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    𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 | Herefordshire Announces General Election 2024 Candidates

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Constituency candidates for North Herefordshire / Hereford and South Herefordshire announced

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    Herefordshire Council’s electoral services has published the ‘Statement of Persons Nominated’, which details the constituency candidates standing for the UK Parliamentary General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024.

    North Herefordshire County Constituency:

    Jon Browning – Labour Party

    Ellie Chowns – The Green Party

    Andy Dye – Reform UK

    Michael Guest – Social Democratic Party

    Cat Hornsey – Liberal Democrats

    Bill Wiggin - The Conservative Party

    Hereford and South Herefordshire County Constituency:

    Nigel Ely – Reform UK

    Joe Emmett – Labour Party

    Jesse Norman – The Conservative Party

    Dan Powell – Liberal Democrats

    Diana Toynbee – The Green Party

    Mark Weadon 

    To vote in the General Election, you must:

    • be registered to vote
    • be 18 years old or over on 4 July 2024
    • be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen or from Cyprus or Malta
    • be resident at an address in the UK or living abroad and registered as an overseas voter or posted abroad and registered as a service voter

    People without a fixed address can also be registered to vote via a declaration of local connection. Forms and more information are available on the gov.uk website Types of election, referendums, and who can vote: General election - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

    If you are already registered to vote you do not need to re-register.

    The deadline to register to vote for the General Election is midnight on Tuesday 18 June 2024. Registering to vote is quick and easy online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote you will need your national insurance number to hand.

    Photographic ID

    Electors voting in person must bring an acceptable form of photographic ID to their polling station. Some of the most commonly used ID includes:

    • Passport
    • Photo driver's licence (including provisional)
    • Over 60s travel passes

    Dealer sentenced for trafficking drugs into Ross-on-Wye

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    A dealer whose class A drug trafficking cause harm to the community of Ross-on-Wye has been sentenced to five years eight months at court.

    Joshua Moore, 32, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to several counts relating to the possession and supply of crack cocaine and heroin at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday 5 June).

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    He was given credit for his early guilty plea and sentenced to five years and eight months to run concurrently for four counts of being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin and possession and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

    He was further sentenced to six months to run concurrently for possession of criminal property and ordered to forfeit the sum of £1653.81 and possession of cannabis for which there was no separate penalty.

    All of Moore’s drugs, drugs paraphernalia and phones linked to his offending were ordered to be seized and destroyed.

    Detective Constable Emily Holder of Hereford CID said: “We welcome this sentence as a reflection of the severity of Moore’s offending.

    “He managed a drug supply line trafficking class A drugs into the local community of Ross-on-Wye.

    “The misery of drug supply is well known - it motivates offending and destroys lives.

    “Moore showed no concern for the impact of his offending and benefited from the financial gain of his criminality.

    “I hope that this sentence stands as a deterrent to those who are involved in drug supply.

    “Officers from Hereford CID will not tolerate this type of offending and will work with our partner agencies to bring these offenders to justice.”


    𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Waterworks Museum - Hereford Celebrates 50th Anniversary.

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    On Sunday 26th May The Right Worshipful, Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Kevin Tillett "opened" the magnificent Victorian building & working engines. Richard Curtis, former Museum Chairman, officially opened the Sisson Engine display

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    Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Kevin Tillett

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    Richard Curtis, former Museum Chairman, officially opened the Sisson Engine display

    Waterworks Museum - Hereford


    📣 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 | Community Collaboration Continues: Duck Pond Project Transitions to Next Phase 🦆

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    After seven years of dedicated service, Colin James from Hereford Voice and Keith Mars are handing over Hereford Duck Pond Clean Up Group Project to the Hereford Elgar Rotary Club.

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    Left to right Keith Mars and Colin James 

    This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance our cherished duck pond, ensuring its beauty and ecological health for years to come.

    Since its inception, the Duck Pond Project has been a labor of love for Hereford Voice and Keith Mars. Together, we have worked tirelessly to clean, maintain, and improve the pond, transforming it into a vibrant habitat for local wildlife and a peaceful retreat for the community. The project's success is a testament to the power of community spirit and volunteerism.

    Over the years, numerous volunteers have contributed their time, energy, and resources to support this initiative. From routine clean-ups to more extensive restoration efforts, the collective efforts of these individuals have been instrumental in achieving the project's goals. Their dedication has not only preserved the pond's natural beauty but also fostered a sense of community and shared responsibility.

    Vets for Pets Hereford also kindly donated signs to show how best to care for the Ducks.

