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General | 25th May 2023

Slicker Recycling announces Oil Monster acquisition

A leading British oil and waste recycling firm, which is headquartered in Worcestershire, has announced its latest acquisition which sees further expansion within the UK market.
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Slicker Recycling announces Oil Monster acquisition25/05/2023
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General | 25th May 2023

Community Housing hosts health and wellbeing event for colleagues

Wyre Forest based, Community Housing held a special Health and Wellbeing event for colleagues across the business to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle and to provide valuable resources and acti...
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Community Housing hosts health and wellbeing event for colleagues25/05/2023
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General | 23rd May 2023

Local tech entrepreneur accelerator shortlisted for innovation award

Betaden is in the running for 'Technology Innovation Champion of the Year' award at the prestigious Innovation Awards 2023
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Local tech entrepreneur accelerator shortlisted for innovation award23/05/2023
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General | 22nd May 2023

Worcestershire Law Society president to serve a second term

Andrew Chandler, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, will continue in the role for a second year after taking over QS Parkinson Wright’s Charlotte Perry in June 2022.
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Worcestershire Law Society president to serve a second term22/05/2023
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General | 16th May 2023

Speller Metcalfe sixth form redevelopment project begins

An exciting new chapter has begun at King’s Worcester this week with the official start of Phase One of the redevelopment of the Sixth Form Centre, scheduled for completion at the end of August.
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Speller Metcalfe sixth form redevelopment project begins16/05/2023
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General | 15th May 2023

Take part in the Chamber's local quarterly economic survey

The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest and longest running independent survey of business sentiment.
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Take part in the Chamber's local quarterly economic survey15/05/2023
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General | 11th May 2023

Equans launches ‘SMARTR’ digital offer in the UK to decarbonise the built environment

Equans, has announced the launch of a new advanced digital platform that will drive efficiencies and help accelerate decarbonisation efforts across the built environment.
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Equans launches ‘SMARTR’ digital offer in the UK to decarbonise the built environment11/05/2023
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General | 5th May 2023

Speller Metcalfe shortlisted for a number of upcoming awards

Speller Metcalfe is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in a number of awards categories over the last two months.
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Speller Metcalfe shortlisted for a number of upcoming awards05/05/2023
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General | 4th May 2023

Speller Metcalfe secures 50 lots on PAGABO Refit and Refurbishment framework

The new Pagabo refit and refurbishment framework has officially named its contractor partners for £1bn of refurbishment works across the country.
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Speller Metcalfe secures 50 lots on PAGABO Refit and Refurbishment framework04/05/2023
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General | 3rd May 2023

Enterprising Worcestershire start-up grants available until end of May

Applications for the grants will be accepted up until Wednesday 17 May for capital expenditure only.
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Enterprising Worcestershire start-up grants available until end of May03/05/2023
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General | 3rd May 2023

Local lawyers take on Wolf Run for the Emily Jordan Foundation

A team of Worcestershire lawyers have completed a gruelling country race to raise money for a popular charity.
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Local lawyers take on Wolf Run for the Emily Jordan Foundation03/05/2023
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General | 17th April 2023

Supercharge your tech business with Betaden's latest cohort

Progress your innovative ideas now by registering your interest for Worcestershire's award-winning technology accelerator programme.
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Supercharge your tech business with Betaden's latest cohort17/04/2023
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General | 29th March 2023

Help shape the future skills support for businesses

Worcestershire organisations are invited to share their thoughts and feedback in the Local Skills Improvement Plans to help shape the skills and recruitment support available for businesses.
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Help shape the future skills support for businesses29/03/2023
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General | 17th March 2023

New HS2 report reveals £1.7bn contract spend with local businesses

HS2 Ltd has released new figures today (17 March 2023) revealing that £1.7 billion worth of tier two contracts have been awarded to West Midlands businesses.
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New HS2 report reveals £1.7bn contract spend with local businesses17/03/2023
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General | 15th March 2023

Worcestershire’s tech talents gather at Innovation and Technology Showcase

Four early-stage businesses taking part in a Worcestershire technology accelerator named best in the UK*, showcased their latest technology products and solutions at an Innovation Forum and Technology...
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Worcestershire’s tech talents gather at Innovation and Technology Showcase15/03/2023
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General | 14th March 2023

Kidderminster technology boost prepares accountancy firm for the future

Due to the support from Kidderminster IT firm and Finditin member Minster Micro, a Midlands accountancy practice has completed a 12-month project which has seen an overhaul of its technology and IT sy...
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Kidderminster technology boost prepares accountancy firm for the future14/03/2023
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General | 14th March 2023

Worcestershire winner at the West Midlands Leadership Awards 2023

FinditinWorcestershire member Mike Schooling from Indra Renewable Technologies, was revealed as one of the winners at The BusinessDesk awards.
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Worcestershire winner at the West Midlands Leadership Awards 202314/03/2023
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General | 14th March 2023

