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Student Support and Fundraising at the Heart of University’s Award Finalist Places
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students award in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards for the efforts of staff to raise money for student scholarships and hardship funds. It’s one of four awards that the...
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Student Support and Fundraising at the Heart of University’s Award Finalist Places
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students award in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards for the efforts of staff to raise money for student scholarships and hardship funds. It’s one of four awards that the...
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Popular Talk Brought Forward for England Game
There are still some free tickets left for a talk at The Hive this week by one of the nation’s leading experts on poverty and its causes. The talk, on Wednesday 15 July, by author Joanna Mack, has been brought forward from its initial start time to ensure that...
Trio of promotions announced as Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the promotions of three solicitors at its Birmingham Road office, recognising their expertise, dedication, and contribution to the firm’s continued success. Head of Commercial Litigation, Rebecca Rogers, has...
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BUILT ON VALUES – DRIVEN BY PEOPLE Celebrating Our 2026 Trueline Values Award Winners
The team gathered to celebrate a standout moment in the company calendar, the Trueline Products Values Awards 2026 ! These awards recognise the commitment shown by employees to the company’s core values and the positive impact they make every day. Such as: Excellence,...
SUTCLIFFE & CO CROWNED SME OF THE YEAR AT SOUTH WEST BUSINESS & COMMUNITY AWARDS
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, are celebrating being crowned ‘SME of the Year 2026’ at the coveted South West Business & Community Awards. Having been shortlisted in three categories, Employer of the Year, SME of the Year and Outstanding...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Business Round Up – April
The shortlisted finalists for the 2023 Chamber Awards have been announced – well done and thanks to the large number of initial applicants. The final round of interviews will be carried out in early May and the winners announced in front of 700 people at the...
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St Michael’s Hospice Supporter Mike Pullin Receives National TV recognition
Many people across Herefordshire will be aware of Mike Pullin, and his unwavering dedication to St Michael’s Hospice. Now, thanks to a feature on one of the country’s most watched TV shows, he is familiar to millions. The unwavering dedication of 87-year-old Mike was...
YSS and Citizens Advice South Worcestershire Invites Everyone to a Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Charity Ball: Have Fun, Create Impact
YSS and Citizens Advice South Worcestershire are two local charities supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals in our local community. We are delighted to announce our upcoming event: the heartwarming Valentine’s Day Charity Ball. This...
Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the...
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Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the...
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Elevating Digital Department with New Hire at Ballards
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bal Siyan to its digital department as a Digital Consultant. With an impressive background spanning various sectors of the industry, Bal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further enhance Ballards’...
TeenTech Success for Malvern St James Girls’ School
TeenTech is a national innovation competition that invites pupils to invent products that solve real-world problems. Over 1500 pupils entered the competition and, this year, a team from Malvern St James secured first place in the Safety & Security Category,...
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Are You Being Watched? Expert Lifts the Lid on Modern Surveillance and How it Shapes our Behaviour
A free public talk at The Hive will examine the way our lives are being recorded, tracked, and analysed, from the moment we unlock our phones to the photos we share online; often without us realising it. The free talk on surveillance society will be delivered by Dr...
mfg Solicitors strengthens Private Client team with new appointment
Law firm mfg Solicitors has appointed a senior associate to its Private Client team in Worcester. The Tything-based firm has announced specialist solicitor Claire Pope has joined the team, supporting clients on a wide range of matters, including the drafting of wills,...
Modern Work Experience Event
Date & Time: Wednesday 13 May, 10am to 1:00pm Venue: Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Graham Hick Pavillion, New Road, Worcester, Worcestershire , WR2 4QQ Event Overview: Work experience in Worcestershire is changing – and local businesses are now being...
How to Overlap Your Metal Roofing Sheets
When installing metal roofing sheets, one of the most important yet frequently misunderstood steps is how to overlap them correctly. Overlaps may appear to be a simple matter of placing one sheet over another, but doing so incorrectly can cause water ingress,...
Law firm offers expert advice to deal with illegal squatters
The county’s landowners and landlords are being given expert legal advice to deal with trespassers and squatters. Kevin Morgan, a partner and civil litigation expert from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said there has been a surge in illegal occupation across...
WEG wins Supplier of the Year at 2026 Pump Industry Awards
The Redditch company has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2026 Pump Industry Awards, marking its second consecutive win and reinforcing its leadership in energy‑efficient technologies, sustainability and innovation. Organised by the British Pump Manufacturers...
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