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University of Worcester Students and Staff Nominated for Prestigious Nursing Honours
Four students and a member of staff from the University of Worcester have all been shortlisted for prestigious honours in the latest Student Nursing Times Awards. The awards are widely regarded as one of the highest accolades available to student nurses, educators and...
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University of Worcester Students and Staff Nominated for Prestigious Nursing Honours
Four students and a member of staff from the University of Worcester have all been shortlisted for prestigious honours in the latest Student Nursing Times Awards. The awards are widely regarded as one of the highest accolades available to student nurses, educators and...
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Prime Mix launches Strategic Marketing Package ‘Point’ for Professional Services
Worcester-based Prime Mix Marketing is excited to launch Point, a new strategic marketing package designed specifically for the professional services sector, for companies who want to achieve their business objectives with a focused marketing plan specific to their...
Gift Aid Fuels 105 life-saving missions for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
To mark Gift Aid Awareness Day on Thursday 9th October, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is showcasing the incredible impact of a simple tick box exercise, and how it can save lives. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters and the power of Gift Aid, the...
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The Development Manager Partners with Leading UK Organisations to Drive Talent Development and Apprenticeship Solutions
West Midlands based Talent Development, Apprenticeships and Training Provider, The Development Manager (TDM), is proud to announce a number of strategic partnerships with large organisations across the UK to enhance their talent development initiatives. Our recent...
Laura Greenman becomes Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team
Partner Laura Greenman has stepped into a new leadership role, becoming Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team. A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 Legal 500, Laura’s career at HCR has continued to grow since joining the firm in 2018. Laura will now...
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The Power of our People
Our people are our most single most important resource in our businesses. Whether you are the likes of Tesco – with over 300,000 employees – or 2 mates working from home on a start-up idea, this common thread remains… we are nothing without our people. The last 12...
Fully funded digital tech support
Malvern-based technology company borwell is working with Worcestershire County Council to provide up to 5 days of fully-funded technology consultancy. This includes: Choosing cloud-based platforms to support your business Start your Digital Transformation process...
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The Walk Challenge 2020
The Malvern Walk on June 13th For more information http://www.stbasils.org.uk
Local building company supporting Worcester Foodbank
Support for Worcester Foodbank is stacking up with the help of a generous donation from a local building company. A surge in donations from the community has helped the charity cope with a record rise in referrals in recent months, but left volunteers running short of...
End Of Steel Tariffs A Step In The Right Direction
The UK has secured a resolution to end the ongoing issue regarding steel and aluminium tariffs with the US. Following two months of talks, the Trade Secretary met with Commerce Secretary Raimondo in Washington DC and the US announced an expansive removal of section...
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End Of Steel Tariffs A Step In The Right Direction
The UK has secured a resolution to end the ongoing issue regarding steel and aluminium tariffs with the US. Following two months of talks, the Trade Secretary met with Commerce Secretary Raimondo in Washington DC and the US announced an expansive removal of section...
Worcestershire News
Are you signed up to the Innovation Platform yet?
The Innovation Platform reinforces crowd innovation meaning that all users can come together online 24/7 to share ideas and solve problems. Individuals can sign up to the platform, set up a personal bio and develop a business profile. After that, join in the...
Elevate Creative-Tech launches in Worcestershire
Elevate Creative-Tech is an exciting support programme aimed at established and ambitious SMEs within the creative tech sector, who seek to develop a sustainable business growth plan to overcome their barriers to growth. Through a series of focused online workshops...
Herefordshire News
Workspace available for rent at Shell Store business centre
Office and workspace is now available for rent at the new Shell Store Business incubation centre in Herefordshire. Tenants will be able to move into the newly transformed building from January 2021, and those interested are encouraged to download the brochure to find...
A gift to our loyal Members
It’s been a long few months for businesses with so much change and uncertainty. What is certain though, is that now is the essential time to upskill and re-skill.
With that in mind, we are giving all of our Members access to two free places on our hugely popular 2-hour virtual training course; Getting your Business Online.
This course is worth £70 per person! Hurry though as places are limited.
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Supplier in Focus: Lafayette Events by Robbie Roberts, Wedding Pianist.
“Biggest confidant and boldest ally. From ‘will this work?’ to ‘wow, that was amazing!’, we love actualising a client’s vision, no matter how wild the request! Think of us as your event planning partner and expert sounding board” Lafayette Events specialises in...
University Donates Linen Supplies to Hospitals in Ukraine
Around 300 sets of bed linen have been sent from accommodation at the University of Worcester to hospitals in war affected regions of Ukraine. The duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets, weighing more than half a tonne, were taken by van to the Kharkiv and Donetsk...
Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
Graduate Lands Dream Role with England Netball
A University of Worcester graduate has landed what she describes as her dream job working for England Netball. Dani Kennedy has a job as a Marketing Executive with the national governing body of the sport, which manages netball in England, from the grass roots level,...
The SVR Celebrates an ‘ambitious, exciting, successful’ Autumn Steam Gala
Increased passenger numbers, a timetable that ran smoothly and a smart solution to what could have been a major hitch have given the Severn Valley Railway the prize of yet another highly successful enthusiast event. The recent Autumn Steam Gala, which took place...
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