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SME Solicitors supports Workplace Wellbeing with new Mental Health First Aider
In September, Jessica Aldersey, SME Solicitors’ Office Manager, dedicated two working days to completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course with Garrett Learning. This comprehensive training has equipped Jess with valuable skills that will benefit both herself...
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SME Solicitors supports Workplace Wellbeing with new Mental Health First Aider
In September, Jessica Aldersey, SME Solicitors’ Office Manager, dedicated two working days to completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course with Garrett Learning. This comprehensive training has equipped Jess with valuable skills that will benefit both herself...
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University Staff Walk a Symbolic Mile on VE Day
Colleagues at the University of Worcester, an institution founded to ‘win the peace through education’, walked a mile together to commemorate VE Day. The University Mile is a popular circular walking route for staff and students around the University’s St John’s...
Landlords Warned to Guard Against Protected Lease Tenants
A leading commercial property lawyer is warning landlords about the hurdles they face when taking back possession from a tenant with a protected lease – and urged them to seek legal advice to avoid falling foul of the law. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 was...
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Gold Standard Employers Honoured for Supporting Armed Forces
Fourteen organisations from across the wider West Midlands area attended an awards ceremony in Shropshire to receive their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards, recognising their exceptional level of support to the Armed Forces community. Held at...
How You Can Help Acorns Be Stronger Together for Local Children and Families this Christmas
Do something amazing this Christmas and help Acorns Children’s Hospice be there for local families who need it most this holiday season. There are lots of ways you can help the charity be stronger together for families caring for children with life limiting and life...
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Join the BCC for the 2020 National Assemble and AGM
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are welcoming participation via Zoom to the BCC 2020 National Assembly and 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM), both to be held on 14 October 2020. Registration via Zoom is required in advance for both meetings. Also, in relation...
Hazelton Mountford innovate to support their customers with an app for insurance claims
Worcestershire based insurance brokers, Hazelton Mountford, have invested in their future with the implementation of an app to support customers with their insurance claims. Hazleton Mountfors, based in Worcester city centre with offices in Evesham and the Isle of...
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Points-based immigration system opens
Applications for the new skilled worker visa open today (1 December), meaning the brightest and the best from around the world can now apply to work in the UK from 1 January 2021. Under the points-based immigration system, points will be awarded for a job offer at the...
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Points-based immigration system opens
Applications for the new skilled worker visa open today (1 December), meaning the brightest and the best from around the world can now apply to work in the UK from 1 January 2021. Under the points-based immigration system, points will be awarded for a job offer at the...
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Worcestershire firm’s legal experts make elite list again
Specialist lawyers from a Worcestershire law firm have been named among the best in the UK within the 2021 edition of the Legal 500.
Experts from mfg Solicitors are named in the elite legal list – with two teams ranked in the number one spot.
Spending Review to fight virus, deliver promises and invest in UK’s recovery
The Spending Review builds on the unprecedented action already provided to tackle the pandemic so far. It confirms an additional £38 billion for public services to continue to fight the pandemic this year, and a further £55 billion to departments to respond to Covid-19 next year, including £2.6 billion for the devolved administrations.
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Wyevale Nurseries expands its sales support team
One of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford has expanded its sales support team and taken on two new administrators this month. Wyevale Nurseries has promoted Paulina Sawicka from its propagation department to the team and appointed Helen Hoskins. Both are now...
Celtic Marches’ ‘Holly GoLightly’ 0.5% cider wins two prestigious awards
Celtic Marches’ award-winning low alcohol cider offering, Holly Golightly, has been shaking up the cider side of the low and no sector this year. Created using real Herefordshire cider apples, this refreshingly low 0.5% ABV craft cider still retains its...
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Hazelton Mountford and Warwick Racecourse Continue Their Partnership for an Exciting Day of Racing
Hazelton Mountford, a leading local insurance broker, is thrilled to announce its continuing partnership with Warwick Racecourse. After a successful first season supporting the Home of the Kingmaker Chase, the firm have continued their support into the 2023/24 season....
Grand opening of new electrical training centre at Worcester Community Trust’s inaugural annual celebration event
More than 80 members of the local community came together on Thursday 28 September to celebrate the impact that local charity Worcester Community Trust has had during 2022 and 2023. The charity runs six community hubs throughout Worcester, as well as wide range of...
New Careers Programme Helping Connect Young People and Businesses
The Worcestershire Careers Hub has launched a new support programme to help young people understand business industries and the routeways into those industries. The programme, called, “Passport 2” aims to support schools with providing students with special...
JMDA DESIGN REGIONAL WINNERS AT BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS
JMDA Design are delighted to announce they have been selected as the British Chamber of Commerce Regional Winner in the Global Player category, Export Business of the Year. The product design consultancy with their Head Office in Pershore, Worcestershire, will now...
TOM FIELD CELEBRATES NEW CII QUALIFICATION AT SUTCLIFFE & CO
One of the newest additions to the team at Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, Account Handler Tom Field, celebrates receiving a certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute, through his dedication and commitment to insurance services. Continuing their focus...
Kyle wins Young Grower of the Year Award at HTA Conference
PRODUCTION Manager at Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries Kyle Ross has been presented with the Young Grower (under 35) of the Year Award at this year’s Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Conference (October 2023). Kyle, who is also an ‘Ambassador for Horticulture’,...
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