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A Life in Technology: John Legge’s Journey Through Computing and Training
John Legge our IT trainer of many years has written his first book of his career in computing and business including of course the many years he’s delivered courses on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Although John runs almost entirely just Excel training currently...
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A Life in Technology: John Legge’s Journey Through Computing and Training
John Legge our IT trainer of many years has written his first book of his career in computing and business including of course the many years he’s delivered courses on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Although John runs almost entirely just Excel training currently...
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Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’
The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival between 15 and 18 May welcomed more than 3,700 visitors and saw 20 locomotives in action, for what organisers believe was 2025’s largest diesel event on the preservation circuit. ‘What a fantastic show we put on!’...
One year on – how a charity superstore in Herefordshire has been embraced by their local community
In May 2024, St Michael’s Hospice opened the doors at its brand-new charity superstore in Whitestone Business Park, Hereford. Hundreds flocked to its grand opening and have continued to show their support throughout its first year, with over 160,000 visitors spending...
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Insurers Exiting the UK Market and Implications for Policyholders
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a significant trend in the insurance industry: leading insurers are strategically withdrawing from specific market segments, causing ripples in the UK insurance landscape – says Simeon Chapman, Hazelton Mountford. A prime example...
The Small Business Charter, the Help to Grow Course and the Return of the Executive MBA; an Exciting Time for the Worcester Business School.
The Worcester Business School at the University of Worcester has officially received its Small Business Charter. The CEO of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, Flora Hamilton, visited the City Campus to hand over the charter in person last month. It paves...
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Business Over Breakfast Clubs Have Proven That Community Is Everything In The Tough Times.
We have found great satisfaction building BoB Clubs over this challenging time, because we can point to many cases now where the clubs have been part of saving good companies in the community during the Covid-19 crisis. Business network on the surface is a traditional...
Government seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials
A new NHS service has been launched to enable people across the UK to sign up for information on COVID-19 vaccine trials.
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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...
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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...
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Funding for businesses in Worcestershire agri-tech support industries
Pershore College is launching a call for grant proposals to support the development of the agri-tech sector within Worcestershire. The grants of £1000 upwards will support Worcestershire companies to make capital purchases needed to develop innovations to improve...
BetaDen marks second anniversairy with investment landmark
BetaDen – the commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park – is celebrating its second anniversary with the news that cohort founders have secured over £250,000 investment since its inception. Unlike other accelerators, which mainly work with...
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Ballards LLP Welcomes Seven Exceptional Graduates to the Team
Ballards LLP, a Worcestershire based professional services firm is thrilled to announce the addition of seven graduates to its ranks. These graduates have joined various teams within the organisation, including Business Services, Accounts and Audit, and Private Client...
World famous artist Phlegm paints Sutcliffe office
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have unveiled a jaw-dropping piece of artwork at their Head Office in Foundry Street in Worcester City by the world famous and widely acclaimed artist Phlegm as part of this year’s Worcester Paint Festival. The London based artist...
Wyevale Nurseries’ hosts Open Day for ‘Greening Gloucestershire’ stakeholders
Staff from Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) and 25 other guests from its ‘Greening Gloucestershire’ stakeholders attended a special Open Day and tour at one of the UK’s leading nurseries recently (September 2023). They visited Herefordshire-based Wyevale...
FBC Manby Bowdler discovers a more sustainable way to do business
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is the way all businesses are being encouraged to operate. Here’s how FBC Manby Bowdler is navigating the challenges and opportunities it brings. When we started our journey, our first challenge was not having dedicated...
Welsh Assembly Visit
Mental Health & Tourism Levy’s were the discussion of the day at Discover Parks on the Herefordshire/Welsh border. A holiday park near Presteigne welcomed James Evans MS for Brecon and Radnorshire, to discuss boosting tourism in the area. It comes as the Welsh...
The Courtyard’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday 23 September, 7.30pm Tickets: Standard £25, VIP £60 01432 340555 The Courtyard’s 25th Anniversary Celebration is an evening of dance, theatre and entertainment which will be appearing at The Courtyard in September. The Courtyard has been...
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