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NEWS | Police issue alert after ‘unknown footprints’ were found near a property in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers have issued an alert after ‘unknown footprints’ were found near a property in Herefordshire. The alert, shared by Hereford Southside & Rural Police said: “On the 5th May 2024 a local resident reported finding unknown distinctive footprints within their farm yard which were located around the residents storage ISO containers with […]
NEWS | Family pay tribute to their ‘beautiful, treasured and irreplaceable’ daughter as Police investigation launched
The family of 21-year-old Grace Gardner have paid tribute to a much-loved daughter who sadly lost her life in Bewdley on Tuesday 23 April. An investigation into her death is on-going. In a statement her family said: “Grace was our beautiful, treasured, and irreplaceable daughter, sister, auntie and friend. Grace had so much to look […]
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry. A statement issued on Tuesday by West Mercia Police said: We’re appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, died following a collision with a lorry on the A46 near Evesham this morning (Tuesday). The […]
NEWS | A Hereford care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food
A HEREFORD care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food which looks appetising, and safe. Science has proven that first impressions count when it comes to food, but this can be challenging when the diner suffers from dysphagia, a swallowing […]
NEWS | The Air Ambulance has been called to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon
The air ambulance has been called to a serious collision on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny this afternoon. The collision has occurred near Pontrilas on the England / Wales border. Your Herefordshire understands that a motorcyclist was involved in the collision. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance. The road […]
NEWS | Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months
Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd in Hereford could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months. The company, located on Holmer Road in Hereford, could make up to 75 staff redundant in the coming months, a source told Your Herefordshire. A number of staff were made redundant […]
NEWS | British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a man was caught masturbating on a train
Do you recognise this man? From British Transport Police: Officers investigating an incident of a man masturbating on board a rail replacement bus from Pershore railway station to Worcester Parkway station have released an image. At around 6pm on Thursday 25 April, a man who had boarded the bus at Pershore station sat opposite the 19-year-old victim […]
NEWS | Woman charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in a Tesco car park
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in Stroud last year. Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41 and of no fixed address, has been charged with the manslaughter of 63-year-old Neil Shadwick. The charge relates to an incident in the car park of Tesco superstore on Stratford Road on 22 January 2023. […]
COMMUNITY | Katie is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice with more than £3,900 already raised!
Katie Belcher is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path, to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice, with an incredible £3,900 already raised! Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th […]
National & International News from Radio News Hub
Hamas has announced it has accepted an Egyptian Qatari ceasefire proposal
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel..
CoppaFeel breast cancer charity founder Kris Hallenga dies
Kris Hallenga, the founder of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!, has died aged 38 after 15 years of living with the disease..
Sunak deeply concerned about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah
Rishi Sunak said he is deeply concerned about a possible Israeli offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, given the number of civilians that are sheltering there..
Swinney confirmed new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to be Scotlands next first minister, after he emerged as the only candidate to stand to be the SNPs new leader..
Four men charged after 500kg of cocaine seized in car park
Four men have been charged after cocaine with a potential street value of around £40 million was found in a van in a village pub car park..
Archbishop pays tribute on coronation anniversary
The Archbishop of Canterbury has marked the first anniversary of the Kings coronation by praising Charles sense of duty as he returned to public-facing events following his cancer diagnosis..
Sunak Hung Parliament likely
Rishi Sunak has conceded the Conservatives may not win the next general election, as Tory rebels warned him to change his political course after defeats in the local polls..
Civilians told to evacuate Rafah
The Israeli army has told Palestinians to begin evacuating eastern Rafah, according to an Israeli Defence Force statement on Monday, signalling that a ground invasion is imminent..
Liverpool beat Tottenham at Anfield to deal blow to Spurs top four hopes
Salah scores as Spurs top-four hopes dealt blow.
Local news from Hereford Times
New toilets have been opened at Hereford shopping centre
A NEW toilet with specialist equipment has been unveiled at a Hereford shopping centre.
Large police presence at pub in Kings Acre Road, Hereford
Boost for Hereford's 'dynamic' new museum
A £750,000 grant has been awarded to help complete Hereford’s new £19-million museum and art gallery project.
Public toilets catch fire in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
PUBLIC toilets caught fire in a Herefordshire car park yesterday (May 7).
Air ambulance called to Herefordshire motorbike accident
THE air ambulance was called to a biker who suffered potentially serious injuries in an accident in Herefordshire.
How far can a speed camera catch you? This will shock you
How far can a speed camera catch you? Well, a new speed camera can clock you speeding from 1km away.
DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence
May Fair in Hereford: Rides, games and food for £15
THE May Fair is back in Hereford and I had a trip around it to see what I could get for £15.
Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud's Herefordshire farm
A TV star's home in Herefordshire has been unmasked, with planning documents showing he has taken on his own Grand Design.
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