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NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to incident involving school-children stuck in flooding this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to an incident involving school-children who were on a bus that got stuck in flooding in Herefordshire this morning. The incident occurred near Peterchurch. We have approached Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service for more information. Five Herefordshire schools are closed this morning […]
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 […]
NEWS | A fifth Herefordshire school has confirmed it will be closed today due to ‘dangerous conditions on the roads’
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 […]
LATEST | Latest school closures, road closures and flood alerts as torrential downpours affect parts of Herefordshire
Four Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High 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 on the Dulas […]
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 […]
NEWS | A fourth Herefordshire school has confirmed it will be closed today due to ‘dangerous conditions on the roads’
Four Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High 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 on the Dulas […]
NEWS | A third Herefordshire school has confirmed it will be closed today due to ‘dangerous conditions on the roads’
Three Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High 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 on the Dulas Brook in Ewyas […]
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. […]
FLOODING | Significant flooding causing issues on the A438 between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye this morning
Surface water flooding has been causing issues on routes across Herefordshire overnight, with further heavy rain and downpours spreading across the county. Your Herefordshire has been informed that conditions are difficult on the A465 between Abergavenny and Hereford, as well as many other routes near the border with Wales. The A438 between Hereford and Letton […]
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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.
Herefordshire's Monty Don gives health update after being rushed to hospital
CELEBRITY gardener Monty Don has given fans an update after he was rushed to hospital and forced to cancel his tour dates.
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.
Revealed: Where you can see Hereford Lions Club's Santa sleigh
THIS year, Father Christmas will once again be visiting Hereford and the surrounding areas, thanks to Hereford Lions Club.
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.
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.
Ex British Army soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran
Former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of breaching the Official Secrets and Terrorism Acts by collecting sensitive information and passing it to agents of Iran..
Net migration drops 20 to 728000 after hitting 906000 peak
Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, revised official estimates show..
5 Black Friday shopping tips (and exclusive Newsquest Rewards deals)
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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.
Herefordshire's Monty Don gives health update after being rushed to hospital
CELEBRITY gardener Monty Don has given fans an update after he was rushed to hospital and forced to cancel his tour dates.
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.
Revealed: Where you can see Hereford Lions Club's Santa sleigh
THIS year, Father Christmas will once again be visiting Hereford and the surrounding areas, thanks to Hereford Lions Club.
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.
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.
Search for missing teenager, 16, from Hereford
POLICE are searching for a missing teenager from Hereford.
5 Black Friday shopping tips (and exclusive Newsquest Rewards deals)
Newsquest Rewards gives digital and home delivery subscribers access to even more Black Friday savings at the likes of Currys, Tesco and more.
Herefordshire bus fire: Cafe owner describes moment bus burst into flames
A CAFE owner has described the moment a bus burst into flames on a Herefordshire road.
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