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New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing
The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...
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New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing
The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...
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Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry
Worcestershire, March 2025 – Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG’s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested...
Patron & Strategic News
Why is Event Cancellation Insurance important for Music Festivals?
In the vibrant world of music festivals, where the anticipation of unforgettable experiences runs high, the risks associated with planning such large-scale events often go overlooked. At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we understand that while the joy and...
Heart of Worcestershire College Celebrates Exceptional Employer Engagement!
Heart of Worcestershire College Celebrates Exceptional Employer Engagement Heart of Worcestershire (HoW College) is proud to celebrate a remarkable year of collaboration with local employers, significantly benefiting the development of its students, to ensure they are...
Chamber News
How is the Chamber representing you?
In recent times we have asked our Membership to engage in Quarterly Economic Surveys, the Salary and Benefits Survey, and have held a number of events such as MP and Council Forums where we have listened to your concerns, and promised we would lobby the British...
A summary of the Covid-19 winter plan
Thanks to the success of the UK’s vaccination programme, data has shown that the link between cases, hospitalisations and deaths has weakened significantly. As part of the Covid-19 winter plan, the government has introduced a ‘Plan A’ and ‘Plan...
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The Quarterly Economic Survey for Quarter 4 is now live!
It takes 90 seconds to drive change. Join 7000 other UK businesses by taking part in the Quarterly Economic Survey for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2019. Ensure that the challenges or opportunities you are facing are placed in front of HM Treasury and the Monetary Policy Committee...
Protect Your Business, Protect Your Staff – crime, security and safety event
Businesses are invited to a free event offering advice on crime, security and safety. The Protect Your Business, Protect Your Staff event will take place at Sixways Stadium in Worcester on Thursday, 28 November, from 4pm to 7pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to...
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Charity News
St. Richard Hospice Christmas Tree Collection January 2021
Take the hassle out of your post-festive clear up and support St Richard’s Hospice at the same time in a special Christmas tree recycling scheme. Our fabulous volunteers will be collecting and recycling trees throughout Worcestershire on 8th January 2021. We are...
Ecrubox Digital Commits to giving back to the local community while raising money for the British Heart Foundation.
“A Month of Good Deeds” is a campaign devised by global digital marketing agency, Ecrubox Digital, of Worcester. The campaign aims to help those who may feel overwhelmed, or forgotten about during these challenging times. Ecrubox has announced its month long campaign...
Levelling Up the United Kingdom White Paper
Yesterday (2 February), the UK government published its Levelling Up White Paper. Levelling up is a moral, social and economic programme for the whole of government. The Levelling Up White Paper sets out opportunity will be spread more equally across the UK. It...
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Levelling Up the United Kingdom White Paper
Yesterday (2 February), the UK government published its Levelling Up White Paper. Levelling up is a moral, social and economic programme for the whole of government. The Levelling Up White Paper sets out opportunity will be spread more equally across the UK. It...
Worcestershire News
Nursing Students Complete Research Internship
Four nursing students at the University of Worcester have completed bespoke research internships. Over the last two years, Hannah Baars, Ellis Hill, Lydia Ridyard and Tracy Willis have been learning about research processes and approaches under the guidance of their...
Health and Social Care Mentors Celebrated
Health and Social Care professionals from across the region have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently held its annual Health & Care Mentor Awards, celebrating those who...
Herefordshire News
New NIC Relief Scheme for Employers
Employers taking on new staff who have served at least one day in the regular armed forces – even if that is just one day of basic training, will be able to take advantage of a new National Insurance (NI) relief scheme for the first 12 months of employment.
BEIS data reveals take up of Green Homes Grant scheme across the two counties
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released data tracking how many installations have been made through the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. Data provided in the monthly release covers the start of the scheme (30 September 2020)...
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Kidderminster Law Firm mfg Solicitors Announces Trio of Promotions
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three new promotions. Rebecca Rogers becomes a Senior Associate within the firm’s Commercial Litigation department, stepping up from an Associate. Whilst Victoria Wall from the Contentious Probate Department and...
Hundreds of Runners Help Raise Almost £50,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
Hundreds of fundraisers spent one of the hottest days of the year so far running for St Michael’s Hospice. The Bartestree-based charity says it is likely that Sunday’s RUN Hereford has raised around £48,000. This vital finding will go towards the palliative and...
Worcester Graduate Wins Award from Royal Television Society.
A former student of the University of Worcester has scooped a prestigious Royal Television Society Award for his final year project. Levi Lajtai, who studied Game Art and Animation won the award for Craft Editing for his short film, titled ‘Scratch’, at the RTS...
Hard Work Paying off for Severn Stars as they Prepare to Face Sirens, Says Coach
Severn Stars’ hard work in training paid off in getting them back on winning form, according to their Head Coach. Jo Trip said that it had played its part in the victory last weekend against Cardiff Dragons, but she is anticipating another tough test against their...
University Neuroscientist Explores Sound and its Effect on the Brain in Public Talk
Why do we get pleasure from listening to music? Can it help us feel better? A neuroscientist from the University of Worcester will be looking at the science behind how we hear sound and its impact on the brain and our emotions at a free talk next week. Dr Matt Di...
The VG AiO™ Speed Watcher – highly anticipated launch of a new safety product
Atwell International launched its new product, the AiO speed watcher at a customer day at the specialist training centre Eastwood Park, Gloucestershire, on 25 April. There were around 55 attendees from all sectors of the lift industry; from manufacturers, designers...
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