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DID YOU KNOW? | You can park for just 80p ALL day at a car park in Hereford
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park here and then walk […]
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A49 between Hereford and Leominster this evening
Emergency services are responding to a colllision on the A49 this evening. The collision has occurred on the A49 between Leominster and Hereford. There are significant delays in the Hope-under-Dinmore area. There are also delays further up the A49 between Leominster and Ludlow due to temporary traffic lights at Ashton. West Mercia Police are understood […]
NEWS | A Herefordshire shop has been forced to close for up to six weeks for urgent work to be carried out
A Herefordshire shop has been forced to close for up to six weeks, for urgent work to be carried out. Superdrug on Market Place in Ross-on-Wye confirmed the news on social media on Thursday. A post shared on social media said: “Due to work needing to be done unfortunately Superdrug will be closed for 5-6 […]
NEWS | Herefordshire Council provide a major update on two projects in Hereford – including the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street
Herefordshire Council has provided a major update on two projects proposed for Hereford over the coming years – including the Blackfriars End project at Hereford FC’s Edgar Street Stadium. The Blackfriars End, which has now been demolished, has been subject to discussions for many years, with the most recent proposal suggesting the possibility for student […]
CHRISTMAS | Amazing ASIA Buffet are now taking bookings for Christmas Day!
Have you ever thought of having an ‘𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘁’ on Christmas Day? Well Amazing Asia, based at the Old Market in Hereford, are offering you and your family that choice! Take away the stress on the big day and surround yourself with loved ones. With a very reasonable priced menu, this is […]
FEATURED | Have you visited the amazing OMG Polish Street Food stand at Hereford Butter Market yet?
Have you visited the amazing OMG Polish Street Food stand at Hereford Butter Market yet? It’s proving to be extremely popular! OMG Polish Street Food opened for the first time at Hereford Butter Market last Friday, and has been attracting a large number of customers since. With fabulous pizza baguettes, pitta bread stuffed with pork […]
NEWS | A former Major in the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps is one of more than 40 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to their fallen comrades in the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday
A former Major in the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps is one of more than 40 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to their fallen comrades in the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (10 November), in London. Karen Jamieson, 60, who was originally from Wigmore, in Herefordshire, served with […]
NEWS | A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a car this morning
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a car this morning (Thursday 24 October). Emergency services were called to a report of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the A40 in Churcham, Forest of Dean. The collision, which involved a Honda CR-V and a Triumph Sprint, happened close […]
NEWS | Ellie Chowns (MP for North Herefordshire) to donate £10,000 of her salary to support local community causes in North Herefordshire
Credit: Ian Morris One of Herefordshire’s MPs is giving away a large chunk of her salary because it is ‘more than she needs’. Dr Ellie Chowns, the Green MP for North Herefordshire, described the £91,346 annual MP salary as a ‘really large sum of money’ and ‘more than she has ever earned before’. She added: […]
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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.
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Rental e bike firms could face fines over blocked pavements
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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
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