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Why do some people find it difficult to control their drinking?
Clever marketing has often linked alcohol to confidence and fun, conditioning many to view it as a shortcut to relaxation. For some, a couple of drinks may suffice, but for others, alcohol creates a cycle of craving that is hard to break—not due to weakness, but...
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Why do some people find it difficult to control their drinking?
Clever marketing has often linked alcohol to confidence and fun, conditioning many to view it as a shortcut to relaxation. For some, a couple of drinks may suffice, but for others, alcohol creates a cycle of craving that is hard to break—not due to weakness, but...
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ONE’s 50km Charity Walk in aid of Worcester Snoezelen
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments’ (ONE’s) team will be undertaking a range of challenges to raise money for Worcester Snoezelen. This includes a 50km walk, taking place on 11 and 12 September...
Students’ Film Shortlisted for Festival Award
A film made by students at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for an award at the Stratford Film Festival. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior’s film Celestial Intersect, created as part of their studies, is a finalist in the Best Feature category. Winners will be...
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Innovation Takes Centre Stage: NMITE Launches New Programme and Vision for Centre for Innovation and Future Skills
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024-2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire. This programme marks the initial phase of establishing...
St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024
St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted as finalists for several categories in the...
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Congratulations to the Queen’s Award winners!
The Queen’s Awards winners have now been announced and we are thrilled to announce that 3 Worcestershire businesses and 2 Herefordshire businesses have been awarded The Queens Award for Enterprise. Huge congratulations to Fibex Ltd, OLPRO and Payara Services Ltd...
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in addition to government funding to make a truly transformational impact and bring value to their region. NMITE have an ambitious vision to become...
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MBH is on the move
Local charity and Chamber Member Megan Baker House, who provide help and support for children and adults with conditions such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s, has announced big changes in 2020 as they will be re-locating their Leominster facility at Moreton Eye on...
Lantern Walk raises over £2,500 for Primrose Hospice
HUNDREDS of people holding beautiful lanterns helped to light up the night sky over Ragley Hall in memory of loved ones. Over 200 people attended Primrose Hospice’s second Lantern Walk on Saturday evening raising over £2,500 for the hospice in St Godwalds Road,...
BCC says more must be done to improve UK-EU trade
On the second anniversary of Brexit, and with huge lorry queues being reported at Dover last week, the BCC is calling for urgent action to improve trade with Europe. With well over half of UK exporters (60%) surveyed by the BCC in November 2021 reporting difficulties...
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BCC says more must be done to improve UK-EU trade
On the second anniversary of Brexit, and with huge lorry queues being reported at Dover last week, the BCC is calling for urgent action to improve trade with Europe. With well over half of UK exporters (60%) surveyed by the BCC in November 2021 reporting difficulties...
Worcestershire News
Royal visit for Foster and Freeman
foster+freeman, forensic science equipment manufacturer, was last Friday delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its Evesham, Worcestershire, headquarters. foster+freeman was selected for the Royal visit, primarily because of its role as a...
Grants and support available to help local businesses go green
Are you a local business looking to go greener? Or maybe you are concerned about rising electricity bills. The County Council’s clean growth team are on hand to help. A number of clean growth grants are still available to help to support local businesses to become...
Herefordshire News
Get expert support at the Cyber Fringe Festival this November
One of the UK’s biggest cyber events will take place online from 23-27 November, brought to you by the academic team behind Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre for Cyber Security, based at Skylon Park in Hereford. The Cyber Fringe Festival will feature more than 100...
Workspace available for rent at Shell Store business centre
Office and workspace is now available for rent at the new Shell Store Business incubation centre in Herefordshire. Tenants will be able to move into the newly transformed building from January 2021, and those interested are encouraged to download the brochure to find...
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Ledbury-based heating and cooling company, Jaga UK, opens new eco-facility
A Ledbury-based company specialising in innovative, sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation systems has opened its new low-carbon facility, Kriekels House. Named after the founding family, the state-of-the-art building was inaugurated on 20 June with an open...
Bees Knees Flies in to Support Midlands Air Ambulance
Marketing & PR agency Bees Knees was delighted to support Midlands Air Ambulance (MAAC) at the Three Counties Show earlier this year. Volunteer Fundraiser and Bees Knees Founder Rosie Hamilton oversaw tours of ‘the Pod’ which is a decommissioned...
Too small to make an impact on sustainability…never!
It’s hard not to watch the news and think that only those big businesses make the difference to how we live our lives and the future of the planet. That is so far from the truth, and as a CEO of a SME I am incredibly proud of the impact we are making but I know I am...
Personal Tax Planning Ahead of the Autumn Budget
Personal tax planning ahead of the autumn budget With the date of Labour’s first Autumn Budget set for 30 October 2024, there is intense speculation as to what tax rises may be unveiled by Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor. And whilst she has promised not to...
New GuildHE CEO Visits University of Worcester
The new Chief Executive of universities representative group GuildHE said she was impressed by the University of Worcester’s approach to accessibility and community relations during a recent visit. Worcester was the first GuildHE member institution visited by Dr...
Worcestershire Headteacher Encourages More Teachers to Join the Profession
The Headteacher of a top Worcestershire school says teaching is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding professions with endless opportunities. “As a teacher, it is indeed a privilege to guide and shape future young lives,” said Dr Tony Evans, Headteacher at Prince...
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