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Marathon Completed in Memory of Late Brother-in-Law
The brother-in-law of a Worcester student who passed away has completed the Manchester Marathon while raising almost £3,000 in his memory. Daniel Player achieved his Game Art degree at the University of Worcester, but sadly passed away in 2024 at the age of 26 before...
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Marathon Completed in Memory of Late Brother-in-Law
The brother-in-law of a Worcester student who passed away has completed the Manchester Marathon while raising almost £3,000 in his memory. Daniel Player achieved his Game Art degree at the University of Worcester, but sadly passed away in 2024 at the age of 26 before...
Member News
Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
Property consultancy promotes five at Worcester office after strong period of success
A leading property consultancy has made five promotions in Worcester after an impressive period of growth. Fisher German has promoted Molly Slatter, Lauren Allcoat and Sarah Hollis to Associate Partners. Bill Davies is now a Senior Surveyor and Aimi Boaz has been...
Patron & Strategic News
University Week Focuses on Sustainability Activities for All
Almost 80 sustainability-related activities will be taking place on the University of Worcester’s St John’s campus as part of the annual Go Green Week. Go Green Week, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, will feature a host of events, from talks and...
Leading property consultancy announces senior Worcester appointment
A leading property consultancy has announced a senior appointment at its Worcester office as the firm continues to strengthen its presence across the Midlands. Fisher German has welcomed Will Kerton as a new Partner in the firm’s rural and residential team. Will, who...
Chamber News
Commercial property landlords alerted over changes to minimum energy efficiency rating
Commercial property landlords could be faced with owning properties they cannot let or even sell if they fail to meet new energy efficiency rules which could be introduced by the Government. That’s the warning from specialist property solicitor, Phil Hunt, who says...
Rare Opportunity in Worcester as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Building Comes on the Market
Investors can take advantage of a rare opportunity in Worcester as a purpose-built student accommodation building which is already fully let for the next academic year comes on the market. Leading property consultancy Fisher German is marketing Court Mews – a...
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Championing Sustainability across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the Green Business Network
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes new Members, the Green Business Networking Group. With a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, this dedicated group of professionals is making remarkable strides in promoting green...
Championing Sustainability across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the Green Business Network
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes new Members, the Green Business Networking Group. With a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, this dedicated group of professionals is making remarkable strides in promoting green...
Policy News
Will R&D Tax Credits become more generous?
In the Spring Statement 2022, Rishi Sunak promised to make the UK’s Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits regime more generous. But what will he do? UK business R&D investment is less than half of the OECD’s average as a percentage of GDP, so the...
Spring Statement 2022 at a glance
With the cost-of-living squeeze at the forefront of the minds of households and businesses, Chancellor Rishi Sunak used his Spring Statement to steady the economic ship being battered by waves of soaring inflation, petrol and energy bills, rising interest rates, tax...
Skills News
£1000 cash boost for employers to support T Level industry placements
Employers will be able to claim £1000 for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement, as part of a new incentive scheme. The T Level employer incentive fund recognises the impact of the pandemic on many businesses, and has been designed to...
Help to Grow your business – Management
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.
Charity News
St Richard’s Hospice signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card in its stores — the only nationally accepted, multi-retailer gift card that can be spent exclusively in charity shops. The Charity Shop Gift Card is a not-for-profit that has been...
Ball in Aid of the Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund
Join Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for a charity ball to raise funds for their Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund. The ball will be hosted by Elliott Webb (Radio Presenter on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester) and will be held on the 23rd of September at...
Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
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Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
Worcestershire News
National Apprenticeship Week Success Culminates with Launch of 2024 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are excited to announce the 2024 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, which again proved to be another...
Academics Join Forces for Valentine’s Day Talk Giving Insights on Love
As the nation marks Valentine’s Day, experts from the University of Worcester will be looking at the mysteries of love past and present in a special talk. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge and Senior Lecturer in Biology, Dr Kate Ashbrook, will be...
Herefordshire News
Sign our petition and make a difference to those suffering from brain tumours
Brain Tumour Research has launched a petition calling on the Government to ring-fence £110 million of current and new funding to kick-start an increase in the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million a year by 2028. Brain tumours kills more children...
Free ‘Taste of Herefordshire’ Tours At Vineyard For English Wine Week
AN AWARD-WINNING Herefordshire vineyard run by one of the chairmen of Wyevale Nurseries is promoting awareness of regional wine producers and tourism through a series of free tours and tastings as part of English Wine Week next month (Saturday, June 17 to Sunday, June...
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Independent Worcestershire Hotel Celebrates 10 Years of Welcoming Guests to Worcestershire
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, a family-run independent hotel located in the heart of Worcestershire, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the hotel has become a respected destination for travelers seeking comfort, quality, and personalized...
Unlocking LinkedIn’s Hidden Potential: Your SSI Score
Imagine your LinkedIn profile as a 24/7 networking event. Your Social Selling Index (SSI) score is the real-time rating of how well you’re hosting this digital conference. This 0-100 number isn’t just vanity metrics; it’s a powerful tool for business...
Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
Take on the Snowdon Sunrise Challenge and Support your Local Hospitals Charity!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure this summer! On Saturday, 28th June 2025, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is hosting a Snowdon Sunrise Adventure—a magical moonlit hike to the summit of one of the UK’s tallest mountains. Imagine this: Reaching the peak of...
Safer Internet Day 2025: Protecting Young People from Online Scams
Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day, and this year’s theme focuses on online scams and how young people can protect themselves. With scams becoming more sophisticated, from financial fraud to online sextortion, it’s more important than ever to understand how...
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