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NEWS | Iceland and The Food Warehouse offer 10% discount to thousands of eligible shoppers every Tuesday in Herefordshire!
From Tuesday 24th May 2022, and every Tuesday, all those who are 60 years old and older can bag 10% off their shop, with no minimum spend, at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. This will make Iceland Foods the first and only supermarket in the UK to be offering this type of discount as it continues […]
NEWS | People in prison, single people, the disabled and students are just some of the people who could be entitled to a Council Tax discount in Herefordshire
From Herefordshire Council: You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or savings. If you are on a low income, you may also be able to […]
NEWS | Morrisons is introducing a 25% discount for farmers in all its Cafés every Tuesday from 3rd December in a show of support for the nation’s growers and producers
Morrisons is introducing a 25% discount for farmers in all its Cafés every Tuesday from 3rd December in a show of support for the nation’s growers and producers. ‘Tractor Tuesdays’ aims to bring farmers together with each other as well as make the farming industry more visible to customers shopping in stores for the food […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Mike Hughes of Ross-on-Wye who passed away on Tuesday 12th November aged 77 years
In Memory of Mike Hughes of Ross-On-Wye. Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday 12th November 2024 aged 77 years. Loving Partner of over 40 years to Christine Sim. Adored Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. He will be deeply missed by his wider family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 6th December 2024, commencing at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please or if desired donations in memory of Mike are for the British Heart Foundation, which may be left […]
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Susan Ann Preece who sadly passed away on 18th November aged 72 years old
In Memory of Susan Ann Preece. Sadly passed away on 18th November 2024 aged 72 years Much Loved Sister to Pauline and Aunt to Lucy. Will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 11th December at 3.15 p.m. Flowers welcome.
FLOODING | Twelve roads remain closed in Herefordshire on Friday following flooding – with a number of routes now open
Herefordshire Council has provided an update on the flooding situation in Herefordshire, with a number of routes now back open. Twelve routes remain closed though, according to the council update at 9am this morning. The forecast for the coming days is mostly dry, so we expect the remaining routes that are closed to reopen soon. […]
FEATURED | Local composer Gavin Higgins wins the prestigious Ivor Novello Classical Music award for Best Orchestral Composition for his Horn Concerto
At a gala evening hosted at the British Film Institute on London’s South Bank a local composer Gavin Higgins won the prestigious Ivor Novello Classical Music award for Best Orchestral Composition for his Horn Concerto. Described as “bejewelled” by broadcaster Tom Service, Higgins’ Horn Concerto was Premiered by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with […]
NEWS | The National Trust has announced Woodcraft Folk’s Biblins Youth Campsite as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings
Woodcraft Folk named as one of the 49 recipients of a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling. The National Trust has announced Woodcraft Folk’s Biblins Youth Campsite as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK. The big reveal […]
NEWS | Man pleads guilty to the murder of a 28-year-old woman in a vicious attack earlier this year
A man has admitted to the murder of a 28-year-old woman in Gloucester earlier this year. Tanaka Zivanai, aged 32 and of Dora Walk, Tredworth, pleaded guilty to the murder of Zanele Sibanda and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 27 November by video […]
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Herefordshire MP speaks out over farmers' inheritance tax anger
AS the Hereford Times calls for the government to reconsider changes to inheritance tax on family farms, Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns has spoken out about the policy.
Herefordshire schoolboy becomes published author
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Thousands raised to help community after disastrous floods
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Local news from Hereford Times
Herefordshire MP speaks out over farmers' inheritance tax anger
AS the Hereford Times calls for the government to reconsider changes to inheritance tax on family farms, Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns has spoken out about the policy.
Herefordshire schoolboy becomes published author
A TEENAGE writer from Leominster has published his first book.
Thousands raised to help community after disastrous floods
ALMOST £5,000 has been raised for the Tenbury community after it was battered by floods.
Shoppers 'fuming’ as Celebrations advent calendar has ‘ruined Christmas’
Shoppers are 'fuming' and have said the Mars owned Celebrations advent calendar has 'ruined Christmas' - find out why.
BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials amid Gregg Wallace allegations
The BBC has taken the decision to pull two MasterChef specials from its Christmas schedule.
Send a photo of your baby’s first Christmas, 2024
HAVE you had a baby in 2024 who will be celebrating his or her first Christmas this year?
The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency
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Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation
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Your chance to win a luxury getaway or a piece of legendary football memorabilia
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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