City and Guilds honour Herefordshire students

Natasha Sowden-Simmonds, from Herefordshire College of Technology, was shortlised at The Lion Awards held in London.

3:14pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

TWO Herefordshire students have been awarded City and Guilds medals for excellence. Natasha Sowden-Simmonds and Fahra Collins, from Herefordshire College of Technology, are two of 106 students to be selected nationally and internationally in recognition of outstanding work towards their areas of study.

Herefordshire Business News: APC Hereford crowned Midland regional depot of the year

APC Hereford accept their award alongisde guest speaker and Olympic gold medal winner Kriss Akabusi.

12:21pm Friday 14th June 2013

COURIER company APC Hereford has fought off stiff competition to be crowned Midland regional depot of the year 2012.

Herefordshire Business News: Robert Owen Vocational School teams up with businesses to offer work experience

1:00pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A NEW Hereford school is working with local business to offer vital work experience to pupils. The Robert Owen Vocational School, which opens in September, has teamed up with 180 local businesses to help students gain work experience in the horticultural industry.

Herefordshire apprentice awarded £15,000 from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Anneliese Appleby (left) with Jenifer Emery, president of the Royal Warrent Holders Association.

10:11am Thursday 13th June 2013

A LETTERPRESS printer is celebrating after being awarded £15,000 from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST). Anneliese Appleby, from Pontshill, near Ross-on-Wye, was presented with the prize by Jenifer Emery, president of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, at the London Hilton Hotel.

Cargill named winner of Herefordshire Diamond County Award

Herefordshire Council chairman Councillor Olwyn Barnett presents Cargill representative Yana Childs with the Herefordshire Diamond County Award.

4:40pm Monday 3rd June 2013

A HEREFORD company has been named as a community diamond. Cargill has been announced as the winner of this year’s Herefordshire Diamond County Award by Herefordshire Council chairman Councillor Olwyn Barnett.

Hereford hairdresser reaches UK final of the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2013

Sam Millard, pictured with model Flick Blandford, has progressed to the UK and Ireland Final of the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2013.

11:41am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A HEREFORD hairdresser has been recognised as one of UK’s top stylists.

Herefordshire businesses scoop awards in Heart of England Fine Foods Diamond Awards

Four Herefordshire businesses won awards at the Heart of England Fine Foods Diamond Awards.

12:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

FOUR Herefordshire businesses have scooped glittering awards from a group which celebrates the best of food and drink from across the region.

Herefordshire Business News: Herefordshire director honoured by the Institute of Directors

10:07am Friday 17th May 2013

A HEREFORDSHIRE director has been honoured by the Institute of Directors at a presentation ceremony in Edgbaston. Mike Bound, construction director at Herefordshire oak frame building company Border Oak, has been awarded director of the year in the family business category.

Herefordshire Business News: CSV students tour new development at Hereford's Old Livestock Market

Students from the Hereford branch of CSV on a tour of the Old Livestock Market redevelopment.

11:06am Wednesday 15th May 2013

THE team redeveloping the Old Livestock Market has been providing students with an insight into the construction industry. The construction team at the Stanhope development, led by Sir Robert McAlpine, has linked up with the Hereford branch of CSV (Community Service Volunteers).

Herefordshire Business News: Young enterpreneurs from Herefordshire take on Worcestershire counterparts

Liam Parsons, Ashley Richards and Alice Mitchell, who make up the Triple T’s from Herefordshire College of Technology, are seen collecting their winners award for the Herefordshire finals from Jesse Norman MP.

3:39pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

BUDDING young entrepreneurs from two Herefordshire colleges have been competing against their counterparts from Worcestershire.

Herefordshire Business News: New business centre to open in Ross-on-Wye

3:32pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A NEW business centre is set to open in Ross-on-Wye. Evans Easyspace is to open the centre situated at Ross Park in conjunction with Ross Labels this autumn.

Herefordshire Business News: Marketing club to hold regular meetings in Hereford

3:12pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

A MARKETING club is to hold regular meetings in Hereford. Aardvark Marketing Club will hold marketing sessions in Hereford on June 6, June 20, and July 4.

Herefordshire Business News: Hairdressers through to regional finals

1:21pm Friday 26th April 2013

THREE hairdressers from a Hereford salon have made progress in a national competition. John Lucock, Sam Millard and Shelly Wyatt of Peter Prosser Hairdressing, will compete in the regional finals of the Wella Professionals TrendVision Awards 2013.

Herefordshire Business News: Herefordshire Business Board recruits new members

4:38pm Thursday 25th April 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE Business Board (HBB) is looking to recruit additional members.

Hereford Young Enterprise Final to honour best young business talent

4:25pm Monday 22nd April 2013

YOUNG Herefordshire entrepreneurs will come head-to-head at the annual Hereford Young Enterprise Final. This will be held at Gardner Hall at the Royal National College for the Blind on Thursday May 2.

