Ledbury & Malvern Business News

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting another 45 branches across its network and the Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands

Full list of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland banks set to close

The new milk vending machine at the Tarrington Arms

Milk vending machine installed outside Ledbury pub

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Turning off taps while you brush your teeth was one of the tips from Severn Trent

Severn Trent offers practical steps for reducing winter water bills

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Whole Moo World is a local business

Hereford milk vending machine hit by vandals

Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk.

Former Wilko boss apologises for more than 12k job losses after retailer went bust

The Feathers Hotel is one of Ledbury's most historic buildings

National recognition for group that runs iconic Ledbury hotel

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HISTORY: This late 16th century or early 17th century helmet is up for auction at Christie's in London, part of the Sandys collection from Ombersley Court

Historic Sandys family collection 'worth £2 million' to go under the hammer

Herefordshire Freemasons charity night. Photo by (C) Andrew Moore

Freemasons give over £100K to charity

Kelly Anne Page award winner

Trader of the Week Wedding Planner of the Year Kelly Anne Page

Owner Patricia Harrison outside Ceci Paolo in Ledbury

High Street shop celebrates 27 years in Ledbury

The Natwest group has announced that it plans to close Natwest and RBS bank branches across England, Scotland and Wales

NatWest and RBS announce plans to close high street bank branches

Last year's light switch-on at the Market House

Ledbury firms thanked for making Christmas celebrations possible

Royal Mail was deemed the best parcel delivery firm in the country with 37% of the vote following our reader poll.

What's the UK's best delivery service? Our readers have voted

The suckler herd will be going up for sale next month.

Why this Herefordshire farm is selling top cattle herd

See the results of the annual Citizens Advice survey.

Worst rated delivery firms revealed as customers describe ‘miserable’ service

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The Tram Inn, Eardisley. Picture: Zoopla/Sidney Phillips

Can this Herefordshire pub be saved?

A cleared lawn in Herefordshire

Trader of the Week Mole Master Scott Smale will control your pests

Beautiful Barton Court in Colwall

Lidl's store employees in the UK will all be wearing body cameras by Spring 2024

All Lidl store employees to wear body cameras in effort to fight UK retail crime

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Artist's impression of the proposed new shop and café for Much Marcle

Village puts forward 'urgent' plan for new shop and café

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Sponsored Is your car tax band changing?

Empty shelves at the Co-op petrol station in Holmer Road, Hereford. Asda is due to take over the site on November 10

Empty shelves as Hereford petrol station gets ready for big change

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

RAC pleads with supermarkets to cut petrol prices as drivers are 'losing out'

Deyn Plastics, based in Rotherwas, Hereford, is celebrating its 50th birthday

Hereford company is celebrating a special birthday

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Jane Salt of Hay Wines, which has won an award at Milan Wine Week

Independent Ledbury shop wins top international award

Poundland to open 75 new stores by the end of 2023 - see where

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The pasta bar has found a home at Hereford's Butter Market.

New Italian eatery with a twist opens in Hereford

Hay wines won an award at Milano Wine Week

Best Italian Wines selection for Hay Wines

Nokia has UK offices in Bristol, Cambridge and Reading.

UK jobs at risk as Nokia announces plan to axe 14,000 staff by the end of 2026

The Red Lion Hotel in Bredwardine is on the market after four decades in the same family. Picture: Zoopla/Sidney Phillips

Herefordshire pub and hotel up for sale after 40 years

The Tram Inn, Eardisley. Picture: Zoopla/Sidney Phillips

For sale: price dropped for characterful Herefordshire pub

Charlie Davis - an example of his work

Trader of the week Charlie's passion for gardening

Catherine Rainey, from Nomad Coffee Company, is ready to greet commuters.

All aboard for new coffee van which has found permanent home at railway station

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Nationwide have announced a rebrand to their branches, as well as their Pipers Way HQ

Confusion over Nationwide's rebrand - and everyone is saying the same thing

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Asda is looking to rebrand 116 Co-op petrol stations across the UK by early 2024.

11 former Co-op petrol stations re-opened as Asda Express in the UK - see where

Revealed: this is where Wilko owes money in Herefordshire

Revealed: this is where Wilko owes money in Herefordshire

The Orchard at Munsley has been named among the best wedding venues in the country

Ledbury venue named among the best for an autumn wedding

Sports Direct customers have pointed out the comical spelling mistake on the sports retailer's stationery kits - which were reportedly being sold as

Sports Direct shoppers spot hilarious spelling blunder on Back to School item

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Bargain Hunt TV star opens own auction house

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The Royal Oak on Bromyard Downs is heading to auction later this month

Closed historic Herefordshire pub is up for sale

Hawk Rise in Ledbury. Photo by Chris Daw

Hawk Rise development nearing completion

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Perkins Brothers

Trader of the Week Family firm goes from strength to strength

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Royal Mail is publishing 16 special stamps, including a main set with Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Lord Voldermort, Severus Snape and Draco Malfoy all featuring

Royal Mail releases new Harry Potter themed stamp collection

Aldi told shoppers on Monday, October 2 that it would be removing the option to login to its main website.

Aldi issues notice to all customers with an account as it makes a 'few changes'

The Beefy Boys is reminding people what their phone number is

Why a nan is receiving calls asking to book a Beefy Boys

B&M opened another five stores in the UK in September including in Wigan and Llanelli.

B&M to open 4 new stores in the UK this month - find out where

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Tesco is adding air fryer cooking instructions to some of its product packaging from Monday, October 2.

Tesco is changing the packaging of 100s of items (air fryer fans will love it)

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was originally written in 1950 by C.S. Lewis as a gift to his godchild, Lucy Barfield.

How to collect Royal Mint's 50p The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe coin

The employee raged at former head Lisa Wilkinson

Wilko worker says 'screw you' to bosses who can take 'jobs but not our memories'

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Menkind will be opening at the former Paperchase shop in Hereford's Old Market

New gadget and giftshop opening in Hereford's Old Market on Tuesday

Next will join the likes of Wilko, Argos, Iceland, Boots and New Look in closing stores in 2023.

Next to close 11 stores across the UK before the end of the year

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Wilko is closing in Hereford after 10 years

Wilko closes in Hereford's Maylord Orchards today

Co-owner, Glenn Macmillan has a play with one of the shop's toys

New toy shop selling lego and retro items opens in Hereford

FRUSTRATION: Robin Walker MP has slammed the lack of communication surrounding the Warriors situation.

'Frustrating' lack of communication over Warriors' takeover, says Worcester's MP

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