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CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2012

Britain has a lot to celebrate in 2012 and so do Herefordshire and Worcestershire businesses.  The Chamber Business Awards 2012 in association with Worcester, Bosch Group offer an excellent opportunity for local companies to showcase their achievements, celebrate their successes and boost staff morale.  It is free and easy to enter and open to all businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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WATCH CRICKET, NETWORK & RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITY

Tickets Available for Probably the Most Anticipated Date on New Road's Social Calendar ...!!

Posted: 17/05/2012 11:00:00

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CONTINUES SUCCESS DESPITE DOUBLE DIP RECESSION

Construction industry figures may be down in the midst of a double dip recession, however local building contractor Speller Metcalfe has proved that they continue to maintain their reputation as industry leaders – scooping three award recognitions in one night

Posted: 16/05/2012 15:00:00

BUZZY BUILDERS ‘BEE-AT’ OFF COMPETITION!

Speller Metcalfe mascot Buzz Sitegear was on hand to celebrate with Bromsgrove School primary and secondary pupils following their win at the Malvern Spring Garden Show 2012

Posted: 16/05/2012 14:55:00

ON YER BIKE!

A local charity cycle ride to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester proved a sunny success last weekend

Posted: 16/05/2012 14:45:00

SAFARI PARK WELCOMES ITS FIRST EVER ROYAL VISITOR

West Midland Safari Park hosted their first Royal Visit on Monday, 15th May 2012. HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited the Park as part of his tour in Worcestershire. During the visit, HRH viewed a short screening of a film about Spring Grove House produced by Safari Park staff, saw plans for the future development of the site and met with animal keepers. The focus of the visit was on staff and what goes on behind the scenes at the Park, which is soon to celebrate its 40th Anniversary

Posted: 16/05/2012 14:00:00

JUMPING JUPINGO

Kidderminster based, independent developer GrinLock Limited announce new game, Jumping Jupingo, for iPad, iPhone, Android and PC

Posted: 16/05/2012 10:00:00

COUNTY COMPANIES CAN COMBAT CYBER-CRIME THANKS TO FINDITINWORCESTERSHIRE

Businesses throughout Worcestershire are better-equipped to stay safe online following a successful breakfast meeting

Posted: 15/05/2012 16:00:00

WORCESTERSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

News Bulletin no 13 – w/e 27 April 2012

Posted: 15/05/2012 00:00:00

FORMER TRAINEE RETURNS TO THREE COUNTIES LAW FIRM AS PARTNER

A former trainee of leading regional solicitors, Harrison Clark, has returned to the law firm as its sixth partner in its Family Law Department

Posted: 14/05/2012 15:00:00

NEW PARTNER FOR LAW FIRM’S COMMERCIALTEAM

Wyre Forest law firm MFG Solicitors LLP has strengthened its commercial division with the appointment of new partner Sarah Astbury

Posted: 14/05/2012 13:00:00

“BASEBALL IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA”

David Darg, of Hereford based charity, Operation Blessing has recently released a new documentary film “Baseball in the Time of Cholera” which makes a great case for telling one individual's story to get at a bigger issue

Posted: 14/05/2012 11:50:00

WYRE FOREST LAW FIRM RAISES £6,625 FOR EYE CHARITY

A Wyre Forest law firm has made a significant donation to local eye charity, Sight Concern

Posted: 14/05/2012 11:00:00

‘LUNCH IN THE RAJ PAVILION’ AT THE VERN, MARDEN, HEREFORDSHIRE.

One of the finest gardens in Herefordshire played host yesterday to a splendid ‘Lunch in a Raj Pavilion’

Posted: 14/05/2012 00:00:00

DRPGROUP & SIMS CREATE UNIQUE EVENT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT GB PARALYMPIC TEAM

The drpgroup have teamed up with sports sponsorship specialist SIMS to create a unique opportunity for teambuilding and corporate hospitality

Posted: 10/05/2012 00:00:00

BID SUCCESS BRINGS EMPTY HOMES BACK TO LIFE

A local housing association is celebrating success after winning government grant to increase the number of affordable homes in Herefordshire and The Forest of Dean

Posted: 10/05/2012 00:00:00

WORCESTER RUNNERS COMPLETE GRUELLING 50 MILE RUN FOR ST RICHARD'S

Two keen runners from Worcester, Bosch Group, have beaten their target of raising £5,050 for St Richard’s Hospice

Posted: 10/05/2012 00:00:00

BUSINESSMEN SADDLE UP FOR 45 MILE CHARITY CHALLENGE

A team of Midland businessmen have swapped their ties for tyres as they prepare to cycle 45 miles

Posted: 09/05/2012 00:00:00

LAW FIRM CREATES A BUZZ AT THE HIVE

Harrison Clark Solicitors was delighted to have been one of the first companies to view the inside of Worcester's stunning new public and university library

Posted: 05/05/2012 00:00:00

MAKE A WILL & SUPPORT A LOCAL CHARITY

Throughout May it is ‘Will Writing Month’ at HallmarkHulme Solicitors in Worcester in support of New College Worcester.

Posted: 03/05/2012 13:30:00

LOCAL COMPANY TO FILM QUEEN’S VISIT

The historic visit by Her Majesty The Queen to Hereford on Wednesday, July 11

Posted: 02/05/2012 00:00:00

STUDENT PORTRAITS OF QUEEN CELEBRATE DIAMOND JUBILEE

Students from Holy Trinity International School in Kidderminster are busy creating stunning portraits of the Queen

Posted: 02/05/2012 00:00:00

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS AT WYCHBOLD – IT COULD BE YOU!

Seventy-five local 75 year old customers to help them celebrate the firm’s milestone anniversary at Wychbold.

Posted: 02/05/2012 00:00:00

WALKERS HEAD FOR HILLS IN MEMORY OF MARILYN FOR HOSPICE CHALLENGE TREK

Keen walkers who are looking for a challenge with a difference are being urged to join the 31-mile dawn til dusk Worcestershire Way Walk in June

Posted: 01/05/2012 00:00:00

OPULENT VICTORIAN COLOUR FOR WITLEY COURT’S EAST PARTERRE

Spring planting now in full bloom

Posted: 01/05/2012 00:00:00

THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS

An industry expert has delivered a hugely informative and relevant talk on Mergers and Takeovers to Business Studies pupils from six local schools

Posted: 01/05/2012 00:00:00

LEADING THREE COUNTIES LAW FIRM TREADS ANCIENT PATH FOR CHARITY

The 52 mile walk will raise cash for Sense

Posted: 01/05/2012 00:00:00

RAISING FUNDS FOR ST RICHARDS HOSPICE

A team of cyclists will be taking part in a 100km moonlit ride past London’s iconic landmarks

Posted: 30/04/2012 00:00:00

BLOOMING LOVELY!

It's baby boom time at West Midland Safari Park with the arrival of five tiny baby ring-tailed Lemurs

Posted: 27/04/2012 00:00:00

Oakland International’s retailer scheme delivers for Cleone Foods

The organic growth of Oakland International’s retailer scheme supporting Cleone Foods’ Island Delight patties has seen weekly product volumes grow by 190% since the original contract began.

