A man from North Herefordshire has been jailed for life after murdering Neil Parkinson.
52 year old Mark Chilman from Pencombe was given a minimum term of 22 years in jail.
Neil, who was 66, from Clifton-Upon-Teme was leaving his partner’s property in Cotheridge on Saturday 12 December when it is believed he was attacked at the end of the driveway. He and his vehicle were driven to a layby on the Ankerdine Road and set alight.
He sentenced earlier at Worcester Crown Court.
Appeal to locate Herefordshire man who failed to appear at court
Gwent Police are appealing for information to find 35-year-old Michael Hitchings from Herefordshire.
Traders frustrated as road closure extended
Ledbury traders will do “as much as they can” to bring shoppers back to the town when the A449 finally reopens.
Wins for local firms among new highways contracts
Herefordshire Council has announced which companies will take on much of the roads and public realm work in the county once it switches to a new approach at the start of June – with several local and regional firms on the list.
Hereford restaurant seeks licence again
A Hereford Indian restaurant whose premises licence was revoked earlier this year is seeking a new licence under a different named individual.
Scam websites posing as Hereford firm shut down
Herefordshire Council says its Trading Standards team has helped shut down scam websites targeting a local business.
Farm plans fourth poultry shed
A poultry farm in the west of Herefordshire is the latest in the county to seek permission for new premises as part of moves across the sector to higher-welfare bird rearing.
Free 30-minute parking scheme launches in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council is launching a new free parking initiative called “Pop and Shop”.
Prolific shoplifter jailed for Herefordshire offences
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed following offences in north Herefordshire.
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