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Congratulations to the Beefy Boys who have just announced that they are opening a new restaurant in Shrewsbury. The boys wrote of their website

The Knife Angel Hereford project has been honoured with a £5,000 award from The High Sheriff of Herefordshire. This is fantastic news for this wonderful charity. Hereford Voice is proud to be a 'working partner' with the Knife Angel Hereford project. About Knife Angel Hereford Alison Davies lost her son Mark Hamilton to knife crime in 2018, together with friends Meryl Cain, Pauline Strong and Jan Jefferies they decided to bring the Knife Angel to Hereford in 2021to help raise awareness of the catastrophic impact of violent crime on communities, families and individuals. www.knifeangelhereford.co.uk knifeangelhereford@gmail.com What is the Plan? The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford in June 2021 for 28 Days, hosted by Hereford Cathedral. During the Knife Angel’s visit we will run a series of workshops and interactive events. It is envisaged that this initiative will continue after the Knife Angel leaves Hereford. The majority of host towns & cities to date have had a knife amnesty whilst the Angel is in situ. We will have a general weapons amnesty, with the approval of West Mercia Police. There is a “knife surrender” secure bin which travels with the Angel. Donate If you would like to donate please follow this link to donate via JustGiving Bank Transfer Please send your BACS transfer to: Nat West Bank Account name: Knife Angel Hereford Account no: 62399004 Sort code: 53-50-41 Cheque Mail a cheque made payable to: “Knife Angel Hereford” to: Knife Angel Hereford c/o Alison Davies 1 Lilac cottage Clehonger HR2 9SL Charity ref no: 06100002398

Hereford's Courtyard Hereford has received £276k from the Culture Recovery Fund to help them #RebuildRecoverReignite The theatre are extremely grateful to Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Arts Council England and HM Treasury for not only supporting The Courtyard Hereford but for believing in what they do and recognising its importance to our community!

A US surgical equipment manufacturer is expanding its UK headquarters in Hereford following a 25 per cent increase in UK sales. LeMaitre Vascular took new offices at Stirling House in Centenary Park, just 18 months ago and is now expanding in response to growing demand for its specialist products. The offices, developed by Priority Space in partnership with the Hunt Group and Herefordshire County Council, are part of Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone. LeMaitre Vascular supplies devices for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease to surgeons worldwide. It originally took up office suites covering 2259 sq. ft. The additional 1338 sq. ft will enable the team to manage and distribute more stock to hospitals across the UK as Lemaitre increase their product range. Lemaitre have recently employed a new warehouse operative as part of the expansion. Lemaitre’s Director of Northern Europe Helen Goulding said: “Having a base in the UK has enabled us to deliver a much better level of service to our customers in the UK and Ireland. As a leading global provider of devices for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) we have seen the necessity for our products increase in line with the rise of diabetes and open vascular surgery. “We occupy a suite of offices and warehouse together with a conference facility at Stirling House from where we are able to train surgeons virtually and hands on, however less so in these unprecedented times. Conveniently located close to distribution networks, Stirling House has proven to be an exceptional base where we can meet demands as the business continues to grow.” Adam Richardson, co-director at Priority Space, said: “It’s great to see LeMaitre Vascular expanding its UK headquarters in Hereford so soon after moving into Stirling House. We wish them continued success.”Andrew Manning Cox, chair of the Hereford’s Enterprise Zone, said: Stirling House is a high spec 14,708 sq ft office development with suites of different sizes available to buy or let. It is part of the first phase of Centenary Park, located in Skylon Park, a major development of speculative office, industrial and warehouse units in the Government-backed Hereford Enterprise Zone. LeMaitre Vascular’s neighbours in Stirling House include the SureCare Group and the Hereford Times. Priority Space is committed to developing sites across the UK to create high-quality and sustainable workplaces which stimulate regeneration and economic growth.

If you have a bike that’s gathering dust, you could get help from the government’s ‘Fix Your Bike’ scheme to get your bike back on the road. Apply for a £50 voucher today & enjoy the benefits of cycling this spring. More details here

Good to see support from the manager at McDonalds Belmont however, litter has to be down to their customers not the restaurant... The traffic is a real issue in both directions when they are busy and this needs to be addressed before there is an accident.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service with crews from Ross on Wye, Whitchurch and a cliff rescue team from Gloucester rescued a person who had fallen on steep bank after felling trees at Symonds Yat. Casualty was conveyed to hospital with serious injuries by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity #herefordvoice #herefordnews #herefordshire

Herefordshire Council teams have recently completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works on the A466 to Pendiggott, Orcop, Herefordshire. Contractors have also completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works on the A465 to The Vroe, Rowlestone, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire Council teams have recently completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works at Green Croft, Redhill, Hereford.

