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NEWS | Hereford “scrap-metal” gang fined over £43k for illegal waste activity
The following press release is from Herefordehire Council. Herefordshire Council has secured convictions and Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) against seven individuals following an investigation into illegal scrap-metal activity linked to Romany Close, Hereford. At Hereford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 28 October 2025, the court heard that Alan Davis (32), David Smith (22), Harry Butler (34), […]
NEWS | Police issue an appeal following the theft of a chalice from a church in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following the theft of a chalice from a church in Herefordshire. Sometime between mid-day on Wednesday 22 and 2:30pm on Friday 24 October the vestry door of St Michaels Church in Edwyn Ralph was broken into and a chalice and saucer taken. Officers investigating would like to hear […]
NEWS | Asda brings back vital £1 ‘winter warmer’ café initiative for the over 60’s
Asda have today announced they will bring back its popular café ‘winter warmer’ £1 meal deal to support the over 60’s this winter as they continue to face increased financial pressures during the colder winter months. Last year, half a million £1 meals were served to pensioners showing how vital this initiative is across this […]
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Recap: heavy traffic after crash on major route
There are major delays on a second county A-road this morning.
Death confirmed after emergency shuts down railway lines
A PERSON has been pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to an incident in Herefordshire.
Recap: delays after 'serious' crash on busy A-road
There are delays after a crash on a busy main road in Herefordshire this morning.
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