Diageo agree deal to buy Chase Distillery. Read what James Chase had to say about the deal below: “We are excited to announce that Chase Distillery has reached an agreement to be acquired by Diageo, accelerating our mission to champion field to bottle spirits made...
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COMMUNITY | Beefy Boys to provide free meals to children during half term
The Beefy Boys will be offering FREE meals to all children from 12pm-3pm Monday to Friday next week to support families during half term. A post on their social media feed said: It's been so heartwarming to see businesses both locally and nationally stepping up to...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to provide FREE food supplies during half term from The Living Room
Herefordshire Council has committed to providing free school meals during half term. The council has taken the decision to support families during half term, following the governments decision to reject a plan put forward by Labour and footballer Marcus Rashford for...
NEWS | Businesses across Herefordshire will supply free school meals for children during half term
The government may have voted against extending free school meals to include school holidays, but many local businesses across Herefordshire have stepped up to the plate to support families during what is a very difficult time. Many have lost jobs and are struggling...
SPORT | Planning approved for Centre of Excellence facility at former Gelpack Unit in Hereford
Planning permission has been granted for a 'Sporting Centre of Excellence' in Hereford at the former Gelpack unit. React Club is an all inclusive club that welcomes everyone to enjoy the amazing sport of Gymnastics, Trampolining, Double Mini Trampolining (DMT), and...
COMMUNITY | Love blossomed in lockdown for brain tumour survivor and NHS key worker
“I never thought I would find someone I would get on so well with. Now we’re madly in love”A couple who matched on Tinder in March, just before the country went into lockdown, have found love together.Seven months after their initial ‘encounter’ brain tumour survivor...
NEWS | Play Nightclub in Hereford to reopen in time for Halloween
In March 2020, Play Nightclub on Blueschool Street in Hereford had to close it's doors, in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. 7 months later, on Friday 30th October, the nightclub it will re-open its doors serving drinks and pizza. It will be very different to the...
NEWS | Groups come together to brighten up a corner of Hereford
It was a beautiful morning yesterday and full of enthusiasm for brightening up this corner of Hereford, several groups came together and worked hard to make the area of land next to Morrisons, a much more welcoming view for visitors and local residents. "The team...
COMMUNITY | Millie creates quirky Christmas gifts to raise money for Little Princess Trust
A creative young girl has come up with some quirky Christmas gifts to raise money for The Little Princess Trust. Millie Crocket hopes that her imaginative creations will help her raise the £550 it costs to provide one wig to a young person suffering hair loss. The...
FEATURED | Herefordshire based Local e Sourced gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis
A HEREFORDSHIRE based firm has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Last week, Hamish Light, owner of Local e Sourced, tweeted Theo about his business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by...
JOBS | Avara Foods is recruiting for 100 roles in Hereford
Avara is Hiring! Due to continued growth Avara is recruiting for Production Operatives to join the Teams based at their Grandstand and Yazor Road sites, Hereford, with immediate starts. Avara is a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of...
FILM REVIEW | The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a fascinating and gripping courtroom drama says Lewis Pearce
Aaron Sorkin is one of the best screenwriters working today, penning exceptional movies such as Moneyball, The Social Network and most recently Molly’s Game, which also served as his directorial debut. For his second feature-film as...
NIGHT SKY | Orionid Meteor Shower to delight stargazers this week
The Orionid meteor shower will delight stargazers once again when the annual meteor shower peaks overnight tonight and Wednesday night. October Meteor Shower Orionids are active every year in October, usually peaking around October 20/21. At its peak, up to 20 meteors...
FARMING | RABI extends support for farmers with new wellbeing initiative
With 2020 bringing ever greater levels of uncertainty and unexpected changes, pressures on the farming community continue to grow. As part of a new package of services designed to assist people deal...
NEWS | Marches LEP summit launches economic recovery work
Work to produce a comprehensive plan to set the Marches on the road to economic recovery following the Covid-19 outbreak has been launched at a major summit in the region. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership’s Economic Recovery Summit has highlighted a range...
NEWS | Hereford now the 22nd most progressive city in the UK after jumping 14 places
Hereford has jumped 14 places on the 'Most Progressive Cities in the UK' list, above both Gloucester and Worcester and just behind Chester. With the nation working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are re-evaluating their options when it comes to...
NEWS | Regional Chief Midwife urges pregnant women in the Midlands to get free flu jab
The Regional Chief Midwife in the Midlands, Janet Driver, is urging pregnant women to get their free flu jab. Thousands of women in the region last year failed to get vaccinated leaving themselves and their unborn babies vulnerable to the deadly flu virus. Janet...
Amy Pegler and Lissa Morgan to run marathon through Herefordshire to raise money for Hospice
Amy Pegler and Lissa Morgan from Hereford had planned to complete the Newport Marathon back in April, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was cancelled. Not to be defeated, the ladies decided that they would still complete a marathon and they will be taking a...
NEWS | Ross-on-Wye and District Branch of The Royal British Legion wins award
Ross-on-Wye and District Branch of The Royal British Legion wins award at Annual Conference. The Ross-on-Wye and District Royal British Legion Branch won the Haig Cup for Efficiency and Progress (large branch) at this year’s Royal British Legion Annual Conference,...
FEATURED | Raise money for The Royal National College for the Blind by taking part in The Vitality Big Half
Next year’s edition of The Vitality Big Half will take place on Sunday 25 April 2021. Enter now to secure your place on the Start Line of London’s most exciting half marathon! https://www.thebighalf.co.uk/events/vitality-big-half/index.html The iconic route will be...