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NMITE Appoints its First Head of Learning and Teaching To Support the Institution’s Ambitious Development Plans
NMITE has appointed Dr Richard Lillington, as Professor in Engineering and its first Head of Learning and Teaching, marking a key milestone in shaping the institution’s academic growth and strategic direction. He joins NMITE this month (January 2026) from Aston...
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NMITE Appoints its First Head of Learning and Teaching To Support the Institution’s Ambitious Development Plans
NMITE has appointed Dr Richard Lillington, as Professor in Engineering and its first Head of Learning and Teaching, marking a key milestone in shaping the institution’s academic growth and strategic direction. He joins NMITE this month (January 2026) from Aston...
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Rip-roaring fun as the Severn Valley Railway steps back to the 1940s
The Severn Valley Railway is recreating the spirit of the British Home Front across two weekends in June, for its ever-popular Step Back to the 1940s events. On 7/8 June and 14/15 June, the heritage line is hosting a festival of forties-themed fun, with music,...
Solicitor highlights key advantages of Golden Brick and Turnkey Agreements
A leading residential development lawyer has highlighted the key benefits of golden brick and turnkey agreements for developers in relation to their construction projects, in order to make the most of the financial benefits they bring. Golden brick agreements allow...
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New Pedestrian and Cycling Route in the City
A new walking, wheeling and cycling route linking Henwick Road to the riverside has opened at the University of Worcester. The new route, which was formerly opened by the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Adrian Gregson, in a special ceremony, was created as part of the...
Worcestershire Law Society president to serve a second term
The president of the Worcestershire Law Society is to serve a second term. Andrew Chandler, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, will continue in the role for a second year after taking over QS Parkinson Wright’s Charlotte Perry in June 2022. Mr Chandler, who is...
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Queen’s Awards for enterprise 2020
Congratulations to SafeLane Global Limited and Titan Steel Wheels Limited who both were recognised in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2020. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organizations who excel at...
Back to work – What employers need to know
Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement that lockdown measures have been relaxed in the UK, businesses who cannot work from home have been encouraged to return to the workplace. This has caused confusion and concern for many and clarity was sought on clearer guidance around health and safety measures. Here we’ve put together some advice from ACAS for businesses and employers.
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Government announce post-Brexit border controls
Checks on EU goods coming into the UK will be phased in next year to give firms “time to adjust”, as ministers formally ruled out extending the Brexit transition period beyond 31 December.
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Government announce post-Brexit border controls
Checks on EU goods coming into the UK will be phased in next year to give firms “time to adjust”, as ministers formally ruled out extending the Brexit transition period beyond 31 December.
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Kidderminster business awarded Queen’s Award for International Trade
Leading steel wheel manufacturers and Strategic Member Titan Steel Wheels have received a Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short-Term Growth in overseas sales. During these challenging times, it is important that we still take the time to reflect...
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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Hazelton Mountford Haulage Insurance Experts at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2023
Team Hazelton Mountford joined visitors and exhibitors at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2023 at the NEC from Tuesday 18th April – Thursday 20th April 2023. Over 200 exhibitors were at the leading UK trade exhibition for the road freight transport industry –...
Showcasing insurance expertise for church and faith communities
Hazelton Mountford recently sponsored and exhibited at the Assemblies of God National Conference 2023 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. The AoG National Conference ran from the 2nd-5th May 2023 with international guest speakers and worship leaders. The Conference...
Innovative SolarButterfly to Stop in Worcester as Part of World Tour
A butterfly-shaped trailer, powered entirely by the sun, will be making a stopover in Worcester this summer as part of a world tour promoting solutions to stop global warming. The SolarButterfly was developed by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland...
Widely respected solicitor retires after 42-year career
One of Worcestershire’s most popular and admired solicitors has retired after a career spanning over four decades. Commercial property expert Maynard Burton, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired from the legal profession after joining the Kidderminster...
Ultrafilter celebrates £2 million investment to support pharma future
Herefordshire’s leading manufacturing company Ultrafilter Medical officially opened its new, specialist facility to support the diversification of its Ross-on-Wye site on Thursday 20 April. The company has invested £2 million in a new cleanroom and specialist...
Top garden designer picks Wyevale Nurseries’ stock for RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Award-winning garden designer Peter Dowle has chosen plants from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford to feature in his show garden at RHS Malvern Spring Festival next week – including its new innovative Hedera Algerian Bellecour® (May 11-14, 2023). Multi-gold medallist...
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