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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
UK NEWS | A man has been sentenced to more than 14 years for manslaughter after assaulting a man outside a pub
A man has been sentenced to more than 14 years for manslaughter after assaulting a man outside a pub in Ebbw Vale. Kyle O’Callaghan, 30, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 37-year-old Marcus Lee Carpenter, who died following the assault on Bethcar Street in February this year. O’Callaghan received a sentence of 10-and-half-years imprisonment, with […]
POLICE APPEAL | Police issue an appeal to help find three people they wish to speak to after a man was taken to hospital after being stabbed
Officers investigating a stabbing in Stourport on Saturday 16 May have released a CCTV image of three people they believe can help with enquiries. The incident happened at around 2.30pm in the garden of The Bridge Inn on Bridge Street when the victim was approached by three men. The victim, a 34-year-old man, suffered stab […]
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident
Officers investigating an incident on Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny at around 6.15am on Friday 15 May are appealing for witnesses to come forward. From Gwent Police: A man in his twenties was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. At this stage, officers are investigating a number of possibilities, including whether a […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Police issue update after launching hunt for wanted man
Police have issued an update after launching a hunt for a man wanted in connection with a serious assault.
Major city A-road to close for two nights this week
A main city road is set to close overnight for two nights amid works.
City centre business enters liquidation after owner retires
A long-standing city business has closed its doors following the owner’s decision to retire.
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
