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Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive

Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive

A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...

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Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive

A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...

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TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award

TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award

Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....

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Two Worcester Graduates Made Partners at Local Law Firm

Two Worcester Graduates Made Partners at Local Law Firm

Two University of Worcester graduates have been made partners at a law firm just four years after graduating. Phil Harris and Daniel Williams are now partners at Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright in Worcestershire. Studying together, they took their Law LLB (hons)...

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University Estates Team Shortlisted for National Award

University Estates Team Shortlisted for National Award

The University of Worcester’s Estates team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work to create an outstanding new facility for health and medical education. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building opened in April 2023 and is home to the University’s...

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Businesses urged to apply now for a British passport

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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Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success

Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success

Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will not want to miss the opportunity to spotlight their business and stand out from their competition with the chance to win a Chamber Business Award for free. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of...

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Local conference inspires female entrepreneurs

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...

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Morrison’s Foundation Supports Primrose Hospice

Morrison’s Foundation Supports Primrose Hospice

The Morrison’s Foundation has donated £17,654 to Primrose Hospice, a local charity that provides free care to patients and their families with life limiting conditions. The support from the Morrisons Foundation will provide the charity with the means to provide...

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BCC finds rising cyber-attack fears in hybrid working world

BCC finds rising cyber-attack fears in hybrid working world

A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, of all sectors and sizes, has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to attack following the huge increase in people working from home during the pandemic. The research by the British...

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BCC finds rising cyber-attack fears in hybrid working world

A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, of all sectors and sizes, has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to attack following the huge increase in people working from home during the pandemic. The research by the British...

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BetaDen Set to Launch Cleantech Bootcamp Pilot

BetaDen Set to Launch Cleantech Bootcamp Pilot

Worcestershire’s commercial technology accelerator BetaDen is set to pilot a new programme to support the development of clean technology business solutions, commencing in October. The pilot programme will focus on zero/low carbon tech and cleantech development,...

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Human Everything Take On Their Biggest Challenge Yet !

Human Everything Take On Their Biggest Challenge Yet !

On the 22nd August 2021 over £7500 was raised for KEMP hospice by people jumping out a plane at 12,000ft, including co-founder and director of Kidderminster based company Human Everything, Colin Noble. Arriving at Hinton Airfield, near Banbury just after noon, the...

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Low carbon help for Herefordshire companies

Low carbon help for Herefordshire companies

Businesses are facing increasing pressure from customers to provide low carbon products and decarbonise their supply chain. It has been estimated that the UK low carbon economy could grow by an estimated 11% per year until 2030 – at a rate 4 times faster than the rest...

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Definitely Dogs for Good

Definitely Dogs for Good

Another great charity to benefit from the Pearl Lake Park Anniversary Fund at Shobdon in North Herefordshire. ‘Dogs for Good’ was August’s nomination, a national charity based in Oxfordshire that teaches dogs to help people living with a variety of disabilities have...

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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show

Join us for a glittering evening on 29 November! Set to be an evening of fabulous entertainment and an opportunity to meet other organisations, it’s a great way to get your team together, forge connections and support your local hospitals charity. Featuring a...

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Class 25 Set to Make Rare Appearance at the Autumn Diesel Bash

Class 25 Set to Make Rare Appearance at the Autumn Diesel Bash

The Severn Valley Railway is pleased to announce that subject to availability, Class 25 no. D7628 will appear at its Autumn Diesel Bash taking place between 3 and 6 October. The locomotive is owned by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) and can usually be found...

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The Cottage in the Wood Launches New Group Accommodation

The Cottage in the Wood Launches New Group Accommodation

The Cottage in the Wood is excited to launch the latest additions to its accommodation, the stunning Holywell Chapel and The Studio; two luxury, self-contained buildings, each available to book as a perfect retreat for families, friends and corporate groups. Nestled...

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