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NEWS | Police appeal for CCTV or Dashcam footage after two people were caught having an intimate encounter at night in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police have shared an urgent message with villagers in the Sutton St Nicholas area of Herefordshire following a disturbing incident that occurred overnight on Tuesday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Attention residents of Orchard Close, Cross Keys area of Sutton St Nicholas in Herefordshire (HR1 3AU) and surrounding areas. “On Tuesday […]
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection
A Herefordshire Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection. Pencombe Church of England Primary School received a visit from Ofsted on 10th April 2024. The report said: “The pupils, their parents and the staff agree that Pencombe Church of England Primary School is like one big family. There is a […]
NEWS | Council continues free school meals support for Herefordshire children this May half term
Over 4,700 Herefordshire children set to receive free food vouchers for the May school holidays Thousands of Herefordshire children and young people in nurseries, schools and colleges will continue to receive free school meals support during the May half term holidays. Over 4,700 children primary and secondary school pupils who are entitled to benefits related […]
WEATHER WARNING | Met Office issues weather warning for parts of Herefordshire, The Midlands and Wales with heavy rain and flooding possible
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of Herefordshire, The Midlands and Wales with heavy rain and flooding possible. The warning came into place from 1pm and will remain in place until 11pm this evening. The Met Office warning said: “An area of heavy rain is expected to move west across parts […]
UK NEWS | A baby has died after being hit by a Land Rover in a church car park
Road Policing officers in Aberdeenshire are carrying out enquiries into a fatal crash within the car park of a church in Balmedie. The incident took place on Eigie Road, around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024. It involved a Land Rover and a one-year-old female child. The child was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, however […]
NEWS | The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today
The funeral of a popular figure in local football will take place in Hereford later today. Eric Richards was a popular figure at Westfields Football Club for many years. “The family Andrew & Sally of the late Eric Richards have asked us to share that his funeral will take place at the Hereford Crematorium 4.15pm […]
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘outstanding’ following a recent visit by Ofsted inspectors
A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘outstanding’ following a recent visit by Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted Inspectors were extremely impressed with The Beacon College in Hereford. ‘The Beacon College is a special place where there is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, which you will experience as soon as you enter the college, because one of our […]
NEWS | Police seize vehicle and arrest motorist following reports of an Audi causing a nuisance in the Leominster area
West Mercia Police officers have seized a vehicle and arrested a motorist following reports of an Audi causing a nuisance in the Leominster area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “On Wednesday 15th May 2024, Police were notified of a driver of a dark coloured AUDI A3 causing a nuisance in the LEOMINSTER area. […]
UK NEWS | Police launch murder investigation following the death of a 36-year-old man
Police are appealing for information, or witnesses, after a man died on Chepstow Road, Newport. From Gwent Police: We were called to Chepstow Road, Newport, at around 6pm on Tuesday 14 May after a man was found unresponsive with serious injuries. Officers attended alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service who confirmed that a 36-year-old […]
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Local news from Hereford Times
Monty Don shares 2 flowers you should cut back this spring
In May, Monty Don says two flowers should be cut back to help them grow again next spring.
Police reveal Herefordshire speed camera tolerance
THE true leniency of speed cameras in Herefordshire has been revealed in new information obtained by the Hereford Times.
Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark anniversary of D-Day
The Royal Mint has revealed a brand new 50p coin to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings.
Android phone users issued warning over bank emptying bug
Android phone users who use the Google Chrome app have been issued an urgent warning over a bug that could empty their bank accounts.
Grandmother died after airbag exploded in Herefordshire crash
A grandmother died after suffering years of breathing problems triggered by dust she inhaled when her airbag exploded during a car crash, an inquest has heard.
Storage giant Lock Stock takes over site in Herefordshire
A fast-growing storage giant has taken over two sites in the border counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Herefordshire noise complaints and abatement orders issued
NUISANCE noises have caused hundreds of complaints in Herefordshire in recent years.
Vehicles and Hereford shop window damaged by homeless man
A HOMELESS man damaged two vehicles and smashed the window of a garage in Hereford.
Hereford attacker assaulted four people and broke ban
A MAN has been handed a community order after a string of assaults in Hereford.
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