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BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services called to a crash between two trains this evening in Mid Wales
Emergency services have been called to an incident involving two trains in Mid Wales this evening. British Transport Police said that emergency services were responding to ‘a low-speed train collision involving two trains’. The incident involves the 6.31pm service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 7.09pm service from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury. Your Herefordshire understands that […]
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for information after a body was discovered in water at Elan Valley in Powys
Police appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just before 8.30am. The deceased was wearing […]
BREAKING NEWS | Police appeal for information after a body was discovered in water
Police appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on Friday, October 18. Officers attended the reservoir after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water at just before 8.30am. The deceased was wearing […]
NEWS | A Herefordshire school that was hit by flooding provides a major update
A Herefordshire school that was hit by flooding last week has provided an update on its reopening. Peterchurch Primary School suffered extensive flooding on Wednesday, when torrential downpours dropped almost 100mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire. The school was forced to remain closed on Thursday and Friday, before realising that it would require a […]
NEWS | Herefordshire Highways crews respond to a mudslide in a Herefordshire village
Herefordshire Highways have confirmed that its crews were called to a mudslide in a Herefordshire village, as part of 250 emergency jobs following recent flooding. A spokesperson for Herefordshire Highways said: “Following the recent flooding across Herefordshire, our crews have been working 24/7 from Wednesday evening through to Sunday afternoon, tackling over 250 emergency jobs […]
NEWS | 8 year old Louis Fisher awarded a prestigious accolade from the High Sheriff of Herefordshire
8 year old Louis Fisher from Herefordshire was honoured this afternoon at a ceremony with the High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward. Back in September of this year Louis embarked on a 50 mile charity bike ride from Hereford to the top of Pen Y Fan. This was in memory of his little friend George […]
FEATURED | Hereford Cathedral to host ‘Narnia Week’ – A week of lectures and activities inspired by C S Lewis’ beloved classic – The Chronicles of Narnia
This autumn, Hereford Cathedral will host a series of events celebrating Space & Other Worlds which will conclude with a special week of lectures and activities inspired by C S Lewis’ beloved classic, The Chronicles of Narnia. The first event of Narnia Week, on Friday 25 October at 7 pm, is a lecture by one of the world’s leading theologians Dr Rowan Williams, ‘Becoming as Little Children: CS […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Alexander (Johnno) of Hereford who passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th October
In Memory of John Alexander (Johnno) of Hereford. Passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th October 2024 aged 77 years. Father to Debbie & the late Jayne. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 3.15pm. Flowers welcome or if desired donations in memory of Johnno are for Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue, which may be left at the service or sent to Serenity Funeral Services (Alistair Leary) 54 Catherine Street, Hereford HR1 […]
NEWS | Air ambulance called after a vehicle ended up on its roof on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this lunchtime. The incident has occurred on the A480 between Credenhill and Sarnesfield. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance. The Air Ambulance was also called to the incident. Motorists […]
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Well wishes pour in after Herefordshire's Monty Don 'rushed' to hospital
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Local news from Hereford Times
Elderly man and woman injured in A49 crash
AN ELDERLY man and woman with injuries have been taken to hospital after a crash.
Well wishes pour in after Herefordshire's Monty Don 'rushed' to hospital
BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don has revealed he was "rushed" to hospital over the weekend for treatment, as he gave fans a health update.
Amazing prizes to win in this week’s advent competition
The festive season just got a whole lot more exciting with the second week of our advent competition series. Each week, readers have the chance to win incredible prizes to make this Christmas unforgettable.
Drivers stuck in standstill traffic after crash on Herefordshire's A49
There is currently standstill traffic on the A49 at Dinmore.
Why Herefordshire's budget overspend is still stubbornly high
Herefordshire is heading towards a 10-million-pound overspend this financial year – but bosses say this figure still be reined back to £2 million.
How Worcestershire's MPs voted for the smoking ban
Worcestershire's six MPs have shared their votes for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill during its second reading in Parliament.
Woman injured in crash on major Hereford roundabout
Emergency services have been called to a crash on the Asda roundabout in Hereford.
Royal Mint rare 20p coin selling for 300 times its face value - how to spot
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BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don 'rushed' to hospital and cancels tour dates
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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