Hereford Times | Safer Driving http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/ Hereford Times /news/saferdriving/ en-gb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:55:31 +0100 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:55:31 +0100 http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.herefordtimes.com/resources/images/528251/?type=rsslogo Hereford Times | Safer Driving http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/ Paul Ferguson reports on the Hereford Times safer driving campaign http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4459348.Paul_Ferguson_reports_on_the_Hereford_Times_safer_driving_campaign/?ref=rss A FAMILY who lost their father in a motorcycling accident have urged drivers to look out for bikers. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:50:00 +0100 f065216f28e33ae5f57b7c05ae9dca0d Officers who deal with life and death on a daily basis http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4403175.Officers_who_deal_with_life_and_death_on_a_daily_basis/?ref=rss MOST of us have come across the scene of a traffic accident and probably moaned at the inconvenience of being delayed or diverted – but who deals with the consequences of a really serious collision? We take a look at the role of the police when a major accident takes place. Sat, 30 May 2009 12:40:00 +0100 bee4b06446403f4de3a4d300b3353890 Hereford Times journalists honoured for safer driving work. http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4330231.Hereford_Times_journalists_honoured_for_safer_driving_work_/?ref=rss HEREFORD Times staff who launched the paper’s Safer Driving Campaign are to receive a major county award. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 7e8441dd6fa440cbe383e3e3ff6ac8c6 MARK BOWEN reports on the Hereford Times Safer Driving campaign http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4330211.MARK_BOWEN_reports_on_the_Hereford_Times_Safer_Driving_campaign/?ref=rss ROAD accidents don’t just involve cars and motorbikes, the dangers of riding horses on the county’s roads always exist but are often forgotten. MARK BOWEN talks to a Hereford woman seriously injured while riding her horse and gets advice from Herefordshire Headway about how riders can make their journeys safer. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 523fa1cad17eb0b9e703eb188db12eef The Hereford Times Safer Driving Campaign http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4326908.The_Hereford_Times_Safer_Driving_Campaign/?ref=rss THE Hereford Times Safer Driving Campaign was launched to encourage safer driving on the county’s roads after a 75 per cent increase in fatal car accidents in 2007 compared to the previous year. For more information about road safety contact: ■ Herefordshire Council, on 01432 260947, offers courses for drivers who have just passed their test and people older than 70. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:48:32 +0100 a798399ab4426680daf840d0ebf30d64 Mum's film aims to get safer driving message over to Herefordshire teenagers http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4215703.Mum_s_film_aims_to_get_safer_driving_message_over_to_Herefordshire_teenagers/?ref=rss A BEREAVED mother has made a film to show Herefordshire’s youngsters the importance of safe driving. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:32:16 +0000 6904f4a46cf166d838c9a1b17a85ec57 Keen would-be instructors get crucial lesson http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4125534.Keen_would_be_instructors_get_crucial_lesson/?ref=rss A HEREFORD driving instructor has warned county residents about the need to find proper training if they are considering entering the profession. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:56:14 +0000 0abaef7f7df2ca44dc5266508198931b A safer year for Herefordshire county’s roads http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4053918.A_safer_year_for_Herefordshire_county___s_roads/?ref=rss A YEAR has elapsed since the Hereford Times launched its safer driving campaign, started following a massive rise in the number of fatalities on the county’s roads in 2007. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:03:54 +0000 d6b69d176b0b1cc62c80fc745824b0b4 Herefordshire motorists bid to beat commuter chaos is derailed http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4032852.Herefordshire_motorists_bid_to_beat_commuter_chaos_is_derailed/?ref=rss MANY Herefordshire motorists take to the roads every day to attend jobs outside of the county. Simon Burnett is one such driver who makes the daily commute – and finds the journey usually ends in frustration. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:45:40 +0000 3c1eb0564a3fcf905f5b4e3f46a004c1 On the road in Herefordshire with an essential skill for life http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/saferdriving/4019790.On_the_road_in_Herefordshire_with_an_essential_skill_for_life/?ref=rss ONCE you’ve signed up for the Skills for Life course, run by the Herefordshire branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), you are assigned an observer to give advice as you make your way towards the advanced driving test. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:29:25 +0000 57556f4439c8444601615316fa66d618