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Book Curated by University Lecturer Exhibited at United Nations
A groundbreaking book, which brings together a collection of postcards highlighting environmental threats to our oceans, has gone on display in the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York. Sea Change was created by Tobias Hickey, Senior Lecturer and Course...
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Book Curated by University Lecturer Exhibited at United Nations
A groundbreaking book, which brings together a collection of postcards highlighting environmental threats to our oceans, has gone on display in the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York. Sea Change was created by Tobias Hickey, Senior Lecturer and Course...
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Worcestershire hospitality firms urged to step up ahead of peak season
An industry jobs specialist has urged businesses across the Worcestershire hospitality and catering sector to act fast and fill any vacant chef positions ahead of the busy winter peak season. The alert has come from industry specialist Kasia Krieger as Office for...
Employers urged to support new model for work experience
Employers across the region were today urged to throw their weight behind new moves to transform work experience for youngsters. The Marches Careers Hub is helping spearhead the introduction of a new modern approach to work experience, under which secondary school...
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Acorns Children’s Hospice Chairman Awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The Chairman of Acorns Children’s Hospice, Mark Hopton has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday (15th June), in recognition of his services to education, healthcare and charities in the West Midlands. Mark, who has been Chairman of...
Herefordshire’s NMITE University Project Announces New £3.5 Million Gift by the Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust
Herefordshire’s pioneering new university project, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has announced a further major charitable donation as it continues its growth. The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust has agreed to make a grant of £3.5...
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Launch of the Food and Drink Cluster for the Marches LEP
A unique and exciting opportunity exclusive to food and drink companies in Shropshire and Herefordshire is coming your way! This is a brilliant chance for businesses in the sector to come together to learn from industry specialist as the Marches Local Enterprise...
Is your business Brexit-ready?
It is less than 50 days to go until Brexit, and currency markets may fluctuate as we near the December 31st deadline, affecting the amount of money you may receive when making an international payment, meaning it is more important than ever to plan ahead. For...
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State Opening of Parliament highlights government priorities
Today (Tuesday 11 May) the Queen officially reopened Parliament. She highlighted 30 laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. The government aims to deliver a national recovery from the pandemic by supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth and...
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State Opening of Parliament highlights government priorities
Today (Tuesday 11 May) the Queen officially reopened Parliament. She highlighted 30 laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. The government aims to deliver a national recovery from the pandemic by supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth and...
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CHOOSiE – Supporting Local
The high street was already in some trouble before the Coronavirus Pandemic caused most shops to close their doors – some for good. Signs screaming ‘CLOSING DOWN SALE’, boarded up windows, abandoned stores and an increase in charity shops had become common sights in...
Grants and support available to help local businesses go green for 2021
In addition to grants available both locally and nationally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several grants are on offer from Worcestershire County Council to encourage local businesses to become greener and cut costs for 2021. Something as simple as changing to LED...
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Government support for businesses during Coronavirus Pandemic
The government has announced a number of measures and packages to help support businesses through unprecedented times. After pledging £12 billion to soften the impact of COVID-19 in the budget, the government confirmed on Tuesday 17 March that they would be giving...
Schools in UK to shut from Friday
Schools across the UK will shut except for looking after the children of keyworkers and vulnerable children, it was announced yesterday evening by government. Children are to stay at home from Friday and this year’s academic exams will not go ahead in England and...
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Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd Celebrates Top Rated Adviser 2024 Accolade by VouchedFor
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd proudly announces that their financial advisers have been honoured with the prestigious Top Rated Adviser 2024 recognition by VouchedFor, a leading platform for finding and reviewing financial advisers in the UK. VouchedFor’s Top...
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball The Oakland Foundation, a children’s charity, will benefit from a Charity Ball to be held on Saturday, September 28th, at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon. An evening of music, fun and fundraising all to support...
Thursfields has Advised MTM Engineering on its Acquisition of TA Ronan, a Leading Provider of Cable Installation and Termination Services in the UK.
MTM was founded in 1997 and, in its 27-year history, has expanded rapidly, both organically and through acquisition. In 2022, Waterland Private Equity completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the MTM group. TA Ronan was established in 1949 and is headquartered...
Ballards LLP Joins Global Accounting Association to Expand International Offering
Ballards LLP, a leading Midlands based professional services firm, has joined one of the world’s leading tax, audit and advisory associations, AGN International. The growing firm, which now employs over 120 people, expanded its international offering to meet the...
Musical Message at the Heart of Mural Created by University Students for the Worcester Community.
Students have created a 55-metre-long mural on a busy Worcester thoroughfare, completely transforming what was a graffiti scrawled wall in the city. The team spent days bringing the mural to life on the walkway between Hardwicke Close and Hylton Road next to the...
Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards
Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024. The Tolley’s Taxation Awards recognise excellence within the tax profession, celebrating...
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