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Peter Hebblethwaite, P&O Ferries' boss, admit she couldn't live on £4.87 an hour

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Boss of UK's largest ferry operator admits paying employees £4.87 an hour

WINNER: Peter Cook of Peter Cooks Bread which has a shop in The Hopmarket in Worcester City Centre

WINNER: Peter Cook of Peter Cooks Bread which has a shop in The Hopmarket in Worcester City Centre

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Worcester baker has Britain's best loaf after scooping another big win

A CUT ABOVE: from left: Gracie Tainton, Lucy Gladwin , Amy Goode , Donna Oliver (owner), Hannah Stephens .

A CUT ABOVE: from left: Gracie Tainton, Lucy Gladwin , Amy Goode , Donna Oliver (owner), Hannah Stephens .

Hairdressers are a cut above as they win award

Serenity professional hairdressing won big

Serenity professional hairdressing won big

Major accolade for Ledbury salon at English Hair and Beauty Awards

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Does Worcestershire need a new Aldi? Supermarket wants to know where to open next

Premier Inn owner plans to axe 1,500 jobs as it looks to cut number of restaurants and build more hotel rooms

Premier Inn owner plans to axe 1,500 jobs as it looks to cut number of restaurants and build more hotel rooms

Premier Inn owner to axe 1,500 jobs amid plans to build more hotel rooms

NEW ERA: Former Michelin Star restaurant Pensons will become Native.

NEW ERA: Former Michelin Star restaurant Pensons will become Native.

New restaurant revealed for former Michelin Star restaurant Pensons

Inside the golf club house

Inside the golf club house

Trader of the week

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Newent Golf Club is celebrating 30 years

Councillor Beverley Nielsen, Gina and Frank, Proprietors, Professor Willy’s, Worcester Road, Great Malvern.

Councillor Beverley Nielsen, Gina and Frank, Proprietors, Professor Willy’s, Worcester Road, Great Malvern.

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Tourism chief welcomes new independent shop to Malvern

Severn Trent has reported that 28,782 blockages have been cleared in the last year alone

Severn Trent has reported that 28,782 blockages have been cleared in the last year alone

Severn Trent Water

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The peculiar items blocking our sewers and drains - from false teeth to car tyres

Daniel Marin (left) and Yousif Khalend (right) will be opening a nightclub in West Street, Hereford

Daniel Marin (left) and Yousif Khalend (right) will be opening a nightclub in West Street, Hereford

New Hereford nightclub to open - read what the owners have to say

Ant Stevens at Malvern show

Ant Stevens at Malvern show

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Brewing perfect pints with Ledbury Real Ales

Acas' new code follows legislation that gives employees the right to request flexible working from their first day

Acas' new code follows legislation that gives employees the right to request flexible working from their first day

Acas introduces new code of practice on flexible working requests

Councillor Beverly Nielsen with Jonny Wilks managing director of Lucart Hygiene Ltd

Councillor Beverly Nielsen with Jonny Wilks managing director of Lucart Hygiene Ltd

Malvern HIlls companies aim to tackle skills shortage

The Wheelwrights Arms in Pencombe is on the market

The Wheelwrights Arms in Pencombe is on the market

Characterful Herefordshire country pub is up for sale

Wye Valley Brewery's senior management team with the commercial achievement award

Wye Valley Brewery's senior management team with the commercial achievement award

Family-owned Herefordshire brewery wins another award

Hawkin's Bazaar closed in 2020. However, Crosskeys Stores will be moving into the premises

Hawkin's Bazaar closed in 2020. However, Crosskeys Stores will be moving into the premises

This closed Hereford shop has been taken over

Starbucks has revealed the location of its first 19 new stores set to open in the UK in 2024, out of a planned 100, which include the likes of Birmingham, Manchester and Norwich.

Starbucks has revealed the location of its first 19 new stores set to open in the UK in 2024, out of a planned 100, which include the likes of Birmingham, Manchester and Norwich.

Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores in 2024 - location of the first 19 revealed

From left: Shakira Littlewood, Liv Simcock, Emma Simcock, Teri Horne, Caitlyn Harper and IIaria Day at the expanded café

From left: Shakira Littlewood, Liv Simcock, Emma Simcock, Teri Horne, Caitlyn Harper and IIaria Day at the expanded café

Inside look at expanded Herefordshire café

Starbucks has revealed the location of its first 19 new stores set to open in the UK in 2024, out of a planned 100, which include the likes of Birmingham, Manchester and Norwich.

Starbucks has revealed the location of its first 19 new stores set to open in the UK in 2024, out of a planned 100, which include the likes of Birmingham, Manchester and Norwich.

Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores in 2024 - location of the first 19 revealed

Jess Filbrandt (left) and Danielle Baker have taken over the Trumpet Inn pub

Jess Filbrandt (left) and Danielle Baker have taken over the Trumpet Inn pub

Meet the people who are taking over landmark Herefordshire pub

The six new Aldi stores set to open in the coming months will create around 40 new jobs (on average) at each site.

The six new Aldi stores set to open in the coming months will create around 40 new jobs (on average) at each site.

