Children with autism and learning difficulties are facing a huge struggle in getting an apprenticeship and following their dreams, due to certain rules that in place, says a parent who has sent a letter to the Prime Minister Liz Truss. Mark Mansell, who’s son Nathan...
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NEWS | Percy Pig to be in attendance as Marks & Spencer relaunches its store in Hereford this Friday with ‘Golden Ticket’ for first 200 customersÂ
Percy Pig will be in attendance at Marks & Spencer in Hereford this Friday as the store relaunches with a ‘Golden Ticket’ for the first 200 customers. The store, which has undergone an extensive refurbishment, will reopen at 8am. Marks & Spencer Hereford...
BREAKING | Government outlines major new plans to help cut energy bills for businesses
New Government scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses, charities and public sector organisations cut – protecting them from rising energy costsGovernment work with suppliers will reduce wholesale energy costs – and the...
NEWS | A popular doughnut stall is to close in the Butter Market and move to a new premises in Hereford
A popular doughnut stall is to close in the Butter Market and move to a new premises in Hereford, it has been confirmed. Divine Donuts, which is currently located in the Butter Market in the centre of Hereford confirmed the news in a post on Facebook over the weekend....
NEWS | Aldi supported charities in Herefordshire during the school summer holidays by donating more than 4,710 meals to people in need
Aldi supported charities in Herefordshire during the school summer holidays by donating more than 4,710 meals to people in need. The supermarket paired its stores up with local charities, foodbanks and community groups via community giving platform Neighbourly to...
NEWS | Popular Hereford cafe temporarily closes for refurbishment
A popular Hereford cafe has temporarily closed for refurbishment works to take place. Rocket Kitchen on Church Street will be closed until 6th September. A notice in the window confirms that the closure is for refurbishment work. Rocket Kitchen Hereford is a...
NEWS | Asda announces major change to help customers reduce food waste and save money
Asda has announced plans to remove the best before dates on almost 250 of its fresh fruit & vegetable products to help customers reduce food waste and save money. From 1st September, the supermarket will remove the dates from a host of packaged fruit and...
NEWS | Herefordshire receives Government cash to boost number of Electric Vehicle charging points
A partnership of five local authorities across the Midlands region, alongside Sub-National Transport Body Midlands Connect has led a successful bid for almost £1million of funding aimed at getting more electric vehicle chargers into areas with limited off-street...
NEWS | A Leominster business has moved to new, more suitable premises after receiving funding from the Marches Building Investment Grant
A Leominster business has moved to new, more suitable premises after receiving funding from the Marches Building Investment Grant. Danfords (Construction Equipment) Ltd, formerly based at Marlbrook Park, Leominster, supply concrete equipment, along with spare parts...
FEATURED | Allensmore Nurseries will be celebrating 50 years of business on Friday 12th August with a small gathering of past and present employees to mark this very special occasion
Allensmore Nurseries will be celebrating 50 years of business on Friday 12th August with a small gathering of past and present employees to mark this very special occasion. All of the staff at Allensmore, many of whom have been with the company more than 25 years,...
NEWS | A Ledbury transport firm which actively encourages every member of staff to reach their full potential is celebrating a number of promotions and qualifications
Picture Attached: WHAT A TEAM! ABE LEDBURY CELEBRATES PROMOTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS From L-R Craig Jenkins, George Harrison, Joe Feakins, Kelly Wright, Ashley Norton, Vicky Evans, Craig Clifton A Ledbury transport firm...
NEWS | New bar and restaurant in Hereford to offer discount for students, NHS staff and Ministry of Defence staff
The Jam Factory is a new independent bar on Widemarsh Street, Hereford. Offering a watering hole with good vibes and great music in the centre of town, the team cannot wait to open its doors. With up-and-coming DJs, live music, lip-smacking street food and drinks...
NEWS | Herefordshire crisps available at Glastonbury festival thanks to eco-credentials
Herefordshire snack brand, Two Farmers crisps will be the only crisp brand available at this year's Glastonbury Festival, thanks to their 100% plastic-free and compostable packets. In 2019, Glastonbury banned the sale of single-use plastic bottles, saving over one...
NEWS | Gift Shop and Gallery Supports Local Makers and Artists in Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its bookshops and literary festivals, but the town is also home to a range of other, small independent shops. One of the newest to open is Oil & Oak, a gift shop and gallery at the heart of the town, which stocks a wonderful array...
NEWS | Vegetarian / Vegan friendly Urban Eatery set to open its doors in Hereford today
A vegetarian / vegan friendly Urban Eatery is set to open its doors in Hereford today. Sensory & Rye will officially open in its new location on Commercial Street at 10am this morning after moving from its long term home on Union Street. Sensory & Rye is a...
NEWS | Ultrafast Internet Connects Residents and Businesses in the Town of Leominster
Thousands of Leominster residents now have access to an ultrafast, full fibre internet connection, thanks to Fibre Heroes. The wholesale network provider, Fibre Heroes, has worked hard to bring ultrafast and unlimited internet...
NEWS | Morrisons has announced a pay increase for in store and manufacturing colleagues
Morrisons is set to pay its store and manufacturing colleagues* a minimum of £10.20 an hour**, a minimum 2% increase on their base rate, making it the highest paying UK supermarket for store colleagues. In addition to the hourly pay increase, Morrisons...
NEWS | Asda concerned about loss of trees and retail impact if Lidl get go ahead to build a store on Three Counties Hotel site
Asda is concerned about the loss of trees and retail impact if Lidl get go ahead to build a store on Three Counties Hotel site. A letter submitted by Jigsaw Planning on behalf of Asda Stores Limited says: The proposed development will see the demolition of the Three...
GALLERY | Extensive refurbishment of beer garden taking place at a popular pub in Hereford
An extensive refurbishment of a beer garden is taking place at a popular pub in Hereford. The Oxford Arms, based on Widemarsh Street in Hereford, started the work to upgrade its beer garden a few weeks ago and have recently shared a few photos detailing the progress...
NEWS | A popular Hereford coffee shop and eatery is set to reopen later this month after relocating to a new home
A popular Hereford coffee shop and eatery is set to reopen later this month after relocating to a new home. Sensory & Rye will relocate from Union Street, to Commercial Street, taking on the unit previous occupied by the British Heart Foundation and before that,...