Hereford is known around the world, but what exactly has put the city on the map? Here – in no particular order – are the seven things we think are most responsible for its fame (let us know if we ve missed something!)
The SAS raid on the Iranian Embassy in 1980
1. The Special Air Service (SAS) The Hereford-based SAS has become one of the most famous elite fighting forces in the world. Its hand-picked troops have to pass a legendarily tough selection process. The SAS regiment of the British Army was formed during Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. It was the idea of Lieutenant David Stirling, who envisaged small teams of soldiers operating behind enemy lines to gain intelligence and disrupt operations.
Reading Magistrates Court: father told: pay child support or go to jail
Court rules dad showed wilful refusal
John Garvey
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A FATHER has been told to pay thousands of pounds in child support arrears or go to jail.
Reading magistrates ruled on Friday, December 11, that the 35-year-old had shown a “wilful refusal” to support his offspring.
In the dock was Piotr Kuzma of Harley Court, Brocas Road, Burghfield Common. He was summonsed there by the Government’s Child Maintenance Service (CMS) in accordance with section 39A of the Child Support Act 1991.
The CMS sought £3,485 for non-payment of child support and costs. After finding that Mr Kuzma, who was legally represented at the hearing, had no reasonable excuse for non payment, the court ordered him to settle the bill. Specifically, Mr Kuzma must pay £100 per month, each month, until the debt is settled and the first payment falls due on January 8 next year.