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Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
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Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
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Independent Worcestershire Hotel Celebrates 10 Years of Welcoming Guests to Worcestershire
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, a family-run independent hotel located in the heart of Worcestershire, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the hotel has become a respected destination for travelers seeking comfort, quality, and personalized...
Unlocking LinkedIn’s Hidden Potential: Your SSI Score
Imagine your LinkedIn profile as a 24/7 networking event. Your Social Selling Index (SSI) score is the real-time rating of how well you’re hosting this digital conference. This 0-100 number isn’t just vanity metrics; it’s a powerful tool for business...
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Racehorse Trainers Liability Insurance
Hazelton Mountford are a leading provider of equine liability insurance to the horse racing industry. The dedicated team have access to an exclusive facility for racehorse trainers’ liability insurance placed with a UK A-rated insurer. Over the past 10 years, Hazelton...
Former Worcester Resident Back in the City Ahead of Big Role at London University.
The new Vice Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London has visited Worcester for a tour of the city’s own university, and a chance to have a look at how the place she grew up in has changed. Professor Sally Wheeler; OBE, was a pupil at the Alice Ottley School,...
Chamber News
Huge boost for businesses in Herefordshire & Worcestershire for exporting
A comprehensive series of workshops to help new and inexperienced exporters break into overseas markets has been created for businesses in the West Midlands region. The Enhanced Export Growth Project funded by ERDF aims to provide a platform of free training...
Woo bikes scheme for businesses
Students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts are collaborating with the University of Worcester and Worcester City Council on a project to expand an electric bike (e-bike) share scheme with employers in Worcester. The team have some funding to run...
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Early Christmas present for Santa Fun Run
THE Santa Fun Run is under starter’s orders thanks to a generous donation from Central England Co-operative Funeralcare. The popular Christmas event returns to Arrow Valley Lake on Sunday, December 1 and this year will not only feature a 5k run and a children’s...
Harvest Festival to support Stourbridge Age Concern and Kidderminster Food Bank
Students at Kidderminster’s Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre donated Harvest gifts to Age Concern Stourbridge & Halesowen and Kidderminster Food Bank as part of this year’s Harvest celebrations. Donating a selection of food products, Headteacher, Mrs...
PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
Worcestershire News
Hospice tree recycling campaign returns
Residents across the county can have their real Christmas trees collected and recycled in January – thanks to a team of hospice volunteers. Now in its sixth year, the St Richard’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection will take place on Sunday, January 9 and Monday,...
Hugely popular HR conference returns to in-person form as over 80 professionals gather to discuss the world of work
Last week saw the return of the successful HR Conference, where over 80 HR representatives gathered at Six Ways Stadium for an update on the latest hot topics within the industry. The Conference was held in partnership between Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire...
Herefordshire News
What does Tier 2 (High) mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire will be placed in the stricter tier two of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
Further financial support announced for Herefordshire businesses
Hundreds of businesses across Herefordshire that have been impacted by the national Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could benefit from a new discretionary grant fund.
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How to Safeguard Your Home from Fires Caused by Battery Charges and Socket Overloads
With the holiday season around the corner, it’s crucial to prioritise the safety of our homes, especially when it comes to charging devices like phones, tablets, gaming consoles, laptops, and festive decorations such as Christmas tree lights. Each year, numerous...
Wyre Forest business leaders hail local partnership success
Two Kidderminster business leaders have urged other companies across Wyre Forest to ‘keep it local’ as they mark a unique 16-year partnership. IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and windows experts 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, began their link up in...
NEW MODEL INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (NMITE) ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
NMITE has confirmed the appointment of David Oloke as its new Chief Academic Officer and first Professor of Civil Engineering. David will take up the role and the leadership of NMITE’s academic mission in February 2024, an exciting year for NMITE as it will see its...
Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues
Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting, held this morning, alongside Work and Pensions Secretary Rt Hon Mel Stride MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall MP. The new body, comprising some of the most prominent...
University Success in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been recognised in two national sustainability awards, particularly for its efforts to support nature on campus. The University achieved Silver at the recent Green Apple Environment Awards for its initiatives to promote biodiversity,...
The Countdown to Launch
Penyard IT Services Ltd. officially launches on Tuesday 2nd January 2023. Anyone who has ever launched a new company or business venture regardless of its legal structure will be aware of the myriad items that suddenly appear on the pre-launch to-do list. As soon as...
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