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Event to Tackle Growing Body Image Crisis Among Men
An event in Worcester will shed light on the rising issue of body image concerns and eating disorders in men, offering expert insights and practical guidance for those affected and those supporting them. The free event, held at the Hive Library on Wednesday November...
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Event to Tackle Growing Body Image Crisis Among Men
An event in Worcester will shed light on the rising issue of body image concerns and eating disorders in men, offering expert insights and practical guidance for those affected and those supporting them. The free event, held at the Hive Library on Wednesday November...
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City Signs celebrates 65 years as Worcester’s leading signage specialist
Leading signage and display specialist City Signs is delighted to mark its 65th year in business. Founder Horace Wilkins first opened the doors to City Signs in 1960 and in 2025 the company continues its strong family roots, with two of his children steering the...
Hewett Recruitment Announces New Charity Partnership with ONSIDE
Hewett Recruitment is pleased to announce a new charitable partnership with ONSIDE, a Worcester based charity, for the next two years. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting people in the local community who are experiencing disadvantage,...
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University Neuroscientist Explores Sound and its Effect on the Brain in Public Talk
Why do we get pleasure from listening to music? Can it help us feel better? A neuroscientist from the University of Worcester will be looking at the science behind how we hear sound and its impact on the brain and our emotions at a free talk next week. Dr Matt Di...
Worcester Student Wins Prestigious Midwifery Award
A University of Worcester student has been named Student Midwife of the Year in the 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards. Ash Bainbridge won the award for demonstrating outstanding work in improving inclusivity and making maternity a safer space for those from the LGBTQ+...
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Recovery Loan Scheme
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched earlier this week will provide financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the Coronavirus pandemic. BCC’s Suren Thiru was included on the press release welcoming the new scheme which...
Businesses urged to apply now for a British passport
The Passport Office is urging businesses to allow up to 10 weeks when applying for a UK passport. Whilst it is still illegal to holiday overseas and the “Stay in the UK” regulation remains in place, by applying for a passport now, people can make sure nothing stands...
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Worcestershire Ambassadors raise £35,000 through charity ball
A popular annual ball has raised over £35,000 for two Worcestershire charities. The Worcestershire Ambassadors have raised the total through its charity black-tie ball – with the organisation’s two chosen charities, the Worcestershire Community Trust and St Paul’s...
The Myriad Centre are looking for Volunteer Trustees in the Marketing and Finance specialisms
The Myriad Centre is one of the leading providers in the West Midlands of specialist person-centred support programmes to service users with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). With an annual turnover of £730,000, we offer day centre facilities and aim...
Take Five to Stop Fraud
The British Chambers of Commerce is supporting the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign which empowers business owners to stop and question situations when they could be faced with a potential scam. Criminals have taken advantage of the pandemic, with £479 million lost...
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Take Five to Stop Fraud
The British Chambers of Commerce is supporting the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign which empowers business owners to stop and question situations when they could be faced with a potential scam. Criminals have taken advantage of the pandemic, with £479 million lost...
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Wellbeing workshop for Worcestershire businesses at bi-annual event
Worcestershire Works Well, which has recently celebrated 10 years of supporting businesses, held its first in-person event in 2 years. Over 50 business professionals from across Worcestershire attended the Three Counties Showground on Tuesday 14 September for the...
The Queen’s Green Canopy – Worcestershire
Worcestershire Lieutenancy and Worcestershire County Council are encouraging individuals, schools, community groups, villages, landowners, and businesses to get involved in a unique, tree planting initiative, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), to mark Her Majesty’s...
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CARERS: Support for the main carer of those living with cancer
Yeleni Therapy & Support offers a free personalised programme of complementary therapies, self-help techniques and on-going friendly support to anyone at any age living with any cancer at any stage. They are thrilled to share that thanks to The National Lottery...
Marches Growth Hub helps thousands of businesses during lockdown
Thousands of businesses have been given vital help during the coronavirus crisis by the Marches Growth Hub, new figures show. The hub – the expert one-stop business advice and support service for Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – handled a huge rise...
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Build Unstoppable Teams: Power Up with Team Coaching
Imagine Business Coaching, but for your entire team. Team coaching unlocks hidden potential by enhancing communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. At RWC we identify team strengths/weaknesses to address areas like: Clear Communication: Do team members...
The Power of People-First Leadership.
Great businesses are both smart and healthy. You can invest in all of the technology, marketing, operational efficiencies you like, but the real measure of success is how willing your people are to engage in it. In fact, there is no shortage of smart leaders who know...
Danny Bragg: A True Salesforce Trailblazer
Danny Bragg, a seasoned expert at Coacto, a leading Salesforce consultancy, has recently achieved his fourth Salesforce certification, earning the coveted Business Analyst certification. This latest milestone underscores Danny’s exceptional ability to translate...
University Students to Bring Colour and Celebrate Heritage with Mural on City Wall.
A graffiti covered wall on a busy Worcester walkway is going to get a vibrant and colourful makeover thanks to work by city students and an internationally renowned local artist. Rob Draper, who is from Worcester, has been working with art students from the University...
New Recruits Strengthen Bromsgrove Security Company Ecl-ips
Security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, has been strengthened in recent weeks thanks to three new starters. Leanne Gough has joined as Business Administrator working with Angela Price, Business Operations manager. Leanne has transferred to Ecl-ips after 17 years...
GJS Dillon makes senior appointment to expand Asset Management team
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. John Behan, who is a Chartered Surveyor with an MSc in Real Estate Management, has 20 years’ experience of working in the...
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