Herefordshire Business News: Chamber of Commerce survey sees increased confidence in export market

Herefordshire Business News: Chamber of Commerce survey sees increased confidence in export market

10:04am Thursday 4th April 2013

BUSINESS confidence in the export market is growing according to a survey by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce.

Herefordshire Business News: Marches LEP publishes its Strategy for Growth

10:47am Tuesday 2nd April 2013

A MINIMUM of 12,000 new high value jobs and more than 3,000 new businesses will be created over the next decade in the Marches, according to the partnership tasked with revitalising the region's economy including Herefordshire.

Herefordshire Business News: Accountancy company praises 'determination' of local business community

Andrew Morton is celebrating 10 years working with the local business community.

1:00pm Thursday 28th March 2013

A HEREFORDSHIRE company is celebrating 10 years working with the local business community by looking to the future with optimism. Andrew Morton, who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Leominster, provides specialist tax and accountancy advice and services to nearly 400 local small businesses.

Herefordshire Business News: Clothing company expands with new concession in Ross

Labels’ Managing Director, Rachel Addison (right) welcomes Gaynor Lewin and her Herefordshire-made Jumping Ships clothing brand to Labels Outlet Shopping.

10:51am Thursday 28th March 2013

THE winner of last year's Hereford Times Local Business Accelerators contest has expanded into the south of Herefordshire. Jumping Ships, a British ladies fashion brand, has opened a concession at Labels Outlet Shopping, just outside Ross-on-Wye.

Herefordshire Business News: Wye Valley Brewery founder honoured

Peter Amor (left) receives his award from Keith Bott from SIBA (The Society for Independent Brewers).

4:32pm Wednesday 27th March 2013

THE founder of a Herefordshire brewery has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the UK Brewing Industry.

Herefordshire Business News: Herefordshire CAMRA names its cider pub of the year

1:07pm Friday 22nd March 2013

THE Kings Fee in Hereford has been named Herefordshire CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year. CAMRA judges commended the effort of the Wetherspoon's pub on Commercial Road to serve local ciders which are not often seen elsewhere in the county's pubs.

Employment law seminar to be held at Hereford hotel

1:00pm Friday 22nd March 2013

DEALING with the issues surrounding stress related absence will be the focus of law firm Lanyon Bowdler’s next employment law seminar to be held on Tuesay (March 26) at the Three Counties Hotel in Hereford.

Business leaders attend the launch of St Michael’s Hospice employee fundraiser of the year awards

Laura Norris, of The Vivat Trust, David Campion, of Humphreys Symonds, and Gina Children, of TPP Sealing, at the launch of the St Michael’s Hospice employee fundraiser of the year awards.Photo George Burgess.

1:08pm Thursday 21st March 2013

BUSINESS leaders from across Herefordshire have attended the launch of the St Michael’s Hospice employee fundraiser of the year awards.

Herefordshire Business News: Hereford company wins award at PCR Awards

1:00pm Wednesday 20th March 2013

A HEREFORD company found itself in the same company as John Lewis, Microsoft and Samsung during an awards evening in London. Rotherwas based Wyvern Business Systems (WBS) was chosen as best reseller at the 2013 PCR Awards held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington.

Herefordshire student wins award from the Federation of Small Businesses

Award winner Hannah Thompson (centre) is seem with Wendy Tolley, business development manager at Hereford College of Arts, and Richard Asghar-Sandys, chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses in Herefordshire.

9:00am Wednesday 20th March 2013

A HEREFORDSHIRE student has been recognised for her entrepreneurial talents.

Students from Hereford Sixth Form College win Young Enterprise competition

4:44pm Wednesday 13th March 2013

STUDENTS from Hereford Sixth Form College demonstrated their enterprising nature by selling their wares to the general public. The college's team, known as Hands on Accessories, won best company for their vintage tea cup candles in a competition organised by Young Enterprise.

Herefordshire Business News: Westons to advertise Stowford Press on TV for first time

10:51am Wednesday 13th March 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE company Westons Cider is to advertise its Stowford Press brand on TV for the first time.

TV crew films at Border Oak in Kingsland

George Clarke has been filming footage for Restoration Man at Kingsland based Border Oak.

11:41am Friday 8th February 2013

A TV presenter has been filming at a Kingsland company for a future episode of a Channel 4 series that looks at rescuing neglected architectural treasure.

Herefordshire Business News: Civil litigator joins Hereford legal practice

Suzanne Lowe has joined Hereford legal practice Lanyon Bowdler.

11:11am Wednesday 6th February 2013

AN experienced civil litigator with more than 20 years experience has joined the Hereford legal practice Lanyon Bowdler.

Young entrepreneurs in Herefordshire urged to enter 'Tenner' challenge

10:05am Wednesday 6th February 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE students are being urged to apply for a challenge that really pays. John King, chairman of Young Enterprise in Herefordshire, hopes young entrepreneurs will be up for a challenge that sees the organisation loan £10 to those aged between 11 and 15.

