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The Value of Work Experience: Building Future Talent Through Vocational Education
At Kidderminster College, we are committed to helping vocational students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their chosen industries. Work experience is a key part of this, providing valuable opportunities for students to apply their...
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The Value of Work Experience: Building Future Talent Through Vocational Education
At Kidderminster College, we are committed to helping vocational students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their chosen industries. Work experience is a key part of this, providing valuable opportunities for students to apply their...
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Every Idea is Crazy Until It’s Done
On 13 June 2026, The Stunt Artists hosted our first Art, Film & Flight Exhibition at The Shell Store in Hereford, bringing together artists, adventurers, filmmakers, pilots and curious minds from across the country. When we first told people we were creating an...
KEMP Hospice Welcomes New Head of Care and Quality
Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice is pleased to announce Chrissla Davis has joined their Care Services team as Head of Care and Quality. Speaking about her appointment, Chrissla said “Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: people always come first....
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New Headquarters Update- Building What’s Next for Trueline
We’re excited to share some big news… we’ve officially received planning permission for our new facility! Located just over the road from our current site, this marks a significant milestone and the start of the next phase of our growth journey. The latest designs...
Trueline Products Announces Charity Partnership
Trueline Products are proud and excited to announce that Acorns Children’s Hospice is our chosen main charity for the year ahead. This partnership means a great deal to us. Community sits at the heart of everything we do at Trueline, and we are truly honoured to...
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Ever thought of applying for a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise?
Join HM Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE, at the launch of King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024. The event on Thursday 18th May 2023, at the Skylon Park’s Shell Store will start at 5.00 pm for 5.30pm until 7pm, and is free to attend and open to...
ONSIDE Independent Advocacy are offering a Free 6 week Timeout Course
Timeout is an exploration of creative techniques to inspire mindfulness and increase positive mental health. The course is provided by ONSIDE, charity no 1102022. During a free 6 week course, participants are encouraged to learn and practice simple, accessible...
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Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment Raise Over £1,400 for Worcester Foodbank
Ballards LLP, a leading accounting firm that has been serving clients in Worcestershire for over 40 years, and Four Squared Recruitment, a well-established recruitment agency also operating in the area, have together raised an impressive £1,400 for the Worcester...
Richard Miller – “A Godsend to the people of Herefordshire”
One of the founding members of St Michael’s Hospice has been described as “a Godsend to the people of Herefordshire” following his death, aged 85. Dr Richard Miller saw his dream of bringing hospice care to Herefordshire realised in 1984 when St Michael’s in...
Lords’ Amendments Give Firms Hope
Reacting to the news that the House of Lords has re-inserted key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy, said: “We are fast reaching the end of the road for crucial changes, that businesses desperately want to see, to...
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Lords’ Amendments Give Firms Hope
Reacting to the news that the House of Lords has re-inserted key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy, said: “We are fast reaching the end of the road for crucial changes, that businesses desperately want to see, to...
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First Choice University Destinations for Malvern St James
It’s the long-awaited A Level results day and pupils at Malvern St James Girls’ School have been celebrating achieving places at some of the top universities in the country, including: • Medicine at Bristol • Biomedical Science at York • Rural land Management at Royal...
Introducing ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ to the Chamber
Hi, I’m Beth. I am a qualified therapist at ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ www.justasyouare.org.uk I’m also an ordinary human being, I have flaws and make mistakes! I provide one-to-one walk and talk/outdoor therapy in Worcester to adults of any age. I also...
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Marathon Efforts Step Up as University Fundraising Total Exceeds £80K
The University of Worcester’s fundraising drive has surged beyond the £80,000 mark, as two colleagues enter the final stages of training for next month’s London Marathon in support of students facing financial hardship. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer...
March – Herefordshire Area Council Meeting Notes
Construction Sector: Recent data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI highlights a difficult start to 2026 for the industry, with the index falling to 44.5 in February, well below the 50 mark that signals contraction, driven by weak demand, fewer new projects,...
University of Worcester Netball Crowned National Trophy Champions
The University of Worcester’s Netball team is celebrating a landmark achievement, after winning their National Trophy Final and securing their place as champions. Their victory marks an extraordinary moment for the squad, who reached the final for the first time in a...
True Crime Talks at The Hive to Uncover Worcestershire’s Most Intriguing Historic Cases
A new series of true crime talks at The Hive will shine a light on some of Worcestershire’s most fascinating, and often overlooked, historic cases, using real evidence preserved in the county’s archive collections. The first talk, now sold out, focusses on the famous...
Ross-on-Wye Enterprise Park launched to support business growth and investment in Herefordshire
A major new employment site designed to support business growth and attract investment to the county has been officially launched. Ross-on-Wye Enterprise Park was launched at a meeting of the Herefordshire High Growth Business Forum on 25 March, bringing together...
Severn Valley Railway honoured for resilience at Worcestershire tourism awards
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has been recognised with a special honour for outstanding resilience at the Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards for Tourism. Judges created the award to shine a light on a business that has demonstrated exceptional strength,...
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