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OrchardFest 2026 Returns with an Inclusive Summer Celebration
We’re excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest 2026 is returning on Saturday 15th August 2026, and it promises to be bigger, brighter, and more inclusive than ever. Set at the beautiful Orchard Trust Smallholding in Upper Stowfield, Gloucestershire, this...
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OrchardFest 2026 Returns with an Inclusive Summer Celebration
We’re excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest 2026 is returning on Saturday 15th August 2026, and it promises to be bigger, brighter, and more inclusive than ever. Set at the beautiful Orchard Trust Smallholding in Upper Stowfield, Gloucestershire, this...
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Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Expands Podcast Platform to Support Young People with Cancer
‘Young Me vs the Big C’ Podcast Relaunches on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts’ The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust has relaunched its podcast, Young Me vs the Big C, now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. This exciting step makes the podcast...
FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors
Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...
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Memories of ‘Miracle’ Baby Grayson as Vital Acorns Care Meant Parents Never Felt Alone
The parents of a ‘miracle’ baby boy have told how their happiness turned into heartbreak when he died aged just six months old – but how vital care from Acorns Children’s Hospice meant they never felt alone. Becky and George smile through tears as they remember...
Secure Great Deals and Avoid Scams This Black Friday
As Black Friday on 24th November and Cyber Monday on 27th November approach, consumers eagerly anticipate snagging fantastic deals from leading brands looking to boost sales before Christmas. However, amidst the billions in savings touted as “not to be...
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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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White Paper protecting flow of goods and services across the UK published
The Government has published its White Paper on the UK Internal Market, setting out the policy options to protect the flow of goods and services across the UK after the end of the transition period. The UK Government is proposing to introduce the principles of mutual...
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White Paper protecting flow of goods and services across the UK published
The Government has published its White Paper on the UK Internal Market, setting out the policy options to protect the flow of goods and services across the UK after the end of the transition period. The UK Government is proposing to introduce the principles of mutual...
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Discretionary Grant Scheme – Wyre Forest, Redditch and Bromsgrove businesses
Wyre Forest District Council is now inviting applications from small and medium businesses for the Government-funded Discretionary Grant Scheme. The grants are intended to assist small and medium businesses whose income has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and which have not received funding from certain other Government support schemes.
Coronavirus: Bewdley Based adhesive manufacturer Bondloc switches 50% production to Hand Sanitiser
Bewdley based adhesive and sealant manufacturer Bondloc UK Ltd, has switched 50% of their production facility to manufacture hand sanitiser to help meet the national demands amid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Bondloc has supplied adhesives and sealants to...
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Rebrand for Ledbury Business
Pippin Copywriting Ltd, based in Ledbury, has just rebranded to become Every Word Ltd. Speaking about the rebrand, founder Catherine Every said: “The new name is a better fit for my business today.” She explains: “Yes, I’m a copywriter. My clients call on my...
First Choice University Destinations for Malvern St James
It’s the long-awaited A Level results day and pupils at Malvern St James Girls’ School have been celebrating achieving places at some of the top universities in the country, including: • Medicine at Bristol • Biomedical Science at York • Rural land Management at Royal...
Webinar to Help SME Law Firms Become Data Driven to Improve Long-term Success
How to utilise the data that SME law firms store to optimise for long-term success will be discussed by a panel of expert guest speakers in the first episode of the Build Better Habits second webinar series, presented by legal software provider Osprey Approach....
Introducing ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ to the Chamber
Hi, I’m Beth. I am a qualified therapist at ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ www.justasyouare.org.uk I’m also an ordinary human being, I have flaws and make mistakes! I provide one-to-one walk and talk/outdoor therapy in Worcester to adults of any age. I also...
Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.
Inflation has dropped again, to 6.8% from 7.9% in June. This is welcome news to businesses that have been hit hard by constant pressures from price rises for many months. However, inflation remains at historically high levels and is significantly below the 2% target...
Elevating Digital Department with New Hire at Ballards
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bal Siyan to its digital department as a Digital Consultant. With an impressive background spanning various sectors of the industry, Bal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further enhance Ballards’...
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