We’ve partnered up with Bastion Street Feast to give one of our wonderful key workers the opportunity to win a fantastic prize. This Saturday 30th May, Bastion Street Feast will be launching a ‘Click & Collect’ service. This is available by Pre Order only and...
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BUSINESS | Grants available to support businesses
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across the Marches. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant (SEG), which is open to small and...
NEWS | Farmers share disappointment as local MP’s vote against Agricultural bill
Source: The Farmers Weekly The Agriculture Bill had its third reading in parliament on Wednesday (13 May), which saw MPs take a historic vote on a number of important amendments. Because of the coronavirus lockdown many MPs are working from home, and this was the...
PHOTO | Tuesday’s photo of the day
Andy Chadd has done it again. He’s treated us to this spectacular view of the River Wye and Hereford Cathedral from underneath one of the arches of the Old Bridge. Join our Facebook group ‘Snapshots of Your Herefordshire’ today and join hundreds of photographers from...
NEWS | Important information on snakes from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Planning a walk in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside this afternoon? Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have some important information to share about our native slitherers ???? "Seen a snake? Grass snakes are commonly sighted at this time of year, often in gardens,...
WHAT’S ON? | Feral Productions release River Song Trilogy
Families are invited to cosy up with Feral Productions this half term and escape from reality with a series of free audio recordings. Inspired by the River Wye, The Riversong Trilogy tells the story of the jewel in the Herefordshire landscape. Described as...
GIVEAWAY | Win a hamper full of Herefordshire produce
Enter NOW for the chance to win our Your Herefordshire Hamper, packed full of local produce worth £200! We’ve launched our Your Herefordshire Hamper giveaway on Facebook and you’ve got until 11.59pm on Monday evening to ENTER. The prize, has been prepared for...
NEWS | Fundraising page set up in memory of teenager from Hereford
Back in September last year, the Joyce family tragically lost their fit and healthy 15-year-old son, Kieran to Sudden Cardiac Death. A post on his memorial page, Cardiac Risk in the Young- Kieran Joyce Memorial, says: "Losing Kieran has turned our lives upside down...
NEWS | Organ donation law in England has changed
Information from The NHS about changes to the Organ Donation System in England. What has changed? Organ donation in England has moved to an 'opt out' system. You may also hear it referred to as 'Max and Keira's Law'. This means that all adults in...
NEWS | Hereford Food Festival will return in 2021 say organisers
Sophie Sherief, Director of Hereford Food Festival, has today confirmed that the popular event will return in 2021, despite this years event being cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A post on the Hereford Food Festival’s Facebook page said: “We were devastated...
BUSINESS | Pearson Precision Toolmakers Ltd create comfortable face mask strap
Pearson Precision Toolmakers LTD have been busy making lots of straps for face masks, making the wearing of them more comfortable for a long period of time! To show their appreciation, they have produced this design for all the NHS and front line workers. They will be...
NEWS | Trial begins to see if dogs can ‘sniff out’ virus
Press release from Medical Detection Dogs: For the first time, the Government has recognised the impact that dogs can have in fighting disease by supporting a project to investigate whether they can play a role in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Medical Detection...
NEWS | Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ Community Fund Supports Herefordshire Heartstart
Press release from Herefordshire Heartstart: Last year Herefordshire Heartstart was awarded a grant from the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ initiative. Tesco teamed up with Groundworks to deliver a community funding scheme which sees grants raised from carrier bag sales in...
NEWS | Tiny Tickers donates life-saving machines to help Herefordshire babies
Hereford County Hospital has received nine life-saving pulse oximetry machines, thanks to the generous support of Tiny Tickers, a charity that aims to give a better start to tiny hearts. A baby is born with a serious heart condition every two hours in the UK....
FOOD & DRINK | Central Bakery to offer takeaway service from Monday
Central Bakery in Leominster will reopen its doors on Monday with a takeaway service available. The popular bakery has been closed since the lockdown was announced and that has given them the chance to put measures in place to ensure customer safety. A post on their...
NEWS | Coffee Cart to offer takeaway only service from Monday in High Town Hereford
The Coffee Cart Company will be reopening their unit in High Town #Hereford from Monday 18th May, with a takeaway only service. Social distancing measures will be in place. To celebrate the reopening, they’re offering one lucky winner the chance to win a FREE coffee a...
MUSIC | Hereford Soul Choir plan huge chorus of voices to thank key workers
The team behind the ‘Award Winning Hereford Soul Choir’ are asking all singers in Herefordshire to sign up and join with the largest chorus of voices Hereford has ever seen to thank the counties amazing KEY WORKERS! The plans started for this event during the...
SUPPORT | COVID-19 Bereavement Support from St Michael’s Hospice
The Counselling and Bereavement Team at St Michael’s Hospice are expanding their service by offering anyone in the community affected by the COVID 19 pandemic with one-to-one emotional support.If you, or someone you know, would benefit from this free telephone support...
INFORMATION | Hereford Bat Rescue
“Twilight" the bat was found a few days ago, injured and grounded, by one of our followers. Being a protected animal he wasn't really sure what to do, so contacted the volunteers of Hereford Bat Rescue, who knew exactly how to help. Sadly Twilight was too poorly, and...
FEATURED | A Rainbow of Love – A song for NHS workers and their families
An update from the team behind the song launch: A few weeks ago, like everyone else across the nation, we watched as the news unfolded and our world was completely changed right in front of our eyes. Like many others, I wanted to help in any way possible and...