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Kidderminster College Students Celebrate Success at NCG Skills 2026
Kidderminster College students have been celebrating success after taking part in – and proudly hosting – the sixth annual NCG Skills competition, held at Kidderminster College during National Apprenticeship Week. NCG Skills is a unique, national competition that...
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Kidderminster College Students Celebrate Success at NCG Skills 2026
Kidderminster College students have been celebrating success after taking part in – and proudly hosting – the sixth annual NCG Skills competition, held at Kidderminster College during National Apprenticeship Week. NCG Skills is a unique, national competition that...
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OCM promotes Steve Turberfield to Head of Corporate Accounts
OCM is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Turberfield to the role of Head of Corporate Accounts. Steve began his career at OCM in November 2001 as an IT Technician, before stepping into the role of Corporate Account Manager just a year later — a position he held...
Worcester Ready for Clearing
As A-Level Results Day approaches, the University of Worcester is expecting to be inundated with calls as people look for places on courses through Clearing. Clearing at universities is the process where students are matched with available places on courses. Last year...
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Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has Announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its Charity Partner for 2024-2025.
Thursfields Solicitors has revealed its commitment to supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity for the next 12 months. Having raised £3,917.00 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in the previous fundraising drive, the firm is eager to support another...
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...
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Chamber Christmas Message
Firstly, I would like to wish everyone across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I do hope that over the Christmas break businesses can take the opportunity to enjoy the well-deserved relaxation and recharge their batteries ready for the New Year
Business Leaders virtual event a hamper-filled hit
Last week we were delighted to virtually host leaders from the two counties most influential businesses at our exclusive event for Patron and Strategic Members.
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Survey shows major sectoral differences in how firms have adopted flexible working practices during the pandemic
A new BCC survey of more than 900 UK firms shows that remote working was by far the most common form of flexible working offered at 66% – however only 54% of B2C services firms could offer it, against 80% of B2B services firms
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Survey shows major sectoral differences in how firms have adopted flexible working practices during the pandemic
A new BCC survey of more than 900 UK firms shows that remote working was by far the most common form of flexible working offered at 66% – however only 54% of B2C services firms could offer it, against 80% of B2B services firms
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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.
Herefordshire News
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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Malvern’s Oldest Jewellers Launches New Look Website
Great Malvern, Worcestershire — Parrys of Malvern, the distinguished and oldest jeweller in Great Malvern, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. This bespoke website has been meticulously crafted from scratch, marking a significant...
Hey Duggee to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in June
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Hey Duggee on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and see...
Historian Looks at Censorship of Controversial Drama
A University of Worcester historian will interrogate the role of censorship and its consequences in a talk taking place at The Hive next month. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking about the controversial TV play Brimstone and Treacle,...
BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)
Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain From 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must: Ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type...
Nigel Huddleston MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Visits Local Business Blue Print Direct Mail (BP)
On Friday 19th April Nigel visited BP to discuss the implications of changes proposed by Ofcom to the Universal Service Obligation (USO). BP reached out to Mr Huddleston to raise concerns regarding these proposals and the effect it would have on the business and BP’s...
Elgar Festival to Bring 100 Young Musicians Together for Family Event
One of The Elgar Festival’s most popular concerts is back for 2024. The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert – which will take place on Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm at Worcester Cathedral – will bring together more than 100 young musicians from across Elgar Country...
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