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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 […]
MISSING CHILD | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to find Judd Parfitt, 13, from Blaenavon, who is missing. Judd was last seen leaving an address in Blaenavon between 5pm and 6pm on Saturday 26 October. He was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms, black trainers and a black “The North Face” jacket. Judd is described as white, around […]
NEWS | A business savvy mum has opened a new Barbers Shop in Hereford
Courtney Clarke from Hereford has made the decision to take the plunge and open up her own Barber Shop in the city. Miss Barber is situated in Bewell Street towards the side entrance to Widemarsh Street. Courtney who has a young daughter told Your Herefordshire “I have lived here all my life and have been […]
NEWS | Police appeal for information after two young children were seen taking animals from a garden in Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after two animals were taken from a garden in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “On the 27/10/2024 at 15:23pm a resident in Villa Street reported the theft of 2 ferrets from a hutch within the their garden. “The ferrets were subsequently located later in the […]
WHAT’S ON? | Experience the magic of Christmas at Croft Castle’s enchanting winter lights show
Photo Credit: Kie Cummings Illuminate 2024: Experience the magic of Christmas at Croft Castle’s enchanting winter lights show Make your Christmas magical with Illuminate 2024, an after-dark winter lights show that promises to enchant visitors of all ages. For eight nights only, witness the historic Croft Castle and its gardens transformed into a winter wonderland, offering […]
FEATURED | Kate Bliss is hosting a free drop in valuation day on Saturday 9th November
Kate Bliss, a regular face on BBC antiques programmes and an independent jewellery and fine art valuer is hosting a free ‘drop-in’ Valuation Day for jewellery and silver as well as other antiques and contemporary fine art. Have you recently inherited items you know nothing about? Do you have jewellery you never wear? Kate offers […]
BREAKING NEWS | Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews responding to ‘ongoing incident’ at Special Metals in Hereford
Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are responding to an ongoing incident at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford. West Mercia Police are also at the scene. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – one each from […]
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews rescued a man from the River Wye in Hereford on Sunday
A man was rescued from the River Wye in Hereford on Sunday. The incident occurred near the Old Bridge in Hereford. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford Fire Station, including water first responders, boat crews from Hereford […]
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision involving two vehicles
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The charges are in relation to a collision on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport yesterday (Saturday 26 October), where a three-week-old baby sadly died. Craig Nunn, aged 39, of Sandy Lane, Stourport will appear at Kidderminster […]
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New shop to open in Herefordshire town
A LOCAL charity has confirmed that it will be opening a brand new shop in Herefordshire.
Spencer Matthews to attempt new world record in his most dangerous challenge
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Rental e bike firms could face fines over blocked pavements
Rental e-bike operators could be fined as part of measures to tackle significant safety issues around poor parking in London..
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
A LOCAL charity has confirmed that it will be opening a brand new shop in Herefordshire.
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