🔷 How much do Councillors get paid? 🔷 In this session Councillor Harvey explains about Councillors allowances. Councillor Harvey will be answering more of the questions from our previous topic here in her last few sessions this week. More Councillors will be engaging with you this year as part of our 'exclusive' Hereford Voice 'Councillor Sessions' Follow Hereford Voice for more Councillor Sessions coming soon #herefordvoice #hereford #herefordshire #hfdvcs

Businesses and organisations in the county can apply for a free bike stand, courtesy of Herefordshire Council and cycling charity ‘Life Cycle UK’. Herefordshire Council declared a climate emergency in March 2019, strengthened in December 2019 to a ‘climate and ecological emergency’. The council is committed to promoting and encouraging healthy and sustainable forms of transportation, such as walking and cycling, which are better for the individual and the environment. According to the Government, cycling has risen by around 200% since the first lockdown, and to support this momentum, Herefordshire Council has funded Life Cycle to provide up to four free cycle stands for workplaces, complete with free installation through its Take a Stand® scheme. The scheme will provide cycle parking to help people on bikes better access local jobs and services. The benefits to businesses can be huge, to their staff, and with the resulting rise in footfall increasing retail spending by as much as 500%. To apply and for further information please visit www.lifecycleuk.org.uk

British irons Works - It’s official, we’re sending the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression - the Knife Angel, to Hereford to be displayed from the 14th June 2021 for one intensive month of education and awareness raising. New Date - 14 June - 12 July This work will be carried out through youth work and education 🖤 #knifeangel #knifeangelhereford #britishironworkcentre #hereford

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Congratulations to Rosemary Janes from Monmouth shire is the lucky winner of our Giveaway! This Giveaway has now ended, thank you to all of you who entered, please look out for more 'Giveaway's' with Hereford Voice

West Mercia Police appeal for video footage for incident in Holme Lacy Road, Hereford. Officers who attended an incident on the Holme Lacy Road in Hereford in which three vehicles were damaged and two young-men went to hospital are asking the public if they have any dash-cam, doorbell, CCTV or mobile footage of the incident. Detective Sergeant James Moore said: He continued: Please get in touch with us with any information by calling 101 or via our website quoting incident number 643i of 27 March. You can also give details without giving your name by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website. As a result of the investigation Holme Lacy Road was closed for several hours, it has now been reopened. One man, aged 17, from Hereford was arrested during our investigations in to the incident.

There is a large Police presence tonight on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford. The road is currently closed at the roundabout near to the Co-op due to an ongoing incident. There is a large Police presence at the scene and a silver Hyundai is parked with its hazard lights flashing within the police cordon. There is an object on the road in front of the Hyundai which the Police have covered with plastic sheeting to preserve as possible evidence.

Hereford FC have booked their place in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley with a 1-0 victory against National League side Woking at Edgar Street today. Joey Butlin was the hero as his 21st minute header fired the Bulls into the showpiece final against Isthmian Premier Division side Hornchurch who beat Notts County on penalties. Josh Gowling made no changes to the side that won at Aldershot in the Quarter Finals last month but new signing Maziar Kouhyar was named amongst the substitutes. With so much at stake it was a nervy opening to the game with neither side able to keep hold of possession and build any attacking momentum. Woking threatened first when the towering Moussa Diarra wastefully headed over the bar when well-placed after being expertly picked put by Jamar Loza’s teasing cross. French defender Diarra came to his sides rescue with two vital blocks to deny Tom Owen-Evans certain goals after good work down the left by Michael Bakare and Lewis Butroid. The crucial moment came when Butlin deftly guided his header past the despairing dive of Woking ‘keeper Craig Ross from Bakare’s pinpoint cross for his first goal for the club. The Bulls continued to press forward and piled on the pressure with a series of dangerous Chris Camwell set pieces causing panic among the Cards defence. After seeing little action in the early stages birthday boy Brandon Hall remained alert to maintain The Whites lead when he produced a smart save to palm away Sam Ashford’s low drive. Versatile forward Bakare came close to adding second just before half-time when he cut in from the wing before firing in a left footed shot which was pushed wide by Ross. Defensive lynchpin Jamie Grimes almost made it a perfect start to the second half when he powerfully met Camwell’s corner but Ross did well to punch clear. The Bulls survived a major scare on the hour when Ashford nodded into the empty net after Hall failed to claim Charlie Cooper’s free kick but it was ruled out for offside. Hereford looked to make the most of the let off with Owen-Evans playing in Bakare whose goal-bound shot was blocked by Diarra before Butroid volleyed the follow up wide. More chances to kill the tie off came and went when Owen-Evans drive was beaten away by Ross before Kyle Finn blazed the rebound over the bar after a poor clearance by Diarra. Butlin should have put the game to bed with seven minutes remaining when he beat the offside trap to race in on goal but a poor touch allowed the grateful Ross to recover. Three times Trophy winners Woking brought on forwards Jonte Smith, Malachi Napa and Niko Muir as well as pushing Diarra into an auxiliary striker as they looked for a way back. But the Bulls stayed resolute with Grimes and Luke Haines putting their bodies on the line to produce vital blocks late on while Hall stood strong to claim a number of dangerous high balls. Deep into stoppage time Woking had one last chance to equalise when the unmarked Diarra was picked out at the back post but he blazed his shot wildly over the bar. The Bulls held on to secure their place under the famous arch with the FA Trophy Final against Hornchurch scheduled to take place on Saturday 22nd May. Source Hereford FC

