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BUSINESS | A Herefordshire company has celebrated its 50th anniversary by opening a new depot in Hereford
A Herefordshire company has celebrated its 50th anniversary by opening a new depot in Hereford. A post on the John Wood Tyres Facebook page said: “You asked and we listened – we are excited to introduce our new Hereford South Depot: “John Wood Tyres, Rotherwas. “In response to customer feedback, we are opening an express […]
NEWS | A busy route linking two Herefordshire villages is closed this morning following a collision
A route linking two Herefordshire villages is closed this morning following a collision. The road between Moreton-on-Lugg village and Marden is closed following a collision overnight. A vehicle is currently blocking the bridge over the River Lugg. Police are at the scene. We understand that the bridge may have sustained some damage. The main Hereford […]
WHAT’S ON? | Thousands of people set to attend a huge firework and light show in Hereford on Saturday evening
A huge firework display and light show to light up the skies above Hereford this Saturday. Saturday 2nd November | 5pm – 9pm Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU Organised by St Michael’s Hospice and located at Hereford Racecourse, this is set to be a HUGE event! Get ready to be amazed. This new […]
MISSING CHILD | Police launch urgent missing appeal following the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl on Thursday
Police are appealing for help to find a teenage girl after she was reported missing from Gloucester yesterday (Thursday 31 October). Elizabeth, aged 14, has not been seen since leaving an address on Reservoir Road in Matson at around 7.15pm. Officers are growing concerned for her welfare and are asking for anyone who has information […]
NEWS | There will be no Hereford Scout Post service this Christmas due to a fall in the number of volunteers over recent years
There will be no Hereford Scout Post service this Christmas, following a fall in the number of volunteers available to help run it. A post on the Hereford City Scouts Christmas Post page on Facebook said: “We are sad to announce that Hereford District Scout Post service will not be available this year (2024). “Everyone […]
NEWS | A route linking two Herefordshire villages is closed this evening following a collision
A route linking two Herefordshire villages is closed this evening following a collision. The road between Moreton-on-Lugg village and Marden is closed due to a collision. A vehicle is currently blocking the bridge over the River Lugg. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route. More soon.
FEATURED | The High Sheriff of Herefordshire’s October diary
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward has provided us with her activities for October 2024. Pat is extremely busy with her work across the county and we are delighted to have her on board supplying a regular column. You can find out more by visiting her website -> High Sheriff Herefordshire 1.10.24 Holme Lacy College […]
FEATURED | Herefordshire Young Farmers celebrate 80 years with an event in Hereford city centre
On Sunday 27th October, Hereford city centre was full of the Herefordshire Young Farmers community. Over 300 members of HFYFC past and present gathered at Hereford’s Town Hall. Members separated into their club’s with generations of families and friends ready to walk the streets of Hereford to celebrate the momentous anniversary. The procession from the […]
FEATURED | A business featured on BBC One’s Dragon’s Den has relocated to Hereford
Entrepreneurs Vaani & Keeran Vetriko have recently opened a premises in Hereford. Their business Neitiv is situated on the Three Elms Trading estate. Vanni told Your Herefordshire “We moved from Swindon to Hereford a few weeks ago and everybody has been so welcoming and friendly, we offer a wide variety of things to do including […]
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Plans announced to turn this landmark Herefordshire building into a KFC restaurant
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'Potentially serious injuries' in Hereford main road crash
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Local news from Hereford Times
Tractor driver arrested after driving through flooded street
A TRACTOR driver has been arrested after he was filmed driving through the deep floodwater in the middle of the town, sending enormous waves crashing into businesses in Teme Street on Sunday, with many taking to social media to voice their disgust.
Herefordshire petitioners backing fresh UK election top 10,000
More than 10,000 people in Herefordshire have signed a national petition calling for a fresh general election.
Morrisons customers can get a free doughnut this week - how to claim yours
Black Friday is being celebrated at Morrisons with free doughnuts for customers and reduced prices across a variety of items.
Plans announced to turn this landmark Herefordshire building into a KFC restaurant
Plans have been revealed to turn a former Herefordshire cinema and bingo hall into a KFC restaurant.
'Potentially serious injuries' in Hereford main road crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a crash in a busy Hereford road.
Teenager airlifted after Herefordshire lorry crash
Police have closed a Herefordshire main road this morning
Hunt for driver after pedestrian hit by car in Hereford
A PEDESTRIAN was injured after being hit by a car on a busy Hereford road.
Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25
Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises
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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