Poundworld has gone into administration, putting more than 5-thousand jobs at risk.
Last-ditch rescue talks have failed at the retailer - which has stores in Hereford, Gloucester, Shrewsbury and Telford.
Deloitte has been drafted in - and says there are no redundancies or store closures currently.
Toys R Us and Maplin have gone through similar problems, while House of Fraser announced plans which could affect 6000 roles last week.
Controversy over £13m Hereford school expansion
A planned new £13-million extension to a Hereford high school, enabling it to take 300 more pupils, could get the go-ahead this week.
Part of damaged former pub demolished
Part of the historic building in a Herefordshire town badly damaged by yesterday’s fatal bin lorry crash has been demolished for safety reasons.
Tribute paid to man killed in bin lorry crash
Tributes are being paid to a refuse worker who died following a crash in Leominster this morning.
Event celebrates the work of occupational therapists
Herefordshire Council hosted a special event to celebrate and recognise the contribution made by occupational therapists working across Herefordshire in adult social care and at Wye Valley NHS Trust.
Man dies after bin lorry collides with building in Leominster
Emergency services were called to Mill Street in Leominster early this morning after a bin lorry crashed into a building.
Bin lorry crashes into Leominster house
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision in Leominster.
Westons Cider extend Bulls partnership
Hereford FC has announced a major boost off the pitch after agreeing a new five-year sponsorship deal with long-time partner Westons Cider.
Iconic Herefordshire building to be restored
One of Herefordshire’s most recognisable buildings is to be repaired, two years after being damaged by a stolen car.
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