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.
Glamping cabins allowed after appeal
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Holiday park plans refused
Plans for a big new caravan park in the north Herefordshire countryside have been knocked back – but not for the reasons put forward by local objectors.
Rent to rise by £400 per month at Ludlow council house
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Council justifies chief exec salary
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New commercial park granted
Plans to build a new commercial park on the outskirts of a north Shropshire town have finally been approved.
Potholes issue – task and finish group to be set up
A task and finish group is to be set up to try and sort out the pothole epidemic in Shropshire.
Ludlow Town Council told to fund parking order
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Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
