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New Book Reveals Surprising Way Countries Judge Each Other’s Human Rights Records
An expert in law will launch his latest book at The Hive next month, shedding light on the way United Nations member states assess each other’s human rights records. Dr Michael Lane, Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester, will explore the Universal Periodic...
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New Book Reveals Surprising Way Countries Judge Each Other’s Human Rights Records
An expert in law will launch his latest book at The Hive next month, shedding light on the way United Nations member states assess each other’s human rights records. Dr Michael Lane, Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester, will explore the Universal Periodic...
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Operations Partner reveals why busy founders often aren’t moving forward – and what to do about it
Hannah Prosser of The Operations Project features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, shining a light on one of the most overlooked roles in business growth. As an Operations Partner, Hannah works with founders who feel...
arrangeMY recognised as Champions of ESG at Focus Champs 2026
Worcestershire-based travel management company arrangeMY has been awarded Champions of ESG at the Focus Champions Conference 2026, recognising the company’s continued commitment to responsible business travel, sustainability, supplier engagement and social value. The...
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Luctonians Sports Club investing in the future of Herefordshire’s young people
Luctonians Sports Club continues to invest in the next generation across Herefordshire, having engaged more than 20,000 children through its schools’ outreach programme since 1993 and raised over £250,000 for local charities since 2016. Today, the club is home to more...
Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World
Have you ever wondered what kind of world-shaping research is happening right now on your doorstep in Worcestershire? A free event at The Hive on Thursday 7 May, 18.30-20.00, will give the public a rare chance to hear directly from three University of Worcester PhD...
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Enigma & Spring Lane Sustainability Forum
Enigma & Spring Lane are pleased to invite you to their 3rd FREE sustainability forum. Wednesday 19th April 15:00-17:00 Tea and Coffee Provided Eden Church, Grovewood Road, Malvern, WR14 1GD The forum aims to: raise awareness amongst local businesses and their...
The Chamber Business Manifesto 2023/24 is here!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have released their Business Manifesto 2023/24. The publication outlines our plans for the next financial year detailing the priorities for local and national government, as identified by local businesses during...
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St Michael’s Hospice Calls on Local Businesses and Volunteers to Help Transform New Shop
This year marks a significant milestone for St Michael’s Hospice as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, and we are thrilled to announce the opening of not one but two extraordinary new shops, including our largest site yet at Whitestone Business Park. The 50,000...
Funky hair fun
A Hereford charity has the perfect idea for any business looking to support a great cause in a fun and engaging way this year. The Little Princess Trust launched its Funky Hair Funday campaign to support its work for children with cancer. The simple event sees people...
Service Exports Climb But Goods Trade In Flux
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “UK trade is heading along two distinct paths. There is a steady rise in services, which already account for more than half of UK exports, but trade in goods remains in flux....
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Service Exports Climb But Goods Trade In Flux
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “UK trade is heading along two distinct paths. There is a steady rise in services, which already account for more than half of UK exports, but trade in goods remains in flux....
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Local Support for Wyre Forest Hospice Continues to Grow Thanks to Trueline Products.
Wyre Forest based KEMP Hospice has seen increasing support from the local business community with Kidderminster based Trueline Products the latest company to partner with the charity. Teams of staff are signing up to several fundraising events and the company has...
Discover Moving Meaning Behind Charity’s Limited-Edition Garden Sculpture Capturing Hearts Across Worcester
A stunning limited-edition dandelion sculpture is the poignant symbol behind a new charity appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice, that’s capturing the hearts of people across Worcester. The bespoke handmade ornaments represent Acorns care and support for local...
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Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
University of Worcester Shortlisted for National Employability Award
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2026 Graduate Futures Institute’s Academic Employability Awards. The shortlisting highlights Worcester’s whole‑institution model for employability, in which academic schools, a...
Worcester recruitment firm spreads Easter cheer to local foodbank
A Worcester recruitment firm has helped bring smiles to local children this Easter by donating over to 200 chocolate Easter eggs to the city’s foodbank. It’s the third consecutive year that kind-hearted staff from Diglis-based Pineapple Recruitment have donated the...
MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR.
MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR. TRUTH: The only wrong move in cardiac arrest… is doing nothing. Why CPR Matters Every minute without CPR reduces a person’s chance of survival by 10%. When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, you ARE their...
Top honour for the SVR’s King and Castle as it scoops CAMRA gold
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating after its King and Castle pub at Kidderminster station was named Pub of the Year (Gold Award) by the Wyre Forest branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The prestigious award follows a rigorous judging process, with...
Data Map to track Workflow (Interactive tool)
When I was working as a GDPR consultant, part of the requirements of the legislation was to understand the data flow as it passes through the organization (https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/gdpr-map/). This allowed us to spot any cyber security risks that may occur at any...
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