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New £7-Million Health Centre In Leominster To Open On The 4th Of July 2026
The new Marsh Court Health Centre in Leominster is to be officially opened on Saturday the 4th of July by Prof Sir Sam Everington.
Consultation Launched Over 156-Home Housing Development
A new housing development at Marsh Farm in Ross-On-Wye has been proposed by Landra Developments.
Shire Hall and Hereford Museum & Art Gallery Redevelopments Cut Back By Council
Updated costings have shown that both projects have become significantly more expensive than first planned.
Archaeological Dig At Cusop Castle Site Makes Fascinating Discoveries
An archaeological dig at the site of Cusop Castle on the Herefordshire-Powys border has uncovered a series of fascinating finds.
Herefordshire Council Appoints New Chief Executive
The new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service at Herefordshire Council, Paul Satoor, has been appointed into the role as of the 26th of June.
Halifax Bank To Shut Hereford Branch
Halifax has announced that its branch on Commercial Street in Hereford will shut permanently later this year, bringing an end to the bank’s physical presence in the city centre.
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MISSING CHILD | Police launch urgent search following disappearance of a 13-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to find Dominic, 13, who has been reported as missing. The 13-year-old from Abertillery was last seen at around 6pm on Wednesday 1 July in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran. Dominic is described as 5ft 6” tall, of slim build with short mousy brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing blue […]
NEWS | Former Hereford United player passes away at the age of 63
Paul Dobson has passed away at the age of 63. He made six appearances for Hereford United during a loan spell from Scarborough in the 1990/91 season. He scored his only goal for the Bulls in a 2–0 victory over Scunthorpe United on 22nd December 1990. Across a distinguished career, Dobson made more than 300 […]
INCIDENT | Police have issued an appeal following reports of a sexual assault on a train
Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a train to Manchester have released this image in connection. Just before 7pm on Saturday 14 March, a man boarded the train at Crewe railway station, having travelled from Liverpool, and sat next to a teenage girl. He then sexually assaulted her before leaving the train at Manchester […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Fresh update on funeral ride for biker dad of five killed in crash
More details have been released ahead of the final ride in memory of a much-loved Herefordshire dad.
Plans revealed to convert former Caffe Nero after coffee chain left
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire County Council for new illuminated signage on Eign Gate.
Duchy of Cornwall announces partnership to assist farmers in the UK
A new partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall is aiming to put sustainability at the heart of farming across a major UK estate.
National News Headlines
PM Tells Forced Adoption Survivors Shame Is Ours As He Makes Formal Apology
The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice..
Defence Funding Plan Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Where Cuts Will Be Made
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from..
Mothers And Children To Finally Hear Government Say Sorry For Forced Adoptions
Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament..
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
