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Student Netballers Putting in the Miles for Breast Cancer Charity
Netballers at the University of Worcester are going the extra mile – or 1,242 miles to be precise – to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. Students in the University of Worcester Netball Club aim to collectively cover more than 2,000km – more than the...
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Student Netballers Putting in the Miles for Breast Cancer Charity
Netballers at the University of Worcester are going the extra mile – or 1,242 miles to be precise – to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. Students in the University of Worcester Netball Club aim to collectively cover more than 2,000km – more than the...
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Prime Mix Marketing crowned Winners in Prestigious SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025
Worcester-based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is thrilled to announce that it has been announced as winner of Best Full-Service Marketing Agency category for Worcestershire in the highly regarded SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025. This latest award...
NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems
NMITE and BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to share skills, knowledge and talent NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division, signalling a commitment to work...
Patron & Strategic News
Lecturer’s Work to Preserve Slavery Records Features in British Library Display
A new display has opened at the British Library featuring the work of a University of Worcester historian and her team to preserve archives of global importance to the history of slavery. Professor of History, Suzanne Schwarz, has been leading a team digitising...
ISO QSL Relaunches Award-Winning Bingo Box Challenge in Support of Worcester Foodbank
With the cost-of-living crisis deepening and an increasing number of individuals facing financial hardship, the need for support in our community has never been more pressing. Over the past year alone, foodbanks within the Trussell Trust network have distributed over...
Chamber News
Law firm maintains strong performance in national guides
A Shropshire law firm is celebrating another strong performance in two highly regarded national guides – retaining its position as one of the most respected firms in the region. Lanyon Bowdler has a number of departments and individual lawyers highlighted in The...
National Star pop-up workshop
Disability charity National Star is staging a pop-up workshop at its day college in Hereford later this month to encourage Herefordshire businesses looking to address their current staffing problems to give workers with disabilities the chance to shine as part of...
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Policy News
BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee’s report
Commenting on the release of the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the UK’s immigration system, published today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses want a flexible immigration system that provides access to the staff they need, without...
Businesses representing all areas of UK economy offer government help designing new immigration system
An open letter to the Home Secretary has been published days ahead of the Migration Advisory Committee report. The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities,...
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Charity News
Hospice welcomes new Chair of Governors
St Richard’s Hospice has welcomed a highly experienced Chair to lead the Worcestershire charity. Mrs Jenny Cowpe has been a governor of St Richard’s Hospice for more than 20 years and Vice-Chair since 2001. She takes over the role following the retirement of former...
The MBH Golf Tournament is back!
Join the Megan Baker House charity Golf Tournament on Saturday 12 June from 9.00am. The event costs £100 per team of 4, which includes a bacon/sausage roll and coffee on arrival. The book your place/team, please contact [email protected] ...
Chamber Cyber Essentials
The British Chambers of Commerce, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and IASME are delighted to announce that they will be working together to help Chamber Members achieve the Cyber Essentials certification by delivering a new Chamber Cyber...
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Chamber Cyber Essentials
The British Chambers of Commerce, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and IASME are delighted to announce that they will be working together to help Chamber Members achieve the Cyber Essentials certification by delivering a new Chamber Cyber...
Worcestershire News
Bishop Fleming Lays Foundation For West Midlands Growth
Leading accounting, audit, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has invested in plans to grow its West Midlands presence as part of an ambitious business strategy. The firm posted impressive financial results in 2021-2022, seeing fee growth rise by 19%, with the...
Meet the Rural & Business Crime Team
Pc Nigel Bolton, Pc Pete Meredith and Rural & Business Crime Officer (RABO) Mick Simpson work across South Worcestershire, as part of a larger dedicated problem solving team and are supported by Special Constables, police volunteers and members of the public. If...
Herefordshire News
Help to Grow your business – Digital
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Herefordshire Council open housing consultation until 11 June
Herefordshire Council have opened a housing consultation for people to share their views on the future of housing in Herefordshire. The consultation is now live and closes on Friday 11 June. It is available as a clear, concise and accessible online survey via...
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Employers Receive Coveted Ministry of Defence Award
Thirty seven employers from the West Midlands region have been presented with their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards. Our awards took place on Wednesday 11th September, at the National Memorial Arboretum. The ERS awards are now in...
The Courtyard October Film Listings
OCTOBER FILM Mon 14, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB PRESENT: RUN LOLA RUN (1998, 15, 35mm) Radix Film Club is bringing back the German mega-hit Run Lola Run on a glorious 35mm print. After her boyfriend Manni loses 100,000DM, Lola has 20 minutes to raise the money and deliver...
Mum Graduates and has Advice for Daughter who’s just Beginning her Studies
It’s a big week for one family, as a mum graduates and her daughter gets ready to begin her studies at the University of Worcester. Around 2000 graduates received their degree certificates this week, and amongst the people celebrating were Caroline Farrell and her...
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants welcomes 12 new apprentices.
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the addition of 12 new apprentices to its growing team this year. Accountancy apprentices will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the practice whilst working towards their qualifications. The...
Alcea Consulting Limited Named Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 – West Midlands by SME News Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that Alcea Consulting Limited has been recognised as the Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 in the West Midlands by the prestigious SME News Magazine. The Worcestershire-based firm founded in 2017 pivoted from providing...
Kersten Catella joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales & Marketing Director
WELL-KNOWN and highly respected horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director (September 2024). In her new role, Kersten is focused on getting behind the company’s vision and mission...
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