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...
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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...
NEWS | New chair sought for Marches Growth Hub
The search is on for a new person to lead the region’s one-stop business advice service. The Marches Growth Hub – which brings together all national and local business support under one roof – is seeking a dynamic new chair to spearhead its work in the coming years....
BUSINESS | Export Growth Plan launched to help businesses build back better
A package of measures to help businesses in England build back better following the pandemic has been announced by the Government. The Department for International Trade's (DIT) Export Growth Plan provides additional financial support and expertise, some of which is...
BUSINESS | Diageo to buy Chase Distillery
Diageo agree deal to buy Chase Distillery. Read what James Chase had to say about the deal below: “We are excited to announce that Chase Distillery has reached an agreement to be acquired by Diageo, accelerating our mission to champion field to bottle spirits made...
FEATURED | Herefordshire based Local e Sourced gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis
A HEREFORDSHIRE based firm has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Last week, Hamish Light, owner of Local e Sourced, tweeted Theo about his business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by...
NEWS | Marches LEP summit launches economic recovery work
Work to produce a comprehensive plan to set the Marches on the road to economic recovery following the Covid-19 outbreak has been launched at a major summit in the region. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership’s Economic Recovery Summit has highlighted a range...
NEWS | Pub group Marston’s warns that over 2,000 jobs are at risk due to new restrictions
Pub chain Marston's has this morning warned that over 2,000 jobs are at risk due to new restrictions imposed in England and Scotland. The company says that measures such as enforcing the wearing of face masks on entry and whilst walking around pubs, plus the 10pm...
FEATURED | Shell Store project highlights Hereford’s potential
The dramatic transformation of Hereford’s former munitions store was unveiled to the press today as work on the £7.3m project which will support 25 new and growing businesses neared completion. The iconic roofline of the historic Shell Store remains. But now, within...
FEATURED | Film production company set for growth thanks to new grant
A Shropshire film production company has its sights set on growth thanks to a £10,000 grant from a new business support programme. The Ludlow-based Wild Edric Media company has used the money – from the Marches Small Equipment Grant (SEG) – to help it buy a £30,000...
FEATURED | First look at Shell Store’s transformation to business hub
The dramatic transformation of Hereford’s former munitions store was unveiled today as work on the £7.3m project which will support 25 new and growing businesses neared completion. The iconic roofline of the historic Shell Store remains. But now,...
INTRODUCING | Jimmy Graham and ODOS Properties
We were hearing good things about ODOS Properties so decided to take a look at the young Herefordshire based entrepreneur behind the brand. Meet Jimmy Graham..... Introducing Jimmy Graham, a local entrepreneur who, despite his young age, already has plenty of...
BUSINESS | Local e Sourced founder named Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year
The founder of Local e Sourced, Hamish Light, has been named Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year for the Midlands at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Local e Sourced gives the customer a true local shopping experience, allowing people to add multiple local...
FEATURED | Introducing local entrepreneur James Graham
Introducing James Graham, a local entrepreneur who, despite his young age, already has plenty of life experience. James lives in Ledbury and runs his own Estate Agency business called ODOS Properties – www.odosproperties.co.uk Studying at the King’s School in...
NEWS | allpay and Blocser confirm card contract for fast-growing UK gig economy
Ambitious Danish fintech Blocser has partnered with top UK card manufacturer allpay.cards with designs on the fast-growing gig economy. Blocser has pinned their Butterfly Card to one of its biggest market moves yet – the UK...
NEWS | Co-op store in Hereford delights shoppers following £1.5 million investment
Co-op has relaunched its Grandstand Road food store, in Hereford, following a £1.5m investment. The 11,500sq ft store relaunched on today, after a 10-week programme of works. The new-look store features Costa Coffee Express, Amazon Lockers, free customer car parking,...
BUSINESS | allpay Prepaid Cards recognised at the EPA Awards
A top fintech has ‘done the double’ at the Emerging Payments Awards securing two nominations in the same category for a charity that began at home and another that moved out. When Herefordshire saw some of its worst-ever floodings, allpay waded right in with its...