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NEWS | A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to making more than 134,000 indecent images of children
A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to making thousands of indecent images of children. Philip Wood, aged 71 and of Westgate Street, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court last Wednesday (23 October). He had been charged with eight counts of making indecent images of children and nine counts of breaching a Sexual Harm […]
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group issues important notice to patients due to technical issues
Hereford Medical Group has issued an important notice to patients, due to technical issues. The issues are affecting phone lines, with Hereford Medical Group confirming that engineers are working to rectify the issue. An update shared by Hereford Medical Group on Tuesday morning said: “We are currently experiencing a technical issue with our phone lines. […]
NEWS | Veterans and serving military personnel attending this year’s Remembrance Sunday services can travel by rail for free thanks to West Midlands Railway
Veterans and serving military personnel attending this year’s Remembrance Sunday services can travel by rail for free, thanks to West Midlands Railway (WMR). The offer applies to those attending the Submariners’ Remembrance Service in London on Sunday 3 November and all services of Remembrance on Sunday 10 November, including the national service at the Cenotaph […]
NEWS | National Highways provide major update as work to repair A40 following a landslide to commence from today
From National Highways: Our preparation work to install traffic management will begin on 29 October. This work will focus on installing safety barriers, temporary CCTV cameras and crossover locations, and will allow us to put in place a contraflow system in November. So our teams can safely carry out this work, the following overnight closures […]
FEATURED | Wild swimming in fabulous surroundings in rural Herefordshire
Wild Swimming at The Dragons Gate in Herefordshire! The lake is spring fed and was dug in 2002. At the deepest point is is approximately 12ft. The banks slope upwards to allow access at different points. There is a small wild life area at one side. The lake is approximately 60m long by 35m wide. […]
FEATURED | The UK’s biggest Dinosaur show to visit The Courtyard in Hereford this week with tickets now on sale
Friday 1st November – Two Sessions Available “The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth” 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure? Join intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as they introduce you […]
FEATURED | Dinosaur World has opened in Herefordshire with nine life-size Dinosaurs and a fantastic T. rex experience
Ralph Court Gardens in Herefordshire have now extended the Dinosaur World area and will be opening the new section every evening during our Halloween Event (24th October through to 2nd November 6pm – 8.00pm only). Be the first to see the extended area with 9 life-size animatronic Dinosaurs including our T. Rex experience. Take a […]
NEWS | Greggs to open a new outlet in a Herefordshire market town in the coming weeks
Greggs is to open a new outlet in a Herefordshire market town in the coming weeks. The new outlet will open in Bromyard. The new has been confirmed by MFG Bishops of Bromyard, who confirmed that Greggs will be a new addition to the Budgens store and Texaco petrol station. A post on social media […]
WHAT’S ON? | HUGE 20 minute long firework display and light show to light up the sky above Hereford this Saturday
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 […]
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New shop to open in Herefordshire town
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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.
Harrys High Court claim against Daily Mail publisher could face trial in 2026
The Duke of Sussexs legal claim against the publisher of the Daily Mail could face a trial in 2026, a High Court judge has suggested..
'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.
Local news from Hereford Times
New shop to open in Herefordshire town
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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.
Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises
November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month
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