Little Soap Co founder wins innovation award

Emma Heathcote-James, founder of the multi award-winning Little Soap Company, has been honoured with a Women in Innovation Award 2023.
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Little Soap Co founder wins innovation award14/03/2023
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General | 28th February 2023

Kidderminster-based Ice Blue MD named Worcestershire LEP Vice Chair

The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has confirmed new appointments to the board with current member Jennifer Long, MD of IceBlue Marketing & Design Ltd being named Vice Chair.
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Kidderminster-based Ice Blue MD named Worcestershire LEP Vice Chair28/02/2023
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General | 13th February 2023

Green light for new Police and Fire Joint Hub in Redditch

Plans have been approved and a construction company has been appointed to construct a new Police and Fire Hub in the heart of Redditch.
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Green light for new Police and Fire Joint Hub in Redditch13/02/2023
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General | 6th February 2023

HS2 set to create hundreds of West Midlands' apprenticeships

The West Midlands is set to benefit from yet another HS2 jobs boost, after it was announced today (6 February 2023) that over 200 new apprenticeship jobs are coming to the region.
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HS2 set to create hundreds of West Midlands' apprenticeships06/02/2023
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General | 2nd February 2023

Worcester Warriors back in play with new owner

A consortium that includes former Worcester chief executive Jim O’Toole has been announced as the Warriors’ new owners.
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Worcester Warriors back in play with new owner02/02/2023
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General | 31st January 2023

Malvern-based Speller Metcalfe wins £40m Tamworth project

Tamworth Borough Council has appointed Speller Metcalfe as delivery partner on its £40m plans to transform the town centre.
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Malvern-based Speller Metcalfe wins £40m Tamworth project31/01/2023
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General | 30th January 2023

Registration for the Spring Business Worcestershire Conference opens

The next Business Worcestershire Conference, organised by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Growth Hub, will focus on marketing and sales.
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Registration for the Spring Business Worcestershire Conference opens30/01/2023
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General | 24th January 2023

Final call to apply for the Council's for low carbon innovation grant

Local businesses are being urged to apply for free consultancy and grant funding to support low-carbon projects before the deadline next week (31 January 2023).
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Final call to apply for the Council's for low carbon innovation grant24/01/2023
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General | 19th January 2023

Continued Expansion for Oakland International’s Distress Load Management Service

Having completed a major transition to a dedicated purpose-built hub in 2022, Oakland International’s accredited distress load management (DLM) service is continuing to enjoy increased demand with pla...
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Continued Expansion for Oakland International’s Distress Load Management Service19/01/2023
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General | 11th January 2023

Campaign launched for local start-up's and entrepreneurs

2023 has brought news of a 'New Year, New Start, New Opportunities' campaign aimed at budding entrepreneurs by Enterprising Worcestershire.
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Campaign launched for local start-up's and entrepreneurs11/01/2023
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General | 5th January 2023

Kidderminster College launches new team leader apprenticeship

Kidderminster College is collaborating with employers across Worcestershire, Sandwell and Herefordshire to provide training to their existing staff with a new Team Leader Apprenticeship.
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Kidderminster College launches new team leader apprenticeship05/01/2023
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General | 19th December 2022

Worcester Outlet store offers families a lifeline this Christmas amidst cost-of-living crisis

Worcester-based marketplace super seller, Boulevard, is offering families a lifeline this Christmas through discounted toys and other consumer goods sold via its dedicated outlet store, located in Sh...
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Worcester Outlet store offers families a lifeline this Christmas amidst cost-of-living crisis19/12/2022
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General | 16th December 2022

West Midlands manufacturers urged to download free guide to help them adopt new tech and thrive over Christmas

West Midlands manufacturers and engineers are being encouraged to see how adopting the latest technology can help them thrive during Christmas with a free guide.
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West Midlands manufacturers urged to download free guide to help them adopt new tech and thrive over Christmas16/12/2022
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General | 15th December 2022

Worcestershire showcase celebrates county’s tech talent

Seven early-stage businesses taking part in a Worcestershire technology accelerator recently named best in the UK* showcased their innovations in front of an audience of development partners, customer...
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Worcestershire showcase celebrates county’s tech talent15/12/2022
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General | 15th December 2022

Apprenticeship success continues to grow in Worcestershire

The Worcestershire Apprenticeships hub celebrated their 8th annual awards on Thursday 17 November to recognise the exemplar efforts of all those involved in delivering and supporting apprenticeships i...
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Apprenticeship success continues to grow in Worcestershire15/12/2022
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General | 14th December 2022

Apply for the West Midlands' first Natural Environment Awards

The first region-wide award scheme dedicated to recognising excellence within organisations in the West Midlands for protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural environment.
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Apply for the West Midlands' first Natural Environment Awards14/12/2022
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General | 8th December 2022

