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Hereford’s new Transport Hub takes shape
Plans for Hereford’s new Transport Hub have moved a step closer to reality as work on the central canopy feature begins. A crane is on site to install the canopy for the £10m project. The Transport Hub will bring together public transport and active travel, while...
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Hereford’s new Transport Hub takes shape
Plans for Hereford’s new Transport Hub have moved a step closer to reality as work on the central canopy feature begins. A crane is on site to install the canopy for the £10m project. The Transport Hub will bring together public transport and active travel, while...
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Firms co-host Royal Three Counties Show drinks event
Law firm mfg Solicitors and property specialists Fisher German co-hosted a drinks reception at the 2025 Royal Three Counties Show. Over 100 people attended the event at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground as part of the annual three-day showpiece which celebrates...
University Festival Explores Range of Legal Topics
A University of Worcester law-themed festival will offer a wide range of expert talks open to the public. The University’s Constitutions, Rights and Justice Research Group is holding a free Rights and Justice Festival at The Hive, in Worcester, on July 8, designed to...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Help to Grow Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government funded, leadership course aimed at Senior Managers in small and medium sized businesses. The course is designed in collaboration with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and Business Schools. The Help to...
Experts Offer Advice on What Makes a GCA Ruxley Rose Plant Area Winner
A LEADING UK commercial grower that sponsored the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Ruxley Rose Award – presented at the body’ annual conference last week – has revealed what makes a winning plant area (February 2024). The Wyevale Nurseries’ sponsored Best Overall...
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Small Business Commissioner consultation
New proposals have been outlined by government to ensure small businesses in the UK are paid on time, Small Business Minister Paul Scully today announced (1 October). Currently £23.4 billion worth of late invoices are owed to small firms across Britain, impacting on...
Boris Johnson defends ‘strong local’ measures to beat virus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended the use of localised measures to combat Covid-19 across the UK. Mr Johnson told MPs “strong local action” was needed in response to “a serious and growing” virus resurgence. Labour’s Sir Keir...
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GDP falls in November halting 6 months of recovery
Following six consecutive months of growth GDP fell 2.6% in November as varying restrictions were brought into place across the UK. This economy is now 8.5% smaller than it was in February, proving a roadblock in the “V” shaped recover of the economy. The data does...
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GDP falls in November halting 6 months of recovery
Following six consecutive months of growth GDP fell 2.6% in November as varying restrictions were brought into place across the UK. This economy is now 8.5% smaller than it was in February, proving a roadblock in the “V” shaped recover of the economy. The data does...
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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.
‘Resilience, Evolution, Recovery’ click connect workshop with GBSLEP
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic GBSLEP will be hosting a virtual event series from Monday 30th November to Friday 4th December 2020. Resilience, Evolution, Recovery will consist of sessions that will focus on themes such as Green Recovery, Diversification, Skills & Innovation, Leadership through crisis and re-imagining our town centres.
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Chamber Business Awards 2019: Bishop Fleming LLP wins Business of the Year
Bishop Fleming LLP has been named Business of the Year, sponsored by Facebook, at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards 2019. The Chamber Business Awards, now in its 16th year, is one of the showpiece events in the business calendar,...
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...
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Shoppers Flock to New Hospice Charity Store
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a new hospice charity store in Barnards Green, Malvern, at the weekend. The new St Richard’s Hospice shop at 110 to 112 Barnards Green Road opened to the public on Saturday, December 2. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the shop...
A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Launches Festive Appeal to Raise £20,000 this Christmas
Charity launches Festive Appeal to raise £20,000 this Christmas to provide 20 more day beds for hospitals’ Palliative and End of Life Care Team Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing high quality supportive care for patients, and those...
Marches LEP’s Record of Success Detailed in New Annual Report
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership today published its annual report – detailing the key successes the organisation has helped drive over the last 12 months. The LEP – which covers Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – says it has continued to...
Expert lawyer issues alert on late cancer treatment claims
An expert injury and negligence solicitor has warned of an upturn in claims arising from delays in cancer treatment following new national performance targets being introduced. David Lydon, a Senior Personal Injury Clinical Negligence specialist at Worcestershire law...
THE LYGON ARMS NAMED AS THE COTSWOLDS BEST HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
With Christmas lights adorning the ancient 14th century coaching inn, nestled in the heart of picturesque Broadway, the team will have even more to celebrate this festive season, with the announcement that The Lygon Arms has been voted the ‘Cotswolds Best Hotel of the...
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