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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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BREAKING NEWS | Murder investigation launched after man in his 80s was stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Gloucester last night (Thursday 2 July). Police were called at around 9pm with a report that someone had been injured within a property on Alney Terrace. Emergency services attended and a man, aged in his 80s, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with suspected stab […]
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 […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Café cancels bookings as it announces sudden closure
A unique café near Hereford has closed its doors and cannot say when they will reopen.
Striking photo of beautiful bird of prey caught on camera
A striking image of a bird of prey was captured in Talgarth, Herefordshire earlier this week.
Plans revealed to build five new homes on farmland
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council to build five new self-build homes on farmland in the settlement of Cobnash.
National News Headlines
Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct Investigation
Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying..
Defence Secretary Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy Burnham
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget..
Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road Ban
Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death..
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
