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SNOW | A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous travel conditions
A Herefordshire school has decided to close today due to ice and snow causing dangerous conditions. Llangrove CE Academy shared the following update. School will be CLOSED today – Wednesday 20th November 2024 – due to treacherous road conditions leading to the school. Further snow fell overnight across parts of Herefordshire, leading to difficult driving […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Author and Journalist Philip Rickman who passed away on 29th October
In memory of PHILIP RICKMAN. Author and journalist, who passed away suddenly on 29th October 2024 after along illness. Much loved and missed by his wife Carol, relatives, friends and his many lovely readers. Private cremation to be followed by a memorial get together of family, friends, and fans when his final Merrily Watkins novel is published next […]
FEATURED | Herefordshire Pub Named in Good Food Guide’s Top 50 in the UK Best Sunday Roast 2024
Herefordshire Pub Named in Good Food Guide’sTop 50 in the UK Best Sunday Roast 2024. The New Inn, St Owen’s Cross has been listed as one of the top 50 places in the UK for the best Sunday Roast by the respected Good Food Guide! Yet another award to add to the pub’s collection which […]
NEWS | Two local businessman revealed as the new owners of Saxtys
Saxtys which is based in Widemarsh Street in Hereford has recently been taken over by local businessman Dave Stephenson and Paul Briscoe. The popular venue which was originally founded in the 1980’s by former Hereford United Chairman Peter Hill had previously been run by local publican Steve Harrison. Dave told us “Me and Paul have […]
NEWS | National Highways share update on A49 collision with road still closed at Dinmore Hill between Hereford and Leominster
There are difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire, with snow settling in places. The A49 (Dinmore Hill) is currently closed at Queenswood following a collision. National Highways Update: The A49 in Herefordshire is closed in both directions between the A417 (near Hope under Dinmore) and A4103 (near Hereford) due to a serious collision. Following […]
LATEST | A Herefordshire school will close early today due to conditions deteriorating
There are difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire this morning, with snow settling in places. A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closing early with conditions continuing to deteriorate. Brockhampton Primary School: “EARLY SCHOOL CLOSURE. Parents can collect from 12:00. We are closing the school at 12:45 due to continued bad weather and road conditions […]
LATEST | A number of schools have decided to close with further snowfall predicted in parts of Herefordshire today
There are difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire this morning, with snow settling in places. A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closing early with conditions continuing to deteriorate. Brockhampton Primary School: “EARLY SCHOOL CLOSURE. Parents can collect from 12:00. We are closing the school at 12:45 due to continued bad weather and road conditions […]
BREAKING | Motorist arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after a number of people were injured in a collision on the A49 (Dinmore Hill)
There are difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire this morning, with snow settling in places. The A49 (Dinmore Hill) is currently closed at Queenswood following a collision. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A49 at Dinmore, Herefordshire at around 9.30am this morning (Tuesday 19 […]
SNOW | Several collisions causing delays on the A49 between Hereford and Ludlow this morning
There are difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire this morning, with snow settling in places. The A49 (Dinmore Hill) is currently blocked by Queenswood following a collision. A separate collision is also causing delays on the A49 near Ashton. The A4103 (Fromes Hill) is open but snow has settled in places. Areas such as […]
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Major update in Herefordshire driveway enforcement row
A HEREFORDSHIRE council has agreed to discontinue a formal complaint against a decision made by Herefordshire Council planners.
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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at the age of 86
When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and the turkey on the table can be one of the biggest expenses for many families.
Sherlock Holmes memorabilia on sale for THOUSANDS in Hereford
A commemorative Sherlock Holmes coin has gone on sale in Hereford for a staggering price.
Community order for abusive Hereford man who attacked police
AN ABUSIVE Hereford man has been given a community order after attacking an emergency worker.
Decision on new house with rooftop terrace planned for middle of Hereford
A plan to create a new three-storey home with a roof terrace in the middle of Hereford has been passed by county planners.
Answers demanded after sewage spews from loo in Herefordshire home
ANSWERS are being demanded after sewage spewed from a toilet and manholes during recent flooding in Herefordshire.
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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at the age of 86
When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and the turkey on the table can be one of the biggest expenses for many families.
More details emerge of 450-home scheme for Herefordshire town
More details have emerged of a planned new 450-home estate south of Ledbury.
Hereford city centre street to close for sewer works: here's when
A BUSY Hereford city centre street is set to close for sewer works.
Banned: Drug-driver caught out in Herefordshire village
A DRUG-DRIVER has been handed a ban and a fine after he was caught over the limit in a Herefordshire village.
Sherlock Holmes memorabilia on sale for THOUSANDS in Hereford
A commemorative Sherlock Holmes coin has gone on sale in Hereford for a staggering price.
Community order for abusive Hereford man who attacked police
AN ABUSIVE Hereford man has been given a community order after attacking an emergency worker.
Decision on new house with rooftop terrace planned for middle of Hereford
A plan to create a new three-storey home with a roof terrace in the middle of Hereford has been passed by county planners.
Answers demanded after sewage spews from loo in Herefordshire home
ANSWERS are being demanded after sewage spewed from a toilet and manholes during recent flooding in Herefordshire.
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