Keeping up to date with Worcester
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Worcester Bosch engages next generation with STEM at the FIRST Lego League FestivalPublished: 18-07-2024The initiative guides youth through STEM learning subjects including Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, helping them to develop confidence along the way. |
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Clean Heat Market MechanismPublished: 14-12-2023On 30th November 2023, the Government published their long-awaited response to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) which as of the 1st January 2024 will become effective with some minor amendments. |
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Television is the defining sound of the British home in 2023Published: 15-11-2023We have recently conducted some research and have identified the top 20 sounds which make up the soundscape of a household in the UK, whilst debunking myths around ‘noisy’ heat pump technology. |
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The Sustainable Homes and Buildings Coalition’s Latest Outcomes ReportPublished: 11-10-2023The Sustainable Homes and Buildings Coalition, made up of Worcester Bosch, NatWest, British Gas and Citizens Advice has upgraded nine properties across the UK in the Home Improvement Pilot. |
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Worcester Bosch partner with Angellica Bell to bring warmth to local community hubPublished: 06-10-2023As a part of our Warming Your Community initiative, we have donated a brand-new boiler to Mayfield Garden Centre, with local installer Roost Heating donating their time to fit the new system. |
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UK Government Announces ‘New Approach’ to Achieve NetZeroPublished: 22-09-2023On 20th September 2023, Prime Minster, Rishi Sunak set out a number of key changes to existing and proposed government policies designed to ensure that the UK is able to achieve its target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. |
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14 Years as a Which? Best BuyPublished: 15-09-2023We’re thrilled to have been awarded a Which? Best Buy endorsement for the fourteenth time, with our gas combi boiler range being ‘Top Rated’ in the industry. |
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BESA Affiliate MembershipPublished: 09-08-2023We are delighted to announce that Worcester Bosch is officially an affiliate member of BESA (Building Engineering Services Association). |
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Worcester Bosch inspires the next generation at the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore FestivalPublished: 09-06-2023On Thursday 8th June, we hosted the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Festival to inspire the next generation of children interested in STEM topics of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths at our head quarters in Worcester. |
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What is an EPC- and why should you care?Published: 31-05-2023Energy bills are a hot topic for homeowners and renters across the UK. For many it can be tough to measure exactly how energy efficient their home is and what improvements can be made.
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We teamed up with an England Lioness to warm a local community.Published: 11-05-2023England Lioness Lauren Hemp joined us as we donated a brand-new boiler and put on an exclusive coaching session for a local Lancashire-based football club and its young players, as part of our ‘Warming Your Community’ initiative. |
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Worcester Bosch celebrates two wins at Housebuilder Product AwardsPublished: 05-04-2023We are delighted to announce that two of our products have won their respective categories at this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards.  |
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2023 Spring Budget updatePublished: 15-03-2023On 15th March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, gave his Spring Budget. This included several measures related to supporting households with their energy bills, including a three month extension on the Energy Price Guarantee. |
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The Cecil Duckworth Apprenticeship SchemePublished: 17-02-2023Here at Worcester Bosch, we offer a great opportunity to those interested in developing their passion into a career via our Cecil Duckworth apprenticeship scheme. This initiative can help individuals gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a huge success and reach their full potential! |
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Working towards a more sustainable futurePublished: 09-02-2023At Worcester Bosch, we are always looking for ways to become a more sustainable business. We recently held sustainability events at three of our sites and encouraged colleagues to share their ideas and come together to create a greener future. |
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Say hello to MyBosch, the new digital portal for a homeowner’s every needPublished: 01-02-2023We have launched a brand-new homeowner’s portal that includes everything you’ll ever need to know about your home heating system. |
