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Invitation for amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced an opportunity for musicians of all ages to be part a very special project. The Elgar Festival – which will take place from Saturday 23 May until Sunday...
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Invitation for amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced an opportunity for musicians of all ages to be part a very special project. The Elgar Festival – which will take place from Saturday 23 May until Sunday...
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Changes in SME Solicitors’ Commercial Property department
SME Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of Jack Smith to Partner. Jack became Head of Commercial Property in 2024, building on his extensive experience handling both commercial and residential property matters. He strives to provide a personal and...
Ballards LLP Announces Promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner
L-R: Helen Sutherland, Partner Ballards LLP and James Syree CEO and Partner Ballards LLP Worcestershire, April 2025 — Leading accountancy and advisory firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner, effective April 2025. Helen’s...
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Local lawyers take on Wolf Run for the Emily Jordan Foundation
A team of Worcestershire lawyers have completed a gruelling country race to raise money for a popular charity. Fifteen solicitors from mfg Solicitors tackled the 10k ‘Wolf Run’ in Leamington Spa on Sunday 23 April – with the team raising over £2,000 for the Emily...
Worcestershire lawyer issues advice to employers over Coronation bank holiday
A Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended to...
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Provision of Personal Protective Equipment – Quest Services
The Law The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 require employers to provide all personal protective equipment (PPE) deemed to be necessary to their staff, in order to ensure their safety whilst carrying out their duties. Employers must carry out a risk...
Coronavirus Loan Schemes Extended to Further Education Establishments
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) supports primarily small and medium-sized businesses to access bank lending during the coronavirus outbreak. Those with an annual turnover of up to £45 million can obtain loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and...
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New UK tariff to back UK industries
The government has announced that the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period. The new tariff will support the economy by making it cheaper and easier...
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New UK tariff to back UK industries
The government has announced that the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period. The new tariff will support the economy by making it cheaper and easier...
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Surprise artwork installed at Worcestershire Royal Hospital to thank key workers
Now more than ever kindness and community have come to the fore in our everyday lives. Small acts of kindness are making a huge difference across the UK as the people come together to support each other through the difficult times we are facing as a nation. As part of...
Options for post-pandemic business investment explained by Thursfields
A top lawyer at Thursfields Solicitors has described the different options for business investment in a post-pandemic environment. Philip Chapman, a director in the Corporate department at the Midlands law firm, was commenting after the first steps were made by the...
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University of Worcester Arena Celebrates a Decade of Sporting History
Ten years ago, the University of Worcester created the UK’s first sporting arena specifically designed to accommodate the wheelchair athlete. A decade later, the University of Worcester Arena has become a world-leading facility and has set a new benchmark for...
University of Worcester Arena Celebrates a Decade of Sporting History
Ten years ago, the University of Worcester created the UK’s first sporting arena specifically designed to accommodate the wheelchair athlete. A decade later, the University of Worcester Arena has become a world-leading facility and has set a new benchmark for...
Historian Explores the Impact of Royal Execution
People can learn more about a key moment in history that was the culmination of seven years of war and had huge consequences for the British Isles. Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Worcester, Darren Oldridge, is delivering a talk examining the...
Leominster and Hereford Fairs to return to the County’s streets this spring
Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular Mayfairs. The streets come alive during each three-day festival as thousands flock into the town and city centre, including from other counties,...
Summer Concert in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the NHS
Join Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for a fantastic Summer Concert – bring a picnic, chairs or a blanket, relax and enjoy an afternoon of stunning vocals and entertainment. A bar will be available to buy a range of bottled beers, wines and spirits...
#FootballShirtFriday at The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College
In support of Cancer Research UK and #FootballShirtFriday, the team from The Point Business Centre donned their football shirts and dropped in some donations for this worthy cause. Not only is there a healthy split of teams in The Point office but even a split of...
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