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Herefordshire Market Towns Lose Out On "Town Of Culture" Shortlist
In early 2026, the Herefordshire market towns of Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-On-Wye made applications to become the UK's very first "Town of Culture" in 2028.
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.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provide update on collision in Fownhope
West Midlands Ambulance Service provides update on collision in Fownhope. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We received a call around 7.40am this morning (20 April) with a report of a road traffic collision on the B4224, Fownhope. “Officers arrived to find a car had collided with stationary vehicles. “Thankfully, nobody was injured.” A […]
BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school is closed until further notice following a fire
A Herefordshire primary school is closed until further notice following a fire. Ledbury Primary School posted the following update on social media earlier today: “School is closed until further notice due to a small fire. “Please share with other families.” We have approached Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service for more details. More soon.
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the A417 near Overton Farm. The motorcyclist, a man from Gloucester, sustained serious injuries […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Live updates- firefighters called to major city road
Firefighters have been called to an open space next to the Hereford City Link Road. More to follow.
Live- major A-road partially blocked after tree falls
Part of the A465 near Cross Keys and Withington has been partially blocked today after a tree fell.
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 following prostate cancer diagnosis
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan, known for Sky News, BBC and ITV has died aged 68.
National News Headlines
Burnham Urged To Reverse National Insurance Rise Costing Firms 1000 Per Worker
The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show..
MPs Back Benefit Boost For 66 Year Olds As State Pension Age Increases
The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs..
People In Their 50s Urged To Complete Bowel Cancer Screening Amid Low Uptake
Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening..
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
