More and more pet parents are taking their furry friends on holiday with them, but finding out which locations are the pet-friendliest can be difficult. As such, Petplan analysed over 73,000 reviews made by pet owners on Booking.com to find out which locations...
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FOCUS ON | The Midlands Centre for Cyber Security – The Hereford building that is leading the way in cyber security testing, research and development
Based on Skylon Park, Hereford’s Enterprise Zone, the Midlands Centre for Cyber Security will be a key player in the Cyber Valley that spans across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire and is home to 15% of the UK’s top 600 cyber companies. Backed by the...
NEWS | Liverpool supporter to embark on fundraising drive including a trip to Paris after being diagnosed with prostate cancer
One of St Michael’s Hospice’s Trustees is embarking on a fundraising drive after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. David Hammond hopes to raise at least £10,000 in the next fortnight, to be split between St Michael’s and Prostate Cancer UK. His adventures include...
WHAT’S ON? | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is ‘an exhilarating if flawed big-screen adventure’ says Lewis Pearce
Two weeks ago, it was the 20th anniversary of the original Tobey Maguire Spider-Man film. It not only changed the superhero genre, but cinema as a whole moving forward and remains one of the best origin stories put to screen. A lot of...
NEWS | Local community farm project wins international cider award
The Houghton Project, based on a family farm in Bodenham, Herefordshire has won two awards at The International Cider and Perry competition, held at The Hereford Cider Museum on Thursday 5th May 2022. The team were delighted to take first prize in the sweet cider...
NEWS | A wildlife haven in Herefordshire managed by the National Trust has been restored to its former glory
Vital restoration work of the 16-acre pool at Berrington Hall, near Leominster in Herefordshire, started in autumn last year and finished in February this year. The conservation work included careful woodland management and thinning of trees and shrubs around the pool...
NEWS | Southside Project is a ground-breaking initiative which will transform 35 acres of green space south of the river in Hereford
The Southside Project is a ground-breaking initiative which will transform 35 acres of green space south of the river in Hereford. It will open up a wide range of opportunities for local residents of all ages and will be a space where the community can connect....
NEWS | A walk for George will take place in Stretton Sugwas this July
Earlier this year we featured the story on Laura Hughes whose son George tragically passed aged five. NEWS | Hereford woman to walk 150 miles to raise money in tribute to her late son who tragically died aged five years old | Herefordshire’s Independent Source of News...
NEWS | A Golden Rain Tree has been planted at Queenswood Arboretum in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee
The Queenswood Coronation Fund Trustees have planted a tree to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum - 69 years after the first trees were planted in the arboretum there to commemorate the...
NEWS | Broadlands and Withington are welcoming new head of schools at the end of August to build on recent success
New chapter - Broadlands and Withington are welcoming their new head of schools at the end of August to build on recent success It’s been over 2 years since every school in the UK was closed due to the outbreak of Covid-19. While there is no doubt that it has been a...
NEWS | Hear about plans to create a vibrant new Southside destination in Hereford
Hear plans, ask questions, find out more - Tuesday 17 May from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Kindle Centre Local people are being urged to get involved in plans that aim to transform 35 acres of green space into a vibrant new destination, south of the river in Hereford....
NEWS | 11 men have raised more than £18,000 for St Michael’s Hospice by walking up the three highest peaks in Wales in 24 hours
11 men have raised more than £18,000 for St Michael’s Hospice by walking up the three highest peaks in Wales in 24 hours. Mike Bambrough, Richie Davies, Russell Fenner, Gavin Fletcher, Charlie Hales, Dave Hope, Richard Lloyd, Martyn Mailes, Kevin Michael, Richard...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council asks residents for support in helping hedgehogs survive as numbers continue to decrease
Hedgehogs are an iconic species whose numbers are in decline. Since 2020, they have been listed as ‘vulnerable’ to extinction on the first red list of British mammals published by the Mammal Society. Their population decline is attributed to many different causes,...
NEWS | Ferrous festival a huge success with 148,000 visitors recorded over the ten days of the festival
In March, Hereford City Centre sparked into life during the ten days of Ferrous 22, a festival of artist blacksmithing that delivered engaging events, high-quality exhibitions and exciting demonstrations. Produced in partnership with Hereford...
NEWS | The Courtyard launches project with Hereford Care Homes to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Courtyard launch project with Hereford Care Homes to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee The Courtyard are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Creative Ageing project in collaboration with Wye KnotForest School. The project is being delivered...
NEWS | Hereford teen with autism lands his first ever job – looking after the school which helped him get there
A Presteigne pupil with autism is delighted to have landed his first real job - looking after the school which helped him get there in the first place. Will Evans hopes to repay the care and attention that Summergil House has spent on him after being offered a...
NEWS | First look at Giraffe and Rhino Lodges at West Midland Safari Park
West Midland Safari Park will be opening its new luxury lodges this Friday, offering overnight stays with views of giraffes and rhinos. Eight two-storey lodges are now ready to welcome guests and are integrated into the white rhino and giraffe habitats, giving guests...
WHAT’S ON? | Opening ceremony of the Hereford May Fair to take place on 3rd May outside Hereford Cathedral
The traditional Mayfair opening ceremony will take place this year for the first time since the Pandemic began, on 3rd of May 2022, outside Hereford Cathedral at 3.30pm. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend this historic occasion. The opening...
NEWS | Hereford charity to open new café in city centre on 3rd May meaning that they can support more people
Hereford based charity The Life and Soul Kitchen, are set to open a new cafe in the heart of Hereford’s city centre. The charity, which has been operating from their site at Three Elms Trading Estate since 2019, support adults with learning difficulties, giving them...
NEWS | A new restaurant will soon be opening in Hereford city centre
Broad Street in Hereford will soon be home to an exciting new restaurant. Back in February, Sunderlands Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents exclusively revealed to Your Herefordshire that they had completed the letting of 20 Broad Street to La De Kitchen, a...