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NEWS | An NHS Dental Clinic in Hereford has confirmed that it has a new telephone number after patients struggled to get in contact
Imperial Dental (Pool Farm Cottages, Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JZ) have confirmed that they have a new telephone number for patients. Imperial Dental Practice in Hereford now has a new phone number 01432 345232. It comes after patients reported that they were having issues with contacting the Practice over recent weeks. A sign outside Imperial […]
NEWS | Outline planning application in place for a new care home near a popular pub on the outskirts of Hereford
An outline planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new care home near a popular pub on the outskirts of Hereford. The application, made by Muller Property Group states: “Outline planning application for the development of a care home (Use Class C2), including detail of appearance, access, layout and scale with landscaping […]
NEWS | Major traffic calming measures – including a 20mph speed limit – could be introduced on Grandstand Road in Hereford if housing development gets the go-ahead
Google Street View – Image Date – August 2023 There could be a new cycle lane and traffic calming measures along Grandstand Road and Yazor Road, as well as improvements to infrastructure on Whitecross Roundabout and along Three Elms Road, if plans to build 350 new homes near Whitecross School in Hereford are approved. The […]
RUGBY | Luctonians tasted defeat for the first time this season on Saturday in Cornwall
Picture – Owen Randell scoring – Photography Mike Freeman Redruth RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 12th October 2024 Match Report by Alex Smith Man of the Match – Caleb Montgomery League Table – https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians tasted defeat for the first time this season last Saturday down in Cornwall, as they lost 38-29 at Redruth, and with it surrendered […]
TRAVEL | The A49 will be closed between Hereford and Leominster again tonight with a diversion in place
Google Street View – Image Date – July 2024 The A49 is closed between Hereford and Leominster tonight. The A49 is currently closed between Hereford (Starting Gate) and Leominster (Dinmore / A417). The closure is in place for National Highways drainage work. The closure will be in place on Monday night (14th), Tuesday night (15th) […]
NEWS | Hereford Fire Station is set to be demolished and rebuilt with crews moved to a temporary base in the city while work is carried out
Hereford will soon be getting a brand new fire station, after plans were approved by Herefordshire Council. The fire station will be located at the same location as the current one, on St Owen Street. A move to a temporary fire station, in the Holmer area of the city has been proposed, which would allow […]
FEATURED | Burger Shop Hereford giving away ‘100 FREE Burgers’ to mark their tenth birthday this month
Burger Shop Hereford have a fabulous offer available for customers on to celebrate their tenth birthday this month. Burger Shop Hereford will be giving away 100 FREE Burgers to celebrate this landmark birthday. Join the team at The Yard in Hereford from 6pm on Wednesday 16th October to grab your free burger. However, arrive early, […]
TRAVEL | The A49 is closed between Hereford and Leominster tonight with a diversion in place
Google Street View – Image Date – July 2024 The A49 is closed between Hereford and Leominster tonight. The A49 is currently closed between Hereford (Starting Gate) and Leominster (Dinmore / A417). The closure is in place for National Highways drainage work. The closure will be in place on Monday night (14th), Tuesday night (15th) […]
RURAL POINT OF VIEW | A New Voice in Politics: Ellie Chowns MP and the Future of Young People in Democracy
Exploring the impact of Ellie Chowns’ historic election win and her commitment to youth empowerment and community values. Lola Cook interviewed new North Herefordshire MP Dr Ellie Chowns in Hereford. By Lola Cook: As part of a series of articles exploring the connection between young people and democracy, I interviewed Ellie Chowns MP to gauge […]
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Local news from Hereford Times
Shocking reading after Hereford Transit van man caught driving
A MAN caught driving a Transit van in Hereford was more than four times the drug-drive limit, a court heard.
Lorry ban announced for busy Hereford A-road
A LORRY ban has been announced for a busy Herefordshire A-road.
Government urges public to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
The government is urging everyone to prepare for floods following the wettest 18 months on record.
Strictly's Chris McCausland hits back at Lord Alan Sugar over 'gimmick' comment
Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has hit back at The Apprentice's Lord Alan Sugar over a 'gimmick' comment.
Next roads named for Herefordshire's £2m repairs package
Herefordshire is spending two million pounds this year on a road resurfacing programme in the county – but is sidestepping its main contractor Balfour Beatty to do so.
Petition over Herefordshire's £170,000 spend on weather forecasting
A PETITION has been started in a bid to stop Herefordshire council spending money on a weather forecasting service.
Family-run Herefordshire business handed top award
A FAMILY-RUN Herefordshire business is celebrating after taking home a top award.
Woman left with 'potentially serious injuries' after Herefordshire crash
A woman has been left with potentially serious injuries after a crash on a major Herefordshire road.
Heinz launches new ‘British’ baked beans flavour which has excited fans
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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