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New research hub launched to advance understanding of injuries and rehabilitation in women’s sport
A new research hub has been launched by The University of Worcester and University of Gloucestershire, focused on advancing understanding of injuries and rehabilitation in female sport. The Women’s Injury and Science Hub (WISH) is believed to be the first research...
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New research hub launched to advance understanding of injuries and rehabilitation in women’s sport
A new research hub has been launched by The University of Worcester and University of Gloucestershire, focused on advancing understanding of injuries and rehabilitation in female sport. The Women’s Injury and Science Hub (WISH) is believed to be the first research...
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Halesowen Cornbow Set To Host Annual Jobs and Skills Fair
On Friday 27th February, the Halesowen Cornbow will see the return of the Skills and Jobs fair between 10am and 12.30pm. Halesowen College have joined forces with local MP Alex Ballinger, Halesowen BID and the DWP to welcome businesses from across the area, including...
Massive new superstore with thousands of bargains on Bescot retail park
A massive new Acorns superstore has opened its doors in Walsall – the charity’s first ever store on a retail park – featuring a huge range of furniture and a dedicated book reading area. Thousands of items have been stacked on the shelves including pre-loved clothes,...
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Safer Internet Day 2025: Protecting Young People from Online Scams
Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day, and this year’s theme focuses on online scams and how young people can protect themselves. With scams becoming more sophisticated, from financial fraud to online sextortion, it’s more important than ever to understand how...
University Expert Explores Worcester’s Role in Shakespeare’s Marriage
City residents have jumped at the chance to hear more about one of the County’s most significant artefacts, Shakespeare’s Marriage Bond. Held at The Hive in Worcester, it provides a link to arguably our greatest ever playwright – William Shakespeare. But why is...
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Rapid COVID-19 testing for essential workers in Worcestershire
Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available from participating pharmacies across Worcestershire. These tests are for residents and who live or work in Worcestershire and who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. It’s recommended to have a test twice a week, even if...
Chamber of Commerce championing diversity for International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of Women and looks to raise awareness of gender equality and parity. Many businesses and organisations are using this day to celebrate workers achievements and call for...
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Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia….
Over the last 4 weeks, Worcestershire has been swept up in a sea of support for Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia. It has been truly heart-warming to see the Worcestershire supporting Oscar’s family in the most incredible ways. From children donating...
KEMP Special Guest at Kidderminster Nursery’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Marking their year-long chosen charity relationship, Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster invited KEMP for Kids to join them as they celebrated and raised funds for this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP for Kids is our...
Ambition Welcome but Key Questions Remain – “Living with Covid”
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans to end free tests and the legal need to self-isolated if testing positive for Covid-19. From Thursday, people who test positive will no longer be under a legal obligation to self-isolate and from 1 April, free testing...
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Ambition Welcome but Key Questions Remain – “Living with Covid”
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans to end free tests and the legal need to self-isolated if testing positive for Covid-19. From Thursday, people who test positive will no longer be under a legal obligation to self-isolate and from 1 April, free testing...
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University Fundraiser sees Staff Takes on Gruelling 24-Hour Challenge
From a trek through the night to a water assault course, staff at the University of Worcester will be pushing themselves to the limit in a gruelling 24-hour challenge to raise money for a good cause. The University’s latest Charity Challenge will see teams compete to...
Royal approval of DRPG’s sustainability work
Creative communications group DRPG received a royal visit from His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, on Thursday 27th May 2021 to understand how the agency has coped with COVID-19 and continued its contribution towards sustainability. The Earl of Wessex visited...
Herefordshire News
127 new employers awarded for supporting the Armed Forces Community
The most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces such as Microsoft Ltd, Greater Manchester Police and the Post Office from both the private and public sectors have been announced today, 30 July 2020.
Member News: Airband fast-tracking fibre roll-out in Herefordshire
Hundreds more homes in Herefordshire will have access to ultrafast fibre broadband by September this year as Worcester-based internet service provider Airband ramps up delivery speeds.
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Director Simeon Chapman delivered a leaders training day at the !Audacious Church in Manchester for the Assemblies of God (AOG)
In November, Director Simeon Chapman (2nd from the right) was honoured to speak at the Assemblies of God (AOG) leaders training day at the !Audacious Church in Manchester. Simeon, with over 30 years of experience in insurance, shared his extensive knowledge of risk...
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Local Councillor Jim Kenyon
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Local Councillor Jim Kenyon Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes welcomed local councillor Jim Kenyon for a special visit. The event brought joy to residents, staff, and Mr. Kenyon alike as they engaged in...
Turning Risks into Opportunities: How Insurance Can Support Business Growth in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Running a business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire presents fantastic opportunities, but it also involves risks. Whether you’re a manufacturer in Malvern, a farm shop owner in Herefordshire, or a tech start-up in Worcester… growth often means taking on...
Commonwealth Scholars Want to Use Experience at University to Make a Difference
Two students from Africa are hoping that their time in the UK studying at the University of Worcester will enable them to make improvements to healthcare in their own country. Alice Azongo, from Ghana, and Calliope Ntuyenabo, from Rwanda, are both doing a year-long...
Paul Harris Tackles 100km Sahara Trek for Hope For Tomorrow
Paul Harris, founder and principal consultant at Coacto, recently traded the comforts of the office for the scorching sands of the Sahara Desert. His mission? To trek 100 kilometers and raise vital funds for Hope For Tomorrow, a charity that brings mobile cancer care...
HR Professionals Conference at Sixways Stadium Draws an Impressive Crowd
On Thursday 14th November 2024, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted the annual HR Conference at Sixways Stadium, Worcester. The event saw an impressive footfall of 130. Those who attended heard from 5...
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