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Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
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Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
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DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
Kidderminster College Leaders Reconnect with Roots at University of Worcester
Senior Leaders from Kidderminster College have returned to their former university to see the latest developments and discuss future collaboration in education across Worcestershire. During their visit to the University of Worcester, they toured facilities, met with...
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Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...
School Pupils Learn about Tech at the University of Worcester
Around 60 high school students have had a taste of what a career in the cyber industry feels like as they spent the day learning new skills at the University of Worcester. The Nunnery Wood High School pupils got hands-on with virtual reality and artificial...
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Take part in national ‘Thank You Day’ – 4 July
Sunday 4 July is the perfect moment for the country’s biggest ever thank you party. A chance to get together in the sunshine (we hope), with our neighbours, communities and families, to mark what has happened, celebrate the spirit that got us through and say thank...
ChamberCustoms new webinars
Starting in June and running until early September, the ChamberCustoms team have launched a new series of webinars. The webinars will look at current deadlines on declarations, moving goods and trade agreements with expert speakers on each session. Click the links...
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More Space for Redditch Foodbank to Support Local People
The Redditch Foodbank has doubled its storage capacity to offer significantly more scope as referrals increase, with more families than ever in food crisis seeking help. Between April 2018 and March 2019, the Foodbank fed 2,346 people compared an equivalent period of...
Worcestershire Community Foundation asks for your support
We are all playing our part in addressing the impact of Covid-19 and key to this is the work of charities. They are facing huge increases in demand just as normal fundraising has to stop and staff and volunteers are self-isolating. Yesterday Worcestershire Community...
BCC urges WTO Ministerial Conference to boost global trade
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging political leaders to aim for bold reforms to boost world trade in goods and services. It believes too many smaller businesses are still missing out on export opportunities and says politicians heading to the World Trade...
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BCC urges WTO Ministerial Conference to boost global trade
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging political leaders to aim for bold reforms to boost world trade in goods and services. It believes too many smaller businesses are still missing out on export opportunities and says politicians heading to the World Trade...
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Marches powers ahead in renewable energy race
The Marches is the national leader in an innovative way of producing sustainable electricity from animal and food waste, new figures show. Shropshire is the top-ranked local authority in the UK for generating power through Anaerobic Digestion (AD), with Herefordshire...
Success for Worcestershire businesses as employee wellbeing remains a key focus
Last month a number of new businesses signed up to the wellbeing accreditation as well as companies gaining their level 1 and level 2 accreditation. Armstrong and Seven Arts are the latest businesses to sign up to the Worcestershire Works Well programme. These...
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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.
Formus Pro’s advice to businesses on Microsoft’s Planned December Price Hike to D365 Storage Cost
Does your Business have Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer relationship management (D365 CRM) software? Do you use the Common Data Service (CDS) storage facility it to store your database, file, and log information? Formus Pro are encouraging all organisations...
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Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Shines at Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, a leading provider of specialist dementia care for the elderly generation, is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show. The care home was awarded second place for its innovative wind chime,...
Local Firm Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Bespoke Combustion Systems
Comtherm Ltd, based in Droitwich, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke combustion systems, is celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1974, Comtherm has become a trusted name, specialising in high-quality combustion systems while offering...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Hosts Charity Memory Walk to Support Alzheimer’s Society
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, an award-winning care home in Herefordshire, proudly hosted a heartfelt Memory Walk to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society. The event united residents, family, friends, and staff in a beautiful display of community spirit. It...
FormusPro Founder & CEO Named As One to Watch In The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders For 2024
Herefordshire-based Microsoft Partner, FormusPro, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Glenn Powell, has been recognised in the 2024 LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Awards, a prestigious accolade supported by The Times. He was named ‘One To Watch’...
Gwen Walford Care Home Celebrates Win at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2024
Gwen Walford Nursing Home is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards, where the home’s dedicated staff member, Gideon Kusi, won The Good Nurse Award. These awards celebrate the hard work, dedication,...
Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
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