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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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Christmas at Côte
Messy, merry, meaningful – just like Christmas should be. New traditions start here Leave the wonky tree and the washing up at home, Christmas is at ours this year. Whether you’re planning a proper knees-up with the team or a fizz-fuelled feast with family, we’ve got...
Weekend rolls into the Severn Valley Railway for a must-see LEGO event
LEGO fans are in for a treat as Brick Weekend arrives at the Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House Visitor Centre for two fun-filled days on Saturday and Sunday 2 and 3 August. Hosted in partnership with the LEGO UK Railway (LUKR) club, this special event will showcase...
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Downing Street Event Acknowledges Sports Therapy Students’ Efforts at Marathon
A national charity has recognised the help it receives from University of Worcester Sports Therapy students at a special reception at Downing Street. Every year Sports Therapy students from the University provide support to those competing in the London Marathon for...
Thursfields Release Episode 7 of ‘Family Law Uncovered’ Podcast as Jill Roberts is Joined by Ricky Seal from No5 Chambers
Midlands law firm, Thursfields, have released the latest episode of their podcast series Family Law Uncovered. Delving into the complex legal issues surrounding children in the context of separation and divorce. In Episode 7, Jill Roberts, a senior associate in...
Chamber News
Get a feel for what to expect at the West Midlands Business Expo
Last week it was announced that from Monday 22 – Friday 26 March the West Midlands Business Expo will be taking place virtually. A demo for what to expect at the event has now been released. Users can get a feel for what the experience will be like from how to...
The roadmap to recovery – latest from Boris Johnson
In a speech on Monday 15 February, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the national vaccination programme surpassed the target set 6 weeks ago, as it reaches a milestone of more than 15 million people vaccinated across the UK. More than 90% of those aged over...
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Rural media secures funding to help local young people gain digital skills
A charity based in Hereford which hopes to help young people within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community to develop their digital skills, has secured funding and a coveted position on the Carnegie UK Trust’s #NotWithoutMe Accelerator programme to develop a...
Bowling triumph and tears…of laughter!
The annual Sutcliffe & Co and McCarthy Taylor charity bowling night saw over 100 professionals come from across the breadth of the three counties to pit their wits against one another in the bowling lanes and raise some funds in the process. The fundraising event...
Update to working safely guidance ahead of lifting of social distancing measures
From Monday 19 July the government are no longer instructing people to work from home and are instead encouraging a “gradual” return to the office for businesses. Businesses still have a legal duty to manage health and safety risks. You must carry out a health and...
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Update to working safely guidance ahead of lifting of social distancing measures
From Monday 19 July the government are no longer instructing people to work from home and are instead encouraging a “gradual” return to the office for businesses. Businesses still have a legal duty to manage health and safety risks. You must carry out a health and...
Worcestershire News
Chamber Patron LOCALiQ champions local business
One Worcestershire has supported our Love Local Business campaign, which encourages our readers to back traders by spending their money locally. Run by the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, in partnership with Worcestershire County Council,...
Could you help graduates improve their employability skills?
Worcester Student’s Union is asking Employers from the region to help them to support graduates in improving their employability skills by completing a quick 2 minute survey.
Herefordshire News
“Lockdown” learning for apprentices
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) Apprentices, Staff and Employers faced uncertainty back in March, with the Training Centres closed and many learners on furlough during the Covid-19 “lockdown”. Despite the speed of the...
Chat with a friendly British English Qualified Teacher to build your confidence and improve your Spoken English.
Brook Language Services is pleased to announce that it has been accepted into the Native Speakers Partnership Pool of ProZ.com, the membership-based website for freelance translators and interpreters, and now offers Native Speaker British English sessions via Zoom or...
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Kidderminster College Learner Raises Funds for Charity
Kidderminster College’s T-Level learner, William Harding-Taylor, organised and ran a BBQ and Bake Sale at Kori’s Construction site on Norton Road, Stourbridge, raising £645 with donations still coming in. William is a first-year student on the Electrotechnical...
Four Year IT Partnership Goes from Strength to Strength
A Stourbridge company which supplies specialist pipework expansion products has marked the next phase of its growth through a unique technology partnership. Wordsley-based Stourflex and IT experts Minster Micro entered into a partnership in 2020, with the team from...
Consent Throughout Early Life is at the Heart of Expert Talk in Worcester
A special talk is taking place at The Hive next week, aimed at helping adults have discussions with young people about sex and consent in all areas of life. Consent from Early Years to Teens with Holly Barnes-Bennetts will examine the issue of consent and look at how...
Ballards LLP Promotes Helen Sutherland to Group Finance and Operations Director
Worcestershire accounting firm Ballards LLP has promoted Helen Sutherland to the role of Group Finance and Operations Director. Helen has been with the firm since 2019, previously serving as Group Finance Director. In her new position, as well as continuing to oversee...
Kidderminster Law Firm mfg Solicitors Announces Trio of Promotions
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three new promotions. Rebecca Rogers becomes a Senior Associate within the firm’s Commercial Litigation department, stepping up from an Associate. Whilst Victoria Wall from the Contentious Probate Department and...
Hundreds of Runners Help Raise Almost £50,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
Hundreds of fundraisers spent one of the hottest days of the year so far running for St Michael’s Hospice. The Bartestree-based charity says it is likely that Sunday’s RUN Hereford has raised around £48,000. This vital finding will go towards the palliative and...
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