AI expert details fascinating possibilities of driverless vehicles at West Midlands transport event

An expert in how artificial intelligence can transform the transport sector gave a fascinating talk at an event which focused on the importance of advancing the industry through the adoption of cuttin...
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AI expert details fascinating possibilities of driverless vehicles at West Midlands transport event08/12/2022
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General | 5th December 2022

HoW College celebrates opening of newly furnished construction facilities

Heart of Worcestershire College recently celebrated the opening of their newly refurbished Worcestershire Construction Centre – Alliance House in Redditch.
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HoW College celebrates opening of newly furnished construction facilities05/12/2022
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General | 25th November 2022

Listen to the voice of your digital future at local event

A global pioneer in digital technology and artificial intelligence is the headline speaker at an event which will highlight the importance of boosting the region’s advanced manufacturing and engineeri...
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Listen to the voice of your digital future at local event25/11/2022
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General | 24th November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits HS2 Interchange Station site

Today (Thursday 24 November), HS2 Ltd’s CEO Mark Thurston hosted Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt and Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street at HS2’s Interchange Station construction site in So...
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits HS2 Interchange Station site24/11/2022
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General | 21st November 2022

Vital GBSLEP Growth Hub business support set to continue into 2023

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has announced it will continue to support businesses through its GBSLEP Growth Hub until December 2023.
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Vital GBSLEP Growth Hub business support set to continue into 202321/11/2022
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General | 9th November 2022

Leading Birmingham chef to share his business journey at conference

Birmingham-born Michelin-star chef and successful restaurateur Glynn Purnell has been announced as the keynote speaker at Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP)’s annual...
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Leading Birmingham chef to share his business journey at conference09/11/2022
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General | 25th October 2022

Consultation launched over plans to deliver a rail revolution for the region

Plans to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years are to be revised following the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Consultation launched over plans to deliver a rail revolution for the region25/10/2022
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General | 20th October 2022

Midlands construction industry's wellbeing drive to save lives

Senior professionals in the construction sector in the Midlands will be given practical tips on how to improve wellbeing in the workplace at a workshop next month.
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Midlands construction industry's wellbeing drive to save lives20/10/2022
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General | 17th October 2022

Law firm mfg Solicitors welcomes new trainees

Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed five new trainees into its growing team across the region.
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Law firm mfg Solicitors welcomes new trainees17/10/2022
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General | 11th October 2022

UK's largest built environment event makes a welcome return with record visitors

UK Construction Week hit Birmingham's NEC with FinditinCW as event partner last week.
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UK's largest built environment event makes a welcome return with record visitors11/10/2022
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General | 4th October 2022

UK Construction Week launches with premiere of poem by renowned Birmingham storyteller Casey Bailey

To celebrate the start of UK Construction Week Birmingham at the NEC today (Tuesday 4 October) the show's organisers have unveiled a specially commissioned poem entitled ‘Bricks and More Than’ by Birm...
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UK Construction Week launches with premiere of poem by renowned Birmingham storyteller Casey Bailey04/10/2022
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General | 30th September 2022

Construction industry in the Midlands must 'think differently' to find 50,000 recruits

The construction industry in the Midlands needs to ‘think differently’ to meet the challenge of finding 10,000 new starters every year for the next five years to meet project demands.
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Construction industry in the Midlands must 'think differently' to find 50,000 recruits30/09/2022
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General | 27th September 2022

Stoford to deliver second phase of Redditch gateway scheme

Stoford has secured planning consent for the speculative development of almost 450,000 sq ft of new industrial and logistics accommodation near Redditch.
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Stoford to deliver second phase of Redditch gateway scheme27/09/2022
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General | 23rd September 2022

Constructions 'dirty' image is key barrier to solving skills shortage, says survey.

A new survey by UK Construction Week Birmingham has revealed that those who work in the industry believe better school careers advice and improving the sector’s ‘dirty’ image are key steps to resolvin...
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Constructions 'dirty' image is key barrier to solving skills shortage, says survey.23/09/2022
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General | 22nd September 2022

Historic Worcestershire pub becomes space for climate change conversations

After a summer of unprecedented weather, and heightened public concern about the climate, The Fleece Inn at Bretforton in Worcestershire and National Trust are working together to transform this histo...
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Historic Worcestershire pub becomes space for climate change conversations22/09/2022
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General | 8th September 2022

Sustainability top of the agenda at UK Construction Week Birmingham

Sustainability and its role in the industry will play a major part in next month’s UK Construction Week Birmingham, with a special section dedicated to Net Zero, a rich programme of panels and speaker...
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Sustainability top of the agenda at UK Construction Week Birmingham08/09/2022
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General | 8th September 2022

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issues report about the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Published on 2 September 2022, the paper details how Birmingham 2022 was never just about two weeks of sport: it was designed as the Games for Everyone, with every community able to access the events,...
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The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issues report about the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games08/09/2022