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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
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Completion of White Logistics 3rd Warehouse
White Logistics is close to completing its third warehouse at the company’s HQ in Pershore, Worcestershire — boosting overall capacity to 23,000 pallet spaces and enhancing its offer as a complete logistics partner. The new facility, opening September 2025, will add...
OCM promotes Steve Turberfield to Head of Corporate Accounts
OCM is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Turberfield to the role of Head of Corporate Accounts. Steve began his career at OCM in November 2001 as an IT Technician, before stepping into the role of Corporate Account Manager just a year later — a position he held...
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Returning University Graduate Holds City Exhibition
An artist and graduate from the University of Worcester who has returned to the UK after nine years abroad is to hold her first solo exhibition in a decade here in the City. Jayne Gaze, who is one of the artists in residence at The Arches (the converted studio and...
As St Richard’s Hospice mark 40 years of providing care to patients and their loved ones in Worcestershire, they’re hoping to raise £40,000 with your help!
St Richard’s is looking for local businesses, schools and community groups willing to take on a starter donation of £40, thanks to generous campaign sponsors Ormerod Rutter, and grow it until 30th November 2024, raising as much as you can for hospice care. Teams will...
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Now We’re Talking with Art – Redditch art trail
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, in partnership with Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils, are currently recruiting businesses for the second in a series of outdoor art trails. The ‘Now We’re Talking with Art’ campaign will...
Chamber CEO talks with You Do Better PR
You Do Better PR have enjoyed a hugely positive collaboration with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Since 2018 the local PR Agency have been Members of the Chamber to make the most of their support of local industry. The Chamber provide...
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Herefordshire software experts to deliver charity training
A Herefordshire-based software company is doing its bit to help combat HIV infection rates among infants in southern Africa. Software experts from Formus Professional Software have stepped in to assist an American charity, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS...
Local conference inspires female entrepreneurs
More often than not, women entrepreneurs find themselves juggling both their businesses and their personal commitments; it can be an isolating and lonely experience. The Treasury commissioned Alison Rose to lead an independent review of female entrepreneurship. The...
UK announce Australia Trade Agreement
The UK-Australia Trade Agreement was signed last week, following the completion of the negotiations by both governments. The Agreement could take between 9 and 12 months to enter into force by completing ratification and other approval processes in the UK and...
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UK announce Australia Trade Agreement
The UK-Australia Trade Agreement was signed last week, following the completion of the negotiations by both governments. The Agreement could take between 9 and 12 months to enter into force by completing ratification and other approval processes in the UK and...
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MHPP Regional Showcase
A Midlands pilot scheme has been heralded as a positive regional approach to tackling the stigma around mental health in the workplace by the head of a major national charity ahead of a key online event. Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of mental health charity Mind, has...
Local Business Expands Team with Kickstarter Initiative
A Worcestershire business has created three new jobs for young people thanks to the Government’s Kickstart scheme. Smile Box is a subscription box and corporate wellbeing gift service which encourages people to focus more on self-care, wellbeing and positive mental...
Herefordshire News
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...
Marches LEP summit launches economic recovery work
Work to produce a comprehensive plan to set the Marches on the road to economic recovery following the Covid-19 outbreak has been launched at a major summit in the region. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership’s Economic Recovery Summit has highlighted a range of...
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Supporting Organisations and the Community for Sustainable Development
Aqua Protec Ltd was established in Worcestershire in 1990 and offers Legionella control solutions to our clients. We aim to tackle economic inequality by providing employment and training with a focus on skills development to address the known skills shortages. We...
Introducing Bloom.Space: Your Local Coworking and Business Incubation Hub
At Bloom.Space, we create vibrant coworking office spaces and business incubators designed to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses thrive. Our mission is to provide more than just a desk and WiFi; we offer a nurturing environment that fosters growth,...
A Night to Remember: Celebrating Our Finalist Nomination at the Circle2Success Awards 2024
Everyone at Coacto are thrilled to share the excitement of being a finalist for the prestigious Cyber and IT Business of the Year award at the Circle2Success 2024 awards. The event, held on 12 July, was a testament to the remarkable achievements within the region....
King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
LEGAL Financial year ended on 30 April 2024 and showed overall growth; and growth across most divisions but some contraction in property related divisions. Staff turnover is fairly high and we are sustaining increased staff costs in that regard. However very recent...
Herefordshire Area Council Update
SCIENCE & MEDICAL Access to finance still an issue with part of the sector where we see either delayed, cancelled, or partly run projects. This is typically seen with smaller and virtual type pharma and biotechnology companies. Generally a slow down in the...
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