Local E Sourced have been telling us how delighted they are to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category at the 2020 Great British Entrepreneur Awards for The Midlands region! They’ve beaten off some incredibly stiff...
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BUSINESS | Import Furniture Depot
OPEN FOR BUSINESS ✅ | We popped along to Import Furniture Depot to take a look at what they had in store. The shop which is behind Peacocks in West Street has plenty of unique products. Ideal for re-kitting out your house or flat. They are open Monday-Saturday from...
FEATURED | Cyber Quarter experts to support SMEs in Herefordshire
More than 50 businesses in Herefordshire are being invited to take advantage of specialist training ahead of the opening of the new £9m Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre for Cyber Security being built in the county. The cyber security courses,...
BUSINESS | Brightspark Dog Training
Arron from Brightspark Dog Training is now offering one-to-one training sessions for puppies and dogs of all ages. These will be tailored to your individual requirement and are inclusive of a detailed training plan for you to follow along with continued support....
BUSINESS | Marches businesses receive £154m to support through the pandemic
Businesses in the Marches have benefitted from more than £154 million of Government grant support during the pandemic to date, new figures revealed today. The Chair of the Marches LEP Mandy Thorn today congratulated the region’s three councils for their hard...
JOBS | Conversion Operator jobs at Elite Plastics Ltd
Elite Plastics Ltd are a leading manufacturer of polythene products. They are looking for conversion operators to join their team in Rotherwas manufacturing urgently needed PPE. This role involves working in a production environment so factory experience is preferred...
BUSINESS | Book your car in for its MOT at Easy Garage
Book your car in at Easy Garage to have your vehicle tested at their brand new state of the art DVSA approved centre. The team at Easy Garage are over the moon to announce that they are now an MOT test centre. Darren (as you can see) is very excited and proud to be...
BUSINESS | Social distancing signage available from The Sign People Hereford
The Sign People Hereford have been busy creating social distancing signage to help business get back to work. They have a range of products such as Floor Stickers, Signs, Sneeze Screens, Banners and A Boards. Browse and buy online at ???? bit.ly/2ZKLmDv
WEDDINGS | Redbank Events & Venue Hire
Redbank Events & Venue Hire have some EXCITING NEWS to share with you. Today they have been approved to host CIVIL CEREMONIES at the barn allowing you to have your marriage and reception at Redbank. You can choose to get married in the hidden cosy Elderflower...
BUSINESS | Get help with Social Distancing with ABC Sign-Rite
Almost ready to start trading again? ABC Sign-Rite can print a wide range of social distancing signs to help remind people of social distancing guidelines for the workplace and public areas. And if you’re after something bespoke with your branding, they can help with...
BUSINESS | Pearson Precision Toolmakers Ltd create comfortable face mask strap
Pearson Precision Toolmakers LTD have been busy making lots of straps for face masks, making the wearing of them more comfortable for a long period of time! To show their appreciation, they have produced this design for all the NHS and front line workers. They will be...
NEWS | Contractor agreed for major expansion to Herefordshire primary school
Contractor agreed for major expansion to Herefordshire primary school A £6million expansion of a popular Herefordshire school has taken a major step forward after a contractor was appointed to carry out the work. Herefordshire Council has signed a contract with...
BUSINESS | Marches LEP approves £1.58m injection to support crisis-hit regional economy
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is to inject nearly £1.6m into the regional economy to support tourism and businesses affected by flooding and the coronavirus. It will be allocated to the LEP’s partners, councils in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford...
BUSINESS | Georgia Staples Art
Local Business - Georgia Staples Art Georgia Staples is an 18 year old artist based in North Herefordshire. She uses professional quality coloured pencils for all her drawings and all cards and pictures are printed using a local family run business. She is currently...
NEWS | Government to pour cold water on Wetherspoon’s plans to open in June
The government is expected to to pour cold water on Wetherspoon’s plans to reopen its hotels and pubs in the ‘near future’. The deputy chief medical officer for England was quick to shoot down hopes that beer gardens could reopen any time soon. Professor Jonathan...
FOOD | The Traditional Chip Shop to reopen
The Traditional Chip Shop on Quarry Road in #Hereford will be reopening on Wednesday 29th April. The chip shop will be open from Wednesday to Saturday, with temporary opening hours of 4pm-7pm. Gluten free option is available again. Signage and social distancing...
NEWS | Local florist delivers flowers to paramedics to say thank you
The Florist Bromfield delivered these two beautiful bouquets of blue roses to the West Midlands Ambulance Service Hereford Hub to say thank you to staff for their hard work during the COVID19 pandemic. Paramedics Alisa and Sam were on hand to receive them. We...
NEWS | Allensmore Nurseries donate plants to Wye Valley NHS Trust
A huge shout out to Allensmore Nurseries Ltd for donating a selection of plants to Wye Valley NHS Trust. Andrew from the Hereford Community Recycling Group had the following to say: “I am so pleased to have been able to help put this together. Now not only do we have...
NEWS | Celtic Marches Beverages and Penrhos Spirits team up to make hand sanitiser
Local businesses Celtic Marches Beverages and Penrhos Spirits team up to make hand sanitiser. Two Cousins Hand Sanitiser // 1 Litre Bottle for £15. Produced and packaged by Marches Bottling and Packaging in #Bromyard, with special thanks to Penrhos Spirits for...
NEWS | Elite Plastics Ltd supply free packaging for local charity
Little Princess Trust’s beautiful wigs are now being sent out in equally stunning packaging after a company close to their Hereford home kindly agreed to print the items for free. The presses at Elite Plastics Ltd were set whirring into action before 8,000 of the...