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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Your Say Your Herefordshire

We want to price long-term parking out of the city centre, making it short-term/high turnover. Commuters should be encouraged to use long-term car parks on the fringes on the city − Brian Wilcoz

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Walking through Ross today I counted three drivers using mobile phones in the centre of town, obviously aware that no police or CSOs are on duty!! This was when school kids were going home about 4.00pm. − Pencraig

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Editor's choice

Pamela White and the Britten Singers
Britten Singers celebrate 200th concert

MORE than 30 years ago Elgar award-winner Pamela White started a chamber choir, with the help of a few friends and an advertisement in the Hereford Times. On Saturday, 33 years after their first concert, the Britten Singers will be giving their 200th concert, which like the previous 199, aims to raise funds for charity, on this occasion for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Presidents and legends

THE 21st Hay Literary Festival starts on May 22 and booking has opened for an exciting fortnight...

Sing out and make music

THE Music Pool, Hereford’s community music charity, is hosting a special public event aimed at anyone wanting to discover the pleasure of singing – a day of singing exercises, games, harmony singing and songs from around the world will be led by nationally acclaimed Sue Hollingworth of the Voices Foundation.

New novel inspired by Mayan prophecy

MANDA Scott’s first novel was shortlisted for two prizes – the Orange Prize for Women’s Fiction in 1997 and the First Blood Award for best first crime novel.

Award-winner's Planet Earth talk

THE prestigious Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year title is coveted by wildlife photographers all over the world – last year’s competition attracted 32,000 entries from 78 countries and was won by Shropshire-based Ben Osborne, who brings his show, Dog Days and Lion Nights to Ledbury Market Theatre on Friday, May 16.

Inspector Morse creator at Leominster Festival

A VISIT by the creator of Inspector Morse, Colin Dexter, will be one of the highlights of the 2008 Leominster Festival, which runs from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 8, and this year promises something for everyone.


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