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MISSING CHILD | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to find Judd Parfitt, 13, from Blaenavon, who is missing. Judd was last seen leaving an address in Blaenavon between 5pm and 6pm on Saturday 26 October. He was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms, black trainers and a black “The North Face” jacket. Judd is described as white, around […]
NEWS | A business savvy mum has opened a new Barbers Shop in Hereford
Courtney Clarke from Hereford has made the decision to take the plunge and open up her own Barber Shop in the city. Miss Barber is situated in Bewell Street towards the side entrance to Widemarsh Street. Courtney who has a young daughter told Your Herefordshire “I have lived here all my life and have been […]
NEWS | Police appeal for information after two young children were seen taking animals from a garden in Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after two animals were taken from a garden in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “On the 27/10/2024 at 15:23pm a resident in Villa Street reported the theft of 2 ferrets from a hutch within the their garden. “The ferrets were subsequently located later in the […]
WHAT’S ON? | Experience the magic of Christmas at Croft Castle’s enchanting winter lights show
Photo Credit: Kie Cummings Illuminate 2024: Experience the magic of Christmas at Croft Castle’s enchanting winter lights show Make your Christmas magical with Illuminate 2024, an after-dark winter lights show that promises to enchant visitors of all ages. For eight nights only, witness the historic Croft Castle and its gardens transformed into a winter wonderland, offering […]
FEATURED | Kate Bliss is hosting a free drop in valuation day on Saturday 9th November
Kate Bliss, a regular face on BBC antiques programmes and an independent jewellery and fine art valuer is hosting a free ‘drop-in’ Valuation Day for jewellery and silver as well as other antiques and contemporary fine art. Have you recently inherited items you know nothing about? Do you have jewellery you never wear? Kate offers […]
BREAKING NEWS | Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews responding to ‘ongoing incident’ at Special Metals in Hereford
Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are responding to an ongoing incident at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford. West Mercia Police are also at the scene. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – one each from […]
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews rescued a man from the River Wye in Hereford on Sunday
A man was rescued from the River Wye in Hereford on Sunday. The incident occurred near the Old Bridge in Hereford. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford Fire Station, including water first responders, boat crews from Hereford […]
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision involving two vehicles
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The charges are in relation to a collision on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport yesterday (Saturday 26 October), where a three-week-old baby sadly died. Craig Nunn, aged 39, of Sandy Lane, Stourport will appear at Kidderminster […]
FEATURED | Kids can try the UK’s Best Burger for FREE this half-term at The Beefy Boys in Hereford
This October half-term, The Beefy Boys have a wicked treat for parents and kids alike with their ‘Kids Eat Free’offer, running throughout the school holidays. To celebrate this fang-tastic offer, the cult burger restaurant has released a hilarious and heartwarming Halloween-themed video that is sure to strike a chord with exasperated parents. The video features […]
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Fire crews called to wood-burner fire in Hereford house
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a wood-burner fire at a Hereford house last night (October 27).
Firework mishap sets Hereford home on fire
A HOME in a Hereford street was set on fire by a firework this weekend.
Driver injured in crash on busy Herefordshire road
A WOMAN has been injured in a crash on a main road in Herefordshire.
Cyclist injured after being hit by car on A49 in Herefordshire
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a cyclist was hit by a car on Herefordshire's busy A49.
Too early to talk about redundancies if state shrinks says Findlay
It is too early to talk about redundancies in the public sector, the Scottish Tory leader has said, despite his calls to reduce the size of the state..
Manchester United sack first team manager Erik ten Hag
Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after the clubs disappointing start to the campaign..
Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court
Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction..
Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to new record low
The total fertility rate across England and Wales dropped to a new record low last year, while the number of live births fell to the lowest in nearly five decades..
2 bus fare cap to increase to 3 in Budget Starmer announces
The £2 bus fare cap will be replaced by a new £3 cap until the end of 2025 at this weeks Budget, the Prime Minister has confirmed..
Local news from Hereford Times
Fire crews called to wood-burner fire in Hereford house
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a wood-burner fire at a Hereford house last night (October 27).
Firework mishap sets Hereford home on fire
A HOME in a Hereford street was set on fire by a firework this weekend.
Driver injured in crash on busy Herefordshire road
A WOMAN has been injured in a crash on a main road in Herefordshire.
Cyclist injured after being hit by car on A49 in Herefordshire
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a cyclist was hit by a car on Herefordshire's busy A49.
Emergency services scramble to Hereford shop
Emergency services have been rushed to a fire in Rotherwas, Hereford.
Heavy traffic after Hereford crash
There has been a crash on the A465 in both directions, between the the A49 Belmont Roundabout and Southolme Road.
Ferrets stolen from Hereford home
On the 27/10/2024 at 15:23pm a resident in Villa Street reported the theft of 2 ferrets from a hutch within the their garden. The ferrets were subsequently located later in the day by a passing dog walker in the children's play park on Hunderton Green and have been safely returned to the owner.
Police hunt launched after Herefordshire garage incident
A HUNT has been launched for two men after counterfeit money was used at a Herefordshire garage.
Famed TV presenter to visit city centre building TOMORROW
The ICONIC TV presenter of a popular Channel 4 show will be visiting Hereford's Town Hall next month, to celebrate a special anniversary.
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