Worcester News | Biz

Olympic glory is up for grabs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:37 +0000

THE chance to get a slice of Olympic glory is up for grabs to businesses in Worcester.

Mystery shoppers give big thumbs-up to firms

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:00 +0000

WORCESTER city centre is a friendly place to visit according to mystery shoppers.

Helping to tell the story of the Titanic

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:31:19 +0000

AS the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic approaches, a Malvern firm has been playing its part in bringing one of the most dramatic stories in British maritime history back to life.

Dentists win award for helping the community

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:50:00 +0000

A MALVERN dental practice has won a major award for going the extra mile to help the community.

Major boost for patient care

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:13:18 +0000

A PRIVATE hospital in Worcester has invested in a new MRI scanner as bosses hope to reach out to more patients across Worcestershire.

This school is the business

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:10:27 +0000

A NEW school offering students practical experience and employability skills could open in Evesham next year.

County businessmen in final of Midlands awards

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:00 +0000

TWO Worcestershire businessmen face a tense final wait to find out if they have been successful in the 2012 Midlands Business Awards.

Antique business closes showrooms

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

AFTER more than 30 years of trading in Pershore, the owners of S W Antiques have decided to close their showrooms in Newlands.

Jubilee is good news for souvenir company

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

A BOOM in business at a Malvern firm is being attributed to the Royal Family.

Trio’s chance to shine at city technology firm

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

WORCESTER technology company Postcode Anywhere has announced three new appointments with plans to recruit even more staff.

Patent for dentist's 'miracle paste'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:20:00 +0000

A WORCESTER dentist has been awarded a patent after developing a miracle paste which he claims stops people’s teeth falling out.

Employees’ hard work recognised by bosses

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

WORCESTERSHIRE logistics specialists Oakland International Limited held a champagne drinks reception for employees at a special awards evening at Worcester’s Bowl Xtreme, when 14 company awards were handed out, as well as 28 long-service awards.

If I can shed all those pounds then so can you

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

A DIABETIC mum who was depressed about her weight has lost three stone in just nine months thanks to a slimming regime – and now she’s helping others get trim.

Student pair combining studies with sushi bar

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

THERE can’t be many students at the University of Worcester who combine their studies with running their own business, but then Kristijonas Gedvilas and Kornelija Guzaite are not your average undergraduates.

From chambers to cupcakes

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:40:00 +0000

WHEN a working mother of four swapped the commute for the kitchen she never dreamt she would be tasting the sweet success of baking for the stars.

Swapping a rugby pitch for the life of a lawyer

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:04:55 +0000

ONE of Worcester Warriors’ star performers is already planning for life after he hangs up his boots by stepping into the shoes of a solicitor.

Firm's system to deter railway metal thieves

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:40:00 +0000

SCIENTISTS and engineers in Malvern have helped develop a new sensing system which could deter metal thieves who disrupt rail services by stealing signal cables.

Sutcliffe's new operations manager

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:30:44 +0000

WORCESTER-based independent insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co has appointed Pete Grayer as operations manager.

Importance of horticulture in area revealed

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:54:11 +0000

HORTICULTURAL output in the West Midlands is growing and now accounts for almost 14 per cent of the UK’s £2.56 billion total, a new report claims.

Top names in world of property join forces

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:56:08 +0000

TWO of the top names in the West Midlands property world, McCartneys and Phipps and Pritchard, are to merge.