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The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live
There’s a moment most of us recognise, even if we never say it out loud. You’re sitting at your desk — good job, good salary, all the boxes ticked and something quietly asks: is this it?For Kamelia, that question got louder the day she lost her...
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The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live
There’s a moment most of us recognise, even if we never say it out loud. You’re sitting at your desk — good job, good salary, all the boxes ticked and something quietly asks: is this it?For Kamelia, that question got louder the day she lost her...
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Poetry Prize Opens Publishing Door for Worcester Graduate
A University of Worcester graduate will launch her new book of poems this week, published following a prize awarded during her degree. Cherine El-Bash has produced a collection of 20 poems under the title ‘The furthest island’, which reflects on belonging and her own...
TSR Delivers Rapid Response at Heart of Worcestershire College After Flood
Students and staff at the Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch are set to return to fully equipped classrooms after an internal flood disrupted lessons earlier this month. Thanks to the rapid response of mechanical and electrical specialists TSR, essential...
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Celebrating Kidderminster College’s Supported Interns Class of 2024 Graduation
More graduations?! You’ve probably seen a few graduation posts by now and Kidderminster College finished off in style with their Supported Interns and the team at The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College! The first ever cohort of Supported Interns at...
Oakland International and Friends Training For 200-Mile Charity Cycle Challenge
Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day and 200-mile bike ride from Brighton to Warwick (6th to 8th September) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. Oakland International Strategic Innovation Manager Luke...
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Virtual Sustainability Forum – Thursday 14 January 2021
Join us on Thursday 14 January 2021 from 10.00 – 11.00am for our Virtual Sustainability Forum! The UK Government aims to phase out new petrol and diesel cars and vans over the next 10 years. Electric vehicles are already practical and economical in many business...
BREAKING: Tier review – what does this mean for the two counties?
Today (17 December 2020), Health Secretary Matt Hancock has addressed the Commons to announce the latest changes to the tiered system. Following a review of coronavirus cases, Herefordshire will now be moved from tier 2 down into tier 1. Bristol and North Somerset are...
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Trade update
The Department for International Trade (DIT) announced they would be continuing with some of the steel safeguard measures which were due to expire on Thursday 1 July. In a written ministerial statement to MPs, Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP continued the tariff rate...
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Trade update
The Department for International Trade (DIT) announced they would be continuing with some of the steel safeguard measures which were due to expire on Thursday 1 July. In a written ministerial statement to MPs, Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP continued the tariff rate...
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Movers & Shakers: Growing IT Firm Appoints New Senior IT Engineer
Started as a friendly helping hand during lockdown the food bank known as Essentials Delivery, now supports approximately 200 families a week. The emergency food packages are delivered to the door via a team of 35 volunteers.
Nominations open for the Health & Social Care Awards 2021
Run by Newsquest’s Worcestershire titles, including the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, the aim of the awards is to champion those teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care for people during the Covid pandemic.
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NMITE rallies resources to support COVID-19 response
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has converted its administration offices at Gardner Hall, Hereford into a makeshift factory producing vitally needed PPE items for both NHS acute hospitals and local care homes. Operated 24/7 by NMITE staff,...
Business Interruption Insurance Update
The last few weeks have been a busy time for the insurance sector, which has been under increasing pressure from the Government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to consider Covid-19 related claims, in particular those related to business interruption losses....
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Popular ISO Standards for the Manufacturing Industry
Are you a manufacturing company looking to adopt ISO certification but don’t know where to start? Here, ISO Quality Services share the three popular standards amongst their manufacturing clients: 1. ISO 9001 Quality Management Quality control is essential for any...
Hospital and University Celebrate Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...
Vinco’s Path to Excellence As They Join MPBA
Vinco proudly joins the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), solidifying its commitment to excellence and customer service in the industry. Established in 1938, MPBA is a leading authority promoting modern construction techniques and professional...
Serco Restart Scheme Arrange Work Experience Programme with Great Success
The Restart Scheme is part of the Government’s wider ‘Plan for Jobs’ programmes to help people develop their skills so they can find sustainable employment. Serco delivers the Restart Scheme in West Central England on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions...
Worcester Graduate Part of National Campaign to Boost Number of Childminders
Lynne Adamson is taking a break after finishing her foundation degree in Integrated Working with Families and Children. She did it part time alongside her full-time job as a childminder and is about to come back to Worcester for another two years of part time study...
Number Fifteen Recruitment Commences WCCC Customer Experience Project
Number Fifteen has commenced management of a season-long customer experience project on behalf of Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The project involves mystery shopping, customer experience and employee experience. After gathering visitor and supporter feedback...
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