Top 100 UK law firm, Hugh James, has advised Robert Price Builders’ Merchants on its first acquisition outside Wales - as it welcomes Hereford-based building supplier, Tudors, into its group. Robert Price is the largest builders’ merchants in south-east Wales. The...
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NEWS | Today is your final chance to sign up for a scheme launched by Herefordshire Council
Today is your FINAL CHANCE to sign up for a scheme that was launched by Herefordshire Council to support local businesses. Every household in Herefordshire is now able to apply for a prepaid card loaded with £15 to spend, as part of a major campaign to help the...
NEWS | You have just a few days left to apply for a prepaid card to support local businesses in Herefordshire
You have just a few days remaining to apply for a prepaid card to support local businesses in Herefordshire. Every household in Herefordshire is now able to apply for a prepaid card loaded with £15 to spend, as part of a major campaign to help the county’s local and...
BUSINESS | ABE Ledbury celebrates 50th anniversary with site purchase
A key member of the palletised freight distribution network Palletline has just purchased the site it has operated from for 20 years. ABE Ledbury, which is wholly owned by Palletline, bought the 2.5-acre site on Bromyard Road in Ledbury, Herefordshire, following its...
NEWS | Herefordshire based business given huge opportunity to work with discounter supermarket Aldi
Aldi has invested an extra £1.6 billion with British suppliers since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic as it continues to grow across the UK. The figure includes £125 million more spent with British meat, poultry and dairy farmers as the supermarket sourced 100%...
NEWS | We’ve been to look at The Food Warehouse store in Gloucester with Hereford store set to open in March
Work has started on a new food store in Hereford, with a number of jobs set to be created and you can apply now! The Food Warehouse by Iceland is set to open in Hereford on 29th March, with a number of jobs available, including positions for retail assistants and team...
NEWS | Aldi has opened its first checkout-free store in the United Kingdom with new Shop&Go concept
Aldi, the UK’s fifth largest supermarket, has opened its first checkout-free store in London. The Aldi Shop&Go concept store in Greenwich opened at 7am this morning for public testing, having been tested by Aldi colleagues in recent months. The new trial store,...
NEWS | Aldi launches new vegan ‘fakeaway’ range with prices from just 99p this Veganuary
Aldi is showing Brits that they don’t need to give up their favourite takeaway treats this Veganuary as the supermarket launches a new range of delicious vegan alternatives. Whether shoppers are vegan newbies, fully-fledged veggies or simply want to reduce their meat...
NEWS | Over £4 million in grants available for hard-hit businesses in Herefordshire – MORE DETAILS
Over £4 million in grants available for hard-hit businesses The start of the new year brings some welcome news for Herefordshire’s hard-hit hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses. The government has set aside funding to help them recover from the adverse...
NEWS | 54,000 households sign up for £15 free prepaid card from Herefordshire Council but thousands yet to apply – Deadline coming soon
54,000 households in Herefordshire have signed up for their £15 free prepaid card from Herefordshire Council to spend at local businesses in the county. The deadline is approaching to apply for your £15 prepaid card to spend at local businesses in Herefordshire. Every...
NEWS | Work has started on a new food store in Hereford with a number of jobs set to be created and you can apply now!
Work has started on a new food store in Hereford, with a number of jobs set to be created and you can apply now! The Food Warehouse by Iceland is set to open in Hereford this Spring, with a number of jobs available, including positions for retail assistants and team...
NEWS | Deadline approaches to apply for your £15 prepaid card to spend at local businesses in Herefordshire
The deadline is approaching to apply for your £15 prepaid card to spend at local businesses in Herefordshire. Every household in Herefordshire is now able to apply for a prepaid card loaded with £15 to spend, as part of a major campaign to help the county’s local and...
NEWS | Hereford pupil gears up for career in mechanics after making leap from specialist autism school to city service centre
A Presteigne pupil with autism is looking towards a career in the mechanical industry after successfully spending time on work experience in a city servicing centre. Nathan Mansell is hoping to start an apprenticeship in future after securing a work placement at...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s staff to receive pay rise with all colleagues set to be paid at least £10 an hour – MORE DETAILS
Sainsbury’s is announcing an increase in its basic hourly rate of pay for all Sainsbury’s and Argos store colleagues from £9.50 to £10 an hour, in recognition of the extraordinary work they do for customers. This will increase from £10.10 to £11.05 for colleagues in...
NEWS | Aldi donates 550,000 meals to charities across the UK over Christmas
Aldi has supported charities, community groups and food banks throughout the UK by donating 550,000 meals to people in need this Christmas. The supermarket paired up its stores with local organisations to make the most of unsold fresh and chilled food after stores...
NEWS | Thousands of households are yet to apply for their £15 prepaid card to support local businesses
Thousands of households in Herefordshire are yet to apply for their £15 prepaid card to spend at local businesses in the county. The latest update from Herefordshire Council said: “47,000 households have applied so far for their free shop local card loaded with £15 to...
NEWS | HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and...
NEWS | Refurbished HFA site to be known as The HFA SSAFA County Ground with local firm given opportunity to complete the build
The HFA is delighted to confirm that, following the securing of external funding through its partners the Football Association, the Football Foundation and Herefordshire Council, it will be completely renovating its building at the County Ground and...
NEWS | Home Bargains to temporarily close Hereford store from Christmas Eve for extension work to be completed
Home Bargains store in Hereford will be temporarily closed from Christmas Eve, with work to extend the store being completed during early 2022. The store, located just off Holmer Road in Hereford is to nearly double in size after extending into the unit previously...
NEWS | Avara becomes first meat processor to donate one million meals to food charity FareShare
Through its regular weekly supply, and provision of surplus product, Avara Foods has become the first meat processor to donate the equivalent of 1 million meals to FareShare. FareShare, the country’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, typically takes...