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Vet practice enjoys rapid growth after ART Business Loans backing
An independent vets practice has seen significant growth since securing a five-figure loan funding package from finance provider ART Business Loans. After receiving funds from ART Business Loans in 2022, The Market Town Vet now operates two centres, with a third on...
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Vet practice enjoys rapid growth after ART Business Loans backing
An independent vets practice has seen significant growth since securing a five-figure loan funding package from finance provider ART Business Loans. After receiving funds from ART Business Loans in 2022, The Market Town Vet now operates two centres, with a third on...
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Students Earn Choreography Commission with Worcester Theatre
Two talented dance students will take centre stage at Worcester’s Swan Theatre after securing a prestigious paid commission for their work. Maisey Tromans and Ruby Brown are both in the first year of their Dance and Performance degree at the University of Worcester...
Marmalade sandwiches at the ready – Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Paddington™ on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 February 2026. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Paddington™...
Patron & Strategic News
Why Electricians need to be so skilled, and why learning doesn’t stop after qualifying.
At PAT-MAN 24/7 LTD we are constantly striving for excellence, to be at the top of our game we need to continually upgrade our skills, qualifications and knowledge in the newest energy trends. Did you know the electrical industry is constantly evolving? driven by...
Capital Allowances for Solar Panels
Are you considering installing solar panels on your business premises? As well as the environmental benefits and energy efficiency, solar panels can provide tax benefits too. There are two main types of allowances applicable for solar panels: 1. Annual Investment...
Chamber News
Evesham College to focus on technical skills to meet local and regional economic needs
A new-look Evesham College will place a stronger focus on developing technical skills to meet local and regional economic needs. College group WCG has announced plans to shift the focus of courses at the college to more technical qualifications and the delivery of...
Businesses relieved as customers finally welcomed back indoors
In one of the biggest steps forward in the past 14 months, Monday saw the most significant ease in coronavirus restrictions to date as hospitality businesses were allowed to serve customers indoors as well as hotels welcoming guests for overnight stays and many...
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Clear Branding announces COVID-19 Range to support KEMP
Clear Branding has been providing name and ID badges to the NHS for some time now. But in these challenging times they took the decision to expand their product range in order to support other key workers and business owners. When the Covid-19 pandemic broke, they...
The SJL Foundation has made a donation of £10,000 to the amazing Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Today, the SJL Foundation, established in June 2019, has donated £10,000 to Acorns Children’s Hospice in response to Acorns launching emergency plans in reaction to the deepening coronavirus pandemic to help some of the most vulnerable families in the region and...
UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
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UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
Worcestershire News
Grants and support available to help local businesses go green
Are you a local business looking to go greener? Or maybe you are concerned about rising electricity bills. The County Council’s clean growth team are on hand to help. A number of clean growth grants are still available to help to support local businesses to become...
Are you signed up to the Innovation Platform yet?
The Innovation Platform reinforces crowd innovation meaning that all users can come together online 24/7 to share ideas and solve problems. Individuals can sign up to the platform, set up a personal bio and develop a business profile. After that, join in the...
Herefordshire News
Launch of the Food and Drink Cluster for the Marches LEP
A unique and exciting opportunity exclusive to food and drink companies in Shropshire and Herefordshire is coming your way! This is a brilliant chance for businesses in the sector to come together to learn from industry specialist as the Marches Local Enterprise...
Get expert support at the Cyber Fringe Festival this November
One of the UK’s biggest cyber events will take place online from 23-27 November, brought to you by the academic team behind Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre for Cyber Security, based at Skylon Park in Hereford. The Cyber Fringe Festival will feature more than 100...
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Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles
Worcester-based Four Squared Recruitment has achieved a 60% growth in retained recruitment work throughout 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the slowing recruitment market. By prioritising a retained search model and committing to partnerships that go beyond...
New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT
Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...
Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group
Hoople Group are pleased to announce that Daley Jones is taking on a new role at the company, as Head of Learning & Business Development. Daley has many years’ experience in the training and education sector, and will continue to lead Hoople’s Training Team and...
Hoople Group Supports the Local Economy
Hoople Group supports the local economy by delivering a range of services to its council and NHS shareholders, schools and academies, private sector businesses and charities. At a time when the public sector is facing pressure to deliver increased services with...
Worcestershire Solicitor Issues Paperwork Alert to Homeowners
A Worcestershire conveyancing specialist has warned homeowners with unregistered property to consider voluntary registration with the Land Registry over the risk of facing severe delays and additional costs on property sales where deeds have been lost. The warning...
Wyevale Nurseries partners Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to Save Wood & Become an Investor in Wildlife
WYEVALE Nurseries is sponsoring a wood near its site in partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to help save the habitat which was originally given to the charity by the company’s founder (January 2025). The collaboration surrounding Wyevale Wood marks a...
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