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FEATURED | Rose & Ramble to open a cafe on Widemarsh Street in Hereford city centre
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 […]
NEWS | Murder investigation launched by West Mercia Police after a 44-year-old woman was stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed in Redditch on Monday morning. (Monday 11 November). Officers were called to an address on Other Road in Redditch at around 9.30am. A 44-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 46-year-old man has been arrested on […]
FEATURED | A Hereford city centre restaurant is offering an ‘all you can eat buffet’ on Christmas Day for just £24.95!
Have you ever thought of having an ‘𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘁’ on Christmas Day? Well Amazing Asia, based at the Old Market in Hereford, are offering you and your family that choice! Take away the stress on the big day and surround yourself with loved ones. With a very reasonable priced menu, this is […]
NEWS | Hereford United Giantkillers help to scatter the ashes of their former colleague Fred Potter at Edgar Street
Former Hereford United goalkeeper Fred Potter passed away on the 23rd July 2024 at the age of 83. Last Saturday when Hereford FC faced Marine his former playing colleagues Peter Isaac, Ken Mallender and Dudley Tyler paid tribute to their former team mate by helping spread his ashes close to the Meadow End. Press the […]
NEWS | Herefordshire Charity wins International Award
Dark Skies Herefordshire has been honoured with the DarkSky International Bob Gent CommunityLeadership Award. Chris Peterson, Engagement Manager for DarkSky International, commented: “The DarkSky International Awards Committee recognises your remarkable efforts in addressinglight pollution through citizen science, volunteer engagement, and influencing local policy. “Your collaboration with parish councils and local businesses to promote Herefordshire’s dark […]
NEWS | Emergency services called to reports of a building fire this afternoon
Credit: Emma Corfield-Walters Emergency services are responding to reports of a fire in Crickhowell this afternoon. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Gwent Police are at the scene. A post shared on social media said: “The A40 is closed in both directions at the top of the High Street in Crickhowell due to fire […]
NEWS | A section of the A49 remains closed this afternoon after a lorry hit a building this morning
The A49 remains closed in both directions at Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury after a lorry hit a building. Emergency services including West Mercia Police are in attendance. National Highways are on scene assisting with the closures and traffic management, and highways and structural engineer teams are supporting the response. The road is expected to remain […]
IN MEMORY | In memory of Andy Deacon who passed away peacefully on 24th October aged 76 years
In memory of Andy Deacon who passed away peacefully on 24th October aged 76 years. The funeral service will take place 15th November at 11:30am at the Humber Woodland of Remembrance. If attending feel free to wear something colourful. If desired donations in memory of Andy are for St Micheal’s Hospice, which may be left at the […]
LATEST | Police provide update and businesses respond to devastating fire in Abergavenny Town Centre
A number of roads remain closed in Abergavenny after reports of a fire on Sunday 10 November. The fire, at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop, was reported to police at around 8.35pm. A cordon is in place on Frogmore Street, Baker Street and Princes Street. The fire service is currently investigating the […]
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Emergency services called as blaze breaks out in Hereford home
FIRE crews rushed to a Hereford home after a blaze broke out from a woodburning stove.
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.
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Emergency services called as blaze breaks out in Hereford home
FIRE crews rushed to a Hereford home after a blaze broke out from a woodburning stove.
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.
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