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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
INCIDENT | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal collision
Police can confirm that a fatal collision on the B4696 near Royal Wootton Bassett on Tuesday evening (30/06) is now being treated as a murder investigation. From Wiltshire Police: The collision occurred at around 6.05pm on the B4696 between Brinkworth Road and Lydiard Plain and involved an orange Peugeot 107 travelling northbound and a black […]
BREAKING NEWS | Murder investigation launched after man in his 80s was stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Gloucester last night (Thursday 2 July). Police were called at around 9pm with a report that someone had been injured within a property on Alney Terrace. Emergency services attended and a man, aged in his 80s, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with suspected stab […]
MISSING CHILD | Police launch urgent search following disappearance of a 13-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to find Dominic, 13, who has been reported as missing. The 13-year-old from Abertillery was last seen at around 6pm on Wednesday 1 July in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran. Dominic is described as 5ft 6” tall, of slim build with short mousy brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing blue […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
City shop set to shut in days after supermarket axes 100 branches
A Hereford convenience shop is set to close amid a supermarket giant axing 100 branches.
We're hunting for one of the best groups in Herefordshire
The search is on for arts champions who are lighting up Herefordshire through creativity and performance.
Trains on major rail route through county cancelled for two days
Trains on a major rail service which stops at two Herefordshire stations will not run this weekend.
National News Headlines
Nigel Farage Resigns And Vows To Fight By Election After Pressure Over Finances
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election after coming under intense pressure over unregistered donations of cash and support..
Farage Will Make A Statement On Future In Public Life Amid Finances Scrutiny
Nigel Farage has said he will make a statement on his future in public life, as he faces intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster, and a £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor..
Mauricio Pochettino Disappointed That Politics Overshadowed USAs World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino admitted his disappointment at the “politics and manipulation” which overshadowed the United States’ World Cup exit following President Donald Trump’s intervention..
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
