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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 | MP for North Herefordshire Dr Ellie Chowns discusses role of natural fertilisers in preventing waterways pollution
Edwards’ Seaweed Fertiliser UK, suppliers of natural seaweed products for commercial and domestic application, had the pleasure of hosting Green Party MP for North Herefordshire Dr Ellie Chowns at its farm in Ludlow on Friday 18 October 2024. Dr Chowns visited Millwood Farm to speak with soil expert Dave Edwards, managing director and co-founder of […]
NEWS | A new £6 million advanced manufacturing centre is to be built on the outskirts of Hereford – creating up to 50 new jobs
A new £6milllion advanced manufacturing centre is to be built in Herefordshire, creating up to 50 new jobs in the county. Collins Design and Build has been appointed to develop the 31,000 sq ft centre on Skylon Park for TechTest Ltd, part of the HR Smith Group. Techtest specialises in the design and manufacture of search and rescue equipment, antennas and […]
NEWS | The AA wants new drivers under 21 to display a ‘G plate’ for the first six months after passing their test
At least 58 lives could be saved annually by graduated driver licensing (GDL), estimates* The AA as it steps up its calls for the system to be introduced. Introducing such a system could also see at least 934 serious injuries avoided on UK roads. “Graduated Driver Licensing has been proven in other countries to significantly […]
NEWS | A man has been arrested for failing to provide a breath test and on suspicion of failing to stop following an accident in Herefordshire
Emergency services were called to a collision in Herefordshire where a driver had left the scene on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on the A4110 in Canon Pyon. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We received a call […]
NEWS | Motorists on their phones and eating food behind the wheel amongst those stopped during M5 operation
A texting van driver who swore at officers and an HGV driver eating a jar of food were just two of the motorists observed committing offences on the M5 by Roads Policing officers. Operation Tramline saw an unmarked HGV lorry, loaned by National Highways, being driven between junctions 8 and 14 of the motorway earlier […]
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision where the ‘driver had left the scene’ in Herefordshire overnight
Emergency services were called to a collision in Herefordshire where a driver had left the scene on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on the A4110 in Canon Pyon. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: […]
UK NEWS | Police arrest woman on suspicion of manslaughter following deaths of three residents at a care home
Detectives investigating the full circumstances surrounding the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage have made an arrest. Dorset Police received a report at 7.16am on Wednesday 23 October 2024 regarding three residents who had been found deceased at the Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road. Officers attended the care home, alongside […]
HALF TERM | Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 322 cafés across the UK over the October half term
Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 322 cafés across the UK over the October half term (excluding weekends). The supermarket’s cafés will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with each item bought by an adult from as little as 60p […]
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially commences
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanons Hezbollah militants has commenced, with both sides withdrawing from southern Lebanon..
Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? All the rules explained
With the TV Licence costing £169.50, many of us will be hoping we do not need to purchase one
Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award
The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024.
Famous TV presenter helping Hereford teenager to restore much-loved boat
A TV star will be visiting Hereford's Left Bank later this week to share personal anecdotes with a local audience.
Anger at permit for 'potentially catastrophic' AD plant on Herefordshire farm
Local campaigners are angry that a controversial planned anaerobic digester (AD) at a Herefordshire farm has been quietly given an environmental permit.
Abusive Herefordshire woman admits causing fear of violence
AN ABUSIVE Herefordshire woman has been fined after causing fear of or provoking unlawful violence.
Why Herefordshire chiefs won't be paying for these people to travel
Calls for free bus travel for young people in Herefordshire have been dismissed – for now.
Class A drug destroyed after Hereford man appears in court
A CLASS A drug has been ordered to be destroyed after it was found in the possession of a Herefordshire offender.
Local news from Hereford Times
Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? All the rules explained
With the TV Licence costing £169.50, many of us will be hoping we do not need to purchase one
Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award
The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024.
Famous TV presenter helping Hereford teenager to restore much-loved boat
A TV star will be visiting Hereford's Left Bank later this week to share personal anecdotes with a local audience.
Anger at permit for 'potentially catastrophic' AD plant on Herefordshire farm
Local campaigners are angry that a controversial planned anaerobic digester (AD) at a Herefordshire farm has been quietly given an environmental permit.
Abusive Herefordshire woman admits causing fear of violence
AN ABUSIVE Herefordshire woman has been fined after causing fear of or provoking unlawful violence.
Van man banned from the roads after admitting drink-driving
A DRIVER has been banned from the roads for 17 months after admitting a drink-driving offence before Hereford magistrates.
Why Herefordshire chiefs won't be paying for these people to travel
Calls for free bus travel for young people in Herefordshire have been dismissed – for now.
Class A drug destroyed after Hereford man appears in court
A CLASS A drug has been ordered to be destroyed after it was found in the possession of a Herefordshire offender.
New shop to open in Herefordshire town
A LOCAL charity has confirmed that it will be opening a brand new shop in Herefordshire.
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