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Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
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Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
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Severn Valley Railway – Black Friday Special Offer
Save 20% on Santa’s Steam Specials Tickets! You’ll need to hurry, this offer starts today (Friday 21 November) and ends at 4pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Santa’s Steam Specials tickets include: Private compartment or reserved table in a historic...
Grandparents given expert advice to ensure contact with grandchildren after marriage breakdowns
Grandparents worried about the lack of contact with their grandchildren following marriage breakdowns are being given legal advice to help repair relationships. Leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has warned that grandparents do not have an automatic legal...
Patron & Strategic News
125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for the 8th consecutive year, and it delivered! This year, the awards received 125 nominations, meaning 125 Easter eggs for Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter. Launched in 2018 by ISO Quality Services, a Worcester-based...
Solicitor highlights key advantages of Golden Brick and Turnkey Agreements
A leading residential development lawyer has highlighted the key benefits of golden brick and turnkey agreements for developers in relation to their construction projects, in order to make the most of the financial benefits they bring. Golden brick agreements allow...
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Businesses ‘learning to live with Covid’ as all restrictions in England are dropped
This week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of domestic Covid-related restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate. This marks a monumental point in the pandemic-era which the Prime Minister said: “will return people’s freedom and mark a...
What’s going on? Chamber Business Expo 2022
The Chamber Business Expo, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment, will return to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on Thursday 10 March. The events and seminars have been locked in, stands sold out and over 700 people are expected to attend the Expo throughout the day...
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Have your say on how Worcester tackles climate emergency
The first phase of the consultation into Worcester’s draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy has now begun. The consultation includes an online survey and a webinar for businesses and organisations to hear more about the strategy, as well as ask questions and give...
Government relaxes rules to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed a number of rules to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has temporarily relaxed the rules in the following areas: Annual leave: Workers will...
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Enjoy the ultimate rugby experience and support local life limited children
Worcester Warriors are excited to announce the Worcester Warriors vs Wasps Match Day 2021 On: Saturday 4 December 2021 At: 12.30-5.00pm (kick off 3.00pm) At: Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester WR3 8ZE Match Day tickets: £35 per adult, £25 per child. (Children...
Surviving Winter 2021/2022 call for donations
The Herefordshire Community Foundation has launched its Surviving Winter campaign for 2021/2022. The Surviving Winter Fund distributes money to help people living in Herefordshire in fuel poverty to stay warm, eat well and remain mobile. The Government’s winter fuel...
British Chambers of Commerce CEOs Say Now is the Time to Turn Talk into Investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too...
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British Chambers of Commerce CEOs Say Now is the Time to Turn Talk into Investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too...
Worcestershire News
West Midlands Safari Park are holding the Get Geared Up Event.
Charlotte from Upsticks Glamping will be one of the great speakers from the industry as well as other owners and it will be a chance to share ideas and knowledge. This event is being held at West Midlands Safari Park on the 7th of March 2023. It’s aimed at providing...
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd are shortlisted for Family Business of the Year 2023
Starting 2023 as they mean to go on, Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd based in Droitwich, Worcestershire has been shortlisted for the prestigious Family Business of the Year Award 2023. The awards, now in their 11th year will be held in June at the Royal College of...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council announces free weekend bus travel
Beginning this Saturday (4 September), Herefordshire Council is pleased to announce that all bus travel within Herefordshire will be free at weekends. Thanks to investment as part of the Covid-19 Recovery Fund, anybody and everybody will be able to hop on and off any...
Rural Media film shortlisted for Best Scripted Short at Broadcast Digital Awards
Rural Media’s New Creatives short-film Aisle 17 has been shortlisted for Best-Scripted Short at the 2021 Broadcast Digital Awards. The Broadcast Digital Awards are a national, industry recognised award programme awarding the UK’s best digital programming. Rural Media...
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DRPG Unveils Presentation Consultancy to Help Clients Speak with Impact
Creative communications agency DRPG has expanded its Presentation Consultancy Service, designed to help clients with the effectiveness of their content and elevate their audience’s experience, as they present with greater confidence and more impact. The initiative is...
Managing client pressure without burning out your team
For many small businesses and charities, clients and service users are at the heart of what we do. But when expectations start creeping up – tighter deadlines, faster responses, “just one more quick thing” – that pressure can quickly land on your team. And...
CSR starts with your people – not a policy
When we hear “Corporate Social Responsibility”, it can sound like something only big companies with shiny brochures and sustainability teams get involved in. But for small businesses and charities, CSR doesn’t need to be complicated – and it definitely doesn’t...
Your team could be your best product developers
Product development might make you think of labs, whiteboards and sticky notes. But for small businesses and charities, some of the best product and service ideas often come from the people already on your team. Your staff are the ones closest to your clients, service...
6 months since the Awards… and nearly 3 years since the leap
Well, it’s been 6 months since we walked away from the Herefordshire Means Business Awards with not one, but two trophies – Professional Services Business of the Year and Overall Achievement. It’s safe to say we didn’t expect to win anything at all that evening. So...
Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
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