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Three habits to help you save hundreds of pounds in 2023Published: 31-01-2023Are you one of the 15 million British people trying to make financial resolutions this year? Well, we are here to help! Here are three money-saving tips to make new habits last. |
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Handy advice for efficient heating this winterPublished: 30-01-2023In the next few weeks, weather experts say we are likely to experience freezing temperatures as winter continues [1]. So, we wanted to give you some winter-ready advice to keep your heating running smoothly during the winter chill. |
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Bringing warmth to the community with a new boiler for Changes UKPublished: 05-12-2022When a charity that has been serving their community for over a decade was faced with a boiler failure, it looked like they may have to close their doors. That’s until we donated a brand new boiler and local installer Adam Bailey stepped in to install it free of charge to a charity that makes a world of difference to their community. |
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Worcester Bosch given Quiet Mark Award for stand-out noise reduction levelsPublished: 24-10-2022Worcester Bosch, the UK’s leading heating and hot water manufacturer, has been awarded the ‘Quiet Mark 10th Anniversary Award’ at the Noise Abatement Society (NAS) John Connell Awards. |
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Sustainable Homes & Buildings Coalition calls for action to unlock the delivery of energy efficiencyPublished: 21-10-2022Along with our Coalition members, we have launched a new progress report in Parliament, which calls on Government and industry to work together to ensure the UK is to succeed in decarbonising its 29 million homes. |
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Worcester Bosch awarded Which? Best Buy for 13th timePublished: 10-10-2022For the thirteenth time we’ve been awarded a Which? Best Buy, for our gas combi boiler range. |
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Worcester Bosch awarded Customer Award at HVR AwardsPublished: 07-10-2022We are delighted to announce that our Customer Service team has been awarded the Customer Award at this year’s HVR Awards. |
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Our Response to the Price Cap AnnouncementPublished: 26-08-2022On August 26, Ofgem announced that gas and electricity prices will rise again. From 1st October, the typical annual household energy bill is set to hit £3,549, which is an 80% rise on the current energy price cap of £1,971. |
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Worcester Bosch Sales & Marketing Director takes early retirementPublished: 17-08-2022Worcester Bosch has today announced that Sales & Marketing Director Steve Lister is taking early retirement after holding the position for nearly 20 years. |
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Royal Superfan adds limited edition Jubilee Boiler to her 12,000-strong memorabilia collectionPublished: 01-06-2022To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee leading heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch has gifted royalist Anita Atkinson a limited-edition Jubilee oil boiler |
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World Earth Day Energy Saving TipsPublished: 21-04-2022The carbon saving is equivalent to nearly a full road trip from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back. |
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Paying it forward to celebrate 60 years of Worcester BoschPublished: 31-03-2022Worcester Bosch offers a day of employee time to support on community projects across the country |
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Worcester Bosch Launches Second Phase of ‘Green Heating Heros’ CampaignPublished: 01-02-2022The UK’s leading boiler manufacturer has relaunched its Green Heating Heroes, to help installers educate consumers on how they can reduce carbon emissions and energy bills |
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Mind Charity PartnershipPublished: 12-01-2022Worcester Bosch Announces Mind as its 2022 Charity Partner. The company will be raising funds exclusively for the mental health charity |
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Reduce your carbon footprint and become a carbon reducing hero, with our new campaignPublished: 01-11-2021We have launched our latest sustainability campaign to encourage the nation to think about their home heating choices with an eye to the future |
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Sustainable Homes & Buildings Coalition launches report into decarbonising heat options in the UKPublished: 21-10-2021Report places consumer at the heart of the transition to green homes and buildings by identifying opportunities to engage and educate |
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Worcester Bosch endorsed as Which? ‘Best Buy Boiler Brand 2021’Published: 15-09-2021We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Which? endorsement for the twelfth consecutive year, with our gas and oil boiler ranges being ‘Top Rated’ in the industry. |
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Worcester Bosch joins NatWest Group’s ‘Sustainable Homes and Buildings Coalition’Published: 03-08-2021Worcester Bosch has joined as a partner to the ‘Sustainable Homes and Buildings Coalition’. Run by the NatWest Group, the coalition looks to improve UK buildings energy efficiency, and to address the key blockers to meeting net zero in the UK buildings environment. |
