Press Release From Stronger Hereford: If you’re a regular visitor to Hereford Leisure Centre or Hereford Racecourse, you will have noticed that work is well under way in creating the new off-road cycle track in the north of the city. Just over a quarter of the track’s...
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NEWS | The Hereford Food Festival WILL return this year and it promises to be bigger and better than everÂ
The Hereford Food Festival WILL return this year and it promises to be bigger and better than ever! The Food Festival will take place on 2nd and 3rd September, with tickets going on sale soon, say the organisers. There will be food, drink, music and a...
NEWS | A Hereford mum has set up a blog to detail her journey with incurable cancer in the hope of supporting othersÂ
A Hereford mum has set up a blog to detail her journey with incurable cancer in the hope of supporting others in a similar situation. Rosie, aged 34 from Hereford has just been diagnosed with cancer for the second time, but this time she has been told that it is...
FEATURED | A 1200-year-old rare coin has been donated by its owner to Hereford Museum
Generous donor presents Hereford Museum with valuable coin A 1200-year-old rare coin has been donated by its owner to Hereford Museum. The silver penny dates back to the reign of King Offa, the famous eighth century ruler of Mercia. It was handed to Hereford Museum on...
NEWS | Shell and her friend to brave the shave to raise money for Blackmarston School in Hereford following terminal cancer diagnosisÂ
Shell and Amy from Hereford will be braving the shave on Saturday 11th March, to help raise money for the wonderful Blackmarston School. The decision comes after Shell received devastating news that her cancer diagnosis is terminal. In a post on the Just Giving...
NEWS | West Mercia Police’s month long campaign tackling violence and the fear of violence against women and girls in the county has come to an end but the message goes onÂ
West Mercia Police‘s month long campaign addressing male violence against women and girls has come to an end, but the message goes on. The joint project with all of the colleges and universities in Herefordshire was launched earlier this month and West Mercia Police...
BUSINESS | Hereford enterprise hub in iconic Shell Store building appoints key staff as it launches plans to develop small business community
Management team appointed at business hub Shell Store in Hereford Initial work will involve recruiting local businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs for coworking and fostering a strong community of members The new developments to the business hub will involve...
NEWS | Exciting roof-top terrace development part of plans to transform Hereford’s Museum and Library building on Broad Street
The transformation of Hereford’s Grade II museum and library building on Broad Street has reached another milestone. The planning application has now been submitted. A flagship project in Hereford's town investment plan, Hereford Museum and Art Gallery will...
NEWS | Eardisland Environment and Sustainability Group spent this morning planting trees and hedgerows around the village with a tree planted to show solidarity with Ukraine
Eardisland Environment and Sustainability Group spent this morning planting trees and hedgerows around the village. The group were joined by Julia, David and baby Damir (originally from Odessa, but resident in Eardisland since October) in planting a Silver Birch tree...
FEATURED | Hereford to Gloucester Canal could be restored as part of Herefordshire Council’s Hereford Masterplan
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
NEWS | £8 million of Council funding to go towards transformation of Hereford Museum with a planning application submitted this week
The transformation of Hereford’s Grade II museum and library building on Broad Street has reached another milestone. The planning application has now been submitted. A flagship project in Hereford's town investment plan, Hereford Museum and Art Gallery will...
FEATURED | A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
NEWS | A Herefordshire haulier which has been operating for more than 100 years has put its staff in the driving seat by introducing an employee ownership trust
A Herefordshire haulier which has been operating for more than 100 years has put its staff in the driving seat by introducing an employee ownership trust. Family-owned logistics specialists, Burgoynes (Lyonshall) Ltd, which has been operating out...
CHARITY | Hereford man to take part in the Cotswold Way 100km Ultra Challenge in June to raise money for Sands and Hereford County HospitalÂ
A Hereford man is to take part in the Cotswold Way 100km Challenge in June to raise money for Sands and Hereford County Hospital. Here is Peter’s story as told by his wife Sarah: “Peter and I lost Reuben in July 2018 a neonatal loss at 2 days old. He was perfectly...
FEATURED | Visit the Coronation Street set and set foot on the famous cobbles and take a look inside the Rovers Return – BOOK NOW!Â
Visit in 2023 and explore more than ever before and see the BRAND NEW external Weatherfield Precinct set. This impressive two-story working set has been cleverly designed by Coronation Street’s design and construction teams and cleverly aged to compliment the rest of...
NEWS | Anglers from across the UK once again came to Hereford last week for the annual 2-Day Spring Festival
Anglers from across the UK once again came to Hereford last week for the annual 2-Day Spring Festival. Expectations were high after the River Wye’s recent excellent form, and once again it didn’t disappoint. Fishing took place between the Victoria Bridge, and Broomy...
NEWS | Cllr Jim Kenyon has hair chopped off as part of fundraiser that raised £1,500 to help save Hereford’s Athletics Track
As many of you who know him will know, Councillor Jim Kenyon is always up for a challenge! This time, the challenge was to help raise money for the ongoing campaign to help save Hereford’s Athletics Track at Hereford Racecourse. On Saturday, Jim hosted a Curry and...
FEATURED | Local Personal Trainer offering a free consultation
Are you looking for a Personal Trainer to help transform your body and life? Meet Stefan Tilinca who is offering a free consultation. Book your FREE coffee consultation today. Stefan offers a free consultation for anybody who is interested in hiring a Personal...
WHAT’S ON? | Free swimming courses, family swimming and soft play this half term across Herefordshire – BOOK NOW!Â
Halo is offering children the opportunity to join in swimming courses and other activities for free this February half term. Free activities are taking place across the county, including at Hereford Leisure Centre and in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. The free activities...
NEWS | Outstanding Oxbridge Success Continues at Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford Sixth Form College has continued the success of their Reach programme, as 23 students have secured offers for Oxford and Cambridge Universities, 38% of those who applied, against the national average which is less than 20%. This means that in the past five...