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This is fantastic news

City Centre trees will help create a greener space and support economic recovery When visitors return to Hereford City Centre following lockdown they are set to experience a greener space with dozens of new trees being introduced over the coming weeks. The trees, which will be in new planters, will help to create a more attractive environment for residents, workers, shoppers and visitors. The planters which also have seating attached, will ensure the City Centre is a place where people want to stay longer, spend and enjoy leisure time, helping to support the economic recovery of local shops and businesses. The new trees and plants will also support an improvement in air quality and biodiversity. The improvements build upon the current refurbishment of the City Centre and the council’s Greener City project which has provided trees for local residents, businesses and organisations. The new trees are set to enhance High Town and the surrounding area including Commercial Street, Eign Gate, Widemarsh Street and Trinity Square. Smaller kerbside planters will also be introduced on St Owen’s Street. While significantly increasing the number of trees in the City Centre, all of the planters will be movable to allow for events such as the May Fair and the regular markets held in High Town. Work to replace some existing benches with the new planters and seating is due to start from Monday 29 March. It is expected to take around four weeks to get all of the new trees, planters and seating in place.

Officers are appealing for information following a sexual assault in Hereford. At around 3.40pm on Wednesday 10 March a teenage girl was walking through an underpass that goes underneath Victoria Street (from the Sainsbury side to Tesco) when she became aware of a man trying to speak to her. The man, who is described as around 6ft tall and in his early 20s, then sexually assaulted her. He left the scene when a member of the public walked into the underpass. The suspect is described as wearing a face mask, hoody, a black puffa coat and is slightly chubby. It is believed he had walked from the direction of Tesco. Investigating officer, Police Sergeant Mark Jones said: Anyone who believes they may be a victim of a sexual assault and needs support can contact West Mercia's Victim Advice Line. It is a free, independent and confidential support service. People can call 0800 952 3000 or visit the Victim Advice Line and do not have to have reported the offence to the police.

The B4224 Fiddler's Green to Fownhope road is due to reopen to traffic tomorrow (Friday 25th March) Mairead Lane, Head of Infrastructure Delivery, said:

Following a meeting of Herefordshire’s Safety Advisory Group, it has been determined and agreed with the event organisers that due to the pandemic, it would not be prudent to hold the Leominster and Hereford Mayfair events in their usual slots at the end of April/beginning of May. Instead, they are planned to be rescheduled as follows: Leominster: Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 July inclusive Hereford: Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 August inclusive The Hereford May Fair will celebrate the 900th anniversary of the granting of its charter in 2021, while the Leominster Fair can be traced back to the 17th century, and both events attract many residents and visitors every year. Events and activities are being organised to celebrate Hereford’s 900th anniversary and details of these will be available on the Herefordshire Council website in the next few weeks.Dean Deakin, Chairman of the South Wales and Northern Ireland Section of The Showman’s Guild, said: The streets come alive during the three-day festivals each year as crowds flock to enjoy their unique festival atmosphere and myriad of entertainment. On behalf of Herefordshire Council, Cllr Tyler, Cabinet Member Housing, Regulatory Services & Community Safety said,