Aldi reveals more new UK stores opening in the coming months - see the full list

Papa Johns is set to close 43 restaurants across the UK including in London, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Papa Johns is set to close 43 restaurants across the UK including in London, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Papa Johns to close 43 'underperforming' UK restaurants - see which ones

Chris Lynch helps the ladies make floral easter chicks

Chris Lynch helps the ladies make floral easter chicks

Care home residents make Easter chicks

Harriett Williams and Kate Turner with the award-winning Wonky Raspberry Gin

Harriett Williams and Kate Turner with the award-winning Wonky Raspberry Gin

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Why today marks a big breakthrough for Herefordshire firm

The KFC restaurant at the junction of Commercial Road and Stonebow Road in Hereford

The KFC restaurant at the junction of Commercial Road and Stonebow Road in Hereford

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Hereford KFC is named as one of Britain's best: here's why

All you need to know about the Costco set to open a stone's throw away from M5

All you need to know about the Costco set to open a stone's throw away from M5

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All you need to know about the Costco set to open a stone's throw away from M5

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Scarlett Ink can make a stylish design for you

One of the moon lamps

One of the moon lamps

Moon gazing at Ceci Paolo

Severn Trent outlined its 25-year plan up to 2050 to reduce spills across the county's 134 storm overflows

Severn Trent outlined its 25-year plan up to 2050 to reduce spills across the county's 134 storm overflows

Severn Trent Water

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Over £250 million invested to improve river health in Worcestershire

Greek Gourmet is closed today (March 13)

Greek Gourmet is closed today (March 13)

Why this Hereford takeaway is temporarily closed

The Hop Pole Hotel in Bromyard is in need of major works

The Hop Pole Hotel in Bromyard is in need of major works

Alfie Best issues update on Herefordshire hotel after enforcement threat

The Hop Pole Hotel in Bromyard is in need of major works

The Hop Pole Hotel in Bromyard is in need of major works

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Alfie Best issues update on Bromyard hotel after enforcement threat

Alfie Best with the Hop Pole Hotel in Bromyard

Alfie Best with the Hop Pole Hotel in Bromyard

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BBC Panorama features claims against Bromyard hotel owner

The ABE team has raised money for both community and international causes

The ABE team has raised money for both community and international causes

Ledbury transport firm gives support to a range of charities

The cakes were popular at The Antique Tea Shop

The cakes were popular at The Antique Tea Shop

This is why a popular Hereford tearoom has closed

Little Al's Kitchen at The Firs in Worcestershire.

Little Al's Kitchen at The Firs in Worcestershire.

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Popular Worcestershire café opens new branch at this National Trust property

The British Business Bank has launched a £400 million investment fund in businesses in the Midlands

The British Business Bank has launched a £400 million investment fund in businesses in the Midlands

£400m investment fund to boost smaller Worcestershire businesses

Sainsbury’s has announced plans to cut around 1,500 jobs

Sainsbury’s has announced plans to cut around 1,500 jobs

Sainsbury's to axe 1500 jobs in the UK in effort to cut costs

Barclays closed 157 branches in 2023.

Barclays closed 157 branches in 2023.

All the Barclays Bank branches closing in 2024 as £2bn cut back revealed

Is your local Body Shop store closing?

Is your local Body Shop store closing?

The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today

More than 100 jobs are set to be created with training opportunities available for team members

More than 100 jobs are set to be created with training opportunities available for team members

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Costa Coffee and Sainsbury's join forces to open cafes in UK supermarkets

Celebrating a passion for plants

Red roses are a traditional way to let someone know how you feel on Valentine's Day

Red roses are a traditional way to let someone know how you feel on Valentine's Day

Best florists in Herefordshire for last-minute Valentine’s Day flowers

Worcester’s Will Jupe, photo restorer.

Worcester’s Will Jupe, photo restorer.

Meet the man who is among country’s best at restoring old photographs

The Body Shop entered administration in February 2024

The Body Shop entered administration in February 2024

The Body Shop officially enters administration with hundreds of stores at risk

Wendy Handy Walker

Wendy Handy Walker

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My Handy Gardener gets the job done

Post Office branch managers were given the choice on an individual basis to sign up to sell National Lottery products or not

Post Office branch managers were given the choice on an individual basis to sign up to sell National Lottery products or not

Hundreds of UK post offices to no longer sell lottery tickets and scratchcards

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Driving success with Paul Stafford

Burns Night with Ian

Burns Night with Ian

Celebrating Burns Night with whisky at Hay Wines

Al freco breakfast at the Big Breakfast with Fran, Kathy and Bella

Al freco breakfast at the Big Breakfast with Fran, Kathy and Bella

Tuck into the Ledbury Big Breakfast

Morrisons is set to sell all its forecourts in £2.5 billion deal

Morrisons is set to sell all its forecourts in £2.5 billion deal

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Morrisons to sell all forecourts in £2.5 billion deal - What it means for customers

The Top Cross crossroads in Ledbury

The Top Cross crossroads in Ledbury

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Warning to prepare for Ledbury traffic disruption

Woolworths in Hereford's Eign Gate after its closure in 2009

Woolworths in Hereford's Eign Gate after its closure in 2009

Woolworths: could much-loved chain come back to Hereford?

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