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.
Hereford bypass construction ‘on track’
Work on the first phase of the western bypass around Hereford “remains on track”, though permission from landowners along the route has yet to be concluded.
Fury at failure to prepare for defence investment
A Herefordshire councillor who pressed for the county to ready itself for defence manufacturing investment four months ago says he is furious that nothing has yet been done on this.
Appeal following collision between car and pedestrian in Herefordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision with a pedestrian in Herefordshire.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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