Posted: 26/04/2012 15:30:00

LEARN ABOUT THE 'BEAUTIFUL GAME' FROM UK & BRAZIL PROFESSIONALS

Coaches, teachers & students with a passion for football are invited to sign up for special course exploring UK and Brazil methods of the game.

Posted: 26/04/2012 09:30:00

WORCESTERSHIRE MANUFACTURER WINSTED

Droitwich based Winsted Limited is delighted to announce it has won a coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the scheme’s International Trade category

Posted: 26/04/2012 00:00:00

ONLINE ACCOUNTANCY FOR WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESSES

A leading Worcestershire based accounting company is adopting a revolutionary online based accounting software package

Posted: 26/04/2012 00:00:00

STRATFORWARD APPOINTS SEVERN COMMUNICATIONS

Severn Communications has been appointed to promote Stratford-upon-Avon by the town’s Business Improvement District, Stratforward

Posted: 26/04/2012 00:00:00

OPENING THE WINDOW ON WORLD PENGUIN DAY

When it comes to spring cleaning, staff at West Midland Safari Park will stop at nothing to achieve the best results

Posted: 26/04/2012 00:00:00

TEWKESBURY-BASED FREEMAN TECHNOLOGY CELEBRATES 2012 QUEEN’S AWARD SUCCESS AFTER DOUBLING EXPORT SALES IN JUST 3 YEARS

Tewkesbury-based scientific instrument company Freeman Technology is to receive the 2012 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade

Posted: 26/04/2012 00:00:00

REGION’S LEADING PARTNERSHIP EXPERT WELCOMES

Leading law firm Harrison Clark has welcomed this week’s landmark Supreme Court ruling

Posted: 26/04/2012 00:00:00

*FREE NETWORKING EVENT* Find out how to propel your business at the Online Sales Growth/Web Chemistry Networking Party!

Worcester's Online Sales Growth are pleased to announce a joint service launch with Web Chemistry - the digital marketing toolkit that is turbo-charging businesses across the south of England.

Posted: 25/04/2012 13:00:00

LEAN MANUFACTURING EVENT WITH JLR, WORCESTER, BOSCH GROUP, DUNLOP, BORWELL LTD AND LTS

Informartion on a LEAN manufacturing event taking place on Tuesday 8th May

Posted: 25/04/2012 09:00:00

APPRENTICESHIP CONFERENCE – A GREAT SUCCESS!

Over 150 employers attended a breakfast event at Worcester Rugby to find out more about Apprenticeships

Posted: 25/04/2012 00:00:00

ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE

Rob Woolf, finance manager with Herefordshire-based Salter’s Hill

Posted: 24/04/2012 00:00:00

ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING START TO THE YEAR FOR HARRISON CLARK

Leading law firm, Harrison Clark, confirms it has again broken records

Posted: 24/04/2012 00:00:00

LAW FIRM’S BOAT CLUB DONATION IS ‘OARSOME’

A Worcester law firm has donated new training equipment to help support and develop the next generation of rowers

Posted: 22/04/2012 00:00:00

ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE TO OPEN SHOP IN STOURPORT

St Richard’s Hospice will be opening a new charity shop in the High Street in Stourport in May

Posted: 20/04/2012 00:00:00

NEW HARRISON CLARK COMPANY TO HELP BUSINESSES SOAR ABOVE HR WORRIES

Three Counties law firm Harrison Clark has launched Eagle HR

Posted: 20/04/2012 00:00:00

MARCHES LEP LAUNCHES £8.1 MILLION FUND FOR JOBS AND HOMES

An £8.1 million fund to boost investment in projects which will create homes and jobs in the Marches is being launched by the region's Local Enterprise Partnership

Posted: 19/04/2012 10:20:00

BUSINESSES WITH WEBSITES URGED TO BE AWARE AS DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR ‘COOKIE’ POLICY

Guy Lachlan, commercial law expert at Thursfields LLP, has today urged businesses to ensure their website ‘cookie’ policy is in place by May to avoid hefty fines.

Posted: 19/04/2012 09:00:00

UK FLOOD BARRIERS WARNS RESIDENTS TO BE PREPARED FOR INCREASED RISK OF FLASH FLOODS THIS SPRING

UK Flood Barriers (UKFB), a leading provider of sustainable, passive flood solutions, advises UK residents to prepare for the effects

Posted: 19/04/2012 00:00:00

HOTELSHOPUK ANNOUNCES 28% SALES INCREASE

Leading provider of UK accommodation

Posted: 18/04/2012 11:30:00

APPRENTICESHIPS SKILLS BREAKFAST

Learn about new initiatives and funding support NOW available for employers

Posted: 18/04/2012 11:15:00

LONDON MIDLAND, ON TRACK - APRIL 2012

Latest updates on London Midland Service

Posted: 18/04/2012 11:00:00

FLYING START BUSINESS EVENT - 25th APRIL

This session is FREE so if you're seriously interested in growing your business

Posted: 18/04/2012 11:00:00

HOLIDAY SHOP LAUNCH PARTY

Stripes are holding an event to inspire you with clothing, hair and beauty ideas for the summer

Posted: 18/04/2012 11:00:00

ACCOUNTANTS CAN COUNT ON WHITEFOOT-FORWARD SMART STORAGE

Hartlebury-based business storage and records management specialists

Posted: 18/04/2012 00:00:00

SPAR HITS THE ROOF AT OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL’S LATEST RENEWABLE PROJECT

Spar UK MD, Debbie Robinson, enjoyed a personal tour of Oakland International’s newest green energy installation

Posted: 17/04/2012 00:00:00

GLOW DANCE FESTIVAL, CASTLE GREEN, HEREFORD, 30.06.12.

One day. One night. 3,000 people. 500 performers. Six stages. Drums. Fire. Live Music. Unforgettable Dance.

Posted: 17/04/2012 00:00:00

INSURANCE EXPERT BACKS POWERHOUSE PROP

One of Worcestershire’s leading insurance consultants has signed a deal to sponsor Worcester Warriors powerhouse prop Ceri Jones.

Posted: 17/04/2012 00:00:00

SENIOR APPOINTMENT ADDS NEW DIMENSION OF EXPERTISE TO EXPANDING FIRM

Worcestershire-based Chartered Accountants announce a new senior appointment within its growing tax department

Posted: 16/04/2012 11:30:00

WRITING THE WAY TO SUCCESS: HARRISON CLARK’S BUSINESS START-UP TEAM HELP WORCESTER ENTREPRENEUR

Only 12 months ago Sue Smit, started up her new business, Morrell’s Handwriting

Posted: 13/04/2012 00:00:00

GOVERNMENT MUST DO MORE TO ENCOURAGE UK FIRMS TO INCREASE EXPORTS

Chamber's comment on trade statistics for February 2012

Posted: 12/04/2012 10:30:00

THE PERFECT PENGUIN PICNIC

West Midland Safari Park is offering visitors the perfect opportunity to help feed the penguins for the first time this Easter.

