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Britannic Place Wins Prestigious National Award for Adviser Excellence
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place has been named the Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2025, a prestigious national award recognising the best financial planning and technology-integrated...
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Britannic Place Wins Prestigious National Award for Adviser Excellence
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place has been named the Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2025, a prestigious national award recognising the best financial planning and technology-integrated...
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Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer this half term
The Severn Valley Railway is making family adventures more affordable than ever with the launch of its ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer for the May half-term holiday from 24 May to 1 June. For just £1 per child, families can enjoy an unforgettable heritage rail journey through...
City Signs celebrates 65 years as Worcester’s leading signage specialist
Leading signage and display specialist City Signs is delighted to mark its 65th year in business. Founder Horace Wilkins first opened the doors to City Signs in 1960 and in 2025 the company continues its strong family roots, with two of his children steering the...
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Students Celebrate their Work with Family and Friends Ahead of Public Exhibition
Students have celebrated their artistic accomplishments with their family and friends, staff, and industry professionals at the Arts Degree Show 2024. The show is an annual event where students showcase their work and is a celebration of their time at the University...
Talk Explores the Role of Places in the Music we Love.
‘Waterloo Sunset’, ‘New York, New York’, and even ‘A Land Down Under’; some of the most iconic songs of all time have been about specific places. But how do you go about taking the environment you are in, and turning it into a song? The University of Worcester’s Dr...
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Chamber Network assistance for the India support campaign
You will no doubt have seen the media coverage on the COVID-19 crisis in India, with shortages of oxygen and hospitals in Delhi and many other cities running out of beds due to a devastating second wave. Whilst the UK government is considering how it will support with...
Chamber release latest Quarterly Economic Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Report, outlining business performance between Monday 15 February 2021 and Monday 8 March 2021. To read the full report click here. After an extremely...
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Christmas trees will be collected and recycled to help a local charity.
Startin Renault Worcester’s commercial department will be loaning two Renault Vans to St. Richard’s Hospice in conjunction with Nation Wide Building Society Worcester to assist in the annual Christmas Tree Collection Fundraiser. David Tyler of Startin Renault said...
Little Trinity Nursery join in KEMP’s 12 Days of Christmas
Children at Little Trinity Nursery popped into KEMP Hospice and treated staff and patients to a Christmas sing-along as part of the hospice’s 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. Nursery manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP was our official charity partner last year, so...
Government extends deadline for CE marking rules
The government has extended the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for construction products by 12 months, after being told that sticking with next year’s deadline would have caused chaos across the industry. The current CE markings had been due to...
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Government extends deadline for CE marking rules
The government has extended the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for construction products by 12 months, after being told that sticking with next year’s deadline would have caused chaos across the industry. The current CE markings had been due to...
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North Worcestershire’s £70million regeneration opportunity
Significant proposals to build back better and support the economic recovery of the main town centres in North Worcestershire are being prepared with the support of £70 million external grant funding. The funding has recently been secured by North Worcestershire...
Industry Powerhouses form creative alliance
Creative Communications Group, DRPG, and experience design company, Maritz Global Events, have announced a new global alliance – MORE THAN EXPERIENCE – that promises to revolutionise the communications industry and the way experiences are designed,...
Herefordshire News
Rural Media Nominated for 3 Royal Television Society Midlands Awards
Rural Media are delighted to be nominated for two RTS Midlands 2020 awards. Alongside a wide-ranging array of Midlands talent, Rural Media have been nominated twice in the Animation category. First, for their New Creatives animation Flesh – a short-film created...
Stars of literature, music and sport join forces for Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend
Appearances from novelists Dawn French, Lee Child, Irenosen Okojie, Joanne Harris, Carys Bray, Ruth Jones, William Boyd, Sarah Moss, John Lanchester and John Banville; musicians Elton John, Skin, and Gary Numan; sports stars Arsène Wenger and James Haskell; artists...
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Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Recognised with ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ Title by SME News in UK Enterprise Awards.
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is thrilled to announce its latest achievement, securing the esteemed title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ by SME News in the UK Enterprise Awards. This accolade marks the company’s second significant recognition this month,...
Roxel UK Presenting at the EMTWG Conference 2024
We are proud to be supporting and presenting at the next Energetic Materials Technology Working Group (EMTWG) on 13th to 16th May 2024 in Oslo. EMTWG is the major international forum for exchanging and sharing information on the latest advancements in IM and EM...
Part of Former Library Renamed ‘Royal’ After Victoria’s Visit up for Auction
A section of an impressive early 19th century building that used to host the Royal Library in Great Malvern, Worcestershire is appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. The Grade II-listed property on Worcester Road was erected as a library in 1818 for visitors to the...
PAT-MAN24/7 – Supporting Commercial Business with Applying for Free EV chargers
At PAT-MAN 24/7 we are excited to share with you an unique opportunity. We are currently working with a major renewable energy company from Norway called Whatiff. PAT-MAN 24/7 and Whattiff can support your commercial property by offering you fully funded EV chargers....
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services Announced as Finalist for two business awards
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, “Calibre”, has been announced as a finalist for two upcoming awards: The Business Success Recognition Awards 2024, “BSN”, in the Business Start-up of the Year 2024 category and the Women Who Achieves Awards. Calibre’s founder Naomi...
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
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