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    As Colin James from Hereford Voice and Keith Mars pass the baton to the Hereford Elgar Rotary Club, the next phase of the project promises to build on this solid foundation. The Rotary Group's involvement will bring new ideas, energy, and resources, ensuring the continued success and sustainability of the duck pond. Their experience in community service and environmental projects will be invaluable as they take the project to new heights.

    We extend our deepest gratitude to all the volunteers and local businesses who have played a part in Hereford Duck Pond Clean Up Group Project over the years. Your contributions have made a lasting impact, and your legacy will continue to inspire future efforts. As the Hereford Elgar Rotary Club steps in to lead the project, we are confident that the duck pond will continue to thrive as a beloved community asset.

    There are far too many people and businesses to mention but thank you for your unwavering support and commitment. 👏🫶
    Together, we have made a difference, and together, we will continue to preserve and enhance our natural environment for future generations.

    Below are some fabulous photographs taken from over the years.

    Good luck to everyone involved in the next phase of this brilliant project.

    Colin James - Hereford Voice and Keith Mars

    #HerefordVoice | #HerefordNews | #HerefordshireNews | #HerefordCommunity | #Herefordshire | #HerefordZone | #HerefordLife | #HerefordDuckPond


    📣 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Child serial killer Lucy Letby has lost her Court of Appeal bid to challenge her convictions.

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Child serial killer Lucy Letby has been denied permission to appeal against her convictions for the murder and attempted murder of babies in her care when she worked as a neonatal nurse.

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    Letby, of Hereford, was convicted in August 2023 of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

    She had asked three senior judges to allow her to challenge the convictions at the court of appeal in London.

    Letby had put forward four grounds of appeal, each of which involved the submission that the trial judge wrongly refused applications she made during the trial at Manchester crown court.

    However, she was refused permission on Friday by Dame Victoria Sharp and Lord Justice Holroyde.

    Dame Victoria Sharp, sitting with Lord Justice Holroyde, said they had refused Letby's request to bring an appeal at a short Court of Appeal hearing earlier.

    The full reasons for the judges' decision were not made public, with the full details of Letby's appeal bid also unable to be published for legal reasons.

    Dame Victoria said: "Having heard her application, we have decided to refuse leave to appeal on all grounds and refuse all associated applications.

    "A full judgment will be handed down in due course."


    The Right Worshipful 643rd Mayor of Hereford for the Year 2024 – 2025 Cllr Kevin Tillett

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Kevin has lived in Hunderton for over 30 years and was elected to represent the Hinton and Hunderton ward on the City Council in 2017. Since 2019, he has also represented the same ward on Herefordshire Council.

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    He is a trustee of the Kindle Centre and RSPCA Herefordshire and is a governor of Riverside Primary School.

    He studied biology at university and was a secondary school science teacher, including at several local schools. He has also worked in the court service and as an actor, trainer and presenter.

    Hereford Voice - Congratulations Kevin, have a fabulous year! 👏


    Victim of fatal collision named

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    The man who sadly lost his life after a fatal collision on Saturday morning (18 May) has been named by his family as Jake Campbell.

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    The collision happened at around 12.40am on the A44 at Docklow in Herefordshire.

    Despite best efforts by emergency services, the 26-year-old was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

    An investigation into the collision is on-going.

     


    Former Debenhams store in Hereford under offer!

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    It looks like the Old Market shopping centre may have tenant soon for the 83,000 sq ft empty building formally occupied by Debenhams.

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    The Old Market has 32 - retail and leisure units owned by British Land Company PLC.

    (Rumours are that is could possibly be Primark who are looking to expand their operation in the UK, but that is only a rumor)

    Who would you like to see occupy this building in such a prime location in Hereford ?

     


    📣 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 | Hereford Voice Proud Sponsors

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    By Hereford Voice,

    Hereford Voice Proud Sponsors of Burghill Tillington & Weobley Cricket Club

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    Cabinet Member visits Ross-on-Wye following flood

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Following the recent flooding event, Cllr Barry Durkin, Cabinet Member for Roads and Regulatory Services, has visited Ross-on-Wye to hear from local people and follow the ongoing investigation.

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    Broad Street has now been reopened to traffic, however, for safety reasons some parts of the walkways remained closed. Brookend Street is open to traffic and most of the shops are trading, which is good news. It is important to support businesses, especially with this type of emergency event, so that they are able to function effectively and get back to normality as soon as possible. Most of the shops along both streets are open and a letter has been hand distributed to properties affected by the flooding event, providing further information and advice.