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Youngster with passion for sustainability wins national storybook writing competitionPublished: 28-07-2021Nine-year-old Samuel Debenham from Northampton wins fiction writing competition created by Worcester Bosch. His entry “A City Called L8R” will be printed and hosted online. |
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New research reveals Brit's exasperation for hot weatherPublished: 08-07-2021A staggering 50% of adults can’t handle the heat, and can’t eat, sleep or or focus without complaining, reveals our new study. |
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Our brand new Greenstar 4000 boilerPublished: 24-05-2021As a business we are continuously innovating and investing to reduce our impact across the globe, our brand new Greenstar 4000 boiler series now has 100% recyclable packaging, and of course still comes with all of the reliability and performance you’d expect from a Worcester Bosch boiler. |
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Our new children’s book ‘A Robot called B4’ launches on World Earth DayPublished: 22-04-2021Find out about our new children's book "A Robot Called B4" launching today to inform children on the importance of sustainability. |
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Bleary-eyed Britain: big sleep survey reveals the truth about Brits' awful sleeping patternsPublished: 04-11-2020We've conducted a sleep survey to see who in the country gets the most sleep. |
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The scariest DIY jobs revealed: drills and radiators frighten brits to the bone!Published: 28-10-2020We reveal which DIY jobs give Brits the creeps! |
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Before Everything, there's Bosch. Worcester BoschPublished: 23-10-2020We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new advertising campaign, ‘Before everything, there’s Bosch. Worcester Bosch’. |
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Best Domestic Boiler Manufacturer in Build Magazine’s 2020 Home and Garden AwardsPublished: 09-03-2020Worcester Bosch have been named as the UK's Best Domestic Boiler Manufacturer by Build Magazine in their 2020 Home and Garden Awards. |
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Worcester Bosch voted as one of the top recommended brands by YouGovPublished: 13-02-2020Worcester Bosch have been ranked in the top 10 most highly recommended by its consumers in the UK Domestic Applicance brands. |
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Worcester Bosch are thrilled to be part of One WorcestershirePublished: 06-01-2020As a company founded and proudly based in Worcester, we are thrilled to be part of One Worcestershire, sharing in the vision to continue building a connected, creative and dynamic country supporting those who choose to live, work, visit and invest in Worcestershire. |
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Get a 12 year guarantee with your new Worcester Bosch boilerPublished: 01-01-2020Our Lifestyle boilers now come with a 12 year guarantee for customers who choose a local Worcester Bosch Accredited Installer to install their boiler along, with a Worcester Bosch Greenstar system filter. |
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Our pledge to support the ‘Time To Change’ movementPublished: 06-11-2019We are proud to announce that we are supporting the Time to Change Employer Pledge, which aims to change the way people think and act about mental health in the workplace. |
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Feeling The Heat – Is the Trusty Boiler Britain’s Most Loved Appliance?Published: 21-10-2019Our new survey reveals Britons have warmed up to the boiler’s role as the true heart of home life. |
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10 Years of Which? Best Buy Success for Worcester BoschPublished: 21-09-2019All of us here at Worcester Bosch are delighted to announce that for the 10th year, we’ve been awarded Which? Best Buy status for our range of boilers. |
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Gas Safety WeekPublished: 16-09-2019We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2019, which this year is taking place from the 16th- 22nd of September |
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Worcester Bosch New FastTrack Installation ServicePublished: 28-08-2019At Worcester Bosch we have recently launched our brand new FastTrack installation service, providing a hassle-free way for customers to book a new combi boiler installation quickly and easily using our network of expert Worcester Accredited Installers. |
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Worcester Bosch win 2019 Bronze Award for the Armed Forces Employer Recognition SchemePublished: 15-08-2019We are pleased to announce that we have been granted a 2019 Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. |
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TV presenter and interior designer Sophie Robinson welcomes the new Greenstar Lifestyle rangePublished: 05-08-2019In June we celebrated the launch of our Greenstar Lifestyle range with designer Sophie Robinson, at our UK Innovation Hub in Denham |
