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Free professional resource for tree selection, planting & climate resilience released
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has released a new free to download Tree Technical Guide – a resource designed specifically for the amenity industry and garden centre plantaria staff (February 2026). The publication consolidates expert practical knowledge with...
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Free professional resource for tree selection, planting & climate resilience released
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has released a new free to download Tree Technical Guide – a resource designed specifically for the amenity industry and garden centre plantaria staff (February 2026). The publication consolidates expert practical knowledge with...
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Hunger doesn’t wait until Christmas – ISO Quality Services Launches 8th Bingo Box Challenge
ISO Quality Services has launched its eighth annual Christmas Bingo Box Challenge, calling on local people and businesses across Worcestershire to support families facing hunger this winter. Demand for food banks remains at record levels, with the Trussell Trust...
Bestselling Authors Caz Frear and Olivia Isaac-Henry to Headline Spooky Fiction Event at The Hive
With the countdown to Halloween now on, bestselling author Caz Frear, creator of the hit Cat Kinsella series, will join fellow novelist Olivia Isaac-Henry for an evening of hair-raising storytelling and writing tips at The Hive. At the free event, on October 15...
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Hackathon Returns to Worcester’s Cyber Lab
Preparations are underway for the next Hackathon event at the University of Worcester’s Cyber Lab. The event, which is held in conjunction with the British Computer Society and local cyber security firm IASME, sees students compete in teams to hack into a fake web...
Separated Parents Urged to take Legal Advice before taking Children Abroad this Half Term
Divorced and separated parents hoping to take their children abroad this half term are being urged to get familiar with their legal rights and what steps they need to take with their ex-partner before they travel. Family law expert, Kennedy Langley, from...
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Woo bikes scheme for businesses
Students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts are collaborating with the University of Worcester and Worcester City Council on a project to expand an electric bike (e-bike) share scheme with employers in Worcester. The team have some funding to run...
Securing the ‘New Normal’
When Covid-19 hit, businesses desperately sort news ways to maintain some sense of continuity, which for a large majority, saw entire business functions move online for the first time ever. The demand for remote access and technology was on a scale that had never been...
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MBH is on the move
Local charity and Chamber Member Megan Baker House, who provide help and support for children and adults with conditions such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s, has announced big changes in 2020 as they will be re-locating their Leominster facility at Moreton Eye on...
Lantern Walk raises over £2,500 for Primrose Hospice
HUNDREDS of people holding beautiful lanterns helped to light up the night sky over Ragley Hall in memory of loved ones. Over 200 people attended Primrose Hospice’s second Lantern Walk on Saturday evening raising over £2,500 for the hospice in St Godwalds Road,...
New UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement a positive step
The UK and Singapore have reached agreement in principle on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). This document summarises the agreement in principle. Reacting to news of an agreement being reached on the digital economy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC,...
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New UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement a positive step
The UK and Singapore have reached agreement in principle on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). This document summarises the agreement in principle. Reacting to news of an agreement being reached on the digital economy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC,...
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Go wild with winter safari Snowdrop Ball
Guests are invited to put on their glad rags and support a Worcestershire Hospice for its glitzy, annual fundraising ball. The St Richard’s Hospice Snowdrop Ball will be held at West Midland Safari Park, on Saturday, 27th November. On the night, guests will be treated...
Decarbonising Heat in Worcestershire and The Marches
Worcestershire County Council is hosting an online event aimed at local businesses who would like to learn more about heat decarbonisation and how local authorities are tackling the challenge of reducing greenhouse gases from heat production. This event will include:...
Herefordshire News
Wyevale Nurseries tests new Botrytis kit that could help save money and plants
Wyevale Nurseries has been assisting with trials of a new test to detect the early signs of Botrytis to reduce the spread of the disease in nursery and garden centre plants (October 2020). Its work with researchers at Pershore College, biotechnology company Mologic...
Diageo finalise deal for Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery
It has recently been announced that FTSE 100 drinks company, Diageo, has agreed a deal to purchase Chase Distillery – founded by William Chase, the entrepreneur behind Tyrrells crisps. Spirits giant Diageo has an impressive portfolio of over 200 brands, and...
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University Students Earn Places on Healthcare Leadership Programme
Two University of Worcester students have secured places on a prestigious programme that aims to develop future healthcare leaders. Jake Shaw, who is coming into his second year studying Mental Health Nursing, and Swathi Suresh, who is in her third year of an Adult...
University Study to Find out Why Food is so Good when it Comes to Helping People who Live with Dementia.
A new study from the University of Worcester-based Association for Dementia Studies will examine how food is used by community groups that support people affected by dementia. The Food, Glorious Food project is now underway, aiming to understand the impact of offering...
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...
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