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.
Work on replacing ageing Victorian water pipe in Monmouth to continue
Welsh Water will install a new water pipe in Monmouth from Monday.
Designer appointed for redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery
The redevelopment of Hereford's Museum and Art Gallery has taken another exciting step forward, with the appointment of Mather & Co as gallery designers.
Charities calling for clarity on when new base for people with disabilities will be available
Six charities have penned a letter calling for clarity on when a promised base for people with learning disabilities will be available for use.
Hereford car showroom plan for new SUV brands
Part of a large Hereford car showroom is to be given over to selling two new brands of Chinese-made SUVs.
‘Improved’ plan to replace turkey sheds with houses near Leominster
Plans have been put forward to replace three turkey sheds on a Herefordshire farm with five new houses.
Emergency services respond to explosion at BAE Systems Monmouthshire site
A full investigation has been launched after an explosion at a site belonging to BAE Systems in Monmouthshire.
Legal challenge launched to prevent demolition of Three Counties Hotel
A legal challenge has been launched to try to prevent the demolition of Hereford’s Three Counties Hotel to make way for a new Lidl discount supermarket.
Number of empty homes in Monmouthshire reduces since council tax premium
The number of empty homes in Monmouthshire has reduced since it was agreed to charge a council tax premium.
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