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NEWS | A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog
A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog in Shrewsbury. Richard Forbes, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, intentional strangulation, possession of a class A substance and failing to provide a specimen of breath. On June 29, 2024, the 46-year-old had been […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Gordon Heath of Knighton who passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th January aged 65 years
Gordon Heath of Knighton. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 18th January 2025 aged 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his Family & Friends. A private funeral service will take place in due course. All enquiries to Serenity Funeral Services, 54 Catherine Street, Hereford, HR1 2DU. Tel: 01432 800353.
ROAD CLOSURE | A49 closed between Starting Gate (Hereford) and Hope-under-Dinmore from 8pm – 6am every night from Today (3rd February) until 19th March
Google Street View – Image Date – April 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a number of closures in place on the A49 in Herefordshire over the coming weeks. The closures will be in place overnight. From National Highways: We’ll be carrying out safety improvements to the bends and junctions along the […]
Local news from Hereford Times
Long waits for physiotherapy causing irreversible harm to children
Some children as young as four are waiting up to 18 months to access NHS physiotherapy services, according to a survey of professionals in the sector..
Archbishop of York categorically rejects bullying and coercion allegations
The Archbishop of York has categorically rejected allegations that he bullied members of a committee to secure the Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalaths appointment as Bishop of Liverpool, hours after the latter resigned following sexual assault and harassment allegations against him..
Pension payments to increase this year as new amount confirmed
The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.
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