Herefordshire Business News: Kingsland company wins three Master Builder of the Year awards

3:32pm Wednesday 30th January 2013

KINGSLAND oak frame specialist Border Oak has scooped three Master Builder of the Year awards. Three Border Oak projects, in three different regions, were judged by three individual expert panels to be exemplary.

Herefordshire students reach national catering final

12:54pm Tuesday 29th January 2013

STUDENTS from a Herefordshire college have been cooking up success in a national catering contest. Chloe Dicken, Josie Davies and Ben Dean from Herefordshire College of Technology have reached the final of the Brakes Student Chef Team Challenge.

Local businesses to help Herefordians find work at employment seminar

12:13pm Friday 11th January 2013

THE agenda for Herefordshire’s “big match” business seminar later this month has been set - with one of the county’s biggest companies on side.

Herefordshire business honoured by AA

9:33am Thursday 10th January 2013

A HEREFORDSHIRE business has been honoured after a mystery guest was impressed with the service he received. Old Downton Lodge, based in Downton-on-the-Rock, has been awarded five star guest accommodation classification with gold award status and awards for breakfast and dinner after impressing an AA inspector.

Herefordshire Business News: Hereford branch of Barclays to open on New Year's Day

12:16pm Thursday 20th December 2012

THE Hereford branch of Barclays bank will open on New Year's Day for the first time.

Still time to enter the Hereford Times' Local Business Accelerators contest

10:35am Thursday 15th November 2012

THE clock is ticking but there is still enough time for switched on local businesses to get their entries in.

A week to go for Herefordshire companies to enter our Local Business Accelerators contest

9:00am Friday 9th November 2012

THE clock is ticking but there is still a week for switched on local businesses to get their entries in. Next Friday (November 16) is the deadline for entries to our Local Business Accelerators contest.

Judges and mentors announced for the Hereford Times' Local Business Accelerators contest

9:23am Thursday 8th November 2012

The Hereford Times can now reveal this year's judges and the mentors who will provide business advice to our winners in our Local Business Accelerators (LBA) contest.

New prizes added to this year's Local Business Accelerators contest

4:28pm Friday 2nd November 2012

A HOST of new prizes have been added to this year's Local Business Accelerators (LBA) contest.

Contest hots up with £10k prize

8:56am Wednesday 31st October 2012

A PRIZE of £10,000 is now up for grabs for the national winner of the Local Business Accelerators contest.

Herefordshire's best boss revealed as Employer of the Year competition winner is named

9:49am Monday 22nd October 2012

HEREFORDSHIRE'S own 'top cat' pounced on a 'tip top' win in the Hereford Times/ Harrison Clark Solicitors employer of the year competition.

Herefordshire Business News: Westons Cider buys Australian drinks distributor

4:15pm Tuesday 16th October 2012

A HEREFORDSHIRE cider producer has looked down under to expand its international business.

Herefordshire Business News: Tyrrells in the running for export award

3:01pm Friday 12th October 2012

A HEREFORDSHIRE business is one of the fastest growing in Britain according to the shortlist for a national award.

Herefordshire Business News: County inn wins award from Good Hotel Guide

4:41pm Tuesday 9th October 2012

A HEREFORDSHIRE inn has received a César award from the Good Hotel Guide.

Book now for Hereford Times-backed business seminar

11:41am Thursday 4th October 2012

INVITATIONS go out this week to Herefordshire biggest business seminar of recent years - with the very future of the county at stake.

Herefordshire company triumphs at Chamber of Commerce awards

3:56pm Friday 21st September 2012

HEREFORDSHIRE and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has revealed the winners of the Chamber Business Awards 2012.

Firm is struggling to find apprentices

12:35pm Thursday 13th September 2012

BOSSES at growing Hereford business PK Engineering are disappointed by the response while looking for new apprentices.

Hereford Times Business Clinic offers advice

3:48pm Friday 7th September 2012

HEREFORD Times, in its quest to promote and provide ongoing support for businesses in Herefordshire, has established a "Business Clinic" to answer questions that any business in Herefordshire might have regarding the running of their enterprises in the county.

Shortlist for Chamber of Commerce awards announced

2:57pm Friday 3rd August 2012

HEREFORDSHIRE companies are competing for Chamber of Commerce awards. The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has revealed the shortlist of entries for the Chamber Business Awards 2012.

Herefordshire Business News: Wye Valley Brewery in £2m expansion

Wye Valley Brewery is making a £2m investment in expanding the brewery. From left are: Jimmy Swan, head brewer of Wye Valley Brewery; Steve Midgeley of Microdat; Vernon Amor, managing director of Wye Valley Brewery; and Richard Cryer of Watergate.

10:00am Friday 6th July 2012

A HEREFORDSHIRE company is making a £2m investment in a state-of-the-art brew house.



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