Posted: 03/04/2012 14:00:00

EASTER BONNET PARADE

Children from Holy Trinity International School’s Nursery have been busy making and creating brightly coloured Easter bonnets ready for their end of term ‘Bonnet Parade’.

Posted: 03/04/2012 13:00:00

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POSTS INSTALLED AT UNIVERSITY

Two electric vehicle charging posts have been installed at the University of Worcester as part of its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Posted: 03/04/2012 13:00:00

HEREFORDSHIRE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 BUSINESS STUDENTS

Winning a place at the Hereford and Worcester regional round of this year’s Young Enterprise Competition.

Posted: 03/04/2012 00:00:00

BROWN-LONG EARED BAT

Andrea, a Chartered Environmentalist, has recently been granted her Natural England bat survey licence

Posted: 30/03/2012 00:00:00

KENDALL WADLEY ‘DEDICATED’ APPROACH

Kendall Wadley ‘dedicated’ approach supports multi-million pound deal

Posted: 28/03/2012 00:00:00

OPERATION BLESSING - MISSION YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

A charity you can TRUST

Posted: 27/03/2012 00:00:00

MALVERN INSTRUMENTS OPENS NEW MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY IN HOUSTON

Malvern Instruments has officially opened a new multipurpose facility in Houston, Texas

Posted: 26/03/2012 15:30:00

WYEVALE NURSERIES TELLS YOU TO VISIT HEREFORDSHIRE

Visit Herefordshire will be flying its flag all around the Midlands since it has joined up with Wyevale Nurseries to promote the county

Posted: 26/03/2012 14:00:00

BENEFICIARY CHARITY: WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST CARE UNIT CAMPAIGN

The second annual Worcestershire Banquet and Ball will take place at Sixways Stadium on Friday

Posted: 26/03/2012 10:00:00

FOREIGN LEGAL AFFAIRS SOLVED BY HARRISON CLARK SOLICITORS

Businesses and individuals with international interests are now even further supported

Posted: 26/03/2012 10:00:00

HORSE PLAY FOR HOSPICE

St Richard’s Hospice is on the lookout for people to horse around – all in the name of charity.

Posted: 22/03/2012 00:00:00

VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF AT ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE ARE CELEBRATING

Volunteer Monica Martin has been chosen as an Olympic torchbearer in Worcester.

Posted: 22/03/2012 00:00:00

PROPERTY PROTOCOL CREATES A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS OF COMMERCIAL LEASES

Harjie Bindra, partner and property litigation specialist at Midland law firm mfg Solicitors, summarises recent dilapidation protocol reforms

Posted: 20/03/2012 09:00:00

ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATED WITH A SMILE AND A CAKE

Oakland International in Redditch celebrated St Patrick’s Day by offering all drivers and visitors to their depot a taste of Ireland with a bumper selection of Irish themed cakes, decorated with the Irish Flag

Posted: 16/03/2012 10:00:00

EXCITING EXPANSION FOR HALO LEISURE

Social Enterprise Partnership Wins Welsh Sports and Leisure Contract

Posted: 15/03/2012 16:27:00

MAYOR CUTS THE RIBBON AT NEW HOMES

On Monday 24th January, Anne Hingley, Mayor of Kidderminster attended the official opening of Wyre Forest Community Housing’s (part of The Community Housing Group) new homes in Kidderminster.

Posted: 15/03/2012 14:02:00

ON-LINE NEWS AND ADVICE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Local area business owners with an eye for figures are being invited to sign up to a new internet website designed to take the mystique out of company finance and accountancy.

Posted: 15/03/2012 13:58:00

ST MODWEN SUBMITS PLANS FOR HIGH QUALITY WORCESTER HOUSING SCHEME

Leading regeneration specialist St. Modwen has submitted plans to redevelop Gregory’s Bank Industrial Estate in Worcester into a multi-million pound, high quality residential scheme overlooking the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.

Posted: 15/03/2012 09:10:00

WORCESTERSHIRE FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS COULD SOON BE HARVESTING DAYLIGHT

Droitwich accountancy practice has teamed up with renewable energy technologies specialist PCE Installations Ltd

Posted: 15/03/2012 00:00:00

WORCESTER ACCOUNTANTS CELEBRATE 100TH ACADEMY APPOINTMENT

Celebrating its 100th Academy School appointment

Posted: 15/03/2012 00:00:00

HME WINS BIG DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ORDERS FOR BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS

A Midlands manufacturer has won nearly £400,000 worth of orders for nine Birmingham schools.

Posted: 14/03/2012 16:25:00

DRPGROUP VIDEO TEAM CLIMBS RANKINGS IN TELEVISUAL CORPORATE 50 SURVEY

drpvideo part of the drpgroup has been placed 6th in Televisual magazine’s Corporate 50 survey, ranking the top companies in the corporate video production industry. The list was revealed on the 14th March and saw the drpvideo team, previously ranked 7th, climb one place.

Posted: 14/03/2012 14:51:00

£1.5 MILLION REDUNDANT BUILDING GRANT SCHEME OPEN FOR BUSINESS

A £1.5 million fund which is expected to help create around 300 jobs across the Marches by breathing new life into redundant buildings is open for business, it was announced today.

Posted: 14/03/2012 14:48:00

WEBB'S 'FIVE HOSPICES CHALLENGE' PROUDLY BLOOMS

Teams from Webbs Garden Centres in Wychbold and West Hagley successfully took on a Five Hospices Challenge in Worcestershire yesterday (Tuesday, 13th March), to brighten up their outdoor spaces for patients and families to enjoy.

Posted: 14/03/2012 12:37:00

DETERMINED WORK OF MARCHES LEP PRAISED BY SECRETARY OF STATE

Business leaders tasked with developing the Enterprise Zone in Herefordshire have welcomed Secretary of State Eric Pickles to see progress on the site, which is already attracting interest from investors.

Posted: 14/03/2012 10:37:00

DEPRIVATION AND INEQUALITY SEMINAR

Want to find out about deprivation in Herefordshire and how it is changing?

Posted: 14/03/2012 10:34:00

WORCESTER LAW FIRM APPOINTS NEW TAX AND TRUST MANAGER

Worcester law firm MFG Solicitors has appointed Ross Tracey as Tax and Trust Manager.

Posted: 14/03/2012 10:29:00

TOP MIDLANDS BUSINESS TO JOIN RAPID DISASTER RESPONSE

Worcestershire-based company Evenproducts is to join a network of experts

Posted: 13/03/2012 16:40:00

£3M REVAMP OF RETIREMENT SCHEMES UNDERWAY

Two landmark retirement schemes in Worcester are to get a new lease of life thanks to a £3m makeover by leading housing and care provider Sanctuary Group.

Posted: 13/03/2012 16:36:00

A NEW WAY FOR HOMES & BUSINESS’S TO CUT COSTS

A local renewable energy company have introduced a new way for business to cut costs and save money by launching a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) range.

Posted: 13/03/2012 16:34:00

DYNASTY STAR COMES TO MALVERN THEATRES

Now in its seventh thrilling year, The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder on the Nile at Malvern Theatres from Mon 26th March.

