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Election hopeful gets up to speed with haulage industry

Focusing on Freight: Left to right are Grahame Taylor, MD of TM Logistics; Ian Gallagher, FTA policy manager, Harriett Baldwin, David Bratton of TM Logistics and Adam Purshall of TM Logistics.

11:50am Tuesday 9th February 2010

TO raise awareness of the issues affecting the UK haulage industry, national supply chain specialist TM Logistics met with Harriett Baldwin, Conservative party candidate for West Worcestershire.

I’m going to back this great county

FLYING THE FLAG: David Rowe says he’s determined to promote what’s good about enterprise in Worcestershire.

1:30pm Monday 8th February 2010

THE new chairman of Advantage West Midlands Enterprise Board has said he will help Worcestershire become more enterprising by focusing on its strengths.

Time is right to back social enterprises

Jon Argent, from Halo Leisure, and Freer Spreckley and Kavin Maton, both from Social Enterprise West Midlands, look at the new prospectus for the sector.

12:30pm Sunday 7th February 2010

THE growth of social enterprise could lead to a jobs boom in Worcestershire, it has been claimed Kevin Maton, network director for Social Enterprise West Midlands, made the prediction during the launch of The Time is Now – the new vision and prospectus for the sector which calls for greater understanding, innovation and support.

Firm aims to get its teeth into market at dog show

Seafood consultants Jill and Robert Angell, who launched the Droitwich-based company Fish4Dogs, are pictured at last year’s Crufts event.

2:24pm Thursday 4th February 2010

A WORCESTERSHIRE firm which specialises in fish-based nutrition for dogs and cats is hoping to net hundreds of customers when it launches a new puppy club at this year’s Crufts.

New clinic is to specialise in non-surgical treatments

MEET THE LODGE TEAM: Left to right, Spire South Bank Hospital director Ben Nicholson, clinical business manager Dawn Russell, head of sales and marketing Debbie Colebourn and cosmetic surgeon Dalvi Humzah. The clinic is in the gate house at the hospital.

1:40pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

A NEW Worcester-based clinic specialising in non-surgical cosmetic procedures has opened.

Everything’s coming up roses at firm

ROSE TO THE OCCASION: Ice cream with a difference.

1:10pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

AN ice cream company in Worcestershire has launched an alternative Valentine’s treat for romantic couples.

Tom and Lauren to lead group with young ideas

YOUNG PEOPLE’S ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP: Tom Baker-Price, Kingsley College, and Lauren Thompson, Brook Street.

11:58am Tuesday 2nd February 2010

TWO members of the newly launched Young People’s Enterprise Partnership come from Worcestershire.

Husband and wife team sweep away opposition

ALL-CONQUERING: Sarah and Lee Shelton of Procaterserv.

4:10pm Monday 1st February 2010

HUSBAND and wife team Lee and Sarah Shelton, directors of Worcestershire kitchen and catering design house Procaterserv, are taking on the UK catering sector after conquering competitor giants and securing major appointments.

Visit to Gambia changed my life

HOTEL: Susan Clifford-Webb and her son Oliver, at Hibiscus House out in the Gambia.

3:10pm Sunday 31st January 2010

A WORCESTERSHIRE woman who visited the Gambia nine years ago to escape the cold British weather is now entering her fourth season as a successful hotelier there.

Go global is advice to waste company

GLOBAL: Lord Jones of Birmingham, right, who was given a general waste recycling bin for Claverdon, where he lives, by Peter Selkirk, left, chief executive officer of Taylor, Elmley Lovett, near Droitwich. Second left is David Williams, managing director

4:20pm Thursday 28th January 2010

LORD Digby Jones has visited leading Worcestershire recycling and waste containment solutions provider Taylor to advise the company on shaping its strategy for building the business in overseas markets.

Ex-tennis pro and top medic a winning team

ANYONE FOR TENNIS: Games Education partners Michael Crooks and Fraser Harban with electronic device Hotspot.

4:00pm Wednesday 27th January 2010

A FORMER professional tennis player and a consultant anaesthetist have joined forces to develop a new training system that could revolutionise sports training.

The best start to new year for city apprentice

Martin Priddey, who has graduated from the apprentice scheme, with the company’s operations director Bill Duffy.

1:50pm Tuesday 26th January 2010

A WORCESTER apprentice has received a great start to the new year – a permanent employment contract.

Butcher a cut above the rest

Tristan Meier's sausages impressed the judges.

5:10pm Monday 25th January 2010

A YOUNG Worcester butcher’s sizzling sausages have taken him to the finals of a taste competition.

Lifeline thrown to jobless youngsters

APPRENTICESHIPS: Young workers need to be helped.

5:00pm Monday 25th January 2010

CONSTRUCTION apprentices in Worcestershire who were laid off during the economic downturn could be taken on again.

Business leaders want new laws put on hold

2:10pm Sunday 24th January 2010

COUNTY business leaders are backing a national call for a three-year suspension of new employment laws which are due to be phased in across the UK this year.

Lets keep it in the family

Lets keep it in the family

2:10pm Sunday 24th January 2010

LETS Rent, a Worcester family-run property rental business opened by husband and wife partnership Frank and Carole Bennett 20 years ago, has added a new member to its team – their daughter Beverly Potter.

Environmental work proves risky business

James Ostler

1:43pm Thursday 21st January 2010

ENVIRONMENTAL risk specialist James Ostler has launched an integrated pest management and environmental health company to combat pest damage in businesses across the region.

All smiles at Beacon after award

SAY CHEERS: From left, principal dentist David Watson, dental nurse Vic Perry, practice manager Chris Smith and dentist Karen Sutton.

1:46pm Thursday 21st January 2010

BEACON DentalCare in Malvern has added to its growing list of honours after finishing runners-up in a national awards scheme.

We show where there is a will there’s a way

RAISING CASH: Left to right, Hilda Edge, Jean Newton and Laura Redding from Parkinson Wright solicitors.

2:00pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

A FIRM of Worcestershire solicitors has raised more than £2,500 for countywide charity Sight Concern giving it a vital boost to funds in the new year.

We still fear a sting in tail of pensions plan

3:20pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

THE Forum of Private Business (FPB) is cautiously welcoming the Government’s concessions to small businesses over pension reform.




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