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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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Living the Adventure: How Rosemary’s Mongolia Expedition Powers Authentic Team-Building
In June 2025, our director Rosemary Sales will embark on a extreme Expedition—canoeing the remote Delgermörön River in northern Mongolia, navigating fierce currents, portaging laden canoes and living almost entirely off the land. Sleeping beneath minimalist shelters...
Local Businesses Raise Over £5,000 for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire-based firms Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have raised over £5,000 for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust through a series of creative and challenging fundraising activities. The campaign ended with a festive “Jingle and...
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Thursfields recognised in Top 5 for M&A Deals in the Midlands
Midlands law firm Thursfields has been ranked 4th in Experian’s MarketIQ report for M&A activity in Q1 across the Midlands. In the first quarter of 2024, Thursfields advised on 8 deals, including acquisitions for PE backed groups on buy and build strategies, MBOs...
mfg Solicitors Adds Further Expertise to Commercial Property Team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial property offering with the appointment of a new partner. Highly-regarded property specialist Emma Chater has joined the firm, based at the company’s Bromsgrove office. An expert in property investment advice and...
Chamber News
Chamber release latest Quarterly Economic Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Report, outlining business performance between Monday 15 February 2021 and Monday 8 March 2021. To read the full report click here. After an extremely...
Pets’ names used by millions as passwords
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have conducted a survey in the UK recently and have found some shocking statistics when it comes to the populations passwords strength. According to the NCSC, 15% of the population use pets’ names, 14% use a family...
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Memory Tree ‘planted’ at Primrose Hospice to remember loved ones
A beautiful new Memory Tree has been placed at Primrose Hospice for families to remember a loved one. Ironmonger Steve Webb from SPW Ironworks created the tree which now sits in the hospice’s peaceful courtyard thanks to a private donation from a supporter. It is...
£20k South Pole Charity Challenge Gathers Momentum
Self-funded and leaving on 30th December, Dean Attwell, the Group Chief Executive of Oakland International is delighted to have passed the first quarter of his £20,000 fundraising target. Raising funds in support of children’s charity Molly Olly’s Wishes, these last 2...
Do you have enough on your plate running a business? A smart meter could help
Running your very own restaurant, coffee shop or bar might be a dream, but you are up against huge competition, and it can be tough out there. For survival and success, you may want to consider the following: Find your niche: small independents can compete with the...
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Do you have enough on your plate running a business? A smart meter could help
Running your very own restaurant, coffee shop or bar might be a dream, but you are up against huge competition, and it can be tough out there. For survival and success, you may want to consider the following: Find your niche: small independents can compete with the...
Worcestershire News
Dash for Cash and Help Local Families with Return of Charity’s Virtual Festive Fundraiser
Your ‘presents’ is requested by Father Christmas himself to take part in the most festive fundraising event of the year! Kickstart Christmas by signing up for a FREE virtual extravaganza in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice. By signing up to Acorns Virtual Santa Dash...
North Worcestershire’s £70million regeneration opportunity
Significant proposals to build back better and support the economic recovery of the main town centres in North Worcestershire are being prepared with the support of £70 million external grant funding. The funding has recently been secured by North Worcestershire...
Herefordshire News
St Michael’s Offer Virtual Grief Counselling Support
Grief can be incredibly painful when we suffer a loss. This is a normal response but at times in can be really helpful to talk to someone independent to make sense of those feelings of loss. St Michael’s Community Counselling Team: St Michaels can provide support to...
Week long online festival on the fringe of cyber security
The academic team behind the new Midlands Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford has organised a week-long online festival covering a wide range of topics on the fringe of cyber and security. The Cyber Fringe Festival, which is running from Monday 23 until Friday 27...
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Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd Celebrates Top Rated Adviser 2024 Accolade by VouchedFor
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd proudly announces that their financial advisers have been honoured with the prestigious Top Rated Adviser 2024 recognition by VouchedFor, a leading platform for finding and reviewing financial advisers in the UK. VouchedFor’s Top...
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball The Oakland Foundation, a children’s charity, will benefit from a Charity Ball to be held on Saturday, September 28th, at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon. An evening of music, fun and fundraising all to support...
Thursfields has Advised MTM Engineering on its Acquisition of TA Ronan, a Leading Provider of Cable Installation and Termination Services in the UK.
MTM was founded in 1997 and, in its 27-year history, has expanded rapidly, both organically and through acquisition. In 2022, Waterland Private Equity completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the MTM group. TA Ronan was established in 1949 and is headquartered...
Ballards LLP Joins Global Accounting Association to Expand International Offering
Ballards LLP, a leading Midlands based professional services firm, has joined one of the world’s leading tax, audit and advisory associations, AGN International. The growing firm, which now employs over 120 people, expanded its international offering to meet the...
Musical Message at the Heart of Mural Created by University Students for the Worcester Community.
Students have created a 55-metre-long mural on a busy Worcester thoroughfare, completely transforming what was a graffiti scrawled wall in the city. The team spent days bringing the mural to life on the walkway between Hardwicke Close and Hylton Road next to the...
Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards
Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024. The Tolley’s Taxation Awards recognise excellence within the tax profession, celebrating...
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