Posted: 13/03/2012 16:29:00

HOLYWELL WATER COMPANY BRINGS MALVERN WATER BACK TO LIFE

The original Malvern water will be quenching the thirst once again as

Posted: 12/03/2012 15:50:00

SLEEPING ROUGH FOR BIRMINGHAM CITY RAISES MUCH NEEDED CASH

Louise Smith Quality Assurance Manager at Redditch based Oakland International, spent a freezing cold night wrapped in a blanket and huddled inside a cardboard box as of the Birmingham City Mission’s sponsored ‘Sleepout’ campaign, helping raise awareness and over £1,000 in the process.

Posted: 12/03/2012 15:35:00

IM PROPERTIES DELIVERS GRADE A OFFICE SPACE TO WORCESTER

IM Properties is about to undertake a refurbishment at One Kings Court, on the edge of Worcester city centre, to bring 20,000 sq ft of Grade A office space to the market

Posted: 09/03/2012 14:00:00

£3M REVAMP OF RETIREMENT SCHEMES UNDERWAY

Two landmark retirement schemes in Worcester are to get a new lease of life

Posted: 09/03/2012 00:00:00

WALDRONS WILL-POWER RAISES £6,000 FOR GOOD CAUSES

Kind-hearted Waldrons solicitors have been volunteering their will-writing expertise to raise £6,000 for Will Aid.

Posted: 07/03/2012 00:00:00

OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FINALISTS AT THE IRISH LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT AWARDS

Oakland International, has been selected as a finalist in the Logistics Company of the Year award category

Posted: 07/03/2012 00:00:00

LORD FAULKNER VISITS KIDDERMINSTER SCHOOL AS PART OF PEERS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

Holy Trinity International School hosted a talk from a member of the House of Lords

Posted: 07/03/2012 00:00:00

LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES PROMOTION

Hereford based law firm Kidwells has promoted one of their paralegals

Posted: 06/03/2012 00:00:00

HARRISON CLARK CELEBRATES AS NEW HEREFORD OFFICE OPENS

Harrison Clark Solicitors celebrated yesterday (Monday, March 5th) as it opened the doors of its new Hereford offices.

Posted: 06/03/2012 00:00:00

POPULAR CITY ACCOUNTANTS SEE FURTHER GROWTH

popular city Chartered Accountants has welcomed new team members as the firm’s expertise grows.

Posted: 05/03/2012 00:00:00

CAPLOR ENERGY LAUNCH COMMUNITY SOLAR INITIATIVE

Leading renewable energy company Caplor Energy has this month launched an innovative new scheme

Posted: 05/03/2012 00:00:00

LAW FIRM TO OFFER FREE FAMILY DROP-IN CLINICS

A Wyre Forest law firm has launched a monthly programme of advice clinics to offer free legal guidance to families.

Posted: 03/03/2012 00:00:00

FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR HEREFORDSHIRE’S PUB LANDLORDS

A legal firm is offering free advice to help support the county’s pub landlords

Posted: 03/03/2012 00:00:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES OXFAM ON LANDMARK ETHICAL INVESTMENT FUND

Wragge & Co's Funds team has advised international aid and development charity Oxfam on its first investment fund

Posted: 29/02/2012 00:00:00

ACCOMMODATION AT UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER PRAISED BY ENJOY ENGLAND INSPECTORS

The University of Worcester has been reaccredited under the Quality in Tourism Assessment scheme for the third year.

Posted: 29/02/2012 00:00:00

OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL TOTAL SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION ON SHOW AT FOODEX 2012

Multi temperature UK and Ireland supply chain and logistics specialist, Oakland International, is gearing up to showcase its inclusive UK and Irish supply chain solutions at FOODEX 2012

Posted: 29/02/2012 00:00:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES HSBC BANK PLC AND REGENCY ASSETS LIMITED ON £300 MILLION SECURITISATION PROGRAMME

Wragge & Co's Banking and Finance team has advised HSBC Bank plc and Regency Assets Limited

Posted: 28/02/2012 00:00:00

LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES PROMOTION

Hereford based law firm Kidwells has promoted one of their paralegals due to an increase in work from clients.

Posted: 28/02/2012 00:00:00

TAKE ON ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME FOR HOSPICE

Keen walkers with a sense of adventure are being urged to trek the Great Wall of China for St Richard’s Hospice.

Posted: 27/02/2012 00:00:00

DO YOU HAVE A HEAD FOR HEIGHTS?

The highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland await intrepid walkers

Posted: 27/02/2012 00:00:00

WORCESTER ACCOUNTANTS ADD MOTORBIKES TO CARS

Motorbike accessory specialists appoint Morgan Cars’ advisers.

Posted: 27/02/2012 00:00:00

PACE HOTS UP FOR PART WITH A POUND

Businesses are coming on board to do something different for St Richard’s Hospice’s Part with a Pound Day on Friday, 9th March

Posted: 27/02/2012 00:00:00

EDUCATIONAL TRIP FOR STUDENTS AS THEY VISIT THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER

Students from Holy Trinity International School (HTIS) in Kidderminster travelled to London to meet local MP for Wyre Forest, Mark Garnier

Posted: 22/02/2012 00:00:00

EARLY HELP

Improving the Lives of Families in Worcestershire

Posted: 22/02/2012 00:00:00

AN ENTERPRISING FUTURE

Enterprising Future" event in association with Social Enterprise West Midlands, at Birmingham social enterprise Enta CIC, on Tuesday 28th February 2012

Posted: 21/02/2012 13:00:00

QINETIQ HOSTS ‘CYBER BATTLE’ COMPETITON TO DISCOVER NETWORK SECURITY TALENT OF THE FUTURE

QinetiQ, one of the world’s leading defence technology and security companies, hosted the Network Defence Competition – part of the Cyber Security Challenge UK, at its Malvern site last weekend

Posted: 20/02/2012 14:00:00

WIND TUNNEL TESTING BEGINS AT QINETIQ FOR BOEING 737 MAX

The final phase of wind tunnel testing, a major milestone in aeroplane development, began today on Boeing’s 737 MAX programme at the QinetiQ facility in Farnborough

Posted: 20/02/2012 12:00:00

SEPTENTRIO AND QINETIQ PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS FIRST GALILEO PRS SIGNAL RECEPTION

A major milestone in the Galileo European Navigation Satellite System’s development and deployment programme was achieved on the evening of 14th February 2012

Posted: 20/02/2012 00:00:00

HARRISON CLARK CELEBRATES OFFICIAL ROSS OFFICE LAUNCH

Harrison Clark Solicitors are celebrating further growth and success at the official opening of its Ross-on-Wye offices

Posted: 17/02/2012 10:00:00

WORCESTER WINS THE VOTES OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

Hosting the UK conference for international accountancy firms proves that Worcester has potential for major events

Posted: 16/02/2012 14:00:00

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY BOAT RACE ON THE RIVER SEVERN

International Womens Day boat race takes place on the River Severn on Saturday 3rd March at 10am

Posted: 16/02/2012 10:00:00

A LOCAL NATURE PARTNERSHIP FOR HEREFORDSHIRE?

