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THE HILLSCOURT Hotel and Conference Centre in Lickey has announced the Primrose Hospice will be one of its charity partners. The company said it marked the beginning of what promised to be a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with one of the county’s most cherished charities. Hillscourt has built its reputation on creating welcoming experiences for guests delegates and visitors. Earlier this year it achieved Gold Level Neuroinclusive Venue Accreditation through Welcome Brain, recognising its dedication to making hospitality and…

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is reminded residents they can use the Community Services Directory to help find local support, activities and community services. Bringing together hundreds of organisations, groups and services from across the county, the online directory is a one-stop resource for health and wellbeing support, community activities, volunteering opportunities and much more. Designed to help people stay informed, independent and connected, the directory makes it quick and easy to discover what’s available locally, whether that’s finding practical support,…

THE UK’s biggest celebration of country life drew more than 125,000 visitors to Ragley Hall for three days of experiences, entertainment, competitions and plenty of shopping last week (July 24 to 26). From thrilling main-arena spectacles to expert-led talks, working dog demonstrations, equestrian displays and hands-on rural crafts, The Game Fair offered something for everyone who is interested in the countryside. The BASC Wild Food Kitchen featured wild food, game cookery and outdoor living whilst everything from woodcraft to…

Around 15 volunteers turned out for the first Make Britain Beautiful community clean-up in Redditch on Saturday (25 July), removing around 22 bags of rubbish, tackling overgrown weeds and even finding a £10 note (which was given to the foodbank). The event marked the launch of the new community initiative, organised by local residents Claire Bullivant, Mike Rouse and Emma Marshall, with the aim of encouraging local people to take pride in their neighbourhoods and improve public spaces through…

  CROSS-border delays have quietly become one of the more persistent operational headaches for UK businesses, and the impact goes well beyond the early turbulence that followed Brexit. Years on, many importers and exporters are still absorbing the cost in ways that don’t always show up as a single line item. The effects tend to spread across several areas at once. Slower customs checks stretch lead times, which puts pressure on inventory planning and forces businesses to hold more…