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NEWS | All Hereford Medical Group sites are closed this afternoon
Patients are reminded that all Hereford Medical Group sites are closed this afternoon. This is for compulsory staff training. An update shared by Hereford Medical Group said: “All HMG sites will be closed today from 12:30pm for compulsory staff training. “Our online forms and Station Medical Centre site will reopen at 4:30pm. “If you have […]
MISSING TEENAGER | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 17-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday
Police are appealing for information to find Deacon Powell, 17, who is missing. Deacon was last seen in leaving an address in Abertillery at around 2pm on Friday 8 November. He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms and a black jacket. Deacon is described as around 5′ 6” tall and of slim build with […]
NEWS | Asda has announced a major new policy that will help support parents with extra paid leave
Asda has launched a new neonatal care leave policy that will provide colleagues with additional leave and pay if their baby is born needing neonatal care treatment after birth. From today, Asda colleagues with a baby in neonatal care treatment for 7 full days or more will be able to take up to a maximum […]
NEWS | Asda brings back its soup, roll and unlimited Tea and Coffee for just £1 initiative to support the over 60s during the winter
Asda and Asda Foundation pledges almost £1 million to help combat loneliness and isolation in the older generation this festive period through its ‘Don’t be Gnome Alone this Christmas’ campaign** Supermarket teams up with national treasure Larry Lamb to reimagine its in-store cafes as ‘Chatty Cafés’ and help spark conversations this Christmas. It’s called the […]
FEATURED | Rose & Ramble to open a cafe on Widemarsh Street in Hereford city centre in the coming months
Rose & Ramble announced some very exciting news in the summer, confirming that they will be opening a cafe in Hereford city centre. Planning permission has now been submitted to Herefordshire Council for new signage and changes to the building that used to be the home of FIT on Widemarsh Street. Well known for their […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of David Roger Neville who passed away on Friday 1st November at Hereford County Hospital
In Memory of David Roger Neville. Formerly of D Neville & Sons Haulage. Sadly, passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Friday 1st November 2024 aged 78 years. Devoted Husband to Judith, Dad & best Friend to Stephen & Jason. Adored Grandad to Laura, Chloe, Callum & Bethany, Great Grandad to Finley & Florence & younger Brother to John. […]
NEWS | Police provide an update on a major fire that destroyed several buildings in Abergavenny on Sunday night
Emergency services are still at the scene of a fire that happened in Abergavenny on Sunday. The fire, at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop on Frogmore Street, was reported to Police at around 8.35pm. No injuries have been reported at this time but due to safety concerns, and the risk of further […]
NEWS | The Beefy Boys could be set to open two new restaurants with a big hint at the proposed locations
Hereford’s The Beefy Boys are looking to open another restaurant – and there’s a big hint that more could be on the way. The burger kings, who opened their first eatery on the Old Market in 2015, have submitted a planning application to Bath and North East Somerset Council. They are seeking permission for listed […]
NEWS | Man jailed for over three years for using and selling Firesticks to stream Premier League football matches
An individual who had been loading illicit streaming services on to so-called “Firesticks” has today been sentenced to three years and four months in prison. This includes a separate concurrent sentence of two years and three months for accessing and viewing the content he was supplying. Jonathan Edge, 29, from Liverpool, pleaded guilty to three […]
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PETA asks Sly Old Fox pub to change name due to being 'unfair' to the animal
The Sly Old Fox pub in Birmingham has been asked by the animal rights group PETA to change its 'unfair' name.
Plans announced for 540 new homes - in part of Hereford that just flooded again
A formal bid for permission to build up to 540 new homes on the south side of Hereford has been published.
Around 70 people rescued from floods by Herefordshire firefighters
HEREFORDSHIRE fire crews have resuced around 70 people from floods across the county and its borders.
Ed Sheeran apologises for gatecrashing Ruben Amorims Sky Sports interview
Ed Sheeran has apologised for gatecrashing a live interview with new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim..
Flood-hit Hereford street closes as gardens and road disappear underwater
THE road and gardens in a notoriously flood-hit Hereford street have been submerged underwater in the wake of Storm Bert.
Communities begin massive clean up after flooding from Storm Bert
Communities in England and Wales are starting a massive clean-up after torrential rain and widespread flooding from Storm Bert over the weekend..
Girl eight shot as she sat in car with her parents and two year old sibling
The eight-year-old girl injured in a double shooting in west London was in a car with her parents and two-year-old sibling when a gunman opened fire, police have revealed..
Distinctive helicopters spotted over Herefordshire
TWO distinctive helicopters have been spotted over Hereford.
Mohamed Salah feels more out than in at Liverpool due to lack of new deal
Mohamed Salah has said he is yet to receive a new contract offer from Liverpool and feels more out than in as he nears the end of his existing deal..
Local news from Hereford Times
PETA asks Sly Old Fox pub to change name due to being 'unfair' to the animal
The Sly Old Fox pub in Birmingham has been asked by the animal rights group PETA to change its 'unfair' name.
Plans announced for 540 new homes - in part of Hereford that just flooded again
A formal bid for permission to build up to 540 new homes on the south side of Hereford has been published.
Around 70 people rescued from floods by Herefordshire firefighters
HEREFORDSHIRE fire crews have resuced around 70 people from floods across the county and its borders.
Flood-hit Hereford street closes as gardens and road disappear underwater
THE road and gardens in a notoriously flood-hit Hereford street have been submerged underwater in the wake of Storm Bert.
Distinctive helicopters spotted over Herefordshire
TWO distinctive helicopters have been spotted over Hereford.
Hereford homeless winter night shelter opening date confirmed
HEREFORD'S winter night shelter will be opening its doors to homeless people from next week.
Arrest after 'threats to kill' at Hereford Wetherspoon pub
A MAN has been released on bail after an arrest at a popular Hereford pub.
Wetherspoon reveals the 664 pubs staying open on Christmas Day - is one near you?
JD Wetherspoon has revealed the 664 pubs that will be open on Christmas Day in 2024 - see the full list.
You can help a guardian angel keep someone safe
A YOUNG woman has told how she ended up cold, scared and alone on the streets of 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