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DRPG expands film and content offering with acquisition of Liquona
Creative communications agency DRP Group has acquired south-east-based boutique production agency Liquona; a move designed to grow and strengthen the agency’s global film and animation offering while expanding its London and south-east presence through the newly...
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DRPG expands film and content offering with acquisition of Liquona
Creative communications agency DRP Group has acquired south-east-based boutique production agency Liquona; a move designed to grow and strengthen the agency’s global film and animation offering while expanding its London and south-east presence through the newly...
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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...
DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group
DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...
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Exhibition Company Vertex Doubles Operations with Help from Thursfields
Vertex, a renowned manufacturer of exhibition displays, has successfully expanded its operations in Redditch’s Park Farm Industrial Estate, nearly doubling its size within a year of relocating to a larger facility. The company’s impressive growth is...
The Increasing Risk of Lithium Battery Fires
In recent years, the prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices has surged. These batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, offering high energy density and long life. However, with this widespread use comes an increasing concern...
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Financial support for ‘wet pubs’
Boris Johnson has promised to issue one-off payments of £1,000 to ‘wet pubs’ in December. ‘Wet pubs’ are pubs that only sell drinks/do not sell food, meaning they will be unable to open in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas due to new restrictions. On...
Spending £10 locally this Christmas could boost Worcestershire economy by £2.5m
If every household in the county spent just £10 with Worcestershire businesses, the local economy could be boosted by around £2.5m this Christmas. As the festive season gets underway, many small businesses will be opening their doors for the first time in weeks and...
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Amazon announces 10,000 new permanent jobs and multi-million pound training programme to boost the UK economy
Amazon is partnering with the British Chambers of Commerce and local businesses to identify regional skills shortages to focus training on local needs Amazon today announced that it will create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in 2021, taking its total UK workforce...
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Amazon announces 10,000 new permanent jobs and multi-million pound training programme to boost the UK economy
Amazon is partnering with the British Chambers of Commerce and local businesses to identify regional skills shortages to focus training on local needs Amazon today announced that it will create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in 2021, taking its total UK workforce...
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Forward thinking in challenging times: Workplace Movement
Active workplaces are healthier, happier and more productive, with less stress, lower absence and better performance. Our insight suggests, however despite knowing the importance and benefits for individual health and organisational performance achieved through...
Vaccine Update for Carers in Worcestershire
Worcestershire Association of Carers, a local charity who support carers, are working closely with Worcestershire County Council and NHS colleagues, to enable as many of Worcestershire’s adult carers as possible to be offered their first Covid-19 Vaccinations. This...
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Herefordshire Business Board and Signs and Labels Hereford working together to fill a gap in PPE
Extensive media coverage on shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for NHS and healthcare workers got the Chair of Herefordshire’s Business Board thinking. As well as being Chair of the Herefordshire Business Board, Frank Myers MBE has a background in...
Visicon Ltd Using 3D Print to Create Components for NHS Face Masks
It’s still business as usual for Visicon Ltd, supporting customers with remote support, new projects and online training whilst also providing protection for national heroes. Peter Jelf is using his 3D printer to produce components for face shields to be donated...
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Calibre Virtual Assistant Services Announced as Finalist for two business awards
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), “Calibre”, has been announced as a finalist for two upcoming awards: The Business Success Recognition Awards 2024, “BSN”, in the Business Start-up of the Year 2024 category and the Women Who Achieves...
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
Number Fifteen Recruitment expands into Herefordshire
Worcestershire-based recruitment agency Number Fifteen Recruitment is expanding its services into Herefordshire with Jack Donovan joining the Partnership. Number Fifteen Recruitment is Worcestershire’s only specialist sales and marketing recruitment agency and...
Christina Darling of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Named MD of the Year 2024 by SME News
Christina Darling, Managing Director of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing & PR Agency MD 2024 – Worcestershire’ by SME News in their esteemed Managing Director of the Year Awards. This...
JMDA Design to Bring Key Industry Update to ABC Kids Expo
JMDA Design, a renowned leader in nursery product design, is excited to announce its attendance in the upcoming ABC Kids Expo, scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th May 2024. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Local Lawyers Take on Snowdon in Aid of Local Family Charity
A team of Kidderminster lawyers have completed a grueling 12km Snowdon hike to raise funds for a local family-focused charity. The group of 18 lawyers from mfg Solicitors, together with family and friends, completed the climb up the highest peak in Wales in six hours....
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