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Worcestershire firm donates to local foodbank in celebration of International Pineapple Day
A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day. Staff at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality...
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Worcestershire firm donates to local foodbank in celebration of International Pineapple Day
A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day. Staff at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality...
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Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
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Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Support Lifeline Care at Acorns Children’s Hospice
‘Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2024. There are lots of ways people can make a...
HCR Partner with CyNam to Drive Collaboration Across Cyber Clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship and shared values around collaboration. The two organisations will facilitate a number of...
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Securing the ‘New Normal’
When Covid-19 hit, businesses desperately sort news ways to maintain some sense of continuity, which for a large majority, saw entire business functions move online for the first time ever. The demand for remote access and technology was on a scale that had never been...
National Asparagus Day 2021 #ShopLocal
Friday 23 April is National Asparagus day! Worcestershire and the Vale of Evesham in particular are famous worldwide for Asparagus, and are celebrated each year at the Asparagus Festival in Evesham. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the British Asparagus Festival events...
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Little Trinity Nursery to support Crackerjacks Children’s Trust
Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster raised over £1,438.07 for charity last year and has now formalised its charity giving for the coming year, supporting children’s charity Crackerjacks Children’s Trust. Crackerjacks Children’s Trust supports children so that they...
Cool runnings – hundreds of Santas and elves needed for charity dash
Hundreds of Santas and elves are needed for the most festive fundraising event of the year as Acorns’ Santa Run makes its way to Worcestershire for the very first time this December. The family-friendly fundraiser, which takes place at The Valley Evesham on...
HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
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HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
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GJS Dillon property predictions for 2022
With the end of the year fast approaching, here are the GJS Dillon team’s property predictions for 2022: The shortage of industrial property will lead to record rents and record capital values not only on new accommodation, but also on second hand space. We...
Three Counties Defence & Security Expo 2021 hailed huge success
More than 1600 people gathered for the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo, to showcase the latest cutting-edge science and technology advances in military equipment. Despite three pandemic-related postponements, the event proved to be the biggest and most...
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Spending Review to fight virus, deliver promises and invest in UK’s recovery
The Spending Review builds on the unprecedented action already provided to tackle the pandemic so far. It confirms an additional £38 billion for public services to continue to fight the pandemic this year, and a further £55 billion to departments to respond to Covid-19 next year, including £2.6 billion for the devolved administrations.
Christmas Bubble rules announced
At Christmas coronavirus restrictions will be eased to allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends.
Across the UK, people will be able to form “bubbles” of three households over a five day period.
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WCG Announces New Interim CEO and Principal
A leading college group in Warwickshire and Worcestershire has announced its new interim CEO and Principal. Peter Husband, who is currently Group Principal for WCG (Warwickshire College Group), will be appointed to the interim role from January 1, 2024. The...
The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out
An iconic pre-Christmas sight is set to bring festive cheer to the streets of Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed its ever-popular Santa Run, taking place on Sunday 17th December, has sold-out with around 300 signed up. All ages don Santa suits and choose...
OLPRO Shortlisted for a West Midlands Business of the Year Sustainability Award.
Worcester-based outdoor leisure brand OLPRO has been shortlisted for a West Midlands Business of the Year sustainability award. The news comes shortly after OLPRO were awarded E-commerce Business of the Year at the Scale-up Awards, as well as winning The Best Small...
REHAU Scores Hat-trick at National Fenestration Awards 2023
On Saturday 28 October, REHAU was crowned Systems Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards, as well as scooping Best Use of Video for partnership film with Uxbridge-based fabricator, Visio, while Area Sales Manager, Hannah Smith also walked away with...
A Second Round of Funding is Now Available to Help Micro and Small Businesses in Rural Areas of the County.
The Rural Enterprise Fund will see £1m made available over the next two years, as part of funding from the Rural England Prosperity Fund. Businesses can apply for grants between £5,000 and £50,000 to purchase equipment and undertake building works to assist their...
Herefordshire Council is Asking for Your Views About Proposed Priorities in New County Plan
The County Plan is the document that outlines the Herefordshire Council’s overarching ambitions and objectives, and how they will be delivered. The council is currently consulting with local people on a new four year County Plan for 2024-2028. Residents are being...
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