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‘Phenomenal’ – Law firm raises more than £118,000 for Acorns vital care
A phenomenal £118,136 has been raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice by a local law firm following ‘an incredible’ three-year partnership with the charity. Award-winning Talbots Law demonstrated the power of the partnership by supporting key events such as Bubble Rush,...
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‘Phenomenal’ – Law firm raises more than £118,000 for Acorns vital care
A phenomenal £118,136 has been raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice by a local law firm following ‘an incredible’ three-year partnership with the charity. Award-winning Talbots Law demonstrated the power of the partnership by supporting key events such as Bubble Rush,...
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Building Careers in Commercial Insurance: Apprentice Harry’s Success Story
Hazelton Mountford is proud to celebrate Apprentice Harry’s recent promotion. Joining in 2023, Harry quickly progressed from Apprentice to Small Business Account Handler while working toward his Cert CII qualification. He has already passed two exams and is...
Driving business growth through low-cost digital marketing solutions
Marketing is a powerful, accessible tool for driving business growth. By adopting a strategic and measured approach, you can expand your reach, build brand awareness, and attract and retain customers. IAB UK shared, 81% of UK SMEs consider digital advertising crucial...
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University Prepares the Cyber Professionals of the Future to Fight Online Crime with State-of-the-art Facilities.
The University of Worcester has launched its brand-new Cyber Lab; a space for the online security professionals of the future to get hands on experience of dealing with hacking threats. The Cyber Lab has 25 workstations and is connected to a ‘closed network’, which...
SUTCLIFFE & CO NEW SPONSORS OF WADDLE OF WORCESTER CAMPAIGN
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are teaming up with the Hopmarket Charitable Trust and Platform Housing Group to sponsor a penguin sculpture this summer, as part of St Richard’s Hospice great Waddle of Worcester campaign. The historic Hopmarket, which is...
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Chamber Q4 Economic Indicator now open
How has this quarter been for your business? Let us know by taking part in the Chamber’s latest Economic Indicator for Quarter 4 2020. By taking part, your business will be entered into a prize draw to win a Christmas hamper worth £110! The indicator allows you to...
Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown
England will begin a month-long lockdown on Thursday – with Boris Johnson saying acting now could allow families to spend Christmas together.
Pubs, restaurants, gyms, non-essential shops and places of worship will close, but schools, colleges and universities can stay open.
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ONS data shows biggest ever fall in economy for 2020
Data released over the weekend by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK economy shrank by almost 10% in 2020, more than twice as much as the previous record annual fall. As expected due to the restrictions placed on businesses for ¾ of the year where...
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ONS data shows biggest ever fall in economy for 2020
Data released over the weekend by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK economy shrank by almost 10% in 2020, more than twice as much as the previous record annual fall. As expected due to the restrictions placed on businesses for ¾ of the year where...
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Kidderminster’s OGL Computer Launches New Software To Transform Businesses Quickly In A Year Of Uncertainty
Kidderminster, 20 January 2021. OGL Computer has announced the launch of Profit4, a new business and stock management software that enables users in wholesale, merchant, stockist and distributor businesses to accelerate digital transformation efforts ready for what is...
Graduate recruitment boost thanks to Worcestershire County Council grants
A number of graduates have been hired in recent months thanks to grants from Worcestershire County Council that were launched to help businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19. Among those graduates is Emily Bratt, who recently received a first-class degree in...
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Competition: WIN a stand at the Chamber Business Expo!
This competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite local businesses to take part in a new competition to win a stand at its Business Expo on Thursday 12 March. Sponsored by...
Wyevale Nurseries continues to modernise vehicle fleet
One of the UK’s leading nurseries is this month continuing to modernise its vehicle fleet with the purchase of another new low emissions lorry. This will be Wyevale Nurseries’ second rigid vehicle in three years, a total investment of £165,000. The new lorries are to...
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25K FOR 25YRS
25K FOR 25YRS – SILVER CELEBRATIONS AT HEREFORDSHIRE’S PEARL LAKE COUNTRY PARK. A substantial donation is being made to charities across the region by Glenn & Hannah Jones of Discover Parks marking a quarter of a century in business there. Together with...
Worcester City Women FC Break Attendance Record at Sixways
On 12th November, Worcester City Women FC made history by defeating Rotherham United and securing their place in the Second Round of the Adobe FA Cup. And while this victory marked an exciting time for the club, the Second Round Proper indicates elevated competition....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Areterra – Areterra’s aim is to support a growing number of people from the semi-rural area of Worcestershire, suffering from a variety of differing medical conditions including those with learning...
Unleash Innovation in your Business with Expert Support and Funding
Whether you’re developing ground-breaking technologies, introducing revolutionary services, or perhaps you are just looking at new ways to streamline your processes, the Innovation Worcestershire Programme can be a part of your journey. Grant funding from £1,000...
Community Project Event Evening. We need your support!
Did you know there’s a community hub a short free kick away from St. Andrew’s stadium in Birmingham? It’s called The Willows Centre and it needs your support. The centre is being developed by Birmingham Children’s Trust (England) and its connected charity...
Trueline Products Have The Winning Edge
Trueline Products is thrilled to have won the coveted ‘Component Supplier of the Year’ award at the 2023 INCA Awards, marking an unprecedented hat-trick victory for the third consecutive year. This accolade holds special significance as it is nominated and...
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