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Worcester Bosch Raises Funds for Prostate Cancer UKPublished: 24-07-2019Over the last 12 months, we have raised £33,100 for leading men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK. |
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Viva La CarnivalPublished: 10-07-2019Last Saturday Worcester Bosch took part in the annual Worcester Carnival and what a day it was! |
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The Greenstar Lifestyle range has arrived, and it is beautiful.Published: 05-07-2019The Greenstar Lifestyle range has arrived, and it is beautiful. Our new range of Lifestyle boilers bring style and performance. |
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Who's the BoschPublished: 13-03-2019Here at Worcester Bosch, we’ve been wondering who the Bosch of controlling warmth in your home is, so we’ve conducted a piece of research throughout the UK to find out more about your heating habits. |
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Meet Remy the cat, the winner of our Purr-fect Role CompetitionPublished: 11-03-2019Last October saw the launch of our ‘Purr-fect Role’ campaign, which saw nearly five thousand stunning ‘catpplicants’ hoping to become our latest ambassador. |
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Worcester Bosch donation helps budding scientists look the partPublished: 20-02-2019We have joined forces with Tardebigge CE Primary School to aid their commitment to science |
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Worcester Bosch - Supporting Mental Health IssuesPublished: 07-02-2019As mental health issues affect 1 in 4 people each year, the Health and Wellbeing Team at Worcester Bosch is committed to giving people the chance to be open about their mental health, importantly, without fear of reprisal. |
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Frozen condensate - Useful InformationPublished: 07-01-2019The UK is currently experiencing spells of extremely cold weather. Find out how to unfreeze the boiler condensate pipe. |
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Sustainability at the core of Green Apple award winPublished: 23-11-2018We were delighted to get involved with The University of Worcester’s Energize Worcester campaign; a long-term research project that looked to understand students’ attitudes towards energy management. |
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2018 Which? Boiler Brands Report SuccessPublished: 16-10-2018Making it nine years at the top we have achieved the highest brand score in the 2018 Which? Boiler Brands report, and secured Best Buy status across our gas and oil-fired boilers. |
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Double marathon heats up for Worcester Bosch pair raising money for Prostate Cancer UKPublished: 10-10-2018Walking two marathons back to back would be enough for most people, but for Marcel and Melanie Torrent, who both work here at Worcester Bosch, a further challenge was needed all in the name of fundraising – now they are planning to walk a double marathon in the Sahara Desert. |
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Boiler win brings cottage right up to datePublished: 10-08-2018Cherry’s family have spent 26 wonderful years in their beautiful Cotswold stone home, in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, and when she saw a Facebook post prompting her to enter Worcester Bosch’s competition to win a brand-new boiler, Cherry didn’t hesitate to submit her entry. |
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Worcester Bosch joins RAF reserves at House of Commons receptionPublished: 09-08-2018Jon Buckle, who is part of our Research and Development team, has been an RAF Reserve for the past 20 years, and was invited to the prestigious event in thanks of his work for the force. |
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Boiler Plus: Common sense in the quest for heating efficiencyPublished: 03-04-2018The government’s launch of its long-awaited Boiler Plus initiative has been welcomed by Worcester. Find out why here. |
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Rated top brand for boiler coverPublished: 24-10-2017In a recent investigation comparing brands which offer annual service and breakdown cover polices, Worcester featured as the highest scoring single brand. |
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Muddy good charity fun for Worcester teamPublished: 12-10-2017Worcester team raises £900 for Cancer Research UK and The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust. |
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Eight years at the top - Which? Gas Boiler Brand Report 2017 results unveiledPublished: 10-10-2017We are delighted to have been named at the top of the 2017 Which? gas boiler report for the eighth year running. |
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Worcester gets green fingered to help AcornsPublished: 14-08-2017Read more about how our marketing department spent a day volunteering in a local children’s hospice, helped maintain the gardens whilst working together as a team. |
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Energy efficiency rewarded in style in this year's E2020 awardsPublished: 18-07-2017Worcester held the latest annual Environment 2020 Awards at the stunning Spring Grove House. Seven Awards were presented to installers and specifiers and 3 young people were presented with awards for their creative interpretation of the environment.
