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New Gallery and Studio Space Brings Art to the Hop Market
A space in the historic Hop Market in Worcester has been transformed into a special gallery and studio space, run by a local artist. Lewis Graham, a University of Worcester Fine Art graduate, is curating shows with contemporary artists focusing on the landscape, as he...
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New Gallery and Studio Space Brings Art to the Hop Market
A space in the historic Hop Market in Worcester has been transformed into a special gallery and studio space, run by a local artist. Lewis Graham, a University of Worcester Fine Art graduate, is curating shows with contemporary artists focusing on the landscape, as he...
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Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?
Many SMEs understand the value of patents, and routinely file patent applications to protect their innovation. However, UK innovators are lagging behind those in many other countries when it comes to patent ownership. Japan is, unsurprisingly, one of the leading...
Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
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Worcester Lecturer Awarded Prestigious Honour by Romanian University
A professor from the University of Worcester has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from a university in Romania in recognition of her work to advance a major arts festival in the country. Nicoleta Cinpoeş is Professor of Shakespeare Studies and is the Director of the...
Wyevale Nurseries Receives Plant Healthy Certification for Fourth Year in a Row
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth year in succession it’s been revealed this month (June 2024). Kyle Ross, Production Manager at the Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower, was...
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Request for input – Tax and Audits
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched details of a call for evidence seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited. The proposals set out how: companies should...
Small business confidence rising but biggest test still to come
UK small businesses are increasingly confident in their ability to grow and contribute towards economic recovery, although any delay in the lifting of restrictions will prove a huge step backwards for some. The government are set to announce next week whether or not...
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West Mercia Women’s Aid – Service Delivery During The Covid-19 Emergency
West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA) are being pro-active in responding to the challenges of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and would like to reassure you that WMWA is making every effort to continue to provide all of their services whilst protecting their staff, stakeholders and...
Childhood cancer families in Worcestershire need your support
Here at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust we are very aware of how the current situation is affecting the whole community and our thoughts are with everyone right now. The charity is being contacted by a number of families that are affected by childhood cancer in...
Policy paper on digital trade
The UK Board of Trade published a new policy paper on digital trade at its meeting in Derry/Londonderry last week, covering the UK’s current and forthcoming trade negotiations and outlining greater opportunities for e-commerce and data flows. Read it...
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Policy paper on digital trade
The UK Board of Trade published a new policy paper on digital trade at its meeting in Derry/Londonderry last week, covering the UK’s current and forthcoming trade negotiations and outlining greater opportunities for e-commerce and data flows. Read it...
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2022 sees employee wellbeing at the top of the agenda for businesses
In 2021, it became increasingly important for organisations to focus on their employee wellbeing. Working from home proved difficult for some employees to manage and took a toll on their mental wellbeing. Many employees welcomed the return to work, but there are also...
Movember – Scaling What Works in Community and Workplace Grant
The Scaling What Works in Our Community and Workplace Grant is provided and administered by Movember. Movember was established in 2003 and has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects globally. It is committed to investment in evidence-based mental health...
Herefordshire News
Can your business help raise awareness against the impact of violent crime
Hereford Knife Angel are thrilled to be bringing the Knife Angel to Hereford City Centre on Wednesday 2 June and will be sited in front of the West Door of Hereford Cathedral until Tuesday 29th June. It can be seen at any time, will be free to visit and everyone is...
Memorandum of Understanding extension signed by Sir John Peace, Midlands Engine and Maryland, US
On Wednesday 13 January 2021, Sir John Peace and representatives from the Midlands Engine joined Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Commerce to sign an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries. The...
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Number Fifteen Recruitment Commences WCCC Customer Experience Project
Number Fifteen has commenced management of a season-long customer experience project on behalf of Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The project involves mystery shopping, customer experience and employee experience. After gathering visitor and supporter feedback...
Exhibition Company Vertex Doubles Operations with Help from Thursfields
Vertex, a renowned manufacturer of exhibition displays, has successfully expanded its operations in Redditch’s Park Farm Industrial Estate, nearly doubling its size within a year of relocating to a larger facility. The company’s impressive growth is...
Celtic Marches Redesigns Their Labels
Celtic Marches are a single-estate apple cider producer, nestled in a quiet corner of Herefordshire. All apples used in their ciders are taken from their 200 acre orchards on the family farm in Bishops Frome. Being a family run cider maker, they have full control from...
Debbie Farr joins MAAC Business Ambassadors
ISO Quality Services is pleased to announce that Director Debbie Farr has taken on the role of Business Ambassador with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC), a charity close to the hearts of ISO QSL. MAAC operates and funds three air ambulances that cover six...
‘Allo Allo’! It must be time to Step Back to the 1940s at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is getting ‘in the mood’ for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as it steps back 80 years to the British home front on 29 and 30 June, and 6 and 7 July. This year for the first time ever, the popular event will see appearances by...
Ballards Opens third office this year
Ballards Accounting Firm continues to strengthen its regional presence with the opening of a new office in Worcester, marking its third office launch in the Midlands this year. The latest addition, located in Diglis Waterside, will also be occupied by Four Squared...
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