Celebrating Hereford’s ancient and special connection with the apple whilst also improving a run down part of Bath Street was the challenge taken on by the Hereford Business Improvement District (Hereford BID) and partners this September. The opportunity...
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NEWS | Hereford Cemetery hands over £10k to Alzheimer’s Research UK
Hereford Crematorium has handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK. The crematorium has been part of a national metal recycling scheme since 2011, and has so far donated over £94,000 to various local charities. Bernie Carranza, Alzheimer’s Research...
CHARITY | Come and see RNC
Our Charity Partners The Royal National College for the Blind are thrilled to launch a new College film made by 'More Creative', featuring their very own Outreach and Events Officer, Tom. The film gives a brief overview of what it's like to study at RNC. This year,...
FEATURED | Introducing local entrepreneur James Graham
Introducing James Graham, a local entrepreneur who, despite his young age, already has plenty of life experience. James lives in Ledbury and runs his own Estate Agency business called ODOS Properties – www.odosproperties.co.uk Studying at the King’s School in...
NEWS | allpay and Blocser confirm card contract for fast-growing UK gig economy
Ambitious Danish fintech Blocser has partnered with top UK card manufacturer allpay.cards with designs on the fast-growing gig economy. Blocser has pinned their Butterfly Card to one of its biggest market moves yet – the UK...
NEWS | Co-op store in Hereford delights shoppers following £1.5 million investment
Co-op has relaunched its Grandstand Road food store, in Hereford, following a £1.5m investment. The 11,500sq ft store relaunched on today, after a 10-week programme of works. The new-look store features Costa Coffee Express, Amazon Lockers, free customer car parking,...
NEWS | A lovely story from St Michael’s Hospice
Carys Clarke and Jon Powell first met at a St Michael’s Hospice bereavement group. Carys’ husband, Mike, and Jon’s wife, Sue, had both died a few months beforehand having been cared for by St Michael’s. Their families were supported by the Hospice and Hope Support...
BUSINESS | allpay Prepaid Cards recognised at the EPA Awards
A top fintech has ‘done the double’ at the Emerging Payments Awards securing two nominations in the same category for a charity that began at home and another that moved out. When Herefordshire saw some of its worst-ever floodings, allpay waded right in with its...
FILMS | Tenet is a thrilling ride says Lewis Pearce
After five gruelling months, the cinema is finally back, but they’re a much different place since the last time we were there. Due to the unforeseen Covid-19 pandemic, the return of cinemas means less available seats and masks to be worn, and I can...
WHAT’S ON? | The Courtyard’s Emerging Artists Exhibition Launches Virtually
The Courtyard is pleased to announce that the Cultivate@Courtyard Visual Arts Project will be exhibited online. Cultivate, now in its third year, is a Courtyard Visual Arts project aimed at young emerging artists aged 16–25, with a link to Herefordshire....
NEWS | XR Discobedience Hits Hereford
Members of The Marches Extinction Rebellion (XR) group disco-danced their way into Hereford on Saturday (29 August), bringing the message 'We want to stay alive' and urging people back the forthcoming Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill. The Discobedience troupe...
CHARITY | £10,000 raised at auction to support Jake Halling from Bromyard
The local community of Bromyard came together yesterday to raise funds to support a local man that sustained life changing injuries in an incident earlier this summer. Jake Halling, who lives in Collington, near Bromyard, met with friends on Sunday 12th July as he...
RUNNING | Hereford Couriers to host 5k in memory of Jon Ward
This October local running club Hereford Couriers are proud to be hosting the first Jon Ward Hereford 5k in memory of ex-Courier Jon Ward who sadly passed away in June 2020. Jon was a decorated runner, competing across every distance from 5k to Ultra Running. He was a...
ACTIVITIES | 2Faced Dance Company announce new weekly classes
2Faced Dance Company are back with a new programme of dance classes for ages 4 and over. Taking place at the company’s new Centre for Movement (based within the old Magistrate’s Court on Gaol Street), classes will be taught by professional dance artists and will...
NEWS | Lack of clarity may cause significant job losses says Hereford nightclub manager
The manager of Play Nightclub in Hereford has spoken to us about his concerns over the future of the nightclub trade if the government doesn't give clarity about the reopening of clubs or offer financial assistance to support the extended closure. Chris Green, manager...
FEATURED | CJP Broadcast Fields Live Sports Production and Streaming System for Major-League Football Semi-Finals and Final
CJP Broadcast announces the successful completion of a video production and live streaming project for three of the highest profile games in the European sports calendar. A complete system centred on a CJP Live Sports Production System captured content to supplement...
NEWS | New College Worcester announces collaboration with Lego to launch Braille Bricks
New College Worcester (NCW), is excited to announce its recent collaboration with The LEGO Foundation and LEGO Group in the trial of ground-breaking LEGO® Braille Bricks, which will help blind and vision impaired children learn through play. LEGO Braille Bricks is a...
NEWS | Odeon to reopen in Hereford tomorrow
Odeon will reopen its cinema at the Old Market in Hereford tomorrow (Friday 21st) and they will have a number of measures in place to ensure the safety of all those visiting. A press release from Odeon says: "We are delighted to announce this ODEON will reopen its...
NEWS | Pilgrim Bandits travel through Hereford as part of John O’Groats to Lands End cycle ride
The Pilgrim Bandits, a group of former soldiers, including one who suffered brain damage and lost both legs in a blast in Afghanistan, are taking part in a 1,000-mile charity cycle ride and passed through Herefordshire yesterday, stopping off at Hereford Cathedral...
NEWS | Communities and Businesses in Hereford join forces to campaign for up to £25 million for regeneration projects
Communities and businesses in Hereford are joining forces to strike a deal with Government and secure up to £25 million for regeneration projects in the city. Hereford is one of 100 places invited by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to be...