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  • Police detain escaped prisoner in Hereford

    A HUGE Police search was launched in Hereford this afternoon after a prisoner escaped from a van. Inspector Jane Fitzpatrick told the Hereford Times that police received reports that a man had evaded the clutches of a security company on Aylestone

  • Tributes paid to showjumper killed in a quad bike accident

    A MAN killed in a quad bike accident in Herefordshire last week has been named. Showjumper Cedrik Laurent Ramos, of Stoke Lacy, sustained serious head injuries after his green Yamaha quad bike was in collision with a white Fiat Sceicento on

  • For Celia Nash of Leominster teamwork saved husband's life

    ON May 23, my husband Trevor Nash was taken ill at home in Leominster. After phoning 999 about 5.30am the paramedics arrived and assessed his condition, deciding he needed to be taken to Hereford County Hospital. An ambulance arrived and transferred

  • M50 crash near Ledbury

    A CAR ended up on its side following a crash on the M50 on Saturday. Emergency services were called between junctions one and two, near Ledbury, shortly before 6.15pm. One person was released prior to the firefighters arrival and there were no reports

  • Teenager injured following crash on Lugg Bridge

    A TEENAGER got injured after her car ended up on its roof just outside Hereford on Saturday. Emergency services were called to Lugg Bridge, at the junction of the A4103 and the A465, at around 7.20am. Firefighters had to cut the roof of the car to rescue

  • Kington take Luctonians rounders title

    ENGLAND'S under-18 side showed their international quality when they triumphed when Luctonians hosted the WAFTsports West Midlands Ladies Championships. As a National team, however, they were not able to hold the regional title which went to

  • Bryan Smith of Hereford is disturbed about cycle menace

    I WRITE with regard to the obvious and increasing problem of cyclists flouting the law of the road and constantly riding on the pavement in Hereford. I first contacted the police about this matter in 2009 and several times since. I was told "such activity

  • Plans submitted to revamp High Town buildings

    TWO buildings gutted by a huge fire in Hereford look set to be rebuilt. Plans submitted to Herefordshire Council will, if approved, spruce up the former River Island and Card Factory shops wrecked by the High Town blaze last October. Included

  • Garden created for flower show to have permanent home

    ANEMONE Landscapes of Ross-on-Wye worked alongside garden designer Daniela Coray on a show garden at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. The garden, named A Stitch In Time Saves Nine, won the young designer of the year award and has also received a gold

  • Tributes to hay and salt tycoon

    A GOLDEN Valley man who grew a worldwide career from selling hay and straw has died after a short illness. There cannot be many farmers in Herefordshire and Wales that have not done business with Michael Ball over the last 50 years. Mr Ball started