HEREFORDSHIRE paused for a few moments last night as people took to their doorsteps and streets to applaud NHS staff and other key workers. While some of us stay at home, workers on the frontline continue to battle the coronavirus outbreak
As summer’s major sporting events have been cancelled - the BBC has caved to pressure from sports fans on social media to re-air highlights of major events from across the last 25 years. Viewers will be able to relive some of the most epic sporting
ONE more patient has died after testing positive for coronavirus in Herefordshire, latest figures from NHS England show. It brings the total number of deaths for patients being treated by Wye Valley NHS Trust to four. Live coronavirus updates
A HEREFORD college is contributing towards the county's efforts to combat coronavirus by using its 3D printers to produce personal protective equipment, widely reported to be in short supply. In some areas of the UK, NHS staff have criticised a
McDonald's have addressed online rumours that the fast-food chain are set to reopen 'within days'. The company closed its doors to customers across the UK and Ireland at 7pm on Monday, March 23 - moments before an initial three-week lockdown was
I look on the coronavirus crisis in the UK with despair whilst here under lock down on the Costa Blanca, Spain, the feeling is of a calm acceptance. Ninety percent of people wear masks and almost all wear latex gloves, the supermarkets are civilised
POLITICAL activists have targeted billboards in Hereford to highlight the challenges people are facing during the coronavirus outbreak. Featuring quotes attributed to a carer and the Daily Mail, the huge posters have appeared on one of Herefordshire's
ALMOST 50 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Herefordshire as a further seven cases have been confirmed. Public Health England figures show that 47 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am Thursday morning
A FARMER has shown his support to the NHS by creating a huge tribute to staff in a field near Hay-on-Wye. Joseph Hughes, who has family members who have worked for the health service, said it was his way of showing support to the workers on the
The judges who convened last year to decide the winners of the Hereford Times Health and Social Awards 2019 were deeply impressed by the range and quality of entries. Time after time they read of outstanding care delivered by individuals and staff
A FURTHER 569 people with coronavirus have died in the UK, the Department of Health has confirmed. As of 9am 2 April, a total of 163,194 people have been tested of which 33,718 tested positive. As of 5pm on 1 April, of those hospitalised in
PEOPLE across Herefordshire are being asked show their appreciation to the NHS and front line workers this evening when Clap For Our Carers returns. The nationwide Clap For Our Carers will be at 8pm this evening, after last Thursday's moving
HEREFORD Pegasus and Westfields are amongst those clubs who want their objections heard by the FA against a decision to 'expunge results' for the current season with no promotion or relegation. The FA full council are due to meet today (Thursday
A CHARITY has closed its doors for the final time after losing council funding to an alternative service last year. Herefordshire Carers Support, which worked to support unpaid carers, said they were no longer viable after funding was withdrawn
A BOARDING school has offered its accommodation to NHS workers during the coronavirus. Malvern St James Girls’ School has responded to the urgent appeal from the government to support the NHS. Malvern St James' Benhams boarding house has 39
We are absolutely thrilled to be part of the Hereford Care Awards for the 3rd year running. We know from our own staff, who work tirelessly to meet the needs of vulnerable people, that recognition for hard work and compassion goes a long, long way.
A RASH of fires in the open have been reported across Herefordshire and Worcestershire since lockdown was imposed, firefighters say. Crews have been called out to 20 of these incidents in the past week alone. "Even given the current spell of
STALWARTS of grassroots football in Herefordshire were recognised for their hard work at the annual Herefordshire FA dinner recently. Scott Myers, Mark Williams and Dave Price were recipients of the annual awards presented by Herefordshire FA chairman
The current global pandemic has highlighted the great importance of our entire health and social care workforce. The University of Worcester would like to thank each and every member of the NHS, along with workers in care homes, home support, in
German supermarket chain Aldi has relaxed restrictions on the number of items shoppers can purchase in store during the coronavirus pandemic. Last month, the budget supermarket chain announced that it would be implementing limits on the amount
MATERNITY staff at Hereford County Hospital have created a video to help lift spirits during the current coronavirus epidemic. The video shows hospital staff passing a toilet roll around different areas of the department.
WELCOME the launch supplement of Hereford Tinmes Health and Social Care Awards. This is the third year we have run the awards, and the coronavirus outbreak has certainly out in sharp focus the reliance that our society has on the dedicated people
WEST Midlands Railway services between Hereford and Worcester will cease next week. The change comes with the operator set to begin running to a new timetable from next week as part of the rail industry’s commitment to operate regular train services
A HONEYMOON couple have been left stranded on the Cook Islands with no possible return for at least two weeks. Deana Mansers and Rhyso Harries had a month-long trip for their wedding and honeymoon to the islands in the South Pacific. The newly
HEREFORDSHIRE'S Clinical Commissioning Group has merged with groups in Worcestershire to become a single organisation in a bid to streamline commissioning arrangements. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG has been established to replace NHS
FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to former Hereford mayor John Newman, who has died at the age of 81. Mr Newman, who was granted the freedom of his hometown and the City of London, has been described as a lovely man who always put the needs
TODAY we launch the third annual Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards. And could there possibly be a more appropriate time for an event thats aim is to publicly recognise and say thank you to the hard working staff in our health and care
Having lived in Herefordshire all my life and been a former Mayor of Hereford 1996/7 may I say how appalled I am to read of the behaviour of a minority of people, some I am sure from out of the county, regarding their attitude to the workforce in our
THE call has gone out to mobilise a volunteer army for Herefordshire’s frontline fight against coronavirus Herefordshire Council has set up a response team to help those who most need support during the Covid-19 outbreak. The council wants