    The initial response phase is now coming to a close and Herefordshire Council has undertaken all of the work that it can, until investigations and work by Welsh Water are completed. We will now be working closely with Welsh Water going forward, to determine how and when to commence the recovery phase.

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    When appropriate, permanent works will need to be undertaken to the highway along Broad Street and the walkways to be made safe. However, we are constrained from the issuing of permanent works until Welsh Water are able to confirm that they have reviewed and dealt with their sewer issues. Without that assurance, it would not be appropriate or prudent to issue a programme of permanent works. Once confirmed the Council will commence this phase as soon as possible to enable a permanent programme to be issued and Broad Street to be reinstated at the earliest and safest opportunity.

    Cllr Durkin, following his visit to Ross-on-Wye, said: “On Tuesday I visited shops along Brookend Street to better understand how they were individually impacted by the flood event. It was heart rending to see the damage caused and the effect of the disruption to shop owners and their premises, by the events of Sunday’s storm and sewer collapse, but importantly, Ross-on-Wye remains open for business. The emergency response to these events by Balfour Beatty Living Places was exemplary and their work has been much appreciated and indeed their ongoing work attending to issues remains first class. Further, my thanks to members of the Town Council for their reporting of events locally as they occurred for social media. I spoke with a town council member today and listened to her immediate concerns regarding the substrate of the footpaths; which has been investigated.

    “I have spoken with a number of shop owners and residents and seen some of the remaining damage to their shops and houses, caused by the heavy storm water and the collapse of the sewer, running down Broad Street and through Brookend Street. The collapse in a section of one of the sewers that runs down Broad Street has been found and Welsh Water are working to investigate and repair those sections identified.

    “Cross-organisational work continues between Herefordshire Council, Welsh Water, and the Environment Agency officers each carrying out their individual assessments and assessing works required. Drainage investigation work has been undertaken by Herefordshire Council, with highway gullies and associated pipework being checked and cleansed. As soon as possible and in conjunction with Welsh Water’s upcoming work programme, a permanent repair programme to reinstate the Broad Street highway and walkways will be implemented.”


    Three Hereford cocaine dealers sentenced at court

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Three drug dealers were sentenced at court yesterday (Monday 13 May) for running an operation supplying cocaine into Hereford.

    Lee Jones, 37, of Whitecross Road, Hereford, pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and was sentenced to three years at Worcester Crown Court.

    Lewis Hughes-Cound, 26, of Hever Road, Lower Bullingham, Hereford pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cocaine and was sentenced to 33 months.

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    Emelia Lal, 24, of Whitecross Road, Hereford pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and was given a 21-month suspended sentence.

    Jones and Hughes-Cound were arrested by police after suspected drug dealing was reported in the city centre. Officers from Hereford Proactive CID located them in a local pub.

    Hughes-Cound was found in possession of class A drugs and Jones was found with cash.

    A search of addresses linked to the suspects resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine with a street value of £11,500.  Police also recovered scales, cash, deal bags and other drug supply paraphernalia.

    All three were arrested on Monday 11 March, charged, and pled guilty at court.

    Detective Constable Verity Farr, of Hereford CID, said: “We welcome yesterday’s sentencing which reflects the severity of offending.

    “The supply of controlled drugs into our communities causes misery and suffering and destroys lives.

    “Officers from the proactive CID team work tirelessly to combat drug supply and work with partners to ensure those who cause harm to our communities are relentlessly pursued and brought to justice.

    “Jones, Lal and Hughes-Cound were involved in a drugs supply operation benefitting financially from the suffering of others.

    “Their imprisonment simply marks another step in the fight against drug supply, and officers continue to track those who operate at the highest level of criminality.”


    Ross-on-Wye Street Storm Damage Update

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Herefordshire Highways Update 5pm 13/05/24 | Broad Street and Brookend Street, Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire

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    "Our teams continue to make every effort to safely reopen the areas of Ross-on-Wye closed after flooding and storm damage yesterday.

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    Brookend Street reopened earlier this afternoon after clean-up works were completed, however further safety checks and repairs are required before Broad Street can be reopened to traffic.

    Dwr Cymru Welsh Water are on-site supporting ongoing investigations into a collapsed combine sewer pipe at the top end of the road (outside Peacocks). The outcome of these investigations will determine what further works are needed before the road can be reopened.

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    Areas of the collapsed block paving on the footway are being cleared and prepared for temporary reinstatement, which will be done using asphalt until a permanent repair can be put in place. Pedestrian management barriers are being installed to ensure all properties can be accessed by tomorrow morning.

