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John Truslove helps fledgling concrete and stone machinery firm start up in Redditch
A newly formed stone polishing equipment supplier has launched in Redditch, with the aid of commercial property agents John Truslove. AK Surface Solutions has taken a five-year lease on the 1,180 sq ft unit at 12 Dunlop Road, on the Hunt End Industrial Estate, on a...
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John Truslove helps fledgling concrete and stone machinery firm start up in Redditch
A newly formed stone polishing equipment supplier has launched in Redditch, with the aid of commercial property agents John Truslove. AK Surface Solutions has taken a five-year lease on the 1,180 sq ft unit at 12 Dunlop Road, on the Hunt End Industrial Estate, on a...
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Hundreds Attend Celebration of Arts and Culture in Worcester
Family, friends and members of the community celebrated the very best artwork from students in Worcester at the packed opening night of The Show 25. The Show is an end-of-academic-year exhibition of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
Nature needs you – Herefordshire’s largest membership organisation is seeking a new Treasurer!
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust works to recover nature and is the county’s largest membership organisation with over 8,0000 members. The organisation is now recruiting for a new Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees and a take a strategic lead for finance. Do...
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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...
University of Worcester Creates New Wildflower Meadow
Hundreds of wildflowers will soon be providing a habitat for nature to thrive at the University of Worcester as part of a wider wildlife project on campus. Students, including those studying on the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, along...
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Thursfields shares story of talent success
Thursfields Solicitors’ commercial and HR director Michelle O’Hara is to speak at a legal industry conference focused on people strategies and will share her firm’s success in attracting and developing talent. The Legal Practice Management National Conference (LPM) is...
Professionals gather at Hereford Women’s Business Forum
Tuesday 4 February saw 45 people attend the Hereford Women’s Business Forum, in association with Hereford Racecourse. The event is aimed at business people from across the county, not just women, and is held at family friendly hours. The day, which was held at...
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BCC comments on National Apprenticeship Week
Commenting on National Apprenticeship Week 2020, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Businesses support the drive for more and better apprenticeships, but the system needs urgent reform if they are to help our workforce reach...
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BCC comments on National Apprenticeship Week
Commenting on National Apprenticeship Week 2020, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Businesses support the drive for more and better apprenticeships, but the system needs urgent reform if they are to help our workforce reach...
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Two counties remain Open for Business
This past week has presented challenging times for businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. With the aftermath of both Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, causing the River Teme and Severn to flood and presenting a danger to life, the two counties have faced...
Competition: WIN a stand at the Chamber Business Expo!
This competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite local businesses to take part in a new competition to win a stand at its Business Expo on Thursday 12 March. Sponsored by...
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‘Going For Gold’ event launches in the West Midlands
On 2nd March 2023, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association held its first-ever ‘Going for Gold’ event at DRPG’s studios in Worcestershire. Emphasising the importance of the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, the event aimed to encourage...
University Staff Member Bids for London Marathon World Record Attempt Dressed as Lumberjack
A member of staff at the University of Worcester will be attempting to break the world record for the fastest London Marathon time dressed as a lumberjack. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer, said he was looking for a fun way to raise money for the...
Staff celebrating 235 years’ experience at Midlands training experts PTP
Eighteen staff at Midland training experts Performance Through People (PTP) have clocked up an impressive 235 years between them. The colleagues celebrated with a special lunch at the company’s Walsall offices where Kevin Davis, PTP board member and chair of the...
Dementia Researchers Present Project Findings at House of Lords
A group of researchers presented their findings on the benefits and challenges of Extra Care Housing (ECH) for people living with dementia to a special audience at the House of Lords. Staff from the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies have been...
Inflation increase places further pressure on businesses
UK inflation accelerated unexpectedly in February, adding to expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again at its meeting on Thursday. The annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 10.4 per cent in February, the Office for National...
Signs Express Worcester Celebrates 20 Years of Business
Signs Express Worcester recently celebrated its 20-year trading anniversary. This milestone represents a significant achievement in the company’s history, and it serves as a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the team. The business was...
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