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Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass phase one
Civil engineering firm, Graham, appointed to lead detailed design and early works, paving the way for beginning of construction later this year. Appointment marks latest milestone in delivering the long-awaited bypass. Phase one expected to deliver immediate benefits...
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Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass phase one
Civil engineering firm, Graham, appointed to lead detailed design and early works, paving the way for beginning of construction later this year. Appointment marks latest milestone in delivering the long-awaited bypass. Phase one expected to deliver immediate benefits...
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Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer this half term
The Severn Valley Railway is making family adventures more affordable than ever with the launch of its ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer for the May half-term holiday from 24 May to 1 June. For just £1 per child, families can enjoy an unforgettable heritage rail journey through...
City Signs celebrates 65 years as Worcester’s leading signage specialist
Leading signage and display specialist City Signs is delighted to mark its 65th year in business. Founder Horace Wilkins first opened the doors to City Signs in 1960 and in 2025 the company continues its strong family roots, with two of his children steering the...
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New Partner announced at SME
SME Solicitors in Worcester has announced that Liz Stirk (nee Meddings) has been made a Partner in the firm. Liz is Head of SME’s Residential Conveyancing department. Liz Stirk joined SME Solicitors, based in Sansome Walk, in 2013 as a secretary and has progressed...
NMITE to host Future Skills Fair in its Blackfriars Campus
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) in Hereford will be hosting a Future Skills Fair from 3-6pm on 1st February to encourage young people in Secondary and Post-16 education to explore the next steps in their education, career, or training....
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SME supports a great debate
SME Solicitors is again sponsoring the RGS Worcester debating team for this academic year. RGS Worcester and SME Solicitors have a long-standing relationship going back many years and the firm is always pleased to show its support for school activities. SME was...
BOBST commits to apprentice training programme to attract next generation
BOBST, one of the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and services to folding carton, corrugated board and flexible packaging manufacturers, has committed to attracting the next generation of talent with its Electrical Maintenance apprentice programme. The...
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BCC: Simplifying planning rules would go a long way to boost rural coverage
Commenting on the government announcement on proposals to simplify planning rules to improve rural mobile coverage, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’ve been calling on the new government to prioritise the...
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BCC: Simplifying planning rules would go a long way to boost rural coverage
Commenting on the government announcement on proposals to simplify planning rules to improve rural mobile coverage, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’ve been calling on the new government to prioritise the...
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Triple hire for Worcester-based accountants
HAINES Watts’ Worcester office has welcomed three new members of staff to meet growing demand from clients. Senior Tax Manager Jonathan New is joined by Payroll Assistant Jane Marson and Accounts Trainee Michael Lewis. Mr New, who has moved to Worcester following...
Worcester-based Account Manager joins the Redline Telecom team
Redline Telecom is delighted to welcome Matt Ramage as an Account Manager to its growing team. Matt has been with Redline for 4 weeks now, and has been busy completing training for his new role and getting to know some of its existing customers better. Having worked...
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Thursfields advises on sale of multi-million pound caravan park in West Midlands
A well-known West Midlands caravan park has been sold in a multi-million pound deal, thanks to expert advice from Thursfields Solicitors. Tony Gibb, head of the Commercial Property team at Thursfields, advised the clients involved on the sale by auction, along with...
With cyber crime on the rise in Hereford, how are you protecting your company data? (Cyber Quarter workshop)
Everyone has a duty to maintain data integrity and security. With cyber threats now a board-level issue, it’s important now more than ever to make sure your business is taking the necessary steps to protect their assets against cyber criminals. On the 8th...
Santa numbers on the rise ahead of festive St Michael’s Hospice run
Shoppers in Hereford this Christmas will be greeted by a sea of Santas as a popular festive run returns. A flurry of bookings for the St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run on Sunday 18th December means just a handful of places remain. The annual run is organised by St...
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Herefordshire Cobb Amos – Local, independent agent with years of experience whose goal is to get you moved in good time and at the right price. Denney King Consultants Ltd – Denney King is a niche legal practice advising on all aspects of family, property...
Family lawyer calls on couples to protect finances following legal rejection
A leading family lawyer has urged unmarried couples who live together to carefully protect their finances in case of separation, after a Whitehall rejection to reform cohabitation laws. Rupinder Nandra, a partner at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, has issued...
University of Worcester Expert Contributes to New National Guidance on Making Public Buildings Accessible for All
An expert at the University of Worcester says she is proud to have been involved in the production of the UK’s first national guidance for building designers and planners to consider accessibility for a neurodiverse population. The British Standards Institution has...
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