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Worcester Bosch announces retirement of CEO, Carl Arntzen
Arntzen, who has held the position since 2011, will step down at the end of April 2026 Worcester, UK, 16 December – Leading heating multi-tech manufacturer Worcester Bosch has today announced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring in early 2026. He will be...
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Worcester Bosch announces retirement of CEO, Carl Arntzen
Arntzen, who has held the position since 2011, will step down at the end of April 2026 Worcester, UK, 16 December – Leading heating multi-tech manufacturer Worcester Bosch has today announced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring in early 2026. He will be...
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Marches HR launches SafeGuardHR brand
Marches HR Ltd has launched SafeGuardHR, a dedicated brand offering independent safeguarding HR investigations, case reviews and safer recruitment training for schools, academies, charities and other child-centred organisations across England and Wales. This marks a...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
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Wyevale Nurseries Duo Rewarded for 80 Years of Service Between Them
TWO members of the team from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded this month after notching up 80 years of service between them at the UK’s leading commercial grower (June 2024). Tractor Driver, Russell Crump, who joined aged 16, has marked 50 years of...
School breaks shouldn’t mean hungry days
As the school summer holidays approach, countless families who depend on free school meals will soon face a harsh reality. With the cost-of-living crisis at an all-time high, feeding a family of three now averages £100 per week. Over the 6-week holidays, that adds up...
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Businesses urged to get prepared ahead of EU exit
Businesses must be aware of the changes ahead when the Brexit transition period ends in December, urges Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The local Chamber of Commerce has launched a brand-new EU Exit Business Support Hub in partnership with...
Bounce Back Loan Scheme top-ups open for eligible businesses
Businesses can now ‘top-up’ their existing Bounce Back Loans if they previously borrowed less than 25% of their turnover. From 10 November, participating lenders in the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) are able to offer smaller businesses across the UK a...
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The AA launches Yellow Paper to pledge its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads
Our partner The AA, provider of Chamber Roadside Assistance, has further pledged support to SMEs with the launch of a new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. The AA is committed to ensuring smaller businesses are not overlooked as the UK moves closer to...
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The AA launches Yellow Paper to pledge its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads
Our partner The AA, provider of Chamber Roadside Assistance, has further pledged support to SMEs with the launch of a new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. The AA is committed to ensuring smaller businesses are not overlooked as the UK moves closer to...
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Spire South Bank Hospital continue work in partnership with the Worcestershire NHS Trust during the ongoing Covid pandemic
During the Covid pandemic, Spire South Bank Hospital has worked in collaboration with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to ensure patients with colorectal cancer continue to be diagnosed and treated. Between April and December 2020 over 200 colorectal...
Powick horticulture therapy centre launches food service for local people
A new Powick essential produce shop has been set-up at a horticulture therapy centre to help villagers avoid the stress of travelling afar to visit supermarkets. Link Nurseries, which is part of college group WCG, specialises in providing therapeutic, vocational...
Herefordshire News
New appointments strengthen Marches LEP board
Two new directors have been appointed to the board of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership, strengthening its top-level team. Mrs Christine Snell and Dr Catherine Baxter’s appointments were confirmed at the latest meeting of the LEP board following a region-wide...
Free advice for new and growing businesses in Hereford
Start-up businesses and established organisations aiming to grow can access free advice from a business expert at a special event in Hereford this month. The Business Support Clinic, which will take place on March 11, is a joint initiative from the Marches Growth Hub...
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Historian Looks at Censorship of Controversial Drama
A University of Worcester historian will interrogate the role of censorship and its consequences in a talk taking place at The Hive next month. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking about the controversial TV play Brimstone and Treacle,...
BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)
Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain From 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must: Ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type...
Nigel Huddleston MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Visits Local Business Blue Print Direct Mail (BP)
On Friday 19th April Nigel visited BP to discuss the implications of changes proposed by Ofcom to the Universal Service Obligation (USO). BP reached out to Mr Huddleston to raise concerns regarding these proposals and the effect it would have on the business and BP’s...
Elgar Festival to Bring 100 Young Musicians Together for Family Event
One of The Elgar Festival’s most popular concerts is back for 2024. The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert – which will take place on Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm at Worcester Cathedral – will bring together more than 100 young musicians from across Elgar Country...
Unlocking Success: A Sneak Peek into the Next Salesforce Cotswolds Community Group Event!
We’re only a few days away from the next Cotswolds Salesforce Community Group. We hope you’re registered because we’ve got some great content coming up! Make sure you register to attend virtually or in person to hear from Ed Thompson, Chris Emmett...
Severn Valley Railway wins UK Transport Award
The Severn Valley Railway has won a UK Transport Award as the Best Regional Heritage Railway Attraction for 2024. The UK Transport Awards are run by SME News, a quarterly digital publication aimed at small to medium businesses. They are given to commend companies that...
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