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Eardington station takes centre stage at the Severn Valley Railway’s Branch Line Weekend
Severn Valley Railway’s smallest station is set for its biggest ever moment in the spotlight when trains call at Eardington in unprecedented numbers during the Branch Line Weekend on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March. For most of the year, passenger trains pass...
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Eardington station takes centre stage at the Severn Valley Railway’s Branch Line Weekend
Severn Valley Railway’s smallest station is set for its biggest ever moment in the spotlight when trains call at Eardington in unprecedented numbers during the Branch Line Weekend on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March. For most of the year, passenger trains pass...
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Why Register your Designs?
Think about how we buy products these days. If you’re anything like me, your buying habits will have become increasingly ‘visual’. I will search online for something I want to buy, and the overwhelming choice available these days means that I often have to rely on...
Greensafe IT Showcases Innovation at Global ITAD Summit
Worcestershire based IT asset disposition specialist, Greensafe IT, recently attended the prestigious ITAD Summit in Las Vegas. Joining industry leaders from across the globe to discuss the future of secure data destruction, IT recycling and circular economy...
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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...
Meeting the artist of our Picasso Penguin
At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we believe in supporting creative community initiatives that bring joy to Worcester and attract visitors to our amazing city. This year, we are thrilled to be a sponsor of the St Richard’s Hospice Waddle of Worcester Campaign,...
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How can the Worcestershire Works Well scheme benefit your business?
Improved employee health and wellbeing has been shown repeatedly to improve profitability and productivity of businesses. Worcestershire Works Well is a free accreditation scheme designed to support businesses to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees. To...
Lateral flow testing now available in Herefordshire
Herefordshire now has 4 lateral flow community test sites spread across the county, as well as access to lateral flow testing available at Westfield Walk Pharmacy, Leominster via their own booking system. Several other pharmacies will be coming online shortly to...
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Mark’s Mental health Marathon
As many of you will already know, 2018 was a difficult year…a year in which I was told I might have three-years to live, followed by extensive diagnostic health checks, regular specialist consultant’s visits, cancelled operations, learning how to cope with insulin...
Walk the Blindfold Mile
Imagine going about your world with sight loss. Sight Concern Worcestershire is delighted to host its annual Walk the Blindfold Mile on Saturday 8 June from 10.00am-12.00pm in Redditch Town Centre. Local businesses are being encouraged to take part in Sight...
BCC Forecast: business investment set to be left behind in record economic recovery
UK business investment is expected to decline this year despite the prospect of record economic growth, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast. The leading business group predicts UK GDP growth for 2021 of 7.1%, which, if realised, would...
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BCC Forecast: business investment set to be left behind in record economic recovery
UK business investment is expected to decline this year despite the prospect of record economic growth, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast. The leading business group predicts UK GDP growth for 2021 of 7.1%, which, if realised, would...
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Rules on carrying over annual leave relaxed to support key industries during COVID-19
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next 2 leave years.
Do you have workers who may be affected?
From Tuesday 1 June, there are only 30 days left until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Herefordshire News
Self-employed second grant: How to claim, deadline and eligibility explained
Self-employed workers can apply for a second emergency coronavirus grant worth up to £6,570 from today.
£14m boost for Marches LEP region to support economic recovery
More than 800 new jobs and 1,600 homes could be created after the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership secured £14m for shovel-ready projects to help the recovery of the regional economy.
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Clients don’t come first…
Actually, your employees do. Take care of your employees and they will take care of your clients. Companies that make their employees’ wellbeing and happiness a priority are inevitably more successful. What can you do for your employees? When they need a break, where...
Historian’s Talk Reflects on National Politics 400 Years Earlier
For those still craving more politics after the General Election results come in, a historian at the University of Worcester will be reflecting on the political landscape 400 years earlier. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be giving a talk on...
Classic Cars at the Severn Valley Railway, as the MGA Rally Lands in Highley
If stylish, vintage sports cars are your thing, you’ll want to head to the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 21 July, where there’ll be a huge collection of MGAs on display. Around 60 examples of the well-known sports cars will travel to the railway’s Highley station...
Terry Livesey Photography Launches “Rainy Day Guarantee”
Worcestershire, UK – June 2024 – Terry Livesey Photography is proud to introduce the “Rainy Day Guarantee,” ensuring clients can enjoy stress-free outdoor photo or video sessions, regardless of the weather. Clients can reschedule their sessions for free if...
Wyevale Nurseries new look 2025 catalogue launches with 14 new introductions
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2025 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers launched at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show recently featuring a new look and a plethora of British-grown introductions (July 2024). The leading commercial nursery...
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Finance Department Celebrated as ‘Finance Team of the Year’ at East Midlands Finance Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that its Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious’ Finance Team of the Year (with less than 10 staff members)’ at the East Midlands Finance Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place on June 27th at...
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