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NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on a busy ‘rat-run’ in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services have been called to a collision on a busy ‘rat-run’ in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the Bridge Sollars Road, between the A438 and Madley. The route is popular with motorists looking to cross the River Wye to the west of Hereford. West Mercia Police are at the scene and […]
FEATURED | Construction work starts on a brand new Designer Shopping outlet with 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes
Cheltenham-based developer Robert Hitchins Ltd unveiled plans for Cotswolds Designer Outlet to be built at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire just a few years ago. The 195,000 sq ft outlet village will be opened in two phases and features some 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes. Construction work has now started on […]
NEWS | Temporary pods set to be installed in Hereford city centre car parks to help support the homeless
Photo Credit: An example of what the homeless pods look like from Exeter City Council. Temporary pods are set to be installed in Hereford city centre car parks to help support the homeless during the winter. The pods, four in total, will be installed at the Country Bus Station car park and Venn’s Close Car […]
BREAKING | Police officers injured after incident involving weapons in Hereford city centre this afternoon
This afternoon (30 November) officers in Hereford have arrested two men, both 20, on suspicion of supplying drugs and carrying offensive weapons. Following intelligence, officers attended Widemarsh Street in the town centre around 2.30pm to find two men carrying drugs. When officers attempted to arrest the two men, they attempted to escape from police, during […]
NEWS | West Mercia Police respond to an incident in Hereford city centre and make an arrest
West Mercia Police have responded to an incident in Hereford city centre this afternoon and made at least one arrest. Your Herefordshire understands that at least one male was arrested after an incident on Widemarsh Street earlier this afternoon. Footage from the area shows a man on the floor. Members of the public have told […]
NEWS | Hereford is the fifth-most anxious about the cost-of-living crisis UK area, according to a new study
A new study has found that Walsall is the UK area that is most worried about the cost-of-living crisis. The research, conducted by investing comparison website Investing Reviews analysed Google search data to determine which UK cities and towns are most worried about the ongoing crisis. The study combined more than 280 common search terms […]
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route in Hereford this lunchtime
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Hereford this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on Grandstand Road. A motorcyclist is involved. The road is partially blocked. West Mercia Police are currently at the scene and motorists are advised to use an alternative route. More soon.
NEWS | Search and Rescue Teams are continuing to search for a vulnerable missing person
Search and Rescue Teams are continuing to search for a vulnerable missing person. West Mercia Search and Rescue and West Mercia Police are continuing to search Stourport and the surrounding area for Andrew Bulman. An update shared by West Mercia Police today said: A new CCTV image has been released which shows the clothes we […]
NEWS | New coffee shop and tattoo studio set to open in Hereford city centre
A new coffee shop and tattoo studio is set to open in Hereford city centre. The Sacred Brew will open on the ground floor of the recently refurbished building on Eign Gate. The uppers floors will then be home to a tattoo parlour. Work has been ongoing at the unit for some weeks. The planning […]
National & International News from Radio News Hub
King expected to call in opening speech for Cop28 to be critical turning point
Charles will tell leaders and climate delegates that the hope of the world rests on decisions taken at the international summit.
Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police inspection finds
No areas of its policing are currently inadequate, according to HMICFRS.
NHS urges people to book lifesaving Covid and flu vaccines before Christmas
Booking systems will close on 15th December.
Fresh disruption for rail travellers as train drivers strike again
Members of Aslef at 16 train operating companies will refuse to work overtime from today, and begin a series of strikes tomorrow.
Singing postboxes to bring festive cheer in run up to Christmas
Theyll be in London, Swansea, Glasgow and Belfast.
Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Former chancellor and veteran Labour politician Alistair Darling has died aged 70..
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65 his wife has announced in a post on Instagram
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65, his wife Victoria Mary Clarke announced in an Instagram post..
Henry Kissinger hailed as an artist among diplomats following death at 100
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger has been described as one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs following his death at the age of 100..
Under fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry
Matt Hancock is expected to contest accusations made about his performance as health secretary during the pandemic as he appears before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry..
Local news from Hereford Times
Herefordshire to get funding for greener farms programme
A long-term scheme to make farming in Herefordshire more sustainable has been awarded government funding.
US soldier 'may have fled country' after Herefordshire crash
AN AMERICAN soldier has failed to turn up at court after being accused of a dangerous driving charge.
Decision on plan for six new homes in Leintwardine, Herefordshire
A plan to replace a poorly built cottage in a Herefordshire village with six new houses has been passed, a year and a half after being submitted.
Herefordshire Christmas bin collection dates announced
HEREFORDSHIRE'S Christmas bin collection dates have been revealed, with changes ahead for plenty of households.
Snow forecast for Hereford weather tomorrow, December 2
HEREFORD is bracing for snow tomorrow (December 2).
Why firefighters were called to Hereford Dunelm today
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to the Dunelm shop on a Hereford trading estate this morning.
Council's plan to put homeless people in car parks
A PLAN has been submitted to build temporary accommodation for homeless people in Hereford car parks.
Emergency crews called to crash on busy Herefordshire road
EMERGENCY crews were called to a crash on a busy road in Herefordshire last night (November 30).
Lidl 'do not eat' warning recall due to potential health risk
Lidl is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites
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