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mfg Solicitors strengthens Contentious Probate team with new appointment
A specialist lawyer has joined the nationally recognised Contentious Probate department at Midlands firm, mfg Solicitors. Samantha Evans has joined the team as a solicitor based at the firm’s Kidderminster office, where she will advise and work with clients on a...
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mfg Solicitors strengthens Contentious Probate team with new appointment
A specialist lawyer has joined the nationally recognised Contentious Probate department at Midlands firm, mfg Solicitors. Samantha Evans has joined the team as a solicitor based at the firm’s Kidderminster office, where she will advise and work with clients on a...
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HCR Law marks strategic growth with record number of promotions
Top 50 UK firm HCR Law has promoted more than 100 colleagues across its business services and private client teams, marking the firm’s biggest promotion round to date. Promotions take effect from 1 April 2026, recognising more than 100 lawyers and support...
Smart Accountancy Solutions joins with Ballards to strengthen Worcestershire team and SME offering
Left to right: James Syree and Mark Smith Ballards, one of the Midlands fastest growing independent business advisory, consultancy and accountancy firms, has further strengthened its presence in Worcester and the wider Worcestershire region as Smart Accountancy...
Patron & Strategic News
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes Two New Apprentices Amid Exciting Growth
Hazelton Mountford is pleased to welcome Jumeirah and Emma as the company’s newest apprentices. Based at the Worcester office, they will gain hands-on experience across key areas of insurance and client services. Hazelton Mountford’s apprenticeship programme offers a...
Law firm lends helping hand for disabled people to become homeowners
A leading Worcestershire law firm is giving disabled people expert advice to get on the property ladder. The Government-backed HOLD (Home Ownership for People with Long-Term Disabilities) scheme is available to help disabled people become shared ownership homeowners....
Chamber News
£9k grant funding available to Cleantech innovators
Innovators and businesses taking part in an industry-first Cleantech bootcamp in Wyre Forest will be able to access grant support worth up to £9,000 to help bring their innovations to life. The grant, which can be used for a range of purposes including marketing...
ECHO’s Platinum Colour Fest
Thanks to local charity ECHO, a Fun Run with a difference will be part of the Leominster Festival on Saturday 4th June. The run will start and finish at Halo Bridge Street Sports Centre. Dressed in white, participants will be able to run, jog, walk or dance their way...
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Policy News
New EU Exit information released for businesses
The EU has made available documents which outline the main areas of change that will take place in at the end of the transition period, whether there is an agreement on a future partnership between the European Union and the United kingdom or not. The changes...
£3 billion ‘green investment’ set to decarbonise buildings and cut emissions
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a £3 billion green investment programme to create jobs, upgrade buildings and protect the environment as part of efforts to rebuild the economy following Covid-19. The £3 billion investment aims to help the UK “build back...
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Charity News
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire welcome Julia Neal as CEO
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire say goodbye to Magda Praill and welcome new CEO Julia Neal in February. The local charity, who supported over 15,000 people over 50 in the two counties last year, will miss the experienced and dedicated Magda. She came back...
Black-Tie Dinner and Silent Auction Raises Incredible £60,485 for Local Children and Families
Fundraisers were on fine form at a black-tie dinner and silent auction which raised a staggering £60,485 for local children and families. The event at Teme Valley was held in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice and its care for life limited and life threatened children...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
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Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
Worcestershire News
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd are shortlisted for Family Business of the Year 2023
Starting 2023 as they mean to go on, Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd based in Droitwich, Worcestershire has been shortlisted for the prestigious Family Business of the Year Award 2023. The awards, now in their 11th year will be held in June at the Royal College of...
Vamos Theatre opens its doors for a special day of play
Vamos Theatre, the award-winning full mask theatre company based in Worcester, is inviting non-theatre professionals to join in a unique workshop – one that’s for everyone who’s interested in theatre. Renowned for its ground-breaking, non-verbal performance style,...
Herefordshire News
New era in engineering begins as NMITE welcomes historic first cohort to Blackfriars site
After years of planning and development the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have welcomed their first cohort of Integrated Engineering Undergraduate Master’s Degree students (aptly named as Pioneers) to their city centre Blackfriars Campus...
Beryl Bikes
It is now easier to travel around Hereford by bicycle, thanks to an easy to use bike share scheme in the city. More bays have recently been added to the network so there are now 200 Beryl Bikes and 30 Beryl e-Bikes available from 65 Beryl Bays. The Beryl Bays are...
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Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also...
Skills Minister Impressed at Worcester
The Minister for Skills has visited the University of Worcester, where she met the healthcare, legal, and sports science workers of the future and took questions from an audience of trainee teachers. Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to PGCE students about her experiences...
50km Charity Walk by ONE in aid of Worcester Snoezelen
Last week (11 and 12 September 2025), members of ONE Creative environments’ (ONE’s) team completed a 50km walk to raise funds for Worcester Snoezelen. The walk, which was from Birmingham to Worcester – a route connecting two of the company’s office locations, is one...
Employers achieve Silver Award recognition for commitment to Defence personnel
Over 100 guests gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to celebrate thirty-six regional employers who have gained a prestigious award presented to them on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Hosted by the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets...
University Holds Special Activities for its Talented Student Athletes
As the University of Worcester welcomes thousands of students back to campus for the new academic year, the University has given a special welcome to its elite and talented student athletes – and potential sporting stars of the future. Ahead of the new term, the...
ATWELL TO ATTEND INTERLIFT AS CONTENDER FOR TWO AWARDS
Atwell International Ltd are delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at Interlift 2025 in Nurnberg, Germany from the 14th to 17th October and are a contender for two prestigious awards. The new VG AiO Speed Watcher will be showcased on their stand with live...
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