Call for consultees

Posted: 15/02/2012 14:00:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES ON £26 MILLION SOLAR DEAL DOUBLE

Wragge & Co's cross-firm Energy team has advised new clients Islip Solar Park Limited and Springhill Solar Park Limited on two solar energy transactions, completed in the same week, totalling £26 million

Posted: 09/02/2012 10:00:00

APPRENTICESHIPS – MEETING THE LOCAL DEMAND – A CONFERENCE FOR EMPLOYERS

The conference is to help employers learn more about the benefits of employing an apprentice

Posted: 09/02/2012 10:00:00

MUSGRAVE ENLIST OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FOR IRISH FOOD COLLABORATION

New contract for Oakland International

Posted: 09/02/2012 10:00:00

THURSFIELDS KEEPS WORCESTERSHIRE IN THE RUNNING FOR MAJOR LEGAL AWARDS

Worcestershire-based Thursfields Solicitors will go head-to-head with major regional players at this year’s Birmingham Law Society Awards.

Posted: 08/02/2012 00:00:00

WELL-KNOWN CITY ACCOUNTANTS MERGE

Two successful city firms of Chartered Accountants have this week announced they will merge.

Posted: 07/02/2012 00:00:00

MP DIGS DEEP FOR QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

To celebrate the anniversary of the Queen’s historic 2012 Diamond Jubilee, the Woodland Trust is helping millions of people get involved with their local area

Posted: 07/02/2012 00:00:00

WORCESTER SPORTS HEROES HELP RAISE £5,995 FOR THE PRINCE’S TRUST

Worcester’s rugby and cricket stars have helped the city’s business community raise £5,995 for The Prince’s Trust.

Posted: 07/02/2012 00:00:00

HTIS STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Holy Trinity International School in Kidderminster will be one of several Worcestershire schools and colleges talking part in this year’s Business Game

Posted: 07/02/2012 00:00:00

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT AS SOLAR COMPANY REACH LANDMARK

Leading renewable energy company Caplor Energy has celebrated reaching the 1 megawatt mark for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in Herefordshire

Posted: 06/02/2012 10:00:00

GET SET FOR THE BRAND NEW WORCESTER MARATHON

Runners nationwide will be flocking to Worcester for the city’s brand new marathon and half marathon on Sunday, April 15th.

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

ICE, SLEET OR SNOW OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL HAS IT COVERED

Midlands multi temperature supply chain specialist, Oakland International, is on high alert and ready for all weathers

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

THE RURAL MEDIA COMPANY AND BBC RADIO 4 CO-PRODUCTION THE MARCHES WILL BE SCREENED AT THE BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL

The Marches resulted in the creation of two original 45-minute radio dramas and two accompanying films that capture the sounds and images of rural life.

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

LOVE IS IN THE AIR ….WITH A SPA GIFT THAT HELPS HOSPICE

The Malvern hotel and spa is sharing the love with St Richard’s Hospice thanks to a number of fundraising initiatives.

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

HEREFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS STUDENTS ILLUSTRATE THE WALLS OF LOCAL WATERSTONE’S

Hereford College of Arts third year BA (Hons) Illustration students were invited to design and construct a mural for the stairwell space in Waterstone's bookshop in Hereford City Centre.

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

LEADING ADVISERS HOST SEMINAR TO HELP LOCAL FARMERS OVERCOME ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

How Hereford’s agricultural businesses can emerge successfully from today’s challenging economic environment, is just one of the key topics at the forthcoming Outlook 2012 breakfast seminar.

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE CHIEF EXECUTIVE MARK JACKSON HAS BEEN MADE AN HONORARY FELLOW OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER.

Mr Jackson was given the honour at a Graduation ceremony in Worcester Cathedral.

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

THE DRPGROUP SWEEP THE BOARD WITH EIGHT PRIZES AT THE ANNUAL IVCA LIVECOM AWARDS

The drpgroup have picked up eight prizes at this year’s IVCA Livecom awards, celebrating excellence and creativity in live and experiential communications, both in the UK and overseas

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

DAILY TELEGRAPH FEATURE THE DRPTEAM’S SUCCESS

The Daily Telegraph Business Club approached the drpgroup last year; they were keen to feature the history, success and culture of the company

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

THE DRPGROUP AND CLIENTS REAP REWARDS OF 2011 SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES

The drpgroup are seeing the benefits of their continued dedication towards sustainability and environmental responsibility after measures implemented across the business in 2011

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

MEGAN BAKER HOUSE GETS VITAL BOOST FOR NEW PROJECT

At a time when charities are experiencing difficult times, Megan Baker House (MBH) has received a vital grant

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

WEATHERING THE STORM – EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING

Have you considered how the climate and extreme weather will impact on your business?

Posted: 06/02/2012 00:00:00

JAMES CRONIN, E-RESPONSE RECRUITMENT

e-Response Recruitment has recruited a new Senior Consultant joining the Industrial and Shopfloor services department.

Posted: 03/02/2012 12:00:00

WORCESTERSHIRE NHS EMBARKS ON A REVIEW OF HEALTH SERVICES

The NHS in Worcestershire is reviewing health services to secure the best possible healthcare for county residents that is sustainable for the future.

Posted: 03/02/2012 00:00:00

DRIVING BUSINESS FORWARD IN 2012

Car specialist delighted with new Malvern premises

Posted: 03/02/2012 00:00:00

LEADING WORCESTER EMPLOYER, OPEN GI, HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED ITS 2011 CHARITY TARGET BY RAISING A TOTAL OF £13,762.82 FOR THE WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST UNIT CAMPAIGN.

Throughout 2011, employees at Open GI have been raising valuable funds to support local plans to build a new dedicated breast unit, at the Worcester Royal Hospital.

Posted: 03/02/2012 00:00:00

OPERATION BLESSING - MISSION YOU CAN BELIEVE IN. A CHARITY YOU CAN TRUST.

We so value & appreciate support in these difficult financial times and would like to take this opportunity to share with you how donations have helped those in need across the world during the last fiscal year.

Posted: 03/02/2012 00:00:00

TEAM GREEN BOOSTS RANKS FOR 2012

WORCESTERSHIRE media consultancy Chris Green Media has kick-started 2012 by recruiting two new team members.

Posted: 03/02/2012 00:00:00

WRAGGE & CO URGES EMPLOYERS TO PLAN AHEAD FOR WORKPLACE PENSION REFORM

Wragge & Co’s Combined HR Solutions team urges employers to plan ahead for landmark reforms to workplace pensions, introduced from October this year.

Posted: 02/02/2012 12:00:00

BUSINESSMAN TAKES ON ‘EXTREME IRONING’ DESERT CHALLENGE

A Worcestershire man is training to take part in the hardest footrace on the planet through the Sahara Desert

Posted: 02/02/2012 12:00:00

LEMURS IN LOVE

As Valentine's Day approaches there are two little lemurs at West Midland Safari Park that are celebrating the season of love in style.