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    Unfortunately, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts more rain. We are monitoring the situation and have provided sandbags for the area in case of further flooding. Waste cage trucks are also on site to support those who have been affected by the flooding with their clear up efforts"

    📷 Herefordshire Highways


    Restraining Order For Swimming Pool Underwear Thief

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    A Leominster man was last week found guilty of theft and handed a restraining order after an incident at the Halo Leisure Centre in January.

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    Daniel Dixon, 36, from High Street, Leominster was attending a public swimming session at the leisure centre on Wednesday 17 January when he secretly and intentionally stole underwear from a woman’s locker. He followed his victim and loitered in the same area as her until she left. His victim notified police of the incident and an investigation was started, resulting in his arrest.

    Dixon was later charged and was found guilty at Hereford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (7 May) where he was also sentenced.

    He was ordered to pay £500 compensation, a victim surcharge of £114 and ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid work as well as being handed a restraining order to stay away from his victim which lasts until 2027.

    Police Constable Adam Stobbart, from Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “This incident was very upsetting and understandably, no one should have to experience this type of behaviour.

    “It was concerning for them to not only have a such an intimate and personal item taken but to then feel scared and intimidated seeing the perpetrator and being followed.

    “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the strength and resilience that the victim has shown throughout the investigation which help obtain this positive result.”


    BREAKING NEWS | Hereford Scout HQ Official Opening

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    The new facility looks fabulous!

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    All welcome on Sunday 19th May for the Grand Opening of Scouts Corner

    The Trustees of South Marches District Scout Council warmly invite you to the grand opening of our new District Scout Headquarters on Sunday 19th May.

    There will be a formal opening ceremony at 10am where His Majesty’s Lord of Lieutenant of Herefordshire will formally open the new building. The hall will stay open for tours until 2pm and light refreshments will be provided.

    Please note that there will be no parking on site.

    This is not only the Hereford Scouts HQ but a community hub with some excellent facilities including a fully equipped kitchen with a double oven and fridge and rise and fall sink and hob for all to access. Here is a sneak preview! 

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    Scouts Corner,
    Eign Rd,
    Hereford
    HR1 2RX


    Local Volunteers Invited To Garden Party At Buckingham Palace

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Mrs Lyndsey Evans was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to the Community in South Wye in the New Years Honours list and she will be presented with her medal in Hereford in June by lord lieutenant, (who is king’s representative in Herefordshire)

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    Today Lyndsey and her husband John today at Buckingham Palace. 

    Also today 4 amazing volunteers were also invited to the Buckingham Palace garden party in recognition for their year's of volunteering at The Kindle Centre and in the community.

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    Cllr Kevin Tillett for Hinton & Hunderton , Luz Trinidad Perez Andrew Bridges and Cissy Smith


    Herefordshire Council to receive £750,000 from Arts Council England

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Herefordshire Council will receive £750,000 from Arts Council England, thanks to its Government-funded Capital Investment Programme.

    The funding is going towards supporting the major refurbishment and extension of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, located on Broad Street, to create a state-of the-art museum and art gallery for Herefordshire.

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    The redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is a flagship project for the Herefordshire Council and Stronger Hereford. Once complete, the redeveloped museum and art gallery will significantly enhance the county’s cultural offer, support community engagement and attract new visitors to the area.

    The project will extend and transform the Grade II-listed museum building on Broad Street. The new museum and art gallery will include new galleries and display spaces, temporary exhibition spaces, the restoration of the historic Woolhope Club Room and new commercial areas. All areas of the museum will be fully accessible with lifts and full flat access throughout.

    Councillor Harry Bramer, cabinet member community services and assets, said:

    “This funding will enable us to continue providing high quality creative and cultural experiences for people in Herefordshire. Museums are no longer just repositories of artefacts; they are dynamic spaces for learning, creativity and social connection. This funding will ensure that our county museum is the cultural centre it has always aspired to be.

    “When it opens, the new museum and art gallery will offer visitors a new experience with a variety of exhibitions and events, and showcasing remarkable collections such as the Herefordshire Hoard. We are grateful for the support of Arts Council England and our other funders, whose investment is enabling the transformation of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery.”

    The refurbishment of the museum and art gallery has also received funding from Herefordshire Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Stronger Towns Fund.

    The Capital Investment Programme supports the Arts Council’s mission to ensure communities across the country have the infrastructure where creativity for everyone can thrive.

    Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England, said:

    “This infrastructure investment will help a whole range of different cultural organisations across England to flourish, increasing opportunities for people to enjoy creatively excellent cultural events close to where they live. It’s particularly important that we’re making this happen in communities where cultural investment has historically been low.”

    Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Libraries, said:

    “Cultural venues enrich our lives, and it’s vital that their infrastructure matches the excellence of the creative work that goes on inside them.

    "Our funding is helping both to create new venues and to adapt existing ones to make them more accessible, helping to deliver the Government’s plan to make sure that everyone, no matter where they live or what their background, has access to excellent, life-changing cultural opportunities.”


    New public and changing places toilet opened at Maylord Orchards, Hereford

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    A new large accessible toilet with specialist equipment such as a hoist, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and space for carers has been opened at Maylord Orchards centre in Hereford.

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    The changing places toilet is in addition to the public toilets that have been brought back into use with a new, modern look.

    The toilets have been provided thanks to funding from Herefordshire Council and grant funding from the Department for Levelling up Housing and Communities working with Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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    Councillor Carole Gandy, Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing, said:

    “I’m delighted we’ve opened this Changing Places Toilet in Maylord Orchards, providing much needed facilities for visitors to Hereford.

    “People who need Changing Places Toilets will now be able to visit our City with confidence that they will have the facilities to enable them to be out and about without restrictions.”

    There are more than 2,350 Changing Places Toilets registered across the UK and this one will offer a safe space for users to enjoy everything Hereford City has to offer, with adjacent parking facilities.


    Hereford's Wildwood Restaurant At Risk Of Closure

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    The firm behind the Wildwood chain - which has a restaurant in the Old Market Hereford revealed plans to shut a raft of sites as part of a major restructuring.

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    Tasty, which also runs locations under Dim T brand, said it plans to exit around 20 loss-making restaurants after a “challenging” start to the year.

    Under the plans, the group would shut 18 branches, with two of these sites already closed to diners.

    Tasty currently operates 43 Wildwoods and six Dim-T pan-Asian restaurants, as well as two non-trading sites and three sub-let venues.

    The group's board has put forward a restructuring plan it said would help ensure its long-term survival.

    Tasty's 43 Wildwood restaurants serve pizza, pasta, burgers, and steak and occupy a number of heritage buildings.

    The hospitality group said on Tuesday its financial performance"continues to be inhibited by a tail of underperforming sites".

    A spokesperson said:

    “The use of a restructuring plan is considered the most effective means to reorganise the group to return it to profitability and secure its long-term future which should change the financial viability, profitability profile and long-term prospects of the group."

    Tasty said it expects to operate around 30 restaurants by the end of the current year.

    But, it hasn't yet confirmed the locations of the sites earmarked for closure or when they could shut.

    Here is the full list of Wildwood sites at risk:

    • Dim T, Charlotte Street, London
    • Dim T, Hampstead, London
    • Dim T, Victoria, London
    • Dim T, Whiteley, Hampshire
    • Dim T, Winchester, Hampshire
    • Wildwood, Epping
    • Wildwood, Bicester
    • Wildwood, Braintree
    • Wildwood, Maidstone
    • Wildwood, Taunton
    • Wildwood, Market Harborough
    • Wildwood, Crawley
    • Wildwood Skipton
    • Wildwood, Lincoln
    • Wildwood, Billericay
    • Wildwood, Birmingham
    • Wildwood, Salisbury
    • Wildwood, Whiteley
    • Wildwood, Peterborough
    • Wildwood, Kingston
    • Wildwood, Canterbury
    • Wildwood, Gerrards Cross
    • Wildwood, Newmarket
    • Wildwood, Bournemouth
    • Wildwood, Chichester
    • Wildwood, Ely
    • Wildwood, Rushden Lakes
    • Wildwood, York
    • Wildwood, Llandudno
    • Wildwood, Plymouth / Royal William Yard
    • Wildwood, Hornchurch
    • Wildwood, Cambridge
    • Wildwood, Wantage
    • Wildwood, Chelmsford
    • Wildwood, Brentwood
    • Wildwood, Didcot
    • Wildwood, Hereford
    • Wildwood, Stratford-Upon-Avon
    • Wildwood, Port Solent
    • Wildwood, Telford
    • Wildwood, Hinckley
    • Wildwood, Cheam
    • Wildwood, Nottingham
    • Wildwood, Seven Dials
    • Wildwood, Northwich
    • Wildwood, Liverpool
    • Wildwood, Covent Garden

    The Wildwood restaurant opened in Hereford's Old Market Shopping Centre in May 2015, see our original article - https://hfd.news/HX9i6

     


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