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Heritage headboards for the Severn Valley Railway’s brand-new Christmas experiences
Things have taken on an early festive flavour at the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth, where production is underway on specially commissioned headboards for two brand-new Christmas experiences at the popular heritage attraction. Volunteer Bernard Green...
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Heritage headboards for the Severn Valley Railway’s brand-new Christmas experiences
Things have taken on an early festive flavour at the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth, where production is underway on specially commissioned headboards for two brand-new Christmas experiences at the popular heritage attraction. Volunteer Bernard Green...
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St Michael’s Hospice Unveils Refreshed Leominster Charity Shop
St Michael’s Hospice is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly transformed Home & Living charity shop in Leominster, following a comprehensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for the local community. Located at Station Yard, the...
VA Agency Founder Wins Business Award
Naomi Wachner, Founder of VA Agency Calibre Virtual Assistant Services (‘Calibre’), has been announced as winner at the 10th Anniversary Woman Who Achieves Awards, held at the historic Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire. The Woman Who Achieves Awards were...
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Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual Mentor Awards
Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently...
Research Will Explore Climate-Induced Migration
Two academics at the University of Worcester are part of a global research project looking at climate-induced migration and building resilience for communities. The groundbreaking £2.3million three-year research project, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies...
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Furlough scheme change sees increased business contribution
The government this week announced its intentions to proceed with the next stage of unlocking on July 19, this news will be welcomed by many businesses and gives them encouragement for the future. There is still uncertainty around the guidelines for social distancing...
Quarterly Economic Survey Q2: Marked Improvement in Business Conditions but Inflation Concerns Hit Record Highs
Significantly more firms reporting improvements in key indicators, such as domestic sales and business confidence with some measures returning to pre-pandemic levels However, these rises come from the lowest base in the 31-year history of the QES, and business...
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Join the 2.6 Challenge to help Sight Concern Worcestershire and help save our UK Charities
Dear Friend of Sight Concern First and foremost, we hope you are well and coping during these very difficult times. Our dedicated team at Sight Concern (all working remotely) are busy making welfare phone calls, helping people to access information and support and...
Bromsgrove Cyclists To Cycle 2,600km From Home In 26 Hours For Primrose Hospice
TWENTY SIX cyclists will cover 2,600km in 26 hours to raise £2,600 for hospice bereavement services all from the comfort of their homes. Members of V-Sprint Cycle Club will use the virtual cycling app Zwift to take on The 2.6 Challenge for Primrose Hospice starting on...
‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
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‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
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Engineering Apprenticeship Open Event – Redditch
With a severe shortage of skilled, qualified engineers in the UK, there’s never been a better time to enter the world of engineering. Come along to the Open Event and see first-hand what a Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship can offer you. The...
GJS Dillon manages refurbishment and negotiates letting of Droitwich office building
An office building in Droitwich has been refurbished and fully let thanks to the efforts of GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of Oakendale Investments Ltd, Andrew Lewis, Commercial Director at GJS Dillon, let both floors simultaneously at 2 Hampton Lovett in Droitwich. The...
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Covid-19 Discretionary Support for Businesses in Herefordshire
For businesses and charities that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant Scheme, the following support is available for the national Covid-19 restrictions that came into force on 5th January 2021: For those that are mandated to cease their main trading...
How to Export Food and Drink to International Markets
This exclusive event provides an exciting opportunity for food and drink producers including businesses that are new to export and existing exporters to come together to learn from industry specialists about exporting food and drink and the new rules and regulations.
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Hayward Wright’s Charity Golf Day raises thousands for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Leading accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its latest Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust – a national charity that supports those affected by cystic fibrosis to create a world where being born with the condition...
SVR announces Saint as first Autumn Steam Gala guest, with an extended stay for 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that GWR 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ is to make an extended visit to the railway, culminating in a guest appearance at its Autumn Steam Gala on 19-22 September. The Saint locomotive is the only one of its class in existence, and it...
2024 Elgar Festival Hailed as ‘Best Event Yet’
The Worcestershire-based Elgar Festival returned for its May and June events this year with a joyful week of concerts, conversations, events and exhibitions celebrating the life and music of Britain’s greatest composer. The music of the Festival’s namesake was the...
West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
Oakland International Secures Knottingley Site
Redditch based total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has secured a new industrial site at Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Completed in March 2024, Clews & Co Chartered Surveyors helped secure the acquisition of the 161,578 sq. ft. building which...
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