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2017 Charity support revealed as Cancer Research UK and Grace Kelly Ladybird TrustPublished: 29-06-2017Worcester has a long tradition of supporting good causes locally and nationally and are pleased to announce our new charity partners.
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Pallets help Broadwas CE Primary School 'out hop' local rabbitsPublished: 29-06-2017Committed to recycling, our unwanted pallets have been put to some very good uses, read more to find out about what Broadwas School do with them. |
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Ex-England Sports Stars Make Surprise Appearances at Local Youth MatchesPublished: 08-05-2017We recently furthered the ‘Rely On’ message by bringing two ex-England sports stars back to their grass roots clubs. |
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Tom Collins heads for HarvardPublished: 24-04-2017Recognised as a future leader in the energy industry, Tom Collins has received a full grant to attend a prestigious week-long course at Harvard University |
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Worcester's high flying donationPublished: 12-04-2017Employees from Worcester, Bosch Group raised £13,500 for Midlands Air Ambulance to support the fantastic work they do from participating in activities such as dress down days and bake sales. |
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Worcester is boxing clever thanks to our latest visitorPublished: 17-02-2017Worcester, Bosch Group has welcomed Olympic boxer, Natasha Jonas, and a group of young people from training provider TKO, for a knock out tour of its Worcester headquarters, to help them find out more about the manufacturing industry and apprenticeships. |
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Good Soil Trust puts Worcester recycling to good usePublished: 17-02-2017Giving new purpose to the pallets and wooden boxes that are usually recycled, Worcester, Bosch Group has teamed up with local charity, the Good Soil Trust, to ensure that these sturdy structures are put to a better use as part of the many projects run by the organisation. |
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Van gets stitched up to help commuters keep woolly warmPublished: 03-11-2016It took 10 months, 5 knitters, 3 stitchers and 40,000 metres of red, blue and white wool to transform a plain white van into a giant woolly warmer - which even included fluffy hub caps and wing-mirror covers. |
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Seven years at the top of the Which? boiler brand reportPublished: 30-09-2016The annual survey compared fourteen manufacturers in total, revealing our customers to be the happiest, with ‘an extraordinary four in five who own one [being] very satisfied with their boiler and more than three quarters would recommend it to a friend’. |
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New sponsorship deal with Worcester Warriors unveiledPublished: 11-08-2016Continuing our successful partnership with the Worcester Warriors, our latest three-year deal with the rugby club has been designed to support both the team itself as well as projects in the local area. |
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Best Consumer Website at The Digi AwardsPublished: 10-08-2016We have come out on top once again, this time for our new consumer website. In our most recent win we scooped Best Consumer Website at the 2016 Digi Awards, held at The Ministry of Sound in London. |
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Worcester Awards Installers 20/20 For EfficiencyPublished: 15-06-2016On Wednesday 1st June 2016, we revealed this year’s winners at our annual Environment 2020 Awards ceremony. |
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Worcester on show at RHS Malvern Spring FestivalPublished: 27-04-2016Worcester is proud to sponsor the Festival Green Area at the RHS Malvern Spring Show between 5-8 May. We’ll be there with our consumer vehicle and a beautiful garden designed by Cranham Primary School. |
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Worcester Sponsors 'Bear Grylls: Mission Survive'Published: 01-03-2016Worcester continues their successful communication campaign by sponsoring Bear Grylls Mission Survive on ITV and offering the homeowner £50 Cashback if they buy and register a Wave Internet connect smart controller between 1st March and 30th April 2016. |
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TV Ad demonstrates how you can 'Rely on Worcester'Published: 01-02-2016Demonstrating our quality and reliability, we are set to take to TV screens with a new advertising campaign showing how much more comfortable life can be when you choose a boiler you can rely on when it really counts. |
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Introducing our new Greenstar System FilterPublished: 15-12-2015We are delighted to announce the launch of our all new Greenstar System Filter. With the input of over 200 installers, the NEW filter is designed to make installation and servicing simpler than ever before. |
