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LATEST | Flooding leads to blocked roads and school closures in Herefordshire this morning

Five Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Clifford Primary School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Peterchurch Primary School have announced they will be closed to ensure the safety of staff and students. A Flood Warning has been issued […]

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FEATURED | Richard Hammond’s workshop completes 4th series

The 4th series of Richard Hammond’s workshop has just completed its 4th series on Discovery+ The popular series which started in 2021 sees the former Top Gear presenter start a prestige classic car restoration and repair business on the Rotherwas Industrial Estate. Back in August of this year Richard Hammond’s vehicles were among those that […]

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BREAKING | Two Herefordshire schools CLOSED today due to significant flooding incident

Two Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Both Fairfield High School and Peterchurch Primary School have announced they will be closed to ensure the safety of staff and students. A Flood Warning has been issued on the Dulas Brook in Ewyas Harold this morning. […]

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Man dies after 'medical emergency' on Herefordshire road

A man has died following a medical emergency near a main Herefordshire road. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service has said they were called to a medical emergency at the junction of Pierrepont Road and the A44 in Leominster shortly after 2pm yesterday.

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Opening date revealed for new Herefordshire shop

A LOCAL charity has given an opening date for its brand new store in Ross-On-Wye.  The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) recently announced it would be coming to the market town, and has now revealed its new shop will be based on Gloucester Road. In a post on Facebook, the charity announced the grand opening of the store, which will be on December 20.

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Popular Hereford beer festival CANCELLED

Herefordshire CAMRA, organisers of the popular Beer on the Wye festival, have announced the event will not be running in 2025. The annual riverside festival, that has taken place in a marquee at Hereford Rowing Club since 2005, was due to take place next July.

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Fire crews called to rescue at Herefordshire bridge

The Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service boat crew from Hereford Fire Station was called at 10:38 on 26 November to the rescue of a small animal from water on the A438 at Lugwardine Bridge.  Five sheep had been moved to safety by a member of the public. There were no casualties and no other emergency services were required. The incident was marked as pending closure at 11:03.

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Man dies after 'medical emergency' on Herefordshire road

A man has died following a medical emergency near a main Herefordshire road. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service has said they were called to a medical emergency at the junction of Pierrepont Road and the A44 in Leominster shortly after 2pm yesterday.

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Opening date revealed for new Herefordshire shop

A LOCAL charity has given an opening date for its brand new store in Ross-On-Wye.  The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) recently announced it would be coming to the market town, and has now revealed its new shop will be based on Gloucester Road. In a post on Facebook, the charity announced the grand opening of the store, which will be on December 20.

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Popular Hereford beer festival CANCELLED

Herefordshire CAMRA, organisers of the popular Beer on the Wye festival, have announced the event will not be running in 2025. The annual riverside festival, that has taken place in a marquee at Hereford Rowing Club since 2005, was due to take place next July.

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Fire crews called to rescue at Herefordshire bridge

The Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service boat crew from Hereford Fire Station was called at 10:38 on 26 November to the rescue of a small animal from water on the A438 at Lugwardine Bridge.  Five sheep had been moved to safety by a member of the public. There were no casualties and no other emergency services were required. The incident was marked as pending closure at 11:03.

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