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Sustainability Recognition for ONE
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), celebrated two notable sustainability accolades recently, having already been announced as a Certified B Corporation™ earlier this year. ONE was named a “Sustainability Champion” at the UK Real Estate...
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Sustainability Recognition for ONE
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), celebrated two notable sustainability accolades recently, having already been announced as a Certified B Corporation™ earlier this year. ONE was named a “Sustainability Champion” at the UK Real Estate...
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Property expert with over 50 years’ experience running Worcestershire agency joins leading property firm
A property agency expert with more than 50 years’ experience running his own Worcestershire agency has joined a leading property consultancy to further expand its business across the Midlands and beyond. Andrew Grant DL has joined Fisher German as a consultant after a...
Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced that tickets for this year’s event are now on sale. Themed ‘Celebrate with Elgar’, this year’s Festival – which will take place from Saturday 24 May...
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Unlock the Future: NMITE’s Future of Work Conference
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) invites local professionals, business owners, industry leaders and Hereford’s A-level and HE students to its transformative Future of Work Conference on Thursday, 16th May 2024. This free conference promises...
Entrepreneurial Brother and Sister Scoop Prize in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
An entrepreneurial brother and sister have scooped £3,500 in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new sustainable business. Natalia and Krystian Burzawa, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, pitched their idea...
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Experiences and Support Needs of Adults in England who Care for Adults they consider to be at Risk of Suicide: A Research Study
Are you an adult (18 years or over) who lives in England and currently cares for an adult family member or friend you think may be, or has previously been, at risk of suicide? Oxford Brookes University is carrying out a research project to help them understand what...
Changes to furlough scheme from 1st July
From Thursday 1 July the government furlough grant will be reducing to 70% with the employer required to make up the remaining 10%. This continues until August where the grant reduces to 60% with businesses required to pay the difference and make up the remaining 20%...
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Primrose Launch Virtual Fundraiser As Demand For Services Surge
PEOPLE can join a new virtual fundraising campaign to get them active and support their local hospice as it sees a surge in demand. Pace for Primrose has been launched as Primrose Hospice continues to provide care and support during the pandemic to palliative care...
Virtual Learning with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Sky Champs
Following the Government advice surrounding schools, colleges and other educational institutions closing for the foreseeable future, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is giving parents across the region free access to its National Curriculum-based education activities....
Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
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Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
Worcestershire News
Local Employers invited to share their views on Recruitment Incentives
Worcestershire employers are being made aware of a survey to help gather views on national recruitment incentives. To support employers during the COVID pandemic, the Government introduced a new incentive payment for businesses that hired a new apprentice. Gov are now...
Calling Worcestershire’s Road Haulage and Logistics Businesses
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in partnership with the Road Haulage Association is hosting an industry group to discuss the skills and recruitment challenges currently facing the industry. The group discussion will cover everything from driver...
Herefordshire News
Glenn Jones in conversation | Discover Parks
Courtesy of Worcestershire Libraries, Glenn Jones, Managing Director of Discover Parks in Herefordshire will be sharing his top books on Zoom. Join Glenn as he tells us which authors have steered his decisions and long-term business thinking to build this highly...
£1.5 million grant scheme for projects tackling unemployment
Organisations developing initiatives to help unemployed people across Hereford are invited to claim a share of a £1.5 million pot of funding. Grants worth between £5,000 and £20,000 are available from the European Social Fund (ESF) Community Grants scheme for projects...
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Colwall Care Home Teams Up with Colwall Cricket Club for Community Enrichment
For Immediate Release [08/03/24] Colwall Care Home, a forthcoming addition to the Rotherwood Healthcare family, proudly announces its partnership with Colwall Cricket Club, underscoring its dedication to community engagement and support for local sporting initiatives....
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
GJS Dillon helps thriving creative hub expand offer to Worcester community
A popular hub for Worcester’s thriving freelance creative and tech community is set to expand into the building next door with the support of GJS Dillon. The deal will enable The Kiln to expand its space for hotdesking, meetings and events across both 2 and 4...
Oak House Workspace: West Worcester’s Co-working Space is Open for you!
St John’s first co-working space opened in April 2023 and is already welcoming members from Worcestershire’s small business community. They joined the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce in January 2024. Oak House Workspace is a 2,200 square-foot...
IT Director at Thursfields, Richard Webb to Join Discussion on Legal Tech Innovation in Birmingham
Richard Webb, IT Director at Thursfields Solicitors, will be providing insights and advice at the Transforming Legal Landscape Through Technology event on March 12th at Mills & Reeve in Birmingham. The event, organised by the Birmingham Law Society and hosted by...
Celebrating Excellence: Herefordshire Care Homes Shine as Finalists at Care Home Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is thrilled to announce that two distinguished care homes in Herefordshire, Lynhales Hall, and Kington Court, have been named finalists in multiple categories at the prestigious Care Home Awards. These nominations underscore their unwavering...
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