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Ledbury Town Council Passes Motion To Reduce Cost Of Hiring St Katherine's Square
Ledbury Town Council have passed a motion to reduce the cost of hiring St Katherine's Square for small traders.
Herefordshire Water Supply Pressures Following Hot Weather
Following the period of hot weather, rivers which flow through Herefordshire are experiencing particularly low water levels.
Herefordshire Market Towns Lose Out On "Town Of Culture" Shortlist
In early 2026, the Herefordshire market towns of Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-On-Wye made applications to become the UK's very first "Town of Culture" in 2028.
Herefordshire Council Issues Safety Warning Over Lithium Battery Disposal
A safety warning has been issued after a fire broke out inside a bin lorry during collections in Herefordshire last week.
New £7-Million Health Centre In Leominster To Open On The 4th Of July 2026
The new Marsh Court Health Centre in Leominster is to be officially opened on Saturday the 4th of July by Prof Sir Sam Everington.
Consultation Launched Over 156-Home Housing Development
A new housing development at Marsh Farm in Ross-On-Wye has been proposed by Landra Developments.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
NEWS | Hereford prepares for Royal visit in the coming weeks
Hereford prepares for Royal visit in the coming weeks. A member of the Royal Family will visit the city of Hereford in July, visiting two prominent local organisations. The Duchess of Gloucester will visit the Little Princess Trust and Wyevale Nurseries on 13th July 2026. The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and […]
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to a man who died following an incident as a 27-year-old is charged with murder
The family of a man who died following an incident on Old Hereford Road in Abergavenny, on Friday 15 May, has paid tribute to him. 27-year-old Liam Bennett, of Oak Tree Lane, Gilwern, has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Idris Squires, from Abergavenny. Idris’s family is being supported by specialist officers. The family […]
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to a man who died following a collision in Hereford
The family of a man who sadly passed away following an RTC in Hereford have today (Tuesday 26 May) paid tribute to their brave and kind dad and grandad. Lyndon “Brent” New died aged 73 on Friday (22 May) – a couple of days after the collision involving his mobility scooter and a van on Holme […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies aged 85
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, as his agent paid tribute to the "intelligence and wit" of “Britain’s “best-loved birder”.
Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into wall on busy road
A woman was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a wall on a busy road.
TV legend leaves £4.5m mansion after four decades
A TV legend has left a £4m Cotswolds mansion over the Oxfordshire border after having lived there for four decades.
National News Headlines
Wildlife Presenter And Goodies Star Bill Oddie Dies Aged 85
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..
Luke Littler Warns He Can Still Get Better After Retaining World Matchplay Title
Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..
Burnham To Host Zelensky With Pledge Of Unwavering Support For Ukraine
Andy Burnham said UK support for Ukraine “remains unwavering” ahead of welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister..
Pete Trigg Wins!
Congratulations to Pete Trigg who has been recognised as Volunteer of the year at the Hereford Times Heath & Social Care Awards back in 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 broadcasts every Sunday from 9am
