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John Truslove signs up Thomas Startin Junior for former Arrow Auctions site
Thomas Startin Junior, which has opened a new BYD electric car dealership in Redditch, has expanded into the former Arrow Motor Auctions premises to support the group’s growing fleet business. Commercial property agents John Truslove have agreed a 15-year...
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John Truslove signs up Thomas Startin Junior for former Arrow Auctions site
Thomas Startin Junior, which has opened a new BYD electric car dealership in Redditch, has expanded into the former Arrow Motor Auctions premises to support the group’s growing fleet business. Commercial property agents John Truslove have agreed a 15-year...
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Baton of Hope Tour to Visit Hereford on 2nd October – Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour, will arrive in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd October, bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the...
Dementia Study Finds Meeting Centres Can Triple Investment
A study has found that for every £1 spent on Meeting Centres for people living with dementia in Worcestershire, up to £3 of value can be created. The research, part-funded by the Shaw Foundation and carried out by the University of Worcester based Association for...
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Rotherwood Shines with Multiple Nominations at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning operator of four care homes across Herefordshire, is proud to announce its shortlist in several categories at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards 2024. These esteemed regional awards, held annually in partnership...
Bishop Fleming advises YFM Equity Partners on management buyout
Bishop Fleming has advised YFM Equity Partners on its investment in Stacatruc Limited, a forklift truck specialist with a 40-year pedigree. YFM’s investment will help to accelerate Stacatruc’s growth as it continues to expand its geographical footprint and...
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Factsheet on new ‘super-deduction’ incentive published
Following the announcement at the 2021 Budget of a new ‘Super Deduction’ investment incentive, HM Treasury have published a factsheet on the new initiative. This is ahead of full technical guidance being published in due course. For expenditure incurred from 1 April...
Economic Conference gives update on business challenges
The Economic conference held earlier this week gave attendees an exclusive first look of the Chambers Business Manifesto, which outlines the key areas the Chamber will be focussing its policy and efforts to support businesses throughout the year. The event also saw a...
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Neoperl take on charity bike ride challenge
The Team at Neoperl has accepted the challenge to cycle from their Neoperl UK Factory in Malvern to Neoperl HQ in Mullheim, Germany a total of 704 miles in just 48 hours on an exercise bike. This is to raise as much money as possible for a local boy and his family who...
Oakland Foundation charity ball resounding success
Children’s charity the Oakland Foundation, which supports children, young people and their families from Redditch, Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas, has raised over £12,000 from their Charity Ball held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Friday 6th September....
BCC respond to latest ONS figures
Commenting on ONS Trade figures for September 2021, published today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Imports from outside the EU were higher than those from the EU for the ninth month in a row. This was driven by a...
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BCC respond to latest ONS figures
Commenting on ONS Trade figures for September 2021, published today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Imports from outside the EU were higher than those from the EU for the ninth month in a row. This was driven by a...
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Here2Help Business: Adapt – Tourism business support for Worcestershire businesses
Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business programme now includes specific support for the tourism industry. The Adapt Tourism programme will include: specialist 1:1 consultancy to help grow and develop your tourism offer post pandemic interactive seminar...
Join the businesses harnessing peer support to drive success in 2021-22
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are supporting the new Worcestershire Growth Hub Peer Networks support programme in Worcestershire and are encouraging businesses to sign up and discover connections that go far beyond networking.
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Covid rules: What are the new coronavirus restrictions?
A series of new restrictions to try to stop the spread of coronavirus in England have been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Support urgently needed for hospitality businesses forced to close early
The government this week have set out further restrictions on certain businesses and have reversed its stance on working from home following the COVID-19 alert level being raised to 4 as a result of rising new coronavirus cases.
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Singing’ on the Train – and at the stations – on the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway will be resonating with song on Saturday 17 August, as the leading heritage line welcomes eight male voice choirs to entertain passengers throughout the day and into the evening. During the day, performances will take place across the Severn...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barton Court – Called ‘Herefordshire’s hidden gem’, Barton Court is a compact, historic country estate with a range of spaces and accommodation for business and leisure activities. With three big...
Hereford Care Homes Participate in Heartfelt Memory Walk Honouring Beloved Past Residents and Raise Funds for St Michael’s Hospice
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes proudly took part in a Memory Walk to honour the cherished memories of past residents Joe and Tom while raising vital funds for St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford. The event, held at the picturesque Queenswood Arboretum...
Research Will Explore Women Drawn into Politics Through Motherhood
A new study being launched by a University of Worcester historian will seek to learn more about how women have been drawn into politics and activism due to motherhood. Dr Anna Muggeridge has been awarded more than £500,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation...
An Ambitious Midlands Company has Made Two Major Appointments in its Bid to Unlock Growth Overseas
The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, has appointed Group Sales Director James Buckle to orchestrate the firm’s expansions plans overseas. And Loredana Sciaraffa has been hired as EU Business Development Manager with a primary focus on growing the brand’s...
One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
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