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LIVE UPDATES | Abergavenny Town Council ‘devastated’ following the loss of businesses and homes after a fire ripped through the town centre overnight
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. Police received a report of a fire at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop at around 8.35pm on Sunday, 11 November. Crews from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene dealing with the fire. A number […]
LIVE UPDATES | A number of fire crews remain on the scene of a large fire in Abergavenny Town Centre this morning
Photos – Your Herefordshire Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. Police received a report of a fire at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop at around 8.35pm on Sunday, 11 November. Crews from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene dealing with […]
BREAKING NEWS | A huge fire has destroyed part of Abergavenny Town Centre overnight with flames and smoke seen from miles away
Image / Video: Sian Louise Parry Emergency services are currently in attendance to a fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. Police received a report of a fire at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop at around 8.35pm on Sunday, 11 November. Crews from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene […]
FEATURED | A huge warehouse full of Christmas Trees and Decorations has opened and you can even meet Santa over the coming weeks!
Did you know that there is a huge warehouse full of Christmas Trees and Festive Decorations that has opened just an hours drive from Hereford? Santa’s Coming to South Wales’ Largest Christmas Superstore! Have you visited the Festive Christmas Shop yet? Make this season magical by taking the family to meet Santa on these special […]
NEWS | Hereford pensioner slams the government for scrapping the winter fuel allowance
Like many pensioners across Herefordshire Richard Smith will not be receiving his winter fuel allowance this year, he now has to face the potential choice of choosing heating or eating this winter. Richard who lives in the Whitecross area of Hereford told Your Herefordshire “I was really upset and angry when the government said they […]
FEATURED | A Hereford pub will be donating 20p from the sale of every pint between 12.30pm-2.30pm on Remembrance Sunday to the Poppy Appeal
A Hereford pub has confirmed that it will make a special donation to the Poppy Appeal on Remembrance Sunday. The Golden Lion, on Grandstand Road in Hereford, will be donating 20p from the sale of every pint, to the Poppy Appeal. This is for every pint purchased between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. The announcement was made […]
FEATURED | Former Hereford United player Mark A Jones back at Edgar Street
Former Hereford United player Mark A Jones watched Hereford FC defeat Marine 4-0 yesterday afternoon in National League North. Jones made 157 appearances and scored 2 goals for Hereford United between 1987-1991. He was a consistent right back who was extremely popular during his time at Edgar Street with players and supporters alike. Jones had […]
NEWS | A49 CLOSED in both directions near Leominster due to an overturned vehicle
The A49 is currently closed in both directions near Leominster following a collision. The closure is in place between the A44 (Worcester Road) junction and the Wharton. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We received a call around 2:20pm this afternoon (8 November) with a report of a road traffic collision on […]
NEWS | An additional £4.23 million will be invested in Herefordshire Schools and facilities to provide better access to learning for children with special educational needs and disabilities
An additional £4.23 million will be invested in Herefordshire Schools and facilities to provide better access to learning for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) The funding will be released from a Department for Education (DfE) High Needs Provision Capital Grant to create additional special and mainstream school places for children with SEND […]
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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