Caption: The new headmaster of Lucton School is Andrew Allman, pictured with his wife, Sarah, and children Phoebe and Jacob who will both be joining the school in September. Picture by Mandy Jones Photography. The new headmaster of a well-known Herefordshire private...
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NEWS | At least 50 full time jobs expected to be created in Hereford as local company submits planning permission for new building that will include a small apprentice school
At least 50 full time jobs are expected to be created in Hereford, as a local company submits planning permission for a new building that will include a small apprentice school. Techtest Ltd form part of the HR Smith Group of Companies who are an independent avionics...
NEWS | Delight for staff and parents after a Herefordshire school was rated as ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection
A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection. Ofsted inspectors visited Hampton Dene Primary School on 31st January and 1st February. The report said: “This is a happy and inclusive school. The school’s motto of ‘One School...
NEWS | The continued positive progress being made at The Hereford Academy has been praised following a recent inspection by Ofsted
The continued positive progress being made at The Hereford Academy has been praised following a recent inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors visited the school on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th February and found the school to be ‘Good’ in three of the four areas it is...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has had to close this morning due to a fire alarm fault
A Herefordshire primary school has been forced to close this morning due to a technical fault. The closure is in place at Leominster Primary School, due to a fire alarm fault. A post on the Herefordshire Council School Updates page said: “A fault has developed with...
NEWS | State-of-the-art Sensory Room and Conference Centre open in Ross-on-Wye for the community
Mulberry Foster Care Unveils New Sensory Room and Conference Centre to Serve Community Needs Mulberry Foster Care, a leading provider of homes to over 40 children across the counties, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Sensory Room and...
NEWS | Ofsted award a Herefordshire school where ‘pupils thrive’ a good rating following a recent visit
Ofsted have awarded a specialist school in Herefordshire with a ‘good’ rating following a recent visit. Inspectors said they were impressed with how pupils at Westfield School in Leominster ‘thrived’ and the ‘positive relationships they have with staff at the school’....
NEWS | Three local schools are closing for the day as flooding hits parts of Herefordshire and the surrounding areas
Three schools have confirmed that they will be closing for the day, with flooding affecting parts of Herefordshire and surrounding counties. Corvedale C of E Primary School is closed due to flooding. Pencombe C of E Primary School is also closed today due to...
NEWS | Flooding causes significant disruption in Herefordshire with a number of routes still closed
Flooding is causing significant disruption in Herefordshire this morning, with a number of routes closed, or partially blocked due to flooding. The worst of the rain has now moved northwards away from Herefordshire, but some heavy showers are likely at times today....
LATEST | School closures as heavy rain causes flooding disruption in Herefordshire
Ivington Primary School near Leominster is closed this morning due to flooding. An update on Facebook said: “Ivington Primary and Pre-school is closed today due to the lanes around school being flooded.” OTHER NEWS: West Mercia Police have confirmed that a major route...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be closed to all students today with important message for all parents
A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closed today due to unexpected repairs. Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre shared the following message on the Herefordshire Council Schools platform on Monday evening: “The school is closed for unexpected...
NEWS | A Herefordshire secondary school will be closed on Tuesday due to unexpected repairs
A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closed on Tuesday due to unexpected repairs. Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre shared the following message on the Herefordshire Council Schools platform this evening: “The school is closed for unexpected...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Monday due to staff illness
A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Monday due to staff illness. Westfield School in Leominster shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page earlier: “Due to unexpected levels of staff illness, including Covid, Westfield...
FEATURED | Students visit Etihad Stadium and take part in training session with Manchester City coaching staff
The incredibly lucky Haberdashers’ Monmouth Boys Senior Football Squad embarked on an exciting journey to Manchester for the 2024 Manchester City Preseason Tour. The incredibly lucky Haberdashers’ Monmouth Boys Senior Football Squad embarked on an exciting journey to...
NEWS | NMITE submits planning permission for a new Skills Hub building in the heart of Hereford
NMITE’s commitment to and investment in improving Hereford’s environment and opportunities for economic growth has reached a new milestone with planning permission now submitted for The Future of Work Skills Hub (The Skills Hub). The Skills Hub building will be...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has issued a message saying that it will be partially closed today
A Herefordshire school will remain closed on Friday, due to a road closure being in place outside its entrance. The Westfield site in Leominster, will remain closed on Friday, due to ongoing sewage issues in the area. An update provided to parents this afternoon...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be closed on Friday due to a road closure that is in place outside its entrance
A Herefordshire school will remain closed on Friday, due to a road closure being in place outside its entrance. The Westfield site in Leominster, will remain closed on Friday, due to ongoing sewage issues in the area. An update provided to parents this afternoon...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Thursday due to an environmental issue which has led to sewage leaking into the school grounds
A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Thursday due to an environmental issue which has led to sewage leaking into the school grounds. The issue affects Westfield School in Leominster. A post on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page said:...
FEATURED | Hereford production company Rural Studios awarded funding as part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
Hereford production company Rural Studios awarded funding as part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund. Launched in 2020, the highly contested Small Indie Fund supports the growth of small independent production companies across the UK and will help Rural Studios to scale up its...
NEWS | How to apply for 30 hours free childcare and find out if you’re eligible
Thousands of parents are entitled to free childcare to support them to return to work after parental leave. Depending on how old your child is, you may be able to access between 15 and 30 hours free childcare a week. From April 2024, even more parents will be...