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- Shop raided as police seize £17k in cash and hundreds of illegal cigarettes: Police have seized £17k in cash and hundreds of illegal cigarettes and illicit tobacco from a shop in Leominster, West Mercia, following a police raid on Rayan Mini Market in Drapers Lane in the Midlands. The raid was prompted by community concerns about the suspected illegal sale of products at the store. Officers from Leominsters and Herefordshire Trading Standards supported the search, while Griff the tobacco detection dog was deployed to assist in searches. In total, 157 pouches of illegal hand rolling tobacco and 406 packets of cigarettes were recovered. The total duty evasion for these items has been calculated at £9,704.78. An interim closure order has been placed at the shop pending a hearing at Hereford Magistrates Court, where a further closure order is sought.3 December 20251:51 PM
- Chance to buy landmark city church closes soon: St Nicholas' Church, a Grade II Listed church in Herefordshire, has attracted interest in buying the building, which is one of the most prominent buildings in the city, aside from the cathedral. The agents have been pleased with the interest shown and are open to hearing from any other interested parties before the Expressions of Interest deadline on December 12. The church, built around 1842, could be used for worship, community facilities, arts and crafts, music or drama centre, museum, sports, or light industrial and housing. The guide prices for the church and its replacement are £275,000 and £175,000 respectively.3 December 20255:00 AM
- James Morrison Adds Extra Dates To 'Undiscovered' 20th Anniversary UK Tour Due To Demand: James Morrison has added additional dates to his UK tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, 'Undiscovered'. Additional performances will include Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on May 4 and Manchester's O2 Apollo on May 7. He has also confirmed a new show at Stockton's Globe on May 6. The tour will also feature performances at the Live At Iveagh Gardens series and the Galway International Arts Festival. Tickets go on general sale on Friday (December 5).2 December 202510:47 AM
- New facilities open after major expansion works: The expansion of the Eveson Centre in Hereford has been completed, allowing National Star to provide specialist education, therapy and support for up to 45 students. The project was partly funded by the Eveon Trust. The extension includes two new classrooms, two new personal care rooms, a multi-skills kitchen and a large amount of work. The Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Dan Powell, officially opened the extension during a special ceremony.2 December 20255:00 AM
- Casualty taken to hospital after car overturns in busy street: The crash occurred in Hereford's College Road, with one of the vehicles overturned and one person taken to hospital. The man was treated for injuries not believed to be serious. Police and the public were joined at the scene by the police to manage the incident.1 December 20251:03 PM
- Hereford Lions Santa: when sleigh will visit your street: Hereford Lions is set to bring Father Christmas to Hereford and the local villages around the city again this year. The charity's sleigh has been upgraded with a satellite tracker to allow anyone to track the man in red as close to real time as possible. However, they have warned that volunteers will need to ensure the safety of all their volunteers.
- Car ends up on its side after crash in busy street: The accident occurred on the night of November 20 at 9.42pm on the busy street of Hereford's College Road, involving two vehicles. The male victim was removed from his vehicle and transferred to the care of the ambulance service. The incident occurred shortly after midnight.1 December 20259:41 AM
- Taft’s long-range penalty clinches derby for Luctonians: The traditional local derby between Hereford and Luctonians saw a thrilling match, with volunteers helping to secure a wet Wyeside ground for the first time. Despite numerous opportunities, only the visitors managed to score a score and a long-distance penalty goal. Hereford's head coach, Dean Powell, admitted that his team started poorly and kicked away possession early on, but managed to maintain control of the game. The Luctanians had significant possession and field position throughout the first half, but Hereford struggled to maintain their position in their own half. The game was marked by physicality and intense competition, with both teams showing dominance in the first and second half.1 December 20258:50 AM
National News Headlines
Audiences to be treated to magical show this Christmas
Saltmine Theatre Company is bringing a fresh, festive re-telling of Cinderella to Hereford's Christian Life Centre this December.
Village chippy named among UK's best for seventh year in a row
A village chippy is celebrating being named among the UK’s best for the seventh consecutive year, after a mystery shopper put their battered goods to the test.
Royal family member to appear at event near county- here's when
An acclaimed sportsman and member of the Royal family is set to join the lineup for the Hay Festival in 2026.
Major boost for charity helping mental health
ESSE donates a new wood-fired cooker to The Cart Shed charity, improving kitchen facilities and reducing costs for its therapeutic mental health programmes.
Revealed: Hereford's cheapest petrol station this week
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Hereford, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.
Beefy Boys nod to acclaimed Christmas film goes viral
The Beefy Boys' 2025 Christmas advert accumulated over a quarter of a million views in 24 hours.
Hereford bypass takes step forward as new details revealed
THE planned bypass for Hereford took another step forward as councillors passed a key plan for the county that puts the new strategic road at its centre.
Woman taken to hospital after two-car crash on A-road
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash on a busy Herefordshire A-road.
Recap: emergency services called after car crashes into hedge
Emergency services have been called to Llanwarne after reports that a car had left the road and was in a hedge. More to follow.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
FLOODING | Met Office issues two warnings for Herefordshire with heavy rain set to cause flooding issues
The Met Office has issued two warnings for Herefordshire with heavy rain set to cause flooding issues this weekend. From Met Office: Rain, heavy at times, is expected to develop across southwest England on Friday night and spread northeastward during Saturday before clearing into the North Sea on Saturday night. There is uncertainty in the […]
BREAKING | A 41-year-old charged following a fatal collision where a 20-year-old man died
Officers were called to a stretch of the road between Rhymney and Dowlais at around 4.50am on Saturday 31 May where a quadbike was found overturned. 20-year-old Ethan Powell, from Brynmawr, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 41-year-old man, from Merthyr, has since been charged with multiple offences including causing death by driving […]
NEWS | A man has been jailed for seven years for causing the death of a 17-year-old teenager while driving under the influence of alcohol
A man has today (Friday 28 November) been jailed for seven years for causing the death of 17-year-old Benjamin Worrall, while driving under the influence of alcohol. Danny Francis, of Welshpool, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court after previously pleading guilty. During the hearing the court was told how on the night of September 30, […]
NEWS | Officer leading investigation into a man who subjected a woman to a prolonged period of abuse has commended her bravery at speaking out to help secure justice
The officer, who led the investigation into a man who subjected a woman to prolonged period of abuse, has commended her bravery at speaking out to help secure justice. Anthony Manson, 67, from Tintern, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday 26 November after he was found guilty after trial in October. He was jailed […]
BREAKING NEWS | A 48-year-old man from Hereford has today been jailed after admitting possessing and distributing extreme right-wing music and material
A 48-year-old man from Hereford has today been jailed after admitting possessing and distributing extreme right-wing music and material. Norbert Gyurcsik, from Kestrel Road, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court on 3 October to three charges – one count of distributing recordings and two counts of possessing recordings. Yesterday (Thursday 27 November), he was sentenced […]
PROPERTY | A stunning five bedroom property in Herefordshire with a heated indoor swimming pool and games room
Ford Abbey was first documented in the late 1120s as a chapelry of Leominster Priory, and by the early 1200s, it had come under the ownership of Reading Abbey. It is believed that a small community of monks resided there, primarily to care for the sick. Following the dissolution of Reading Abbey in 1539, the […]
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
