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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
NEWS | A woman has died following a collision between a lorry and a motorcycle
A woman has died following a collision in the Forest of Dean earlier this week and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Police were called at 4.55pm on Wednesday (22 April) with a report of a collision on the A4136 Mireystock Crossroads in Lydbrook. The collision involved a grey Moto […]
UK NEWS | A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. John Ashby, 32, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (24 April 2026) at Birmingham Crown Court. He pleaded guilty on the second day of […]
UK NEWS | A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her
A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her in their family home. Raju Mollah, 49, was sentenced today (Friday 24 April) at Birmingham Crown Court to 26 years in custody after being found guilty of attempted murder after a trial in August. An indefinate restraining […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
New data reveals fall in crime across West Mercia
New figures from the ONS have revealed a fall in crime across West Mercia over the last year, despite a rise in serious offences
Over 25,000 people in Hereford took part in arts and culture events last year
More than 25,000 people across Herefordshire were able to experience arts and culture through a range of events and activities held over the past year.
Nursing home celebrates appointment of new manager with afternoon tea
A special afternoon tea was recently held at Lynhales Hall nursing home to celebrate the appointment of its new home manager.
National News Headlines
New Technical Education Pathways For 14 Year Olds In Andy Burnham Reforms
New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..
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..
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
