A Herefordshire engineering company manufacturing high precision motorsport components is investing on Skylon Park, developing a new 1,600 sq m premises. Central Engineering is looking to expand its operations after clinching a raft of substantial new contracts...
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NEWS | Residents move into 15 new affordable apartments at Bath Street in Hereford
Just two years ago, the site of Herefordshire Council’s former Bath Street offices laid silent and empty. First built as Hereford Working Boys’ Home and Industrial School, and later used as a base for Herefordshire Council’s children’s services and registry offices,...
NEWS | How a local company became the hidden heroes for Hereford FC and many other clubs this season
The story this year was an unusual one for both Hereford FC and CJP Broadcast Service Solutions Ltd, as it has been for many. Back in March 2020 when the pandemic first hit, CJP Broadcast Service Solutions Ltd saw all of their normal systems business stopped...
NEWS | We can’t wait for these exciting businesses to open / relocate in Hereford!
There has been much talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic will hit the high street. Many shops including Outfit and Debenhams have confirmed their stores in Hereford will be closing but perhaps independent outlets are the way forward? Here are a selection of new...
NEWS | US manufacturer expanding UK headquarters in Hereford following a 25 per cent increase in UK sales.
A US surgical equipment manufacturer is expanding its UK headquarters in Hereford following a 25 per cent increase in UK sales. LeMaitre Vascular took new offices at Stirling House in Centenary Park, just 18 months ago and is now expanding in response to growing...
NEWS | West Midlands Trains investing in Engineering Apprenticeships
West Midlands Trains is hoping to attract new talent to the rail industry as it launches four Engineering Apprenticeships.The rail company, which operates West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway, is looking for inquisitive and collaborative individuals...
BUSINESS | Grant helps company expand into new city offices
Environmental Management Solutions – has introduced new services and taken on new members of staff after converting a former doctor's surgery into a new office and laboratory in the centre of Hereford. The company – which specialises in asbestos surveying and...
NEWS | City of Hereford Rotary Club in conjunction with hvoss is to launch a Rotary Covid-19 Recovery Grant Scheme
The City of Hereford Rotary Club, in conjunction with Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service (hvoss), is to launch a Rotary Covid-19 Recovery Grant Scheme. During the pandemic, the club supported local families by delivering more than 3,000 food...
BUSINESS | New Marches Growth Hub chair welcomes tourism and hospitality measures
New Marches Growth Hub chair Dave Courteen welcomed many of the measures announced by the Chancellor to help businesses recover from the impact of Covid. He said a £5billion package of support for the hospitality and tourism industries – as well as...
NEWS | Three Herefordshire companies in final for National Business Award
Three Herefordshire businesses are preparing to battle it out against companies from across the UK ahead of the Amazon backed Rural Business Awards final, which will take place on Thursday 25th February 2021. The companies are: ·       Rural Media Productions...
NEWS | Council News: Financial support for businesses affected by latest lockdown
Discretionary grant support set to benefit more businesses Hundreds of businesses across Herefordshire that have been impacted by the current national Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could benefit from a new discretionary grant support. The Discretionary Grant Fund 3...
FEATURED | Local e Sourced Shortlisted for the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2021
The shortlist of the UK’s finest speciality retailers for the 2021 Farm Shop & Deli Awards, in partnership with The Grocer and sponsored by Garofalo and Food & Drink Wales, have been announced. Representing East Anglia, Midlands, Northern Ireland, North East,...
NEWS | From pop-up retailers to new toilets – Maylord Shopping Centre refurbishment underway
Project to deliver new toilet facilities and improved shopping experience Work will begin today (Monday 25 January) on new and improved toilet facilities at Maylord Orchards shopping centre, Hereford. Herefordshire Council secured control of the Centre, located in the...
BUSINESS | Star speakers for Marches International Women’s Day event
The role of women in business across the Marches will be celebrated at a special event to mark International Women’s Day. The Marches Growth Hub, businesswoman Hollie Whittlesand the Federation of Small Businesses have teamed up to organise the annual...
NEWS | City businesses get moving thanks to new electric bike grant
Hereford businesses can now apply for a Hereford e-bike Grant to cover the cost of new electric bikes or electric cargo bikes to be used for business purposes. Hereford was selected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to receive a grant of...
GALLERY | The incredible Midlands Centre for Cyber Security building in Hereford
Midlands Centre for Cyber Security - Construction work has now completed on a new £9m centre for cyber security in Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone. It will create up to 190 jobs and increase high-tech firms in the region. The centre is a joint venture...
FEATURED | Hereford Developer Secures Five Star Status for Record 15th Consecutive Year
The McCarthy and Stone team in Hereford is celebrating after being awarded a Five Star customer satisfaction rating in an independent survey announced by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the 15th year running. The only developer or housebuilder of any size or...
FEATURED | allpay celebrates new contract with the NHS Business Services Authority
allpay has confirmed a contract with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to facilitate payment card top-ups to the digitised Healthy Start Scheme which will be launched in 2021. Healthy Start is a statutory scheme which will be administered by the NHSBSA on...
BUSINESS | A joint initiative that included allpay has transformed the tackling of food poverty in Scotland has taken a top national award
The Scottish Government has replaced the old UK Government voucher scheme in Scotland with prepaid cards in tackling food poverty and has been saluted as Social Inclusion Project of the Year at the 2020 Payments Awards. It’s a win that recognises the work of top...
BUSINESS | Export Academy launched to help companies reach new markets
A new Export Academy has been launched to help businesses across the Marches target international markets. The academy has been launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with the Marches Growth Hub...