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Care home plan for Herefordshire town falls through
Plans for a new care home for adults with special needs in a Herefordshire town have been rejected after the company behind the scheme failed to provide information to county planners.
Cherry tree donated to commemorate end of World War Two
Leominster marks VJ Day with a cherry tree planting, Royal British Legion display and thanksgiving service, commemorating the end of World War Two.
Memorial benches unveiled to honour World War II heroes
Two commemorative benches were unveiled in Hay-on-Wye to honour World War II heroes and Special Operations Executive (SOE) agents.
Former Holland & Barrett store up for lease
Former Holland & Barrett store in Ross-on-Wye’s Maltings Shopping Centre to let. 1,058 sq ft retail unit near Sainsbury’s, £18,500 pa, flexible lease.
Fear village's only pub could become house as they rally to try and save it
Residents of a Herefordshire village fear its only pub will be sold off for housing.
Hereford opticians' service for those who can't leave home
People in Hereford unable to visit an optician can still access eye care.
New house could be built through barn conversion
Plans submitted to convert Lea Green Farm barn, Upper Sapey, into a self-build home under the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015. Public comments open.
Badenoch Suggests Migrants Held In Camps As Crossings Near 50000 Under Labour
Kemi Badenoch has suggested migrants currently housed in hotels could instead be held in “camps”, as the number of English Channel small boat crossings nears 50,000 since Sir Keir Starmer took office..
Warning as scammers target city car parks
A warning has been released to drivers after fake QR codes were placed in city carparks.
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