Posted: 02/02/2012 00:00:00

THOUGHT PROVOKING SCULPTURE GRACES HOSPICE GARDEN

A thought-provoking sculpture depicting a family group created by the Worcestershire artist Antony Poels has been loaned to St Richard’s Hospice.

Posted: 02/02/2012 00:00:00

CITY ESTATE AGENT ANDY HISEMAN SAYS HE IS ‘RUNNING LIKE A DEMON’ AS HE TRAINS FOR THIS YEAR’S LONDON MARATHON IN APRIL.

Andy can be spotted pounding the streets of Barbourne in his mission to complete the event in four-and-a-half hours for St Richard’s Hospice, and says his fitness regime and special diet has left him feeling as fit as a fiddle

Posted: 02/02/2012 00:00:00

LEADING WORCESTER EMPLOYER, OPEN GI HAS PLEDGED TO RAISE £5,500 TO SUPPORT ACORNS CHILDREN'S HOSPICE TRUST IN 2012.

Open GI staff look forward to once again supporting the charity to continue its valuable work offering a network of care and support to children who have life limiting or life threatening conditions

Posted: 02/02/2012 00:00:00

BUMPER YEAR AT CRUFTS FOR MARKETING AND PR AGENCY, MARKETING IQ

Marketing and Advertising agency Marketing IQ will have a busy year at Crufts this year

Posted: 01/02/2012 10:00:00

OAKLAND GROWTH PLANS ON TARGET AS MIDLANDS MP OPENS LATEST £3M DEPOT INVESTMENT IN REDDITCH

Bromsgrove MP, Sajid Javid, officially opened multi temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International’s new storage facility at Beoley in Redditch on Friday 27th January

Posted: 01/02/2012 00:00:00

REDDITCH BASED SOFTWARE COMPANY EXPANDS OVERSEAS

Following support from the UKTI’s Passport To Export scheme Keynetix Ltd, a Redditch based software development company, have recently appointed Solution Research Centre in Hong Kong and Enzdata in New Zealand to sell and support their HoleBASE, KeyHOLE, KeyLAB and KeyAGS software products.

Posted: 01/02/2012 00:00:00

PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR THOMAS VALE CONSTRUCTION HAS LANDED A MAJOR CONTRACT IN ITS HOME TOWN OF STOURPORT ON SEVERN

The construction company whose turnover now stands at a staggering £251 million was formed in 1869 when Thomas Vale, a young engineer, designed and built the cast iron bridge that still spans the River Severn at Stourport on Severn today

Posted: 01/02/2012 00:00:00

FIRST PASSIVHAUS SCHOOLS IN UK RECEIVE CERTIFICATION!

A milestone in the UK building industry was reached today with the formal certification of the first Passivhaus schools in the UK.

Posted: 01/02/2012 00:00:00

KIDDERMINSTER GATEWAY BEING TRANSFORMED

The townscape on one of the main entrances to Kidderminster Town is set to change

Posted: 30/01/2012 10:00:00

SAME BUT DIFFERENT CONFERENCE

Equality and Diversity in Rural England: Opportunities and Challenges

Posted: 30/01/2012 00:00:00

WEBBS HOUSEPLANT DEPT IS BEST IN UK

Delighted staff at Webbs, in Wychbold, are celebrating success after their Houseplant Dept has come out as top in the UK.

Posted: 30/01/2012 00:00:00

EVENPRODUCTS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Evesham based irrigation, water storage tank and emergency humanitarian aid supplier Evenproducts Ltd has announced its new Board of Directors

Posted: 30/01/2012 00:00:00

PART WITH A POUND DAY ON FRIDAY, 9TH MARCH

St Richard’s Hospice is urging local people to do something different and join Part with a Pound Day on Friday, 9th March.

Posted: 30/01/2012 00:00:00

MAYOR CUTS THE RIBBON AT NEW HOMES

On Monday 24th January, Anne Hingley, Mayor of Kidderminster attended the official opening of Wyre Forest Community Housing’s (part of The Community Housing Group) new homes in Kidderminster.

Posted: 26/01/2012 00:00:00

DEMAND LEADS LAW FIRM TO OPEN LONDON SERVICED OFFICES

Continued demand for leading English regional law firm Harrison Clark’s services from clients in London and the South East has led the firm to open new serviced offices in the heart of London’s legal quarter.

Posted: 25/01/2012 00:00:00

EXCITING GAME BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS

An exciting job opportunity has opened up in the shape of the ‘Business Game’, for local students in Hereford and Worcestershire.

Posted: 24/01/2012 00:00:00

WELCOMING NEW RECRUITS

Hallow-based technology company Postcode Anywhere is pleased to announce three new key appointments with plans to recruit even more personnel.

Posted: 24/01/2012 00:00:00

UK ORGANISATION WINS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD

Southco Manufacturing Ltd, based in Worcester, have won the Industry Category Green Apple Gold Award in recognition of their environmental project – Environment sustainability through recycling improvement.

Posted: 23/01/2012 00:00:00

MIDLANDS MANUFACTURER LEADS THE WAY IN EXPORT MARKETS

The government’s Trade Strategy export drive ignores the fact that many British manufacturers are already operating successfully in emerging economies, says a Worcester-based business

Posted: 23/01/2012 00:00:00

BUSINESS HEATING UP FOR RED PEPPER

Red Pepper Marketing & Communications have become members of the Chamber as the Bewdley-based agency look to promote its admired reputation further across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

HEREFORD WOMEN URGED TO JOIN THE FIGHT

HEREFORD women are being urged to join the fight against all cancers by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, which opened this week (Tuesday, January 17).

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE TO OPEN SHOP IN BEWDLEY

St Richard’s Hospice will be opening a new shop in Load Street, Bewdley in February.

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

150 WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESSPEOPLE JOIN RACE FOR LONDON 2012

Worcestershire’s countdown to London 2012 began in earnest this week when more than 150 business people across the county joined a special event to find out about business opportunities still available at the Games.

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

MALVERN SPRAYTEC IN ZERO GRAVITY TESTING OF NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR SPACE STATION

Colorado-based ADA Technologies recently confirmed that NASA’s new space-bound fire extinguisher and the Malvern Instruments Spraytec particle size analyzer both function just as well in zero gravity as they do on Earth.

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

QUICKSILVER PR KICKS OFF 2012 WITH A FRESH NEW LOOK

Evesham-based Quicksilver PR has unveiled a new logo, website and launched a social media arm as part of a dynamic start to 2012.

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

EVENPRODUCTS SUPPORTS PHILIPPINES TYPHOON EMERGENCY AID RESPONSE

Water storage and distribution specialist Evenproducts, scrambled its specialist emergency humanitarian aid team on Christmas Eve to provide a rapid response for one of the leading UN organisations responding to the Philippines typhoon.

Posted: 20/01/2012 00:00:00

INSTANT SUCCESS FOR REDDITCH BHF STORE

The new British Heart Foundation (BHF) Furniture & Electrical Store at 7-9 Market Place is fast gaining a reputation as a destination for affordable furniture and electrical products

Posted: 19/01/2012 00:00:00

ENERGY SAVINGS OF 35% FROM RENEWABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS FOLLOWING OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL’S LATEST APPOINTMENT

Oakland International, has appointed Loughborough University graduate, Kath Turner, to the position of Renewable Project Coordinator to work on a host of environmental schemes

Posted: 18/01/2012 00:00:00

BUSINESS STUDENTS JUGGLE STUDIES WITH OPENING NEW SUSHI BAR IN WORCESTER

Two international business students from the University of Worcester are juggling their studies with setting up their own business in the City.

