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SCHOOL CLOSURES | A number of schools have confirmed that they will remain closed today (Thursday)
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Pembridge CE Primary Canon Pyon Primary School Eardisley Primary School Lady Hawkins Westfield School Earl Mortimer College (Closed for Year 8 & 9) —————————————————— A […]
7.40AM Update | Bus cancellations, school closures, road closures and the latest flood information as torrential downpours cause flooding disruption in Herefordshire
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary School Eardisley Primary School —————————————————— A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire this morning due to […]
FLOOD WARNING | The River Wye is set to peak in Hereford later today with riverside paths and some properties likely to flood
A Flood Warning is in force on the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye this morning. Riverside paths in Hereford are flooding with the river still rising and the A438 is currently blocked at Letton. From the Environment Agency: “River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. “Consequently, flooding (of […]
SCHOOL CLOSURES | Confirmed list of school closures in Herefordshire on Thursday
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Pembridge CE Primary Canon Pyon Primary School Eardisley Primary School —————————————————— A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire this morning due to flooding […]
7AM Update | Bus cancellations, school closures, road closures and the latest flood information as torrential downpours cause flooding misery in Herefordshire
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School —————————————————— A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire this morning due to flooding on the roads. Sargeants shared the […]
SCHOOL CLOSURES | Confirmed list of school closures in Herefordshire on Thursday
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary School —————————————————— A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire this morning due to flooding on the […]
FLOOD WARNING | Residents in Leominster and surrounding area (including Bodenham) – warned to expect flooding as levels on the River Lugg continue to rise this morning
Residents living in Leominster and the surrounding area have been warned to expect flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising rapidly. Flood Warning – River Lugg at Kenwater “River levels have risen at the Osborne Place river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. “We expect flooding to affect […]
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school has confirmed that it will remain closed today due to flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at 6am) are as follows: B4348 from Kingstone to Peterchurch C1207 Peterchurch B4347 Ewyas Harold A480 Mansel Lacy A4110 Wigmore A4110 Canon Pyon Watery […]
6AM UPDATE | Further road closures, flood warnings, school closures and disruption as torrential downpours cause significant flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at 6am) are as follows: B4348 from Kingstone to Peterchurch C1207 Peterchurch B4347 Ewyas Harold A480 Mansel Lacy A4110 Wigmore A4110 Canon Pyon Watery […]
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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
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Woman injured in crash on major Hereford roundabout
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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