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Branch Line Weekend brings the Severn Valley Railway’s past to life
The Severn Valley Railway will be stepping back into classic branch line days on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March with its Branch Line Weekend, a special event marking 35 years since the arrival of the railway’s first diesel multiple unit (DMU). Across the...
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Branch Line Weekend brings the Severn Valley Railway’s past to life
The Severn Valley Railway will be stepping back into classic branch line days on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March with its Branch Line Weekend, a special event marking 35 years since the arrival of the railway’s first diesel multiple unit (DMU). Across the...
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The Courtyard launches Actors Academy
The Courtyard is delighted to be launching Actors Academy, a series of workshops and classes for ages 11 – 19. The Actors Academy will offer students the opportunity to develop advanced techniques in all aspects of theatre and performance as well as creative writing...
Worcester insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co secure £5,000 award for local charity The Myriad Centre from the Aviva Broker Community Fund
Worcester-based insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co is delighted to announce the success of their application to the annual Aviva Broker Community Fund and securing £5,000 towards their chosen local charity, The Myriad Centre, whose mission is to make a positive...
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Universities Chief Highlights University’s Relationship with City on Visit
The Chief Executive of Universities UK, Vivienne Stern MBE, has commended the University of Worcester for putting the community at the heart of what it does. Ms Stern was speaking on a recent visit to see for herself some of the University’s facilities, particularly...
University’s Business School Awarded National Accreditation
The University of Worcester’s Business School has been awarded a national accreditation by the Chartered Association of Business Schools. The Small Business Charter accreditation, held by only around 60 Business Schools in the country, followed a rigorous assessment...
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Quarterly Economic Report for Quarter 1 2019 reveals extent of local ageing workforce
In the midst of all the political noise surrounding Brexit, it is all too easy to lose sight of some of the most fundamental domestic issues which continue to impact day-to-day business operations and present barriers to growth. It is vital that Brexit negotiations do...
Compare the salary and benefits you offer to improve recruitment
At a time when provisions for flexible working and annual leave allowance are as important to candidates as salaries, it has never been more crucial to compare the salary and benefits your business offers. Take part in our annual Salary & Benefits 2019/20 survey...
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BCC responds to Jeremy Corbyn’s speech
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While most businesses will welcome Mr Corbyn’s commitment to try to avoid a messy and disorderly Brexit, and this must...
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BCC responds to Jeremy Corbyn’s speech
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While most businesses will welcome Mr Corbyn’s commitment to try to avoid a messy and disorderly Brexit, and this must...
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New Directors appointed at SW&A Accountants
Worcester based SW&A Accountants announce this week the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors, Liz Duggan and Amy Smith, following their dedicated service to the company. After starting with SW&A Accountants as apprentices, becoming...
Berrys ranked among top UK planning firms
Hereford property and planning business Berrys has been ranked amongst the top UK planning firms in the annual Planning Consultancy Survey. The Survey, conducted by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), ranked Berrys 33rd in the UK, based on the number of...
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Vamos Theatre welcomes Learning Intern thanks to support from the Mo Siewcharran Fund
Vamos Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Carden Stapleton as an Intern in its Learning and Participation department, after being successful in a funding bid to increase the company’s diversity. The Mo Siewcharran fund helps to transform lives and...
New podcast called Family Law Uncovered launched by Thursfields Solicitors
Leading Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has launched a new podcast series focusing on family law, hosted by its own legal experts. Family Law Uncovered will be discussing everything from separation to divorce, including subjects such as mediation, family...
Team Building Days launched at Cup Ceramics Hereford
Cup Ceramic Studio in Hereford has launched Team Building Days. Are you looking for a different kind of day out to reward your employees? The art of pottery is described as therapeutic and relaxing, while spinning clay, your mind and body are in natural synergy,...
Hospice announces new Chief Executive
Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice has announced the appointment of Mike Wilkerson as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Mr Wilkerson will take up the role after the current Chief Executive, June Patel, took the decision to step down later this year, following 11...
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People are in trouble; the cost-of-living crisis, job losses mounting, recession imminent. People want a different life post-Covid; work with purpose, reduced commuting time, hybrid working. Gallup has found 70% of people in employment are ‘actively disengaged’. If UK...
Thursfields sponsors triathlete now ranked No.1 in West Midlands for age group
A talented young Midlands triathlete who is currently ranked number one in the West Midlands for her age group is to be sponsored by Thursfields Solicitors. Olive Thomas, aged 12, who attends Haybridge High School in Hagley, finished first in the West Midlands...
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