Posted: 17/01/2012 00:00:00

COURTLAUGHING

The Courtyard’s first ever comedy festival has bagged two major sponsors.

Posted: 17/01/2012 00:00:00

ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE IN WORCESTER HAS LAUNCHED A NEW, FUN FUNDRAISING MOBILE PHONE APP – ‘BLING MY BEAR’

St Richard’s believes it’s the first hospice in the country to introduce a fundraising app

Posted: 16/01/2012 00:00:00

STUDENTS SOAK UP THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE AND GRAVITATIONAL WAVES

Physics students from Holy Trinity International School travelled to Birmingham University’s School of Physics and Astronomy where they were given the unique opportunity to meet Dr Andreas Freise and his young research group involved in a new branch of physics that is now being used to unravel the mysteries of our Universe.

Posted: 13/01/2012 00:00:00

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS AS MIDLANDS FIRM OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES THEIR SUCCESS

Oakland International Limited, celebrated with a champagne drinks reception for employees

Posted: 10/01/2012 14:00:00

PART WITH A POUND WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 9TH MARCH 2012.

St Richard’s Hospice initiative - The concept is to encourage workplaces, organisations and groups to get colleagues and customers to all donate just £1

Posted: 10/01/2012 00:00:00

PSG EVENTS LIMITED TOASTS THEIR SUCCESS IN 2011

Leading Worcester-based audio visual and events company, PSG Events Limited, are celebrating one of their most successful years

Posted: 06/01/2012 12:00:10

BUSINESS GRADUATE RECEIVES AWARD FOR HR STUDIES

A business graduate from the University of Worcester has been presented with a top prize for her work in human resources.

Posted: 06/01/2012 12:00:00

DO SOMETHING AMAZING THIS SPORTING YEAR!

St Richard's is looking for sporting champions to do something extraordinary this year.

Posted: 05/01/2012 11:30:00

LOCAL SOLICITORS ISSUE WILLS WARNING

Local solicitors, Parkinson Wright says that people are increasingly putting themselves and their loved ones at risk through not having a Will.

Posted: 04/01/2012 12:00:20

NEW CHAIR FOR BPF ROTATIONAL MOULDERS

The British Plastics Federation is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Drinkwater, Founding Director, JSC Rotational LTD, as the new Chair of the Rotational Moulders Group.

Posted: 04/01/2012 12:00:10

NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF SPORT FOR ISA PERSONALLY PRESENTS SWIMMERS WITH MEDALS

Students from Holy Trinity International School won 14 awards at the 39th Annual National ISA

Posted: 22/12/2011 10:30:00

LOCAL CHARITIES GET A BOOST

Parkinson Wright LLP raise £4,360 towards The St Richard’s Hospice ‘Make a Will’

Posted: 22/12/2011 10:30:00

WORKSHOP - THE GOOD BUSINESS REASONS FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMES

Workshop - 22nd March 2012The good business reasons for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)

Posted: 20/12/2011 14:26:00

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH WORKSHOP

Workshop - 23rd February 2012The good business reasons for Occupational Health

Posted: 20/12/2011 12:24:00

A CALL TO HELP FROM LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIR JOHN FOLEY KCB OBE MC DL

The Rifles’ Care for Casualties appeal (C4C) are currently organising a Gala Evening with a special guest at Homme House, Much Marcle near Ledbury on September 1st 2012 and are looking for sponsorship, donations and auction items from businesses across the West Midlands.

Posted: 20/12/2011 00:00:00

WYRE FOREST COMPANIES HELP SPREAD A LITTLE CHRISTMAS CHEER

Tenants of Wyre Forest Sheltered Housing will enjoy a little Christmas cheer thanks to the generosity of the Group

Posted: 19/12/2011 15:39:00

ECO2SOLAR SEES FOURFOLD INCREASE IN SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS TO BEAT TARIFF DEADLINE

West Midlands renewable energy firm Eco2Solar commissioned more than 200 domestic solar PV installations before the deadline announced by the Government in October

Posted: 19/12/2011 10:00:00

CARBON TRUST AND FINDITINWORCESTERSHIRE.COM: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP

Are you looking for impartial advice about saving money through being more energy efficient?

Posted: 15/12/2011 00:00:00

UK COACHING AWARDS 2011

Tacklesport has been recognised for its innovative and high quality work with National Governing Bodies of Sport

Posted: 14/12/2011 09:00:00

CHRISTMAS SHOULD BE A TIME OF GOODWILL

Statistics show that someone will report an incident of domestic abuse every sixty seconds

Posted: 14/12/2011 08:30:00

STEINHAUS CHOOSES OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AS SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNER

Oakland International, a multi temperature supply chain specialist in warehousing and logistics operating across Ireland and the UK, is delighted to be supporting the distribution of Steinhaus GmbH Retailer branded sauces to the Irish market.

Posted: 13/12/2011 15:00:00

HEREFORD GILBERT & SULLIVAN: IOTHANTHE

Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan's Society latest production

Posted: 13/12/2011 10:00:00

SUCCESS FOR WORCESTER CHARITY CHEESE & WINE EVENING

One of Worcester’s most popular charity events has raised more than £5,000

Posted: 12/12/2011 22:12:00

Recognition for support of local community group

On Thursday 24th November The Community Housing Group (TCHG) were recognised at the Worcestershire Ambassadors’ Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

Posted: 12/12/2011 10:19:00

WEBBS HELPS DECK THE HALLS OF HOSPICE WITH FESTIVE CHEER

Patients at St Richard's Hospice in Worcester are getting into the festive spirit thanks to a special donation of Christmas trees from Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold.

Posted: 12/12/2011 10:00:00

BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY AT WORK AS OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL HELP STUDENTS WITH COURSE DATA

Arrow Vale High School in Redditch visit to Oakland International

Posted: 12/12/2011 10:00:00

JMDA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS!

JMDA design celebrates its 20th year in business

Posted: 12/12/2011 10:00:00

JMDA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS!

Cherril and Derrick Barker are proud to announce that this year, JMDA design celebrates its 20th year in business.

Posted: 11/12/2011 11:56:00

THE NORTH WINDS SHALL BLOW AND SANTA EXPECTS SNOW

Santa at West Midland Safari Park

Posted: 08/12/2011 12:30:00

Somerville House

20% Introductory Discount For Members

Posted: 07/12/2011 12:33:00

GREAT LITTLE BREAKS LAUNCHES...AND DELIGHTS

hotelshopUK launches Great Little Breaks

Posted: 07/12/2011 10:30:00

Modus Challenge Cup – winners all round!

There were smiles all round at the Modus Challenge Cup on 3 November as Sixways

Posted: 06/12/2011 14:37:00

LEDBURY BUSINESS WINS TOP BUSINESS AWARD

A Ledbury cider making company has won a leading national award.

