Circa 115,000 store-based colleagues to receive an above inflation pay increase of 4.7%. Asda has invested more than half a billion in retail pay since 2021 Enhanced family leave policies covering maternity, paternity, baby loss and kinship leave introduced CURRENT...
WH Smith PLC (“WHSmith” or “the Group”) has agreed the sale of its UK High Street1 business to Modella Capital (the “Transaction”), creating a pure play global travel retailer. Over the last decade, WHSmith has become a leading...
A man who attacked three strangers in their own homes while armed with a knife and meat cleavers has been sentenced to prison. Paul Salisbury, aged 39, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Monday 17 March to be sentenced for a string of offences. He had pleaded...
For all those who knew and loved Michael Thirlwall, we would like to inform you of his sad passing. His funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 16th April at 10:15am. Followed by a celebration of his life at The Bay Horse. Family flowers only please...
West Mercia Police are investigating reports of criminal damage in Hereford. Police have received reports of criminal damage on Grandstand Road in Hereford, where vehicles have been damaged. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Between...
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £12.02 to £12.45 from 30 March 2025, and again to £12.64 from the end of August. This two-stage rate increase represents an above-inflation...
From Herefordshire Council: You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or...
With a national decline in Payroll Giving[1] Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is encouraging individuals and businesses to consider this tax efficient method as a way to support its vital lifesaving services. Payroll Giving allows employees to donate directly from...
Update – It has since been revealed that Sainsbury’s cafe at its Hereford store will close in early April. PRESS RELEASE from Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s has shared plans to accelerate into the second year of its three-year Next Level strategy. This includes...
Wendy, who is staying at St Michael’s, says it was the first time in a year that she had cooked Date night is a special night – and it doesn’t have to stop when you stay at St Michael’s. When Wendy mentioned she would love to surprise husband Pete with a delicious...