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Customer service win at AGSM AwardsPublished: 24-11-2015We have taken home the Boiler Manufacturer Customer Service Award at this year’s Association of Gas Safety Managers (AGSM) Supplier Excellence Awards for our commitment to excellent customer services. |
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Which? Best buy award for 6th consecutive yearPublished: 22-09-2015Our entire range of Greenstar gas boilers has once again come out on top in the Which? boiler report, having been awarded Which? Best Buy for the 6th year running. |
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Awards ceremony sees Worcester reward environmental excellencePublished: 28-07-2015The annual Environment E2020 Awards winners are announced, celebrating those who have made a commitment to tackling climate change |
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Introducing the all new Greenstar i from WorcesterPublished: 28-07-2015Our new Greenstar i boiler has been developed by improving on the popular features of the Which Award winning Greenstar i Junior, which it replaces. |
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Worcester launches new handy hints guide to solve any heating queriesPublished: 28-07-2015To help resolve any queries and questions we have launched a brand new easy to use Handy Hints guide |
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Worcester achieves an A+ for efficiencyPublished: 26-07-2015Greenstar i, Greenstar Si or Greenstar CDi Compact combi + Wave thermostat = A+ efficiency rating |
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2014 Which? SuccessPublished: 28-04-2015We have come out on top in the latest Which? boiler report, having been awarded Which? Best Buys for the fourth year across our entire Greenstar gas-fired boiler range. |
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New Bosch Distribution Centre opens its doorsPublished: 18-03-2015The opening of our brand new £9m Bosch Distribution Centre, located in Warndon, Worcestershire, where we have combined our distribution facilities in to one highly-efficient location. |
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It's easy being green for local studentPublished: 24-02-2015A pupil from Whickham is celebrating after winning art competition |
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Worcester sponsor's 'Bear Grylls : Mission Survive' on ITVPublished: 19-02-2015Sponsorship of ITV's new 'Mission Survive' series fronted by Bear Grylls |
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Bobby the Boiler and Solar Sam take to the stage at a local schoolPublished: 04-02-2015Play commissioned with Worcester Live to raise awareness of energy usage in schools throughout the region |
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Control your heating wherever, whenever with Worcester's new Wave smart controlPublished: 09-10-2014Control your heating wherever, whenever with Worcester's new Wave smart control |
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Three manufacturing excellence awardsPublished: 03-09-2014Worcester, Bosch Group scoops three coveted accolades at the 2014 Best Factory Awards |
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Be cost and energy efficient with the new Heatslave II oil combiPublished: 30-09-2013Be cost and energy efficient with the new Heatslave II oil combi |
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Revolutionary NEW gas combi boiler launchedPublished: 11-01-2013Worcester launches revolutionary new combi boiler and its most compact boiler ever to its award-winning Greenstar range. |
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More Which? Best Buys for Worcester, Bosch GroupPublished: 28-08-2012Worcester's Golden Year - Which? Best Buy accreditation for leading boiler manufacturer |
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Worcester sponsor charity walkPublished: 16-02-2012We have joined forces with Free Radio to launch the 'Walk of Worcestershire' event to help raise money for local charity Acorns Children's Hospice. |
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Celebrities visit Worcester at ChelseaPublished: 26-05-2011Celebrities find out about the Power of Nature at the Chelsea Flower Show |
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Worcester launches online gas boiler helpPublished: 08-12-2010Worcester provides quick online advice to stop you feeling the chill |
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Flushed with successPublished: 19-02-2009Phil Bunce, training manager for Worcester Bosch looks at the importance of water treatment to make sure you're up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations. |
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Worcester - Boiler manufacturer of the yearPublished: 23-01-2009Worcester Bosch has been named 'Boiler Manufacturer of the Year' at the annual Gas Industry Awards Gala Ball organised by Phoenix Natural Gas. |
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Intelligent boiler systemsPublished: 01-03-2006The Greenstar CDi is Worcester's top of the range gas-fired condensing boiler series, available in four combi outputs, two regular and one system boiler. |