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LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this afternoon with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this morning in Herefordshire. Please note that Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Reopened The worst of the flooding situation appears to have passed with many rivers now returning to […]
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools will remain closed on Monday due to flooding and damage
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready to open on Monday 21st October.” Ivington Primary School near Leominster […]
LATEST | A number of roads remain closed in Herefordshire this afternoon with flooding still causing issues in the county
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding this afternoon in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Highways (Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places) have provided the following update as of 1.30pm on Sunday 20th October. Closed Roads: Reopened Further rainfall has caused standing water on many routes today, but the worst of the flooding situation appears […]
BREAKING | West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident where a small dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a shocking incident where a small dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog. The incident occurred in Malvern. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “A police investigation was commenced after a small dog was killed by a larger dog on Malvern Link Common on […]
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools will remain closed on Monday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will remain closed on Monday next week following flooding on Wednesday. An update shared on Friday afternoon said: “Due to the flooding of the school, despite the efforts of staff and external teams we will not be ready to open on Monday 21st October.” Ivington Primary School near Leominster […]
NEWS | Police appeal after two men wearing balaclavas made off with over £24,000 of golf equipment from a golf club in Herefordshire
Police in Herefordshire are appealing for information after over £24,000 worth of golf equipment was stolen from a golf club in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We’re investigating a burglary that took place at Burghill Golf Club this morning (18/10/2024). “At approximately 1am, two unknown males entered the Golf Pro Shop, which […]
NEWS | National Highways provide major update as work to repair A40 following a landslide to commence in the coming weeks
From National Highways: Our preparation work to install traffic management will begin on 29 October. This work will focus on installing safety barriers, temporary CCTV cameras and crossover locations, and will allow us to put in place a contraflow system in November. So our teams can safely carry out this work, the following overnight closures […]
NEWS | Four men and a woman have been arrested for drug offences in Hereford after a warrant was executed at a house on Waterfield Road
Five people have been arrested for drug offences after police executed a warrant in Hereford yesterday (17 October), by the proactive team in Hereford. Four men aged 29, 27, 23 and 18 and a woman aged 22 were arrested at a property on Waterfield Road, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. […]
NEWS | Westfields Football Club forced to postpone home fixture this Saturday with pitch under almost a metre of water
Westfields Football Club have been forced to postpone their home fixture against Brimscombe & Thrupp FC, due to flooding at their Allpay Park pitch. It’s not the first time that Allpay Park has flooded and no doubt won’t be the last, but this time the flooding was relatively sudden, with downpours on Wednesday causing the […]
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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
A rare 20p coin, known as a "mule coin", was sold for £60 this week after inspiring a mini bidding war between keen coin collectors
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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