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TSR Delivers Rapid Response at Heart of Worcestershire College After Flood
Students and staff at the Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch are set to return to fully equipped classrooms after an internal flood disrupted lessons earlier this month. Thanks to the rapid response of mechanical and electrical specialists TSR, essential...
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TSR Delivers Rapid Response at Heart of Worcestershire College After Flood
Students and staff at the Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch are set to return to fully equipped classrooms after an internal flood disrupted lessons earlier this month. Thanks to the rapid response of mechanical and electrical specialists TSR, essential...
Member News
Free Business Breakfast: Coffee, cake & employment law updates
Employment law is changing – but have you considered how these updates could impact your business? Could they affect how you hire and manage your staff? Are your contracts, policies and procedures still up to date? Do you feel confident you’re meeting your...
ONE welcomes Joel Pearson to the Board
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), has announced the appointment of Joel Pearson to their Board of Directors. ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff is currently celebrating 50 years in business....
Patron & Strategic News
Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
Property consultancy promotes five at Worcester office after strong period of success
A leading property consultancy has made five promotions in Worcester after an impressive period of growth. Fisher German has promoted Molly Slatter, Lauren Allcoat and Sarah Hollis to Associate Partners. Bill Davies is now a Senior Surveyor and Aimi Boaz has been...
Chamber News
Business Roundup – February 2023
I noticed that a funding deal has been signed which will enable almost a further 450,000 sq ft of new industrial space to be built on Redditch Gateway in Worcestershire. We have all seen the large units along the M5 at Worcester Six, again great news for the County....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
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Welcome New Members – KGL Financial Planning!
KGL Financial Planning appreciate that you are unique, with your own financial ideals, which is why we will tailor the services and recommendations that we make specifically to meet your needs. Based on our core values and excellence of service, we will provide you...
Welcome New Members – KGL Financial Planning!
KGL Financial Planning appreciate that you are unique, with your own financial ideals, which is why we will tailor the services and recommendations that we make specifically to meet your needs. Based on our core values and excellence of service, we will provide you...
Policy News
Government publishes plan to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050
Today (14 July 2021) Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched the UK’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan. The plan sets out how the UK will cut emissions from all methods of transport, allowing the whole transport sector to reach net zero by 2050. As part of this...
Businesses still left with questions as legal restrictions all set to go on July 19
It was confirmed yesterday (Monday 12 July) that England will move to step 4 of easing coronavirus restrictions meaning almost all legal limitations on social contact will be removed on July 19. What will change on July 19? Reopening of all businesses including...
Skills News
Free skills training for employees in Worcestershire
The Warwickshire College Group (WCG) are offering free skills training for over 50’s working in Worcestershire. The Train 4 Success (T4S) programme aims to retrain or upskill people, supporting their personal development and benefitting their company. Eligible...
Entries open for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that entries are now open for the popular Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020. Local apprentices, apprenticeship employers, schools, careers leads and training...
Charity News
Join Team Worcestershire Acute for the NHS75 Malvern Walk!
On Saturday June 10 Sky Blue Adventures will be leading a very special sponsored walk in order to raise much needed funds for Worcestershire’s local hospitals in the NHS’ 75th birthday year. The 9 mile walk will take in the beautiful views of end to end Malvern Ridge,...
Hospice welcomes Mike as new Chief Executive
Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice has warmly welcomed Mike Wilkerson as the charity’s new Chief Executive, following the retirement of his predecessor June Patel. Mr Wilkerson joins St Richard’s from Saint Catherine’s Hospice in North Yorkshire where he has been...
Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
BCC News
Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
Worcestershire News
Invitational Franchise Roundtable Lunch
In conjunction with Knights Plc & NatWest, we’d like to invite franchisors and franchisees to a roundtable lunch event as follows; Venue – Knights Plc, Two Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX (easily accessible from New Street or Snowhill stations)...
Japanese Professor’s Year in Worcester Learning about British Law
An academic from Japan has spent a year at the University of Worcester learning about British law. Professor Ning Han is the second member of staff from Toin University in Yokohama to take part in an exchange programme between the two universities. She spent a year...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire’s Big Economic Plan
Hereford County Council are establishing clear priorities and the actions needed now and over the next five years, showing how Herefordshire partners can work together, bringing different talents and perspectives to deliver for Herefordshire. To date, the plan has...
New operator appointed for Shell Store Business Centre
Hereford’s first dedicated business incubation centre is entering an exciting new phase in 2023 after a new operator was appointed to manage The Shell Store. The building, on Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone, has been a huge success since its formal opening in...
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Worcester kids to benefit from recruitment firm’s Easter Egg generosity
Expert Worcester jobs firm Pineapple Recruitment has donated over 200 Easter eggs to a local foodbank. Staff at the Diglis-based recruiter, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality and catering industries, have donated the chocolate treats to Worcester...
Why is Climate Change so Prevalent in Children’s Books?
A leading expert in children’s literature will give a free public talk in Worcester, examining the role climate change plays in story books. Jean Webb, Professor of International Children’s Literature at the University of Worcester, will deliver the talk, titled...
Extent Of US Tariff Impact Revealed
62% of UK firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will be negatively impacted by US tariffs, compared to 41% with no exposure 32% of firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will increase prices in response to the tariff 44% of firms with exposure to the...
St Michael’s Hospice seeks Leader of the Future
St Michael’s Hospice says it wants to appoint a leader of the future to work alongside its senior managers. The Bartestree-based charity has launched a search to recruit a graduate to lead on “exciting and innovative projects”. It’s looking for a candidate graduating...
The Key Safe Company is putting its latest product up for attack testing at The Security Event at The NEC
A leading access management company will demonstrate the durability of its latest key safe when it undergoes attack testing at a prestigious trade show. The Key Safe Company will pit its flagship ark Tamo Pro, billed as the world’s most secure mechanical key safe,...
How to Navigate the AI Revolution
Optimising Search with Intelligent Tools and Modern SEO Strategies The world of artificial intelligence is positively booming, and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement – and perhaps a touch of apprehension. We’re witnessing astonishing advancements...
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