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Supporting People Through Life, Loss and Learning
After more than 25 years working in the global corporate world across HR, leadership, learning and development, Deborah Meddins has built a career centred around people, communication and meaningful connection. Today, Deborah combines two very different but deeply...
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Supporting People Through Life, Loss and Learning
After more than 25 years working in the global corporate world across HR, leadership, learning and development, Deborah Meddins has built a career centred around people, communication and meaningful connection. Today, Deborah combines two very different but deeply...
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OCM celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising warehouse apprentice Nathan
OCM is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the progress of its Warehouse Apprentice, Nathan Greaves, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible e-waste management and secure IT disposal. CAPTION: L-R: Zoe Doherty from Nova Training, Nathan...
Leading Scholars to Share Cutting-Edge Ideas in Worcester Public Lectures
A new series of public lectures will bring leading academic experts to Worcester, offering fresh perspectives on some of the most fascinating questions in their fields. Launching in February, The Engine Room series, hosted by the University of Worcester, will invite...
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Physician Associate Course Approved at the University of Worcester
The training of Physician Associates at the University of Worcester has received formal approval from the General Medical Council. The University has been running a Physician Associate MSc since 2016, providing high-quality education and training for future healthcare...
June 2025 Tech and Digital Degree Apprenticeship Start Dates Available to Develop Your Next Generation Leadership Team
TDM’s next available Degree Apprenticeship start dates are fast approaching, taking place in June 2025 (with additional Summer start dates available in July, August and September). With both their BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management and BSc (Hons) Digital and...
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Businesses need more clarification ahead of July 19 as move to step 4 confirmed
It was announced this week that the majority of legal coronavirus measures are set to go as the government confirmed England would move to step 4 of the roadmap to recovery on Monday 19 July. The legal requirement on facemasks, capacity limits for businesses and...
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...
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COLLATE GIVES AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO LEONARD CHESHIRE WITH SOFTWARE DONATION
Leading pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire receives an early Christmas present courtesy of Collate Systems with a donation of lead generation software. As with many charities, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on fundraising activities, with many events...
Integratech support local childhood cancer charity
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust have launched a new initiative to showcase all of their corporate supporters, giving them the opportunity to shine and shout about how they are giving back to their local community and supporting the charity. Our monthly...
Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
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Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
Worcestershire News
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...
Wyre Forest District Council and BetaDen launch cleantech bootcamp
Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen have launched an industry-first Cleantech bootcamp to help businesses develop and commercialise solutions to some of the biggest environmental challenges facing industries around the world....
Herefordshire News
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...
Herefordshire hits record high for new company formations despite challenging year for business
Latest figures show that more new businesses were established in Herefordshire during 2020 than in any previous year – hitting a new record high for the third year in a row. Despite the considerable economic challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic, 2,327 new...
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Growth Suffers As Firms Face Choppy Waters Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data released by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With businesses facing an impending avalanche of cost pressures, it’s unsurprising that growth is in trouble. With GDP shrinking in...
AI Agents: An Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are emerging as the dominant tech trend for 2025, according to Gartner. These agents harness generative AI, helping businesses realise significant returns on their AI investments by automating complex workflows and augmenting human...
Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity
MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity A dedicated team of runners from MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK is set to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6 to raise vital funds for the...
University Students Try out Latest Performance Analysis Technology
Students at the University of Worcester got a chance to try out some of the latest technology in the world of sports performance analysis. SmartCart Technologies visited to speak to students on the Master’s Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course about the latest...
‘Betton Grange’ to guest at SVR’s Spring Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that GWR 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ will star at its Spring Steam Gala on 18 to 21 April. Dubbed the ‘81st Grange’, it is the sole representative of the Grange class – all the original 80 locomotives were withdrawn for scrap by...
University of Worcester Recognised for Community Work and Inclusive Approach
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards recognising its contribution to the community and its commitment to inclusion. The Circle 2 Success Regional Business Awards celebrate excellence in businesses and organisations across the South Midlands...
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