Hereford Voice Joins Clarke Media & Investments Limited

[Hereford Voice]

‘Celebrating 19 Years of Community Focus and a Bright Future Ahead’

Hereford Voice, the trusted local news platform founded in 2007 by Colin James, will shortly be acquired by Clarke Media & Investments Limited for a substantial, undisclosed sum, with the sale due to be completed this week, marking an exciting new chapter for the publication.

 

For nearly two decades, Hereford Voice has championed the community, from long-term efforts cleaning the Duck Pond and clearing rubbish, to thinning trees and bushes along the Great Western Way. Colin also successfully campaigned for CCTV along the route, recently enhanced with additional cameras on the bridge overlooking the A465 Belmont Road, providing reassurance and safety for local residents.

Over a decade ago, Colin worked closely with local takeaways, West Mercia Police, Hereford City Council and Herefordshire Council to lift late-night food restrictions, alongside countless grassroots initiatives, including litter picking, cleaning bus shelters, and supporting local businesses and charities.

Colin James will be stepping down as sole director, passing leadership to Tim Clarke, who brings an ambitious vision for growth. Tim is a local businessman and entrepreneur. Clarke Media and Investments Ltd is a Herefordshire based company with an online vision for Hereford Voice.

Tim said;

“I am looking forward to the next chapter for Hereford Voice Ltd and would like to thank Colin for his extensive knowledge and guidance. I also look forward to working closely with him over the coming weeks as we move through this exciting transition.”

Colin will remain involved behind the scenes and said;

“I would like to sincerely thank the people of Herefordshire for their incredible support over the past 19 years”. “Hereford Voice has always been about serving the community, and I am confident it will continue to grow and thrive under Clarke Media & Investments Ltd. I look forward to supporting Tim and his team through the transition and seeing the publication move forward into its next chapter.”

In addition, Colin and Tim will honour all existing clients, maintaining their current advertising placements and agreed pricing.

The acquisition also includes Old Hereford Pics, the largest independent archive of historic Hereford images, as well as Hereford Voice’s live webcam network, now streaming from three locations across the city. With several exciting developments on the horizon, Hereford Voice remains committed to its mission of delivering trusted, community-focused news for Herefordshire businesses and residents.

We have a full press conference scheduled for January at The Green Dragon Hotel - Hereford, where more details will be announced