The region’s leading businesswomen have been urged to join the drive to build a vibrant economy for the Marches for years to come. Marches Local Enterprise Partnership director Gill Hamer called on women to step forward and help shape the economic future of the area...
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NEWS | New cycling initiative hopes to get more people cycling in Hereford
Cycling around Hereford is about to get a lot easier with the launch of a new initiative. Herefordshire Council has partnered with scheme operator Beryl, for a two year contract to provide bike share across Hereford. The scheme will be launched in Summer 2019, with...
FEATURED | SAS officer turned business leader to headline growth and export show
Former British SAS officer turned inspirational business leader Joff Sharpe will return to Hereford next week to headline a new growth and export show. Mr Sharpe, who is currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) at British Land PLC, will give the keynote speech at the...
BUSINESS | Young women urged to brush aside their fears and pursue a STEM career
Qualified and serving apprentices at a leading manufacturing company in Hereford are urging women and girls to brush aside their fears and pursue a STEM career. The call comes during National Apprenticeship Week and in the wake of new data which shows girls in England...
PLANNING | Student Accommodation plans altered after concerns are raised over design
Plans for student accommodation in Hereford have been altered after local residents and involved parties shared their concerns over the design of the buildings. The application was submitted in October 2018. Following a period of consultation, the applicants entered...
BUSINESS | Help to grow Hereford’s future
Business leaders who are passionate about helping Hereford to grow are being sought to join the board of the city’s Enterprise Zone. Two places are available for ambassadors to join the Executive Board of Skylon Park, which steers the direction of the public/private...
FEATURED | Making blue lights go green – West Midlands Ambulance Service
West Midlands Ambulance Service has welcomed a challenge from NHS England Chief Executive, Simon Stevens to vehicle manufacturers to help “blue lights go green”. Mr Stevens wants the manufacturers to develop more environmentally friendly ambulances, which will cut air...
CINEMA | The Gateway in Ross offers a fresh new cinema experience
Located on the edge of the M50 and part of the popular Ross Labels Shopping Centre is a new boutique style cinema experience called The Gateway. You arrive through an impressive glass entrance hall with steps taking you down to a comfortable Bar area, which serves a...
FILM | Alita: Battle Angel is a big, boring mess says Lewis Pearce
Originally announced back in 2003, Alita faced multiple set-backs due to James Cameron's work on Avatar and its sequels. After years of languishing in development hell, Cameron appointed his pal Robert Rodriguez (Sin City) as the film's new director in April 2016,...
FILM | How to Train Your Dragon 3 cements the series as one of DreamWorks Finest says Lewis Pearce
Having nursed the Shrek franchise to box office success, DreamWorks Animation have also done extremely well with the How to Train Your Dragon series based on Cressida Cowell's bestselling books. 2019’s The Hidden World is the final part of the trilogy. So how does it...
Small businesses urged to go digital and ‘level’ the playing field
Small businesses embracing digital marketing have the power to compete with big brands on the global market, says a leading expert. This is just one of the golden nuggets of advice which Lucas Karemo, trainer and business coach with Google’s Growth Programme, will...
Mifflin Motors – MOT specialists for generations
Serving Hereford since 1972, Mifflin Motors have been one of the most popular garages in Herefordshire serving generations of customers. Mifflin Motors are a well established, fully equipped, car servicing and authorised MOT testing station based in Hereford, situated...
FEATURED | Hereford Cathedral is autism friendly
Hereford Cathedral are celebrating the recent news that they have been awarded the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society. NAS’ Autism Friendly Award champions organisations who commit to making sure that autistic visitors receive the same warm...
BUSINESS | Ludlow business expands to help meet customer needs
A family-owned manufacturing business which has operated in Ludlow since it was founded in 1982, has expanded its base so that it can better meet customer demand, drive operational efficiencies, improve the working environment and create new jobs thanks to two grants...
FILM | Vice holds you in its grip thanks to Christian Bale’s brilliant performance says Lewis Pearce
For years, writer/ director Adam McKay churned out hugely popular comedies with his good pal Will Ferrell (Anchorman and Step Brothers being among the highlights) and it placed him as one of the finest talents working within the genre. However, McKay’s career reached...
Glass offers audiences a new spin on the superhero genre says Lewis Pearce
Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is famous for providing audiences with jaw-dropping twists. Ever since he shocked the world with a killer reveal at the end of his debut feature The Sixth Sense, he has continued to surprise us with third act revelations ever since....
Life & Learning at Hereford Cathedral
Hereford Cathedral have recently announced their latest Life & Learning programme which features a range of talks, lectures and discussions. Life & Learning is the adult education arm of Hereford Cathedral which works to broaden understanding and debate in...
ETL Systems Acquires Atlantic Microwave to Strengthen Global RF Product Range
ETL Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of RF equipment for satellite communications today announced it has acquired Atlantic Microwave, a leading provider of microwave components and satellite communication test equipment. ETL Systems operates globally with...
Herefordshire has the highest proportion of disqualified drivers in England according to new data
Herefordshire has the highest proportion of disqualified drivers in England, and the 9th highest in the UK, according to new data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). According to the figures, obtained by contact lens retailer Feel Good Contacts...
Brew Monday at Old Market
Old Market plans to cheer up Hereford residents on Blue Monday (21st January) by dishing out different treats, such as free coffees, flowers and vouchers to shoppers. On Monday morning, ‘centre concierges’ will be stationed at Old Market to spread some joy on what’s...