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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
BREAKING NEWS | A significant number of sheep have died following a lorry crash
A significant number of sheep have died following a lorry crash. From West Mercia Police: Officers from West Mercia Police have attended a road traffic collision on the A489 involving a lorry carrying around 450 sheep. The vehicle had tipped onto its side, leaving the driver trapped. Bishops Castle Fire Station extracted the driver and […]
BREAKING NEWS | A significant number of sheep have died following a lorry crash
A significant number of sheep have died following a lorry crash. From West Mercia Police: Officers from West Mercia Police have attended a road traffic collision on the A489 involving a lorry carrying around 450 sheep. The vehicle had tipped onto its side, leaving the driver trapped. Bishops Castle Fire Station extracted the driver and […]
INCIDENT | Fire crews from across Herefordshire & Shropshire called to a serious house fire
Yesterday morning at approximately 10:45am, Ludlow Fire Station crews were mobilised to reports of a house fire within the town. From Ludlow Fire Station: “Whilst firefighters were responding to the station from their homes and places of work, it was evident that this was a well-developed fire with large plumes of black smoke visible across […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Harry Hill's terrifying moment on city maternity ward
Harry Hill has told of his time delivering babies in Hereford as a medical student, including one day when "something terrible happened" – he feared a woman had died during labour.
Live updates - crash closes main road in county
The A4103 Hereford to Worcester road is closed at Fromes Hill
Catering company collapses into liquidation after taking big hit
A Herefordshire event catering company has gone into liquidation, owing nearly £250,000.
National News Headlines
Burnham Calls For Cross Party Talks On Social Care Reform
Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..
Heat Health Alerts Raised As Fourth Heatwave Of The Summer Looms
Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..
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..
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
