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NEWS | Matalan will open its new store at the Old Market in Hereford on Saturday with entertainment throughout the day
Matalan has confirmed that its new store in Hereford will open on Saturday 23rd November. The store at the Old Market in Hereford will host a grand opening on this day with entertainment.ย A Matalan official confirmed the opening date to Your Herefordshire today.ย ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑโ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ข๐น๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ [โฆ]
FEATURED | Have you visited Alfresco Grill in Hereford? From Breakfast to Salads and their Christmas Turkey Roll โ theyโve got it all!
Have you visited Alfresco Grill in Hereford? If you havenโt, youโre missing out! Lou and the team provide a warm welcome at Bookers Car Park, just off College Road, near the junction with Roman Road in Hereford. From fabulous breakfast baps, to delicious salad meals and much more. Theyโve got something for everyone.ย Youโll also [โฆ]
NEWS | International manhunt launched following the murder of a woman in her 20s whoโs body was found in a car
Corby murder investigation โ update from Chief Inspector Paul Cash. Firstly, on behalf of Northamptonshire Police, I would like to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to Harshitaโs family and friends, and to everyone who knew and loved her. Harshita was a young woman in her early 20s, with her whole life ahead of her [โฆ]
TRACTOR RUNS | Several Christmas Tractor Runs are to take place across Herefordshire over the coming weeks โ FULL DETAILS
Several Christmas Tractor Runs are to take place across Herefordshire over the coming weeks, so weโve put together a list of all the events that we know about. Thousands of people are expected to attend and view the various tractor runs across the county, with hundreds attending the Hereford Tractor Run that passed through High [โฆ]
NEWS | FREE Parking in Hereford and market towns on selected dates in the lead up to Christmas to support local businesses in the county
Herefordshire residents and visitors can enjoy community events and late night shopping in the run-up to Christmas this year, thanks to free parking that has been arranged and funded by Herefordshire Council. Free parking is available on the dates, times and locations below: Hereford Free parking will take place from 4pm on Wednesday 4, Wednesday [โฆ]
NEWS | Police investigation launched after the body of a woman was discovered in the boot of a car
Detectives investigating the death of a woman from Corby have named the victim as 24-year-old Harshita Brella (pictured). A murder investigation was launched after the body of a woman, who police have now named as Harshita, was found in a car in east London. The finding came about after Northamptonshire Police received a call on [โฆ]
REACTION | Keith Rowland โ Hereford FC 0-1 Brentwood
Brentwood manager Keith Rowland gives his post match reaction after the 1-0 FA Trophy win at Hereford FC.
NEWS | Five people have been convicted of murdering two teenage boys in a case of mistaken identity
Five people have been convicted of murdering of Max Dixon and Mason Rist in January this year. Max, 16, and Mason, 15, were killed in Ilminster Avenue on Saturday 27 January after the defendants mistakenly identified them as being someone who had thrown bricks at a house in Hartcliffe earlier that night.ย ย Following a six-week [โฆ]
NEWS | A Police officer has been dismissed after he received a speeding ticket and then falsely claimed a family member was driving in order for them to take the points on their licence
A former student officer has been formally dismissed following an accelerated gross misconduct hearing today (15 November). Joseph Mudd, aged 21, had already resigned from the role and will now be added to the College of Policing Barred List and not be employable by the UK Police Service. Mudd had previously pleaded guilty to perverting [โฆ]
National & International News from Radio News Hub
Scamvent calendar highlights common frauds over Christmas
NatWest is making a scamvent calendar available in selected branches to highlight the common purchases at risk of being fraudulent..
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill as row over critiscism of legislation deepens
MPs will be given a free vote on the assisted dying bill, allowing them to vote according to their own conscience rather than in line with party policy
Smoking could cause almost 300000 cancer cases by 2029 charity says
Smoking could cause almost 300,000 cancer cases in the UK over the next five years, according to new analysis..
Cadbury discontinues Dairy Milk chocolate bar fans described as '10/10'
Cadbury has confirmed its Dairy Milk Orange Crisp chocolate bar has been discontinued.
โChildline saved my lifeโ โ why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
Drug-driver caught in Hereford was 18 TIMES the limit
A DRUG-DRIVER was caught behind the wheel in Hereford when she was 18 times the limit.
Permission for these Herefordshire countryside homes REFUSED
A plan to build three โurbanisingโ houses at a scenic Herefordshire spot has been knocked back.
Decision made on Herefordshire holiday huts slammed by locals
A HEREFORDSHIRE field owner has been told they can keep their shepherd's huts after installing holiday accommodation without planning permission.
BMW drink-driver failed to stop after Herefordshire crash
A HEREFORDSHIRE man has been banned from the road for 16 months after admitting drink-driving and failing to stop at a crash.
Local news from Hereford Times
Family-run Herefordshire tea room to close... but big plans coming!
A popular Herefordshire family-run business will be closing its doors at its tea room home early next year as its team pursues other ventures.
Morrisons apologises to shoppers as microbiological growth risk sparks recall
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is issuing a โdo not eatโ warning to Morrisons shoppers who have purchased the product
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill as row over criticism of legislation deepens
MPs will be given a free vote on the assisted dying bill, allowing them to vote according to their own conscience rather than in line with party policy
Cadbury discontinues Dairy Milk chocolate bar fans described as '10/10'
Cadbury has confirmed its Dairy Milk Orange Crisp chocolate bar has been discontinued.
Drug-driver caught in Hereford was 18 TIMES the limit
A DRUG-DRIVER was caught behind the wheel in Hereford when she was 18 times the limit.
Flood-prone Herefordshire village STILL waiting for help, 18 months on
LOCALS in one Herefordshire village are angry that promised measures to make it more flood-resilient have yet to materialise โ a year and a half, and two floods, after they were promised.
Permission for these Herefordshire countryside homes REFUSED
A plan to build three โurbanisingโ houses at a scenic Herefordshire spot has been knocked back.
Decision made on Herefordshire holiday huts slammed by locals
A HEREFORDSHIRE field owner has been told they can keep their shepherd's huts after installing holiday accommodation without planning permission.
BMW drink-driver failed to stop after Herefordshire crash
A HEREFORDSHIRE man has been banned from the road for 16 months after admitting drink-driving and failing to stop at a crash.
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