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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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