Posted: 06/12/2011 10:00:00

MODUS CHALLENGE CUP - WINNERS ALL ROUND!

There were smiles all round at the Modus Challenge Cup on 30 November as Sixways, home of Worcester Warriors, came alive with screams and cheers of support from a different group of rugby fans.

Posted: 06/12/2011 09:48:00

BE AWARE OF A SCAM THAT HAS COST SOME FIRMS THOUSANDS OF POUNDS

Malcolm Harbour has issued a warning to all businesses to be aware of a scam that has cost some firms thousands of pounds.

Posted: 02/12/2011 09:47:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES NEW CLIENTS FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK PLC AND STANBIC IBTC BANK PLC ON A $230 MILLION NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS DEAL

Finance experts in Wragge & Co's cross-firm Energy team have advised new clients Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC and First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) on a US$230 million oil and gas finance facility in Nigeria.

Posted: 02/12/2011 09:45:00

WORCESTER LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CORPORATE PARTNER

Worcester law firm MFG Solicitors LLP (MFG) has announced the appointment of James Hayes as partner within the firm’s corporate division.

Posted: 02/12/2011 09:15:00

WRAGGE & CO WINS BIRMINGHAM SCIENCE PARK ASTON AS A NEW CLIENT

Wragge & Co has been appointed sole, full service legal adviser to Birmingham Science Park Aston, one of the UK's leading science parks, following a competitive pitch.

Posted: 01/12/2011 00:00:00

BIG LOTTERY GRANT FOR MBH

In June this year local charity, Megan Baker House, received a boost to their income and services provided through a grant from BIG lottery for £362,000 over three years (with match funding from a major trust this provides a total grant of £450,000).

Posted: 30/11/2011 00:00:00

TRUST EXPANDING TO HELP NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES

Last November marked the fifth anniversary of the Kingspan Insulation Community Trust’s formation. Since then, the Trust has given thousands of pounds to help organisations within the Parishes of Shobdon, Pembridge, Kingsland and Sherburn-in-Elmet (N Yorks).

Posted: 30/11/2011 00:00:00

NEW KIDDERMINSTER HOMES OPENED BY MP

On Friday 25th November 2011, Mark Garnier MP for Wyre Forest attended the official opening of The Community Housing Group’s (TCHG) two new homes at East Street, Kidderminster.

Posted: 30/11/2011 00:00:00

HEREFORD RESIDENTS CAN NOW BENEFIT FROM EXPERT PERSONAL INJURY ADVICE

Personal injury solicitor Louise Howard is now available at the firm’s Hereford office in the heart of the city on King Street to provide legal expertise and advice to the local and surrounding communities.

Posted: 30/11/2011 00:00:00

WRITE A WILL SCHEME SUCCESS

Solicitors who generously donated their Will-writing fees in September have raised over £10,000 for St Richard’s Hospice.

Posted: 28/11/2011 00:00:00

CLEAN TEAM HELP NURSERY GAIN ‘OUTSTANDING’ STATUS

A cleaning company in Malvern has shown how having professionally cleaned and maintained facilities can bring business success.

Posted: 28/11/2011 00:00:00

CONCEPT ADVERTISING AND PR APPOINTS NEW MD

Jo Wright has been appointed as the new managing director of Concept Advertising and PR, tasked with the management and continued expansion of the Worcester based agency.

Posted: 25/11/2011 00:00:00

MEDAL HAUL FOR STUDENTS AT NATIONAL ISA SWIMMING FINALS

Students from Holy Trinity International School in Kidderminster, competing at the 39th Annual National ISA (Independent Schools Association) Swimming Championships in Coventry on Saturday 19th November, have returned triumphant, bringing home medals tallying 14 Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.

Posted: 24/11/2011 00:00:00

QINETIQ BOARD CHANGE

QinetiQ Group plc today announces that Sir David Lees, who has been Deputy Chairman and senior independent director of the QinetiQ Board since 2005, has announced his intention to retire from the Board on 31 January 2012.

Posted: 23/11/2011 00:00:00

ARTRIX WINTER BROCHURE AVAILABLE NOW

The Artrix Winter Brochure is published on Thursday, November 17th and once again it is packed full of an eclectic mix of theatre, cinema, live music of all genres and comedy.

Posted: 23/11/2011 00:00:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES MAY GURNEY INTEGRATED SERVICES ON £60 MILLION ACQUISITION

Wragge & Co's corporate experts have advised AIM-quoted May Gurney Integrated Services plc on its £60 million acquisition of local authority fleet services provider TransLinc.

Posted: 23/11/2011 00:00:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES US PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM BLACKSTONE ON £600 MILLION ACQUISITION OF MINT HOTEL CHAIN

Wragge & Co's Real Estate Investment team has advised US private equity firm Blackstone on its £600 million acquisition of the Mint Hotel chain.

Posted: 23/11/2011 00:00:00

GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDS EXPANSION OF ACAS

Workplace relations experts Acas have welcomed Government plans to expand its pre claim conciliation service.

Posted: 23/11/2011 00:00:00

SATURDAY DEBUT FOR SANTA SAFARI

The annual Santa Safari event at West Midland Safari Park starts five days earlier than in previous years, on Saturday 26th November and operates daily until Christmas Eve.

Posted: 22/11/2011 00:00:00

WRAGGE & CO ADVISES ON FIRST-EVER FRANCHISE OF AN ENTIRE NHS HOSPITAL

Wragge & Co's award-winning Healthcare team has completed a ground-breaking sector first.

Posted: 22/11/2011 00:00:00

FILLING THE GAP IN BUSINESS SUPPORT

Balancing Business, a Worcestershire based business providing business support, has won the contract to run the Worcestershire County Council Enterprise Programme.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00

MUCKLOW SECURES SIGNIFICANT LETTING AT APEX PARK, WORCESTER

Jelf Clarke Roxburgh has signed a deal on 13,187 sq ft (1,225 sq m) of office space at Mucklow’s Apex Park in Worcester.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00

WOMAN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP HAVE ORGANISED A CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR

Women in Business Networking group have organised a charity Christmas Fair on Thursday 24th November from 7 til 9pm at Wharton Park Golf Club.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00

BISHOP AND DEAN WELCOME LEGACY10

The Bishop and the Dean of Hereford welcomed the launch of new legacy campaign Legacy10, the charity set up to help promote the tax incentive announced in the last Budget and which comes into effect from April 2012.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00

SAFARI PARK SPLASH OUT ON NEW PENGUIN EXHIBIT

A major new exhibit has opened at West Midland Safari Park.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00

JOHN BENTLEY IS PLANNING ON CYCLING ALMOST 1,000 MILES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ST RICHARD' HOSPICE

The boss of a Worcester car firm will be swapping engines for pedal power when he takes on an epic bike challenge across New Zealand next year.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00

WORCESTER ACCOUNTANTS JOIN M5 LEADERS

Rabjohns LLP is now Bishop Fleming Rabjohns.

Posted: 21/11/2011 00:00:00
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