Friday, 18th May 2012

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Arrests over fuel theft cases

Three men, all in their 40s and 50s, have has been arrested as part of Herefordshire Police’s investigation into a string of ‘bilking’ offences – where drivers leave garages without paying for fuel – some of which date back over a decade.

MP’s sorrow as Bulls are relegated

City MP Jesse Norman, who watched from the terraces as Hereford United dropped out of the Football League again, has voiced the feelings of Bulls fans.

Killer strangled wife then drank whisky

A millionaire strangled his wife during an argument before sitting down to a glass of whisky, an inquest has heard.

Yat climber is rescued

A climber was winched to safety and taken to hospital after he was hit in the face by a falling rock in Symonds Yat on Sunday.

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Man jailed for 24 sexual offences

A man who committed sexual offences across the South West, including Herefordshire, and in Northern Ireland, has been given an indeterminate prison term.

Bowling centre damaged by fire

The owner of a Hereford bowling complex, which was damaged in a fire on Thursday, has apologised to anyone inconvenienced or let down by the incident.

Arrested man ‘in good spirits’ - embassy

A Hereford man arrested while on a humanitarian mission in South Sudan is in good health and is optimistic of a speedy release.

Concerns over fate of missing man

Police in Hereford are appealing for help as they continue to search for a city man who has been missing since April 5.

Flood waters averted by brook scheme

The Yazor Brook flood alleviation scheme kicked in last week to reduce the risk of flooding in the centre of Hereford.

Bells ring out to mark twin towns

Eight bell ringers rang a Cambridge Surprise Major peel on the bells of the Leominster Priory last Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the town’s twinning charter.