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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.
Herefordshire Council Appoints New Chief Executive
The new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service at Herefordshire Council, Paul Satoor, has been appointed into the role as of the 26th of June.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
NEWS | Grieving family of Herefordshire man seek answers from former employees in witness appeal
The family of the late Terry Cumbes, who worked as a joiner, carpenter and foreman for Sellick Nicholls, Luggvale Construction, Painter Brothers and H.P. Bulmer Ltd, is appealing for information from anyone who worked with him and may be able to provide evidence about asbestos exposure during his employment. Specialist asbestos solicitors at Hugh James have been instructed by Mr Cumbes’ family to pursue a civil compensation claim […]
UK NEWS | Aldi is giving shoppers the chance to take part in a five-minute trolley dash
Aldi is bringing its successful Supermarket Sweep fundraiser to England and Wales for the first time, giving shoppers the chance to win a five-minute trolley dash while raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust. Ten winners will be selected to take part in the challenge at their local Aldi store, racing against the clock to fill […]
INCIDENT | A murder investigation has been launched after three people were found dead at a property
A murder investigation has been launched after three people were found dead at a property near Bedford. Police were called on Monday (6 July) regarding concerns for a mother and her two children who had not been seen for several days. A number of enquiries were carried out before police forced entry into a property in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, where they discovered the bodies of a woman and two children. […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Vets 'horrified' over 'distressing' crematorium probe as bodies pile up
A vets in Hereford and Ledbury has provided a fresh update after being left "surprised and horrified" after animals were found piled up outside a pet crematorium.
Pictured - Hammond spotted with new girlfriend at county event
Richard Hammond has been spotted alongside his new girlfriend at a special event in Herefordshire.
Beefy Boys set sights on former bar as plans for another restaurant emerge
Hereford's Beefy Boys have set their sights on a new location for their next restaurant and are set to take over the home of a former Brewdog bar.
National News Headlines
Crisis As Childrens Mental Health Referrals Top A Million In A Year
More than a million children – around one in 10 – in England were referred for, awaiting or getting treatment from mental health services, according to data analysis said to show the “sheer scale of distress young people are facing today”..
Graduate Roles See Record Decline
The number of job vacancies has increased for four months in a row to almost 800,000 but there has been a steep decline in graduate roles, according to research..
Skydiving Plane Crash In Northern France Leaves 11 Dead
A skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people on board..
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
