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NEWS | The Air Ambulance has been called to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon
The air ambulance has been called to a serious collision on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny this afternoon. The collision has occurred near Pontrilas on the England / Wales border. Your Herefordshire understands that a motorcyclist was involved in the collision. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance. The road […]
NEWS | Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months
Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd in Hereford could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months. The company, located on Holmer Road in Hereford, could make up to 75 staff redundant in the coming months, a source told Your Herefordshire. A number of staff were made redundant […]
NEWS | British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a man was caught masturbating on a train
Do you recognise this man? From British Transport Police: Officers investigating an incident of a man masturbating on board a rail replacement bus from Pershore railway station to Worcester Parkway station have released an image. At around 6pm on Thursday 25 April, a man who had boarded the bus at Pershore station sat opposite the 19-year-old victim […]
NEWS | Woman charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in a Tesco car park
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in Stroud last year. Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41 and of no fixed address, has been charged with the manslaughter of 63-year-old Neil Shadwick. The charge relates to an incident in the car park of Tesco superstore on Stratford Road on 22 January 2023. […]
COMMUNITY | Katie is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice with more than £3,900 already raised!
Katie Belcher is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path, to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice, with an incredible £3,900 already raised! Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th […]
NEWS | Temperatures set to rise this week across Herefordshire with sunshine and highs of 22c likely by Saturday
Photo Credit: Dan Knowles Temperatures are set to rise this week across Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales. There is still the risk of a few showers here and there, but things will be far more settled than they have been over recent weeks and months. The Met Office forecast for Herefordshire and […]
BUSINESS | A Herefordshire business has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation
S&A Produce has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation. S&A is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today, S&A has been recognised for its excellence in Innovation. A total of 257 Awards are made with five companies being recognised with two […]
NEWS | Motorists urged to expect significant delays in Hereford this week with several roads closed from 5pm today (Monday) with the May Fair arriving
Motorists have been urged to expect significant delays, with several roads in Hereford closed over the coming days, with the May Fair taking place in the city centre. To ensure the smooth running of the May Fair, some of the city streets will be closed during the period of the fair. The roads closed to […]
JOBS | Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shop
Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shop on Belmont Road. “We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Hereford, Herefordshire. “We offer a permanent part time position working a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 12 hours worked over […]
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Local news from Hereford Times
Emergency crews called to Holme Lacy Bridge, Herefordshire
EMERGENCY services were called to the river Wye in Herefordshire after a man was seen on the wrong side of the bridge.
Hereford hotter than Ibiza with temperatures set to rise
HEREFORD is currently hotter than Ibiza with temperatures expected to climb.
Hereford Skoda driver banned after committing offences
A SKODA driver from Hereford has been banned and ordered to pay hundreds after he was caught drink-driving without paying due care and attention.
Plans for new offices at Dale family's Eyton Hall
Plans have been revealed to repurpose a “deteriorating” manor house on a Herefordshire farm.
Drivers taken to hospital after A49 crash in Herefordshire
TWO people were taken to hospital after being involved in a crash on the A49 in Herefordshire.
Vehicle overhangs 15-foot drop in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire
A DRIVER had a lucky escape after a vehicle ended up overhanging a 15-foot drop in Herefordshire.
Crews called to Herefordshire house fires over the weekend
Japanese restaurant Maneki Ramen opens at The Yard, Hereford
A NEW Japanese restaurant has opened its doors in Hereford.
Dr Michael Mosley: Getting slim easily in time for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed how to lose fat easily and believes it works especially well for the over-50s.
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