Tuesday, 7th February 2012

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No explosives found in bomb scare van

No explosives or devices were found in a van that caused the bomb scare which gridlocked Hereford, police have said.

Strictly no alchohol for TV judge Arlene

Television talent show judge Arlene Phillips has claimed she was refused alcohol in Leominster’s Morrisons store.

Anger at glitches with CCTV safety scheme for city cabs

A £22,000 CCTV system which was brought in to protect Hereford’s taxi drivers and their customers has been plagued by problems, an organiser has claimed.

Opera kicks off annual town cider competition

Wraps have come off plans for the Ross-on-Wye cider and perry celebrations this year.

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Dog owners may be facing fines

A new group, which was set up to tackle the problem of dog fouling in Leominster, has held its first meeting in the town.

Campaigners push for better railway services

Ledbury rail campaigners attended a packed meeting at the Royal Oak and called for the urgent upgrading of services.

Fears grow for missing woman

Searches are continuing in and around the Herefordshire village of Orleton as police continue the hunt for a 63-year-old woman who has not been seen since last Thursday morning.

Judge bans naming of drink-drive defendant

A district judge banned any identification of a man at the centre of Hereford drink-driving case after hearing it could endanger his life.

Workers’ future is uncertain at stores

Hereford’s Bonmarche and Peacocks employees face an uncertain future, despite Bonmarche having been bought for an undisclosed sum by private equity group Sun European Partners.

Appeal for witnesses to road accident

Police in Herefordshire are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision last Friday night.