's amazing transformation
A HEREFORD mum wants to "scream and shout" about the benefits of weight loss after she transformed her life.
RATED: Herefordshire pubs and more visited by food hygiene inspectors
HEREFORDSHIRE pubs, restaurants and takeaways have been handed new ratings in the latest round of food hygiene inspections.
Top jobs for these young Hereford people
BAE Systems, Balfour Beatty, Kier Construction,the Atomic Weapons Establishment,the leading autonomous vehicle company OXA, the global food producer Mondelez...
Quirky new bar opens in Hereford city centre TONIGHT
A brand new bar is opening in Hereford city centre tonight.
The Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with controlling or coercive behaviour
BBC presenter Jay Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.
Mars issues update on return of discontinued chocolate 'better than any other'
Mars Wrigley has issued a statement as to whether or not fans can expect the return of White Chocolate Maltesers - see what the company said.
M&S Christmas food to order date confirmed with 450 new festive products revealed
This is when you will be able to book your M&S Christmas food to order slot for the 2024 festive season - take a look at the Christmas food range.
Herefordshire property could FINALLY be declared 'a house'
Owners of an annexe to a house in a Herefordshire village are seeking planning permission to have it treated as a separate house.
What happened to 'wetland park and village' plan for Hereford?
Plans to create an “urban village” and wetland park in an undeveloped and flood-prone part of Hereford are still on track – despite a lack of progress on the ground.
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