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Kidderminster College Leaders Reconnect with Roots at University of Worcester
Senior Leaders from Kidderminster College have returned to their former university to see the latest developments and discuss future collaboration in education across Worcestershire. During their visit to the University of Worcester, they toured facilities, met with...
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Kidderminster College Leaders Reconnect with Roots at University of Worcester
Senior Leaders from Kidderminster College have returned to their former university to see the latest developments and discuss future collaboration in education across Worcestershire. During their visit to the University of Worcester, they toured facilities, met with...
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arrangeMY Gold Award Winners
Worcester-based Business Travel specialists, arrangeMY, have recently been awarded a much-coveted gold award for their sustainable efforts and procurement processes within their supply chain by industry environmental accreditation experts, Greengage Solutions....
Availability of commercial units at Upper Teme Business Park, Tenbury Wells
Upper Teme Business Park is a transformative development comprising 23 premium commercial units – developed by Chamber members Wayne and Amy Butterfield of Fineranch Ltd. Located adjacent to Kerry’s, at the former Station House site, this project marks a...
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MANN BROADBENT INSURANCE BROKERS LAUNCHES DYNAMIC NEW WEBSITE
Mann Broadbent Insurance Brokers has unveiled a new digital experience with the launch of their enhanced website at www.mannbroadbent.co.uk. Having an accessible, user-friendly online presence is crucial for any business but in the fast-paced world of the sport, dance...
Ending on a High Note; Fundraiser Completes Final Challenge in Memory of his Daughters.
A former University of Worcester student has signed off from his prolific fundraising career with an intense physical challenge raising thousands for charity. 55-year-old Tony Frobisher climbed Scafell Pike and then cycled 200 miles across the Lake District and into...
Chamber News
Chamber’s Nelly unveiled for Elephant parade
Worcester has welcomed a parade of painted elephants as part of St Richard’s Big Parade. The art trail sees 66 elephants, big and small line the streets of Worcester City Centre for 8 weeks bringing the community together for one unforgettable event. Each sculpture is...
International trade update
Source: House of Commons On Wednesday (7 July), Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared before the Commons Liaison Committee, where the post-Brexit impact was heavily discussed. The full transcript can be found here. Scottish Affairs Committee Chair, Pete Wishart, asked...
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Local hotel supports local charity in Malvern
Staff at The Mount Pleasant Hotel in Great Malvern are raising funds for local Malvern resuscitation charity, Heartstart Malvern, that provides free CPR training and maintains 25 public defibrillators around the Malvern Hills area. The charity has recently launched a...
Talented Droitwich business owner creates a new range for NHS Heroes
A local jewellery designer in Droitwich has created a non-profit range of inscribed bracelets to raise £25,000 for NHS Charities Together. Alison Hargreaves, owner of Bracelets Together launched the online initiative during the second week of May after coming across...
BCC finds rising cyber-attack fears in hybrid working world
A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, of all sectors and sizes, has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to attack following the huge increase in people working from home during the pandemic. The research by the British...
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BCC finds rising cyber-attack fears in hybrid working world
A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, of all sectors and sizes, has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to attack following the huge increase in people working from home during the pandemic. The research by the British...
Worcestershire News
New grants for city businesses hit by Omicron restrictions
Applications are open now for three new grant schemes that aim to help Worcester businesses whose trade was damaged by the restrictions introduced in response to the Omicron Covid variant or who have struggled to adapt to the impact of the pandemic. Funded by the...
£1m investment in city at heart of Worcester City Council budget plans
An investment of £1.1m in new play, sport, community facilities, the city’s appearance and environment, alongside celebrations of the Jublilee and the Commonwealth Games, is at the heart of proposals for Worcester City Council’s budget for 2022-23....
Herefordshire News
New Herefordshire Advisers To Offer Expert One-To-One Support
A new team of expert advisers has been recruited for the Marches Growth Hub in Herefordshire to provide detailed support to help the county’s businesses to grow. Three independent advisers will support the hub across the county in its work to help businesses recover...
Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity
2020 was not the year anyone expected, but Total Event were determined to use the industry closure as an opportunity to enhance their business and services. Knowing the importance organisers place on delivering successful events with quality stock, went about using...
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Wyevale Nurseries Scoops Six New Plant Awards at HTA National Plant Show
WYEVALE Nurseries has taken six New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire yesterday (June 19, 2024). They include Bronzes for Heucheras ‘Pinky Panky’ and ‘Snowy Panky’, Bronze for...
North Worcestershire Business Awards 2024 Now Open for Entries
North Worcestershire Business Awards now open for entries The fifth North Worcestershire Business Awards organised by North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) and North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration (NWedR) is now open for entries. There are...
Navigating Ransomware: Essential Guidance from NCSC
Collaborating for Stronger Cybersecurity At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we understand the ever-evolving threats businesses face in the digital age and that’s why we’re pleased to share the latest ransomware guidance from the UK’s National...
Acorns Children’s Hospice Chairman Awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The Chairman of Acorns Children’s Hospice, Mark Hopton has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday (15th June), in recognition of his services to education, healthcare and charities in the West Midlands. Mark, who has been Chairman of...
Bank Seeks Further Evidence Before Rate Cut
Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision was widely expected, and it’s clear the Bank of England is taking a cautious approach before making a...
Herefordshire’s NMITE University Project Announces New £3.5 Million Gift by the Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust
Herefordshire’s pioneering new university project, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has announced a further major charitable donation as it continues its growth. The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust has agreed to make a grant of £3.5...
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