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Taxing time for the law breakers

4:45pm Friday 9th May 2008

HEREFORDSHIRE drivers have been warned by the police there is no way of avoiding taxing their vehicles.

Don’t drive like you’re in a rally

Members of Ludlow Motor Club (left to right): Eric Weaver (equipment officer), Rob Holloway, Richard Jordan and Keith Gluyas (vice-chairman).

12:58pm Thursday 1st May 2008

IF you think you can drive your vehicle like a rally car on Herefordshire's road you need to think again.

Group issues top tips for staying safe on scooters

12:36pm Thursday 24th April 2008

A CITY group has issued guidance to keep people who use powered scooters and wheelchairs safe in Herefordshire.

‘I don’t know who was looking out for us and how we’re still alive’

Imojen Du Fours with Bobby Carpenter, Matthew Smithdale, Jen Sheeran and Jaya Carpenter. 081602-1. Picture by Ray Lloyd.

10:23am Friday 18th April 2008

A HEREFORDSHIRE mother has stressed the importance of taking care on the county’s roads after a miracle escape from a car accident.

Charity opens its doors to highlight dangers of driving

Sam Coe and John Pugh watch Zac Wall have a go at the one-armed challenge. 081421-4.

4:33pm Friday 11th April 2008

A HEREFORD charity which helps victims of traffic accidents has run an event to warn youngsters of the dangers found on the county’s roads.

Spotlight falls on motorbike safety

Promoting the bike safety campaign are Ann Mann, of Herefordshire Council (left), John Hodges, of IAM, Steve Jordan, from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Sgt John Roberts, of West Mercia Police, and Vicki Bristow, from the Safer Roads Part

11:44am Thursday 3rd April 2008

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to try to improve motorcyclists' safety.

Safety update

9:59am Thursday 27th March 2008

A POLICE road safety campaign has been updated after the number of collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists rose in 2007.

Road death takes a part of those left behind

Aquarius

9:56am Thursday 27th March 2008

THE parents of a young sports enthuasist who died after an accident on a Herefordshire road have spoken of their devastating loss.

Smooth driving can cut the cost of motoring

10:05am Thursday 20th March 2008

HEREFORD Times news editor Ian Morris has been continuing his course with the Herefordshire Advanced Motorists.

Facts about poor driving hit home for apprentices

10:02am Thursday 20th March 2008

YOUNG Hereford-based apprentices have learned about road safety from an award winning group.


National News

Human rights 'loopholes' condemned

DCS Chris Gregg condemned criminals' use of the Human Rights Act

Updated 4:37pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

A senior police officer has launched a scathing attack on the use of the Human Rights Act by murderers and rapists to protect themselves from UK law.


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