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Added Value Enterprises [AVE] accelerates growth by 225% following sector expansion
Procurement and consultancy specialists, Added Value Enterprises [AVE], have scaled growth by an impressive 225% over the last 12 months following its increased service offering and successful expansion into the hospitality and care sectors. Established in 2021, AVE...
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Added Value Enterprises [AVE] accelerates growth by 225% following sector expansion
Procurement and consultancy specialists, Added Value Enterprises [AVE], have scaled growth by an impressive 225% over the last 12 months following its increased service offering and successful expansion into the hospitality and care sectors. Established in 2021, AVE...
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Summer family fun at the Severn Valley Railway
With the long weeks of the school summer holidays almost here, the Severn Valley Railway is getting ready to make sure everyone can enjoy a fun-packed day out to remember. At The Engine House, Highley, a brand-new family activity is on offer free of charge to those...
Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
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OLPRO Shortlisted for a West Midlands Business of the Year Sustainability Award.
Worcester-based outdoor leisure brand OLPRO has been shortlisted for a West Midlands Business of the Year sustainability award. The news comes shortly after OLPRO were awarded E-commerce Business of the Year at the Scale-up Awards, as well as winning The Best Small...
REHAU Scores Hat-trick at National Fenestration Awards 2023
On Saturday 28 October, REHAU was crowned Systems Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards, as well as scooping Best Use of Video for partnership film with Uxbridge-based fabricator, Visio, while Area Sales Manager, Hannah Smith also walked away with...
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Prime Minister announces further easing of lockdown restrictions
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, when social distancing rules will be eased. Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open both indoors and outdoors if they put in safety guidelines including table service only. Other...
Chamber partners with Worcester News on their campaign to support local businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus lockdown.
Supported by Worcester MP Robin Walker and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, the Worcester News’ Love Local Business campaign encourages readers to back traders by spending their money with them.
Many of these businesses re-opened on Monday June 15, after more than two months of being closed, while others such as hairdressers and pubs won’t be able to trade again until July. For those businesses that have been able to remain open during the lockdown, many have seen a significant loss in income.
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UK secures free trade agreement with Japan
The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2 billion. The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits...
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UK secures free trade agreement with Japan
The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2 billion. The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits...
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Quality assurance at heart of new £2 billion green homes grants
Builders, plumbers, and other tradespeople across England will need a government-backed seal of approval to provide their services as part of the new £2 billion Green Homes Grant going live at the end of September.
Council to launch new Wyre Forest Community Lottery
Wyre Forest District Council is to launch a new online lottery to help local good causes raise vital funds.
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Three new careers begin at Hazelton Mountford
Further to a recruitment drive, including an Apprenticeship Day, Hazelton Mountford have successfully onboarded three new starters to join the growing HM Referencing team and Chartered Insurance Brokers, based in the heart of Worcester city. CAPTION: L-R: Ethan...
Finalists, Celebrity Host and Sponsors confirmed for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Hub has confirmed exciting news for their 2023 annual awards evening, taking place later this year on 16 November. Comedian, performer and TV and radio star, Lucy Porter, has been confirmed as the host for this year’s Worcestershire...
Christmas takeover at DRPG Studios
Preparations are well underway for Christmas at DRPG’s studio complex in Hartlebury. Every year the group pulls out all the stops to transform the studios into famous fantasy environments, primarily for DRPG’s own team’s conference and their very own Children’s party....
Law firm celebrates hat-trick at Worcestershire Law Society Awards
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has won a trio of honours at this year’s Worcestershire Law Society Awards ceremony. The firm’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs team, led by partner at Alexandra Phillips, won the prestigious Discipline of the Year category,...
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...
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