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Law firm adds further Corporate expertise to Worcester team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its Corporate legal team in Worcester with the appointment of a new solicitor. The Tything-based firm has appointed Andrew Johnson to the team, who will advise clients on a range of corporate-related matters including mergers and...
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Law firm adds further Corporate expertise to Worcester team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its Corporate legal team in Worcester with the appointment of a new solicitor. The Tything-based firm has appointed Andrew Johnson to the team, who will advise clients on a range of corporate-related matters including mergers and...
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Worcester Ready for Clearing
As A-Level Results Day approaches, the University of Worcester is expecting to be inundated with calls as people look for places on courses through Clearing. Clearing at universities is the process where students are matched with available places on courses. Last year...
73082 ‘Camelot’ confirmed for SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that BR Standard Class 5 73082 ‘Camelot’ will join the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala between 18 and 21 September It’s the first time this locomotive has ever visited the railway, and organisers says it will work alongside...
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Bishop Fleming advises YFM Equity Partners on management buyout
Bishop Fleming has advised YFM Equity Partners on its investment in Stacatruc Limited, a forklift truck specialist with a 40-year pedigree. YFM’s investment will help to accelerate Stacatruc’s growth as it continues to expand its geographical footprint and...
Oakland International Delight as 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary Winner Confirmed
Oakland International Operations Manager Valentina Florina-Drescanu has been recognised as one of just two recipients of the 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary winners conferred during the Cold Chain Live! 2024 event at the Telford International Centre...
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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...
Latest labour market figures show businesses stable during lockdown
Latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the jobs market has plateaued in recent months after a period of increase. Unemployment rate averaged 4.9% over the three months to February, compared to 5% the previous months, with...
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Les Misérables production back by popular demand
Back by popular demand, students at Kidderminster’s Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre will again perform their triumphant production of Les Misérables at the end of this month, the limited dates production will run from Thursday 30 January – Saturday 1...
Magical Lantern Walk for Primrose Hospice returns at Ragley Hall
People can enjoy a dusk-lit walk around the grounds of Ragley Hall on Saturday 1 February in aid of Primrose Hospice. Primrose’s Lantern Walk is the perfect opportunity to remember a loved one or just to enjoy the picturesque setting of Ragley Hall in Alcester. The...
BCC launch Trade Manifesto for 2022
The Chamber of Commerce network has always been a champion of international trade and there is no doubt that any business that embraces exporting will be better off for it. It’s one of the reasons why more than 60% of Chamber members trade overseas compared to just...
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BCC launch Trade Manifesto for 2022
The Chamber of Commerce network has always been a champion of international trade and there is no doubt that any business that embraces exporting will be better off for it. It’s one of the reasons why more than 60% of Chamber members trade overseas compared to just...
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Here2Help Business 2.0 is live!
Following the success of the first Here2Help Business programme, Worcestershire County Council has launched a second phase aimed at supporting the recovery of local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here2Help Business 2.0 is designed to assist...
GJS Dillon’s residential surveys and valuations are worth their weight in gold for homebuyers
Worcestershire property consultancy GJS Dillon has launched a new website promoting its residential surveys and valuations service in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and the wider West Midlands. John Dillon, GJS Dillon’s Managing Director...
Herefordshire News
Cyber Fringe Festival: 23 to 27 November 2020
This informative and engaging five-day festival, brought to you by the University of Wolverhampton and Cyber Quarter Ltd based in Hereford will give delegates, hosts and speakers a unique opportunity to engage with world class thought leaders and cyber security...
With V-CON 2020, Member HELLER creates an entirely new trade fair experience
Nürtingen, October 2020 – With V-CON 2020, HELLER and its partners will be presenting a new, interactive and international event format from 10 to 12 November, combining all the benefits of a physical trade fair with the possibilities of the digital world. V-CON is targeted towards customers, industry experts and journalists interested in experiencing state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions up close. On www.v-con2020.com, interested visitors are able to register in advance, to enrol for events on the agenda and to make first appointments.
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Hereford Care Homes Participate in Heartfelt Memory Walk Honouring Beloved Past Residents and Raise Funds for St Michael’s Hospice
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes proudly took part in a Memory Walk to honour the cherished memories of past residents Joe and Tom while raising vital funds for St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford. The event, held at the picturesque Queenswood Arboretum...
Research Will Explore Women Drawn into Politics Through Motherhood
A new study being launched by a University of Worcester historian will seek to learn more about how women have been drawn into politics and activism due to motherhood. Dr Anna Muggeridge has been awarded more than £500,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation...
An Ambitious Midlands Company has Made Two Major Appointments in its Bid to Unlock Growth Overseas
The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, has appointed Group Sales Director James Buckle to orchestrate the firm’s expansions plans overseas. And Loredana Sciaraffa has been hired as EU Business Development Manager with a primary focus on growing the brand’s...
One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
The SVR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of a ‘Transformational Vision’ at Kidderminster Town Station
Last weekend (27 and 28 July) saw the Severn Valley Railway celebrating a milestone in its history, as it marked 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station. Hundreds of people gathered to honour the occasion, as senior railway figures paid tribute to the...
Businesses Eager for Clarity
Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “If businesses succeed, our communities prosper, the economy grows, and the wealth needed to support our public services is created....
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