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Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference
Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...
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Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference
Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...
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SVR to move ahead with landslip repairs
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that it can now move ahead with repairs to the landslip it suffered at Mor Brook bridge in late January. This follows a decision by the heritage line’s insurers to settle its claim in respect of the incident. The insurers have...
The Courtyard, Hereford – May Film Listings
Mon 19, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB: KIM’S VIDEO (18) Kim’s Video, an iconic video store in New York City, mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a Sicilian village for “safekeeping.” But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a...
Patron & Strategic News
Research Will Explore Women Drawn into Politics Through Motherhood
A new study being launched by a University of Worcester historian will seek to learn more about how women have been drawn into politics and activism due to motherhood. Dr Anna Muggeridge has been awarded more than £500,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation...
One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
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Supporting the Armed Forces business community in Herefordshire
Businesses and charitable organisations who would like to demonstrate their support can also sign the Armed Forces Covenant to show you are actively supporting our Armed Forces community. This includes veterans, reserves, serving personnel and their families. Signing...
A new chapter for businesses in 2022
I’d like to wish everyone across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a very Happy New Year. I do hope that over the Christmas break businesses took the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation and have recharged their batteries ready for the year ahead. In what...
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EU Settlement Scheme Reopens for Applications
Home Office support services and application routes associated with the EU Settlement Scheme have now all fully reopened in line with public health guidance. This includes the reopening of the postal route for submitting identity documents for applicants who are...
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: 83% of respondents report that they know some or a lot of details about...
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Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
Duo take on cycling challenge for hospice
A Worcester teenager and his mum are taking on a 220-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for a county hospice. Thirteen-year-old Jay Ingram is already a young star fundraiser for St Richard’s Hospice, having previously completed various sponsored events including...
Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
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Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
Worcestershire News
Swiss manufacturing company sets up UK headquarters at Link Business Centre, Malvern
A Swiss company specialising in cleaning nozzles is all set to run its new UK headquarters from Link Business Centre in Malvern. ENZ UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENZ Technik which is a global business with subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden. ENZ...
Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Herefordshire News
Beryl Bikes
It is now easier to travel around Hereford by bicycle, thanks to an easy to use bike share scheme in the city. More bays have recently been added to the network so there are now 200 Beryl Bikes and 30 Beryl e-Bikes available from 65 Beryl Bays. The Beryl Bays are...
Herefordshire Council announces free weekend bus travel
Beginning this Saturday (4 September), Herefordshire Council is pleased to announce that all bus travel within Herefordshire will be free at weekends. Thanks to investment as part of the Covid-19 Recovery Fund, anybody and everybody will be able to hop on and off any...
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Celebrating Community Bonds: Dorset House Care Home and Blue Giraffe Childcare
Dorset House Care Home and Blue Giraffe Nursery and Childcare in Droitwich have forged a remarkable partnership that enriches both organisations and the wider community. Their collaboration is a testament to the vital role both play in supporting one another, with...
Strategic Hire Sees Talbots Law Expand Into Agriculture Market
Worcester-based law firm launches its Agricultural Team with a marquee hire. Leading regional law firm, Talbots Law, has strengthened its ranks with the addition of Sean Spinetto as its new Head of Agriculture and Strategic Land Development. The move will see Sean...
Ledbury-based heating and cooling company, Jaga UK, opens new eco-facility
A Ledbury-based company specialising in innovative, sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation systems has opened its new low-carbon facility, Kriekels House. Named after the founding family, the state-of-the-art building was inaugurated on 20 June with an open...
Bees Knees Flies in to Support Midlands Air Ambulance
Marketing & PR agency Bees Knees was delighted to support Midlands Air Ambulance (MAAC) at the Three Counties Show earlier this year. Volunteer Fundraiser and Bees Knees Founder Rosie Hamilton oversaw tours of ‘the Pod’ which is a decommissioned...
Too small to make an impact on sustainability…never!
It’s hard not to watch the news and think that only those big businesses make the difference to how we live our lives and the future of the planet. That is so far from the truth, and as a CEO of a SME I am incredibly proud of the impact we are making but I know I am...
Personal Tax Planning Ahead of the Autumn Budget
Personal tax planning ahead of the autumn budget With the date of Labour’s first Autumn Budget set for 30 October 2024, there is intense speculation as to what tax rises may be unveiled by Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor. And whilst she has promised not to...
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