Just Local

🎙️ Welcome to our podcast Just Local! 🎙️We’re thrilled to bring you our brand new podcast series, where we highlight the remarkable people and businesses shaping Worcestershire. Each episode, we dive into inspiring stories, expert insights, and local successes that make our community unique.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more episodes and updates!

Just Local is a business podcast hosted by Matt Nicol, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Nicol hosts Just Local, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  How the Renters' Rights Act Changes Everything for Landlords With James Gwynne

  Jul 30, 202631 min

  The biggest changes to the private rental sector in decades are here. But what do they actually mean for landlords, tenants and the future of buy-to-let? In this episode of the Just Local Podcast , Matt Nicol is joined by James Gwynne , Lettings Manager at Nicol & Co and author of Home , to break down the new Renters' Rights Act and explain how it will impact landlords across the UK. James explains the end of Section 21 notices, the move to periodic tenancies, new compliance requirements, rent reviews, future EPC changes and why rents are continuing to rise despite reforms designed to improve the rental market. Whether you're an experienced landlord, new to property investment or simply interested in the future of renting, this episode provides practical advice to help you understand the changes and prepare for what's next. • The biggest changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Act• What replacing Section 21 means for landlords• New compliance rules and potential fines• Future EPC changes and minimum energy standards• Why more landlords are leaving the market• The impact on rental prices and tenant demand• Professionalising the private rented sector• James Gwynne's updated landlord guide, Home Follow the Just Local Podcast for more expert conversations covering property, business and the people shaping Worcestershire's local community.

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  How Worcester Warriors Are Inspiring the Next Generation with CJ Osazuwa

  Jul 20, 202624 min

  What does it take to inspire the next generation through sport? In this episode of the Just Local Podcast , we sit down with CJ Osazuwa , Head of Community at Worcester Warriors , to explore how rugby is making a real difference across Worcestershire. CJ shares how the Warriors' community team is introducing rugby to more schools, supporting local clubs, and creating opportunities for children of all abilities to get involved. We discuss the importance of grassroots sport, the life skills rugby can teach, and why the club's work in the community is every bit as important as what happens on match days. We also chat about the Worcester Warriors Rugby Summer Camp at Sixways, where young players can improve their skills, grow in confidence and enjoy an unforgettable rugby experience with the Warriors coaching team. Whether you're a rugby fan, a parent, coach, teacher or simply interested in the positive impact of community sport, there's something for everyone in this conversation. In this episode: • Growing grassroots rugby across Worcestershire • Inspiring the next generation of players • Making rugby accessible and inclusive• The Worcester Warriors Rugby Summer Camp• The wider impact of sport on local communities Follow the Just Local Podcast for more conversations with the people, businesses and organisations making a positive impact across Worcestershire.

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  Why new build buyers have the mortgage advantage right now | Mortgage Talk With Martyn Davies

  Apr 23, 202613 minS0

  <p>Mortgage rates are finally starting to fall - but if you're buying a new build, there may be a way to reduce your costs even further that most buyers don't know about.</p><p>In this episode of Just Local, Nicol & Co Managing Director Matt Nicol is joined by Martyn Davies of Mindful Financial Planning to discuss the current mortgage landscape and what it means for buyers in Worcestershire, including an in-depth look at Own New, the award-winning scheme that uses builder incentives to reduce mortgage rates, support deposits, or provide cashback, all while buyers retain 100% ownership of their...

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  The Rugby Charity That Keeps Growing: NAGS Charity Barbarians

  Feb 23, 202624 minS0

  <p>In the first Just Local episode of 2026, we’re joined by Neil Archie Evans (founder) and Ed Birch (chairman) from NAGS Charity Barbarians RFC, a charity rugby team raising funds for Cancer Research UK.</p><p>What started in 2012 with a 30-mile narrowboat pull from Birmingham to Worcester has grown into a community of more than 1,300 members, combining grassroots rugby with epic fundraising challenges: 50-mile canoe trips, multiple Snowdon climbs, and even a 75-mile walk around the Isle of Wight.</p><p>We also look ahead to their next big weekend in Evesham (29 to 31 May 2026), featuring veterans’ matches on Frid...

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  The Padel Boom Comes to Worcester with Padel and Play | With Manny Deol and Ras Deol

  Dec 8, 202520 minS0

  <p>A brand new sport has landed in Worcester and the buzz is real. In this episode we sit down with Manny Deol and Ras Deol, the founders of Padel and Play, Worcesters newest padel facility based in St Johns.They share the story behind bringing padel to the city, why the sport is growing so quickly, and how they are building a community that welcomes everyone from complete beginners to seasoned racket sport lovers.We talk origins, obstacles, opening week energy, and what is coming next for Padel and Play.If you have been wondering what padel is all...

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