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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 | 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 […]
FEATURED | Have you visited Hereford’s Urban Asian Eatery that’s been earning fantastic reviews
Have you visited Hereford’s Urban Asian Eatery that’s been earning fantastic reviews. Bao to the Broth is located on St Owen Street in Hereford. Bao to the Broth was created back in 2022 as as a simple food stall in Hereford’s Buttermarket. From market stall to bricks and mortar. Bao to the Broth has its […]
UK NEWS | ‘Carbon Monoxide Poisoning’ being treated as primary line of enquiry following death of three residents at a care home
Dorset Police has released a statement in relation to the tragic incident at a care home in Swanage. Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey said: “At 7.16am on Wednesday 23 October 2024 we received a report regarding three residents who had been found deceased at the Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road. “This prompted a large multi-agency […]
NEWS | A number of properties are without power in Hereford this evening
A number of properties are without power in Hereford this evening. The properties are in the Three Elms / Bobblestock area of the city. National Grid has confirmed that the following postcodes are affected: HR4 7RA, HR4 9LT, HR4 9LU, HR4 9LX, HR4 9QH, HR4 9TJ, HR4 9TP. Power is expected to be restored to all properties by 8.30pm. For more information, […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of David Thomas Price who has passed away aged 90 years old
In Memory of David Thomas Price. Passed away on 10th October 2024 aged 90 years. Much loved & missed by his Wife Heather, family & friends both young and old. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 4th November commencing at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations in memory of David are for Midlands Air Ambulance which may be left at the funeral service or sent to Serenity […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Catchpole (Jac) of Hereford
In Memory of John Catchpole (Jac) of Hereford. Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday 10th October 2024 aged 89 years. Husband of the late Maisie, Dad to Tony & David & a Grandfather & Great Grandfather. A private funeral will take place. All enquiries to Serenity Funeral Services (Alistair Leary) 54 Catherine Street, Hereford HR1 2DU. Tel: 01432 800353.
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Major supermarkets and food industry leaders have backed calls for the Government to ban cages for egg-laying hens..
NHS sees fewer new dental patients after recovery plan report
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BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don 'rushed' to hospital and cancels tour dates
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Local news from Hereford Times
Supermarket shoppers urged to shop around despite ‘genuine savings’ in loyalty prices
The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.
BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don 'rushed' to hospital and cancels tour dates
BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don says he was 'rushed' to hospital at the weekend and has had to cancel some tour dates, in a video on Instagram.
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.
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.
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