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Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive
A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...
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Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive
A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...
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Venues ordered to prepare following new terrorism law
Venue owners and operators are being urged to prepare for new terrorism laws being introduced following the devastating Manchester Arena bombings and ever-growing threat of terror attacks. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as ‘Martyn’s...
How to Choose the Best Accountants Service for Your Business Needs
Choosing the right accountant isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about finding a trusted partner who can help you grow, stay compliant and make smarter financial decisions. In our latest article, we explore what to look for when selecting an accountant, including: ·...
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Worcestershire’s Farmers Given Expert Advice to Benefit From Future Land Sales
Farmers and landowners across Worcestershire could be in for a significant financial windfall if the value of their land increases in the future – even after they have sold it on. Rural affairs experts at county law firm mfg Solicitors say they are dealing with...
Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?
Analysis by The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which looks at 28 million motor insurance policies, suggests that the average price paid for motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 continued to increase. The average premium paid for private comprehensive...
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ESFA post-16 provider relief scheme
The government recognises that training providers are faced with enormous challenges in continuing to deliver education and training during this period of uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. In line with Cabinet Office guidance they are introducing...
Webinar: Lunchtime Networking with the Chamber
Sign up to our Lunchtime Networking to raise your business profile and make valuable business contacts. The session will provide the opportunity for each attendee to participate in a 60 second introduction and attendees will also be divided into smaller break out...
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Chamber launches new Chamber Finance Finder platform, transforming Members’ access to business finance
An exciting new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire is released today with the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The new Chamber Finance Finder will allow...
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Chamber launches new Chamber Finance Finder platform, transforming Members’ access to business finance
An exciting new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire is released today with the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The new Chamber Finance Finder will allow...
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Government support for larger businesses launched
After extensive consultation and representations, all businesses will now be able to access some form of government support to assist them during the present Covid-19 crisis. The Treasury scheme which launched yesterday (20 April), plugs the gap between the scheme...
Business Interruption Insurance Update
The last few weeks have been a busy time for the insurance sector, which has been under increasing pressure from the Government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to consider Covid-19 related claims, in particular those related to business interruption losses....
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Introducing Alentar UK Limited
The Alentar team focus on helping businesses to grow through affordable, professional business services, and specialise in Leadership, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Commercial Development, Technology and Continuous Improvement activities. We have experience...
Champions for Entrepreneurs
This month, RWC are delighted to announce that they have won the Enterprising Worcestershire ‘Champions for Entrepreneurs’ award in Worcestershire. This award is a recognition of the exceptional work and dedication of the entire RWC team of business coaches in...
Hospice to celebrate ‘incredible’ volunteers
Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice will be celebrating the tireless support of hundreds of volunteers over the next week. (1 – 7th June) During Volunteers’ Week from June 1st to 7th, the hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations...
Limited tickets remain as first-ever St Michael’s Hospice Messy Runner nears
A Herefordshire charity says it has been blown away by ticket sales ahead of the launch of a new event. St Michael’s Hospice has announced that places for its first-ever Messy Runner on Saturday 17th June are becoming limited after hundreds snapped up tickets shortly...
Should you insure your sports club pitches and running tracks too?
With the recent news story of East of Scotland league side Dunipace FC facing a bill of up to £300,000 to repair their artificial surface at Westfield Park in Denny, when their football club pitch was set on fire by vandals last week, shows insuring pitches should not...
Phoneworcs Ltd, a multi-award winning business telecommunications and broadband specialist
The Phoneworcs team are celebrating as Managing Director Sandy Burt is delighted to announce that they have received 2 fantastic awards in this year’s SME News UK Enterprise and IT Awards. Phoneworcs is proud to be named “The Best Cloud Telephony Provider in the...
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