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Platform extension at Kidderminster Town station marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway
A long-held ambition to extend the platform at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town station has been realised, with the official opening of the newly extended platform taking place today [7 May]. The project has lengthened the platform by approximately 60...
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Platform extension at Kidderminster Town station marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway
A long-held ambition to extend the platform at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town station has been realised, with the official opening of the newly extended platform taking place today [7 May]. The project has lengthened the platform by approximately 60...
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Why 2026 Is Opus’s Year
Every new year brings its own set of challenges and in the world of claims handling, but with the Opus way: tenacity over turbulence, what defines Opus isn’t the challenges we face, it’s the way we respond to them. Our team is built on resilience and grit! If an...
Could William Shakespeare have tied the knot in Worcester?
Experts will put the marriage of William Shakespeare and its connections to Worcester under the spotlight during a special event at The Hive. The University of Worcester panel discussion on Tuesday, December 2 from 6.30pm-8pm, focuses on Shakespeare’s marriage bond,...
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Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
Healthcare Careers Advice on Offer at Hereford County Hospital
The University of Worcester will be at Hereford County Hospital this month, with advice for people wishing to study or work in the healthcare sector. The event, which will be held on Friday, 25 October, will give staff and visitors to the hospital the chance to meet...
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Sajid Javid MP – Virtual Jobs Fair
Sajid Javid will be hosting his sixth annual Jobs Fair on Friday 27 November from 10.00am until 12.00pm. Due to public health restrictions, the Fair will be conducted online for the first time. Sajid would like to ensure as many businesses and organisations have the...
Aviation and tourism businesses encouraged to contribute to Covid-19 inquiry
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Future of Aviation has launched its first inquiry since being formally set up on October 6. The inquiry will investigate the impact of coronavirus on the aviation, travel and tourism sectors and what the consequential impacts...
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PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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Powick horticulture therapy centre launches food service for local people
A new Powick essential produce shop has been set-up at a horticulture therapy centre to help villagers avoid the stress of travelling afar to visit supermarkets. Link Nurseries, which is part of college group WCG, specialises in providing therapeutic, vocational...
How to Export Food and Drink to International Markets
This exclusive event provides an exciting opportunity for food and drink producers including businesses that are new to export and existing exporters to come together to learn from industry specialists about exporting food and drink and the new rules and regulations.
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Less than a week to go until two counties biggest business exhibition
The two counties biggest business exhibition is less than a week away, with an expected 800 attendees and 120 businesses exhibiting, the Chamber Business Expo is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow professionals through our networking events as well as raising the...
Senior building surveyor appointed at Berrys
Berrys continue to expand with the appointment of Robbie Jackson as a Senior Building Surveyor to strengthen the building consultancy department. Having spent most of his career working in the City of London, Robbie has experience undertaking building surveys for both...
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Strategus Consulting Wins Distinguished UK Enterprise Award
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that they have been awarded the UK Enterprise Award for the Most Client-Focused Leadership Consultancy 2024. Hosted by SME News, the UK Enterprise Awards 2024 honours the remarkable accomplishments of...
Celebrating Kidderminster College’s Supported Interns Class of 2024 Graduation
More graduations?! You’ve probably seen a few graduation posts by now and Kidderminster College finished off in style with their Supported Interns and the team at The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College! The first ever cohort of Supported Interns at...
Potter Space Droitwich inspires next generation with site tour
Potter Space Droitwich inspires next generation with site tour Market-leading commercial property business, Potter Space, opened the gates of its Droitwich Park to pupils from Cutnall Green C of E Primary School, to inspire and inform the next generation about the...
Oakland International and Friends Training For 200-Mile Charity Cycle Challenge
Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day and 200-mile bike ride from Brighton to Warwick (6th to 8th September) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. Oakland International Strategic Innovation Manager Luke...
Bishop Fleming driving growth with strong financials
Andrew Sandiford, Managing Partner of Bishop Fleming has revealed his confidence in future growth, based on solid financial performance. The firm, which is one year into its five-year Better Growth business strategy designed to double the size of its business and...
Worcestershire based Ballards LLP Appoints Peter Henry as New Governance and Risk Director
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Henry as its new Governance and Risk Director. With over three decades of experience in audit, compliance, and risk management across various sectors, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to this crucial role....
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