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NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) is currently closed at the junction for Stoke Edith. West Mercia Police are at the scene. West Midlands Ambulance Service are also in attendance. The road is currently blocked in both directions. Motorists are […]
NEWS | Police appealing for help in tracing the owner of a dog that reportedly bit a child in a scary incident
Police are appealing for help in tracing the owner of a dog that reportedly bit a child in Gloucester. It was reported that a 12-year-old girl had been using the play area at Holmleigh Park in Tuffley at around 4.50pm on Saturday (2 November). The dog, believed to be a German Shepherd or Husky, ran […]
FEATURED | Tickets for The Courtyard’s Pantomime Sleeping Beauty are on sale now – Don’t miss this fabulous family event over the festive period!
Following rave reviews of 2023’s smash-hit, Dick Whittington, The Courtyard’s award-winning professional Christmas pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty! Step into a fabulous fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true love can remedy. Complete with marvellous musical numbers, a sensational live band, stellar sets, and a wicked spell or two, […]
NEWS | A crew from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service remain on the scene of a fire in Ledbury this morning
A crew from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service remain on the scene of a fire in Ledbury this morning. The fire occurred on an industrial estate in the market town on Tuesday afternoon, with local residents told to keep windows and doors closed. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service […]
BREAKING NEWS | Body discovered by a member of the public could have been dead for up to twelve weeks say Police
Dyfed-Powys Police are continuing their appeal for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir, Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just before 8.30am. Detective […]
NEWS | Police share major update after the body of a man was discovered in a reservoir in the Elan Valley
Dyfed-Powys Police are continuing their appeal for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir, Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just before 8.30am. Detective […]
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A49 near to the OK Diner in Leominster
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A49 near to the OK Diner in Leominster. The incident happened on Friday 25 October around 5:15pm when a white or grey vehicle was in collision with a bicycle causing the cyclist to fall from his bike and sustain minor injuries. Officers would like to […]
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a large fire at an industrial estate in Herefordshire with residents told to keep windows and doors closed
Emergency services are responding to a large fire and an industrial estate in Herefordshire this evening. The fire has occurred in Ledbury, near Ross Road. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided the following information: “Residents in Ledbury area are advised to close windows and doors due to fumes from a significant fire […]
COMMUNITY | City Foodbank Benefits From Generous Donations From The Hereford Academy
The generosity of students, staff and the wider community at The Hereford Church of England Academy, who have been collecting donations for those in need, has now resulted in a significant boost for the Hereford Foodbank. The school’s charity and community initiative has been taking place since the school started the new academic year back in September and, as part of a house […]
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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