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Worcestershire charity launches search for seven inspirational runners to represent Team Ladybird in the 2027 London Marathon
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust is inviting runners to join Team Ladybird and apply for one of seven exclusive charity places in the iconic 2027 TCS London Marathon, offering supporters the chance to take on one of the world’s most famous...
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Worcestershire charity launches search for seven inspirational runners to represent Team Ladybird in the 2027 London Marathon
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust is inviting runners to join Team Ladybird and apply for one of seven exclusive charity places in the iconic 2027 TCS London Marathon, offering supporters the chance to take on one of the world’s most famous...
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BCRS Business Loans fuels growth with annual lending generating £53m economic impact
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is marking another year of success having generated more than £53 million in economic growth across the West Midlands, surrounding areas and Wales through funding to underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According...
Worcestershire’s welcomes new High Sheriff
A former solicitor has been appointed as the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire. Maynard Burton was officially sworn in at a ceremony held at Worcester’s Shirehall on the 15 April. The 69 year-old retired solicitor, who was a partner and chairman at county law firm...
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DRPG Celebrates Creative Careers Month with Industry First Apprenticeship Cohort and Sparks Live Success
DRPG Celebrates Creative Careers Month with Industry First Apprenticeship Cohort and Sparks Live Success Creative communications agency DRPG is championing the next generation of talent this Creative Careers Month with two major milestones: the launch of the UK’s...
Navigating the Future of UK Healthcare: How TR Health Supports You in 2026
As we move closer to 2026, the UK’s healthcare landscape is poised for significant shifts. Demand for timely, accessible medical support is increasing. One of the biggest challenges in 2026 will be the increasing pressure on the NHS, as demand continues to...
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Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
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Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
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New Audit Partner Strengthens Bishop Fleming’s Growth Ambition
Leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has recruited a new partner as it seeks to build on record-breaking performance last year. Bishop Fleming has welcomed Gary Woodhall as Audit Partner to its Worcester-based team, taking the firm’s...
Worcester City Run – Business Breakfast
We’re delighted to invite you to a Business Breakfast with an ‘active twist’. The Worcester City Run team are hosting a special showcase event at Wildwood Restaurant, Crowngate Feb 24th 0800-1000. The perfect start to your Friday, lace up the shoes and come for a Jog...
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Poetry Prize Opens Publishing Door for Worcester Graduate
A University of Worcester graduate will launch her new book of poems this week, published following a prize awarded during her degree. Cherine El-Bash has produced a collection of 20 poems under the title ‘The furthest island’, which reflects on belonging and her own...
TSR Delivers Rapid Response at Heart of Worcestershire College After Flood
Students and staff at the Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch are set to return to fully equipped classrooms after an internal flood disrupted lessons earlier this month. Thanks to the rapid response of mechanical and electrical specialists TSR, essential...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates for September
FINANCE SECTOR The revised FRS 102, effective January 2026, introduces significant changes including full balance sheet recognition of leases in line with IFRS 16, a new five-step revenue model aligned with IFRS 15, and fair value guidance via Section 2A based on IFRS...
Herefordshire Area Council Updates for September
SPORTS AND LEISURE SECTOR Prices remain stable, and the UK-India trade deal should benefit us, though its start date is unclear. We import heavily from India, with low duties on equestrian gear but higher on footwear and clothing. Europe is our weakest market after...
Student to Represent England on World Stage
A University of Worcester student is set to represent her country at the first-ever women’s blind football world championship. Alice Hopkins has been selected for the England women’s blind football squad competing at the IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation)...
Cutting Energy Waste in Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air is often called the “fourth utility” in manufacturing, but it is also one of the most energy-intensive. Industry studies suggest that as much as 30% of compressed air generated is wasted through leaks, poor system design, or inefficient equipment. For...
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