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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
TRAVEL | Rail users urged to plan ahead with services between Hereford and Shrewsbury set to be impacted by engineering works
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: On Sunday evening, the following services will be amended:
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 34-year-old woman
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Kelly, aged 34, was reported missing at 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 21 April) and was last seen in the Witcombe area earlier in the day. She is described as being 5ft 6ins in height, is of a medium build and […]
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provides update on motorcyclist involved in A49 collision this morning
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update on a collision that occurred on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC between a motorbike and a car on the A49 in Hereford at 7.28am and sent two […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
County leaders clash over Hereford bypass funding
A county chiefs' debate on how to proceed with the Hereford bypass has reignited a row over the cost of a previous, cancelled attempt—branded the biggest waste of taxpayers' money ever in the county.
All of the cars in Richard Hammond's collection after speeding fine
Here are all of the cars Richard Hammond owns as of July 2026.
New bar wants to stay open until 2am on this night
A new Ross-on-Wye lounge could open its doors until 2am this New Year.
National News Headlines
Burnham And Badenoch Clash Over Prison Early Release Scheme
Andy Burnham insisted prisoners would not be released early in September under plans to ease overcrowding in jails as the Tories demanded emergency legislation and the possible recall of Parliament to address the issue..
Cold Case Squad Haunted By Unsolved Disappearance Of Suzy Lamplugh
Cold case detectives remain “haunted” by the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh 40 years on, as the clock ticks down to the case being mothballed in 12 months’ time..
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..
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
