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Worcester Prostate Cancer Survivor calls for Testing Awareness in Over 50s
Recent prostate cancer survivor and Worcester business owner Duncan Sutcliffe, calls for greater awareness of the need for males over the age of 50 to request annual, and in his case, life-saving, PSA tests for prostate cancer detection. Despite prostate cancer being...
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Worcester Prostate Cancer Survivor calls for Testing Awareness in Over 50s
Recent prostate cancer survivor and Worcester business owner Duncan Sutcliffe, calls for greater awareness of the need for males over the age of 50 to request annual, and in his case, life-saving, PSA tests for prostate cancer detection. Despite prostate cancer being...
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AGRI-TOURISM BOOM
Uncertainty and a creeping level of unease are everywhere in business at the moment. Rapidly changing world events, climate change and technology advances mean that creativity and agility are vital to survival for many businesses. Nowhere is this more true than in the...
Record-breaking number of finalists confirmed for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
A record 38 finalists have been announced for the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The finalists are from across 10 categories recognising apprentices, employers, training providers, mentors and schools, celebrating every aspect of the apprenticeship...
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Worcester solicitors donate to Danemere Animal Rescue
A Worcester law firm has donated over £2,600 to Tibberton-based charity, Danemere Animal Rescue. Staff at mfg Solicitors, which has offices on The Tything, held a number of events over the past year to raise money for the much-loved rescue centre which cares for and...
University-Led Poetry Walking Tour Looks to City’s Landmarks for Inspiration
From the Cathedral and quaint Tudor buildings to the iconic bridge over the River Severn, Worcester has plenty to inspire writers and artists. Now, a University of Worcester lecturer’s guided poetry walk invites residents to put pen to paper inspired by the sights and...
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Experiences and Support Needs of Adults in England who Care for Adults they consider to be at Risk of Suicide: A Research Study
Are you an adult (18 years or over) who lives in England and currently cares for an adult family member or friend you think may be, or has previously been, at risk of suicide? Oxford Brookes University is carrying out a research project to help them understand what...
Changes to furlough scheme from 1st July
From Thursday 1 July the government furlough grant will be reducing to 70% with the employer required to make up the remaining 10%. This continues until August where the grant reduces to 60% with businesses required to pay the difference and make up the remaining 20%...
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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...
Don’t let the soaring temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business
This summer we’ve faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The recent heatwave has had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air conditioning and cooling equipment to keep staff, customers, and...
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Don’t let the soaring temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business
This summer we’ve faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The recent heatwave has had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air conditioning and cooling equipment to keep staff, customers, and...
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Worcestershire Community Foundation distributes £1m to local causes during Covid pandemic
One of Worcestershire’s largest charitable hubs has handed out over £1 million during 20/21 to support charities, good causes and community groups who were severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Worcestershire Community Foundation (WCF) has distributed funds to...
City sixth formers exhibit at the Museum of Royal Worcester
A stroke of luck and some amazing talent has seen 49 first year A-level students from Worcester Sixth form college exhibit their artwork at the Museum of Royal Worcester. The graphic design students, aged 16 and 17 years, have been given a rare opportunity to work to...
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Employers with 50 or more staff able to sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms.
Pensons Restaurant Michelin Star 2021
We are utterly thrilled to announce that Pensons, located on the historic Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Shropshire border, has retained its Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2021. Pensons remains the only Michelin...
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Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
Graduate Lands Dream Role with England Netball
A University of Worcester graduate has landed what she describes as her dream job working for England Netball. Dani Kennedy has a job as a Marketing Executive with the national governing body of the sport, which manages netball in England, from the grass roots level,...
The SVR Celebrates an ‘ambitious, exciting, successful’ Autumn Steam Gala
Increased passenger numbers, a timetable that ran smoothly and a smart solution to what could have been a major hitch have given the Severn Valley Railway the prize of yet another highly successful enthusiast event. The recent Autumn Steam Gala, which took place...
Small Changes, Big Impact – How Waste Management Can Contribute to Net Zero
When it comes to sustainability, there’s a lot of talk – and a fair amount of greenwashing. But real change can start with small, practical steps. Have you considered how your washroom and waste management services could help you move towards Net Zero? Switching to...
Striving for Sustainability at Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers and Bromsgrove District Council Waste Services partnership significantly enhances waste management at Aggborough Stadium. Committed to sustainability, Kidderminster Harriers continue to succeed with efforts to improve their environmental impact...
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