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Small plates having a big impact at Brockencote Hall Hotel

Small plates having a big impact at Brockencote Hall Hotel

Brockencote Hall Hotel has unveiled its new Petit Plates menu featuring an array of British produce across 13 different plates. Menu favourites include pork belly, soy and honey; as well as beef sirloin with chimichurri and pitta; market fish with spinach and caper...

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Small plates having a big impact at Brockencote Hall Hotel

Brockencote Hall Hotel has unveiled its new Petit Plates menu featuring an array of British produce across 13 different plates. Menu favourites include pork belly, soy and honey; as well as beef sirloin with chimichurri and pitta; market fish with spinach and caper...

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Patron & Strategic News

Effective Financial Management for Property Developers

Effective Financial Management for Property Developers

Managing cash flow is crucial for UK property developers, particularly as they operate in a market characterised by fluctuating demand and shifting market conditions. Without careful planning and strategic financial management, even the best projects can run into cash...

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Chamber News

Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’

Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’

The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...

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Welcome New Members

Welcome New Members

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...

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Recruitment Expert to take on London Marathon for AngelmanUK

A director of a Worcester recruitment firm is to take on next year’s TCS London Marathon for charity AngelmanUK. James Cronin, a director at recruitment specialist, GMP Recruitment, part of the Frederick Harlan Group, is taking part in the world’s most famous marathon...

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Recruitment Expert to take on London Marathon for AngelmanUK

Recruitment Expert to take on London Marathon for AngelmanUK

A director of a Worcester recruitment firm is to take on next year’s TCS London Marathon for charity AngelmanUK. James Cronin, a director at recruitment specialist, GMP Recruitment, part of the Frederick Harlan Group, is taking part in the world’s most famous marathon...

Policy News

UK General Election Announced – 4 July

UK General Election Announced – 4 July

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the United Kingdom will hold a general election on Thursday, 4 July. This decision marks a significant moment in the country’s political landscape as parties prepare to present their visions for the future. In...

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Skills News

National Apprenticeships Week 2023 – Skills for Life

National Apprenticeships Week 2023 – Skills for Life

The theme for #NAW2023 is “Skills for Life” encouraging employers and learners to reflect on how apprenticeships can drive development in careers, future-ready skills and the talented workforce needed across the UK. Whilst this is a laudable focus for this year’s...

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Use Skills Bootcamps to Retain and Reskill your Workforce

Use Skills Bootcamps to Retain and Reskill your Workforce

Local training provider The Development Manager (TDM), has a pool of talented individuals looking for employers to interview them and help them to start a Tech & Digital role in the region as an apprentice. These work-ready individuals are currently completing...

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Charity News

The Courtyard October Film Listings

The Courtyard October Film Listings

OCTOBER FILM Mon 14, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB PRESENT: RUN LOLA RUN (1998, 15, 35mm) Radix Film Club is bringing back the German mega-hit Run Lola Run on a glorious 35mm print. After her boyfriend Manni loses 100,000DM, Lola has 20 minutes to raise the money and deliver...

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Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk

Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Carry out a cyber...

BCC News

Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Carry out a cyber...

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Worcestershire News

Model Railway Paradise at the Severn Valley Railway

Model Railway Paradise at the Severn Valley Railway

Hundreds of model railway enthusiasts will be gathering at the Severn Valley Railway over the weekend of 19 and 20 October for the heritage line’s third annual O Gauge Get Together. The main event takes place at The Engine House, Highley, and offers the chance to see...

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Herefordshire News

Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost

Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost

A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality packaged...

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David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...

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Love your Side Hustle? Make it Tax Official this Valentine’s

Love your Side Hustle? Make it Tax Official this Valentine’s

HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign launched to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations A new easy-to-use guide is available on GOV.UK As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their...

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New Herefordshire Director for UK Parks Association

New Herefordshire Director for UK Parks Association

What better way to attend the 2025 British Holiday & Home Parks Association National Conference than as a new Director. Glenn & Hannah Jones, who own and run a family of three 5* holiday parks, ‘Discover Parks’, on the North Herefordshire/Mid Wales...

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Effective Financial Management for Property Developers

Effective Financial Management for Property Developers

Managing cash flow is crucial for UK property developers, particularly as they operate in a market characterised by fluctuating demand and shifting market conditions. Without careful planning and strategic financial management, even the best projects can run into cash...

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