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University of Worcester Dedicates Room to Honour Former Mayor Brenda Sheridan
A major room at the University of Worcester has been dedicated for Brenda Sheridan, a long-serving member of staff and highly respected community leader, councillor and former Mayor of Worcester. Brenda was an exceptional lecturer and highly valued member of staff at...
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University of Worcester Dedicates Room to Honour Former Mayor Brenda Sheridan
A major room at the University of Worcester has been dedicated for Brenda Sheridan, a long-serving member of staff and highly respected community leader, councillor and former Mayor of Worcester. Brenda was an exceptional lecturer and highly valued member of staff at...
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Worcester City FC Strengthens Links with Local Charities and Community Causes
Worcester City FC continues to build meaningful connections across the community by partnering with a wide range of local charities to help raise awareness, generate funds, and shine a light on the incredible work being done across Worcestershire and beyond. Through...
Worcester City FC Expands Community Outreach with Free After School Football Sessions
Worcester City FC is continuing its commitment to supporting young people across the city through its growing Community Outreach Programme, proudly supported by CARS Service Centre. The initiative focuses on increasing access to physical activity and football for...
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Talk Explores Psychological Strategies to Change Food Choices
From moving the biscuit tin to the top shelf to filling the fridge with fruit and vegetables and throwing out the takeaway menus, most of us have at some stage tried steps to tackle our unhealthy eating habits. Now an expert from the University of Worcester will...
Calls for More Men to Work in Early Years Settings
University of Worcester graduates are joining calls for more men to enter careers working with children in early years settings. Currently, it’s estimated men only make up around 2-3 percent of the workforce when it comes to caring for children from birth to five...
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Immigration – Right To Work Checks
The UK Home Office has produced information for employers on Right to Work Checks with information for individuals on their rights and obligations depending on when they arrived in the UK. This includes: a leaflet for employers to use during the grace period to...
New Business Banking Resolution Service launched
The new Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) was launched this week as an alternative approach to settle unresolved complaints from larger SMEs with participating banks. BBRS will look at two types of unresolved complaint: The contemporary scheme which covers...
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Chamber Members go Blindfold to the Beacon
Jenny Gage, CEO of Sight Concern Worcestershire, your county charity which helps blind and partially sighted people to lead independent and fulfilling lives, is to walk the Malvern Peaks Challenge on Saturday 4 May, when she will guide Val Daniels, who has retinal...
Worcester law firm backs young swim stars for second year running
A Worcester firm of solicitors has helped a popular city swimming club for the second year running with a £500 donation. Lawyers at Tything-based mfg Solicitors gave the donation to Worcester Swimming Club to help them hold their annual awards evening, showcasing the...
UK delays post-Brexit border checks on EU imports
In a written statement released on Tuesday 14 September, the government announced that it will delay border checks on goods coming from the EU until next year, advising that the ‘revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new processes.’...
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UK delays post-Brexit border checks on EU imports
In a written statement released on Tuesday 14 September, the government announced that it will delay border checks on goods coming from the EU until next year, advising that the ‘revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new processes.’...
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Gowling WLG named one of the UK’s top 10 best workplaces in 2021
International law firm Gowling WLG has been recognised as one of the top 10 best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work® for the 21st consecutive year. Great Place to Work® have published the UK’s Best Workplaces™ rankings, with the...
Work to Transform Worcester’s Railway Arches into Cultural Hub Gets Underway
Work has got underway this week on the transformation of Worcester’s railway arches into a major new cultural quarter for the City. As the latest phase of the ambitious The Arches – Worcester project, workers are now on site to refurbish and repurpose the Victorian...
Herefordshire News
£6.5 million funding boost for manufacturing businesses
SME manufacturers across the Marches are being urged to take a slice of a £6.5m funding boost to help them recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and address key barriers to growth. The Manufacturing Growth Programme has been extended until December 2022 and will give a...
Worcestershire County Council release statement on Herefordshire Covid-19 outbreak
Worcestershire County Council release their statement on the Herefordshire Covid-19 outbreak.
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Colleges in Worcestershire Celebrating Achievements of Students After Exemplary Set of Results
A leading college group in the Midlands is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students after receiving an exemplary set of course results. WCG (Warwickshire College Group) received results for learners across all six of its colleges for A Level, BTEC,...
BCRS Business Loans Delivers £1m in Midlands Engine Investment Fund II Small Business Loans to West Midlands Businesses
BCRS Business Loans has agreed over £1 million in small business loans through British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment Fund II. The milestone comes as 18 small businesses across the West Midlands have benefitted from small loans agreements since the fund...
Positive Picture on Growth Continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s...
From Clearing to Medical School at the University of Worcester
Sophie Bennett has just completed her degree in Biomedical Science and is about to start her journey at the University of Worcester’s Medical School. It’s a very exciting time for Sophie, but when she opened the envelope containing her grades on A-Level Results Day...
Severn Valley Railway is Finalist in Three Categories for Visit Worcestershire Awards
Staff and volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway have a lot to smile about right now, as the leading heritage line has been selected as a finalist in three separate categories for the 2024/2025 Visit Worcestershire Awards. The railway is in the running to scoop the...
Unleashing Curiosity: A Dog’s-Eye View on Human Behaviour
By Hope, the Office Dog Hello, humans! Hope here, your friendly neighbourhood canine correspondent. As I lounge in my cosy corner under the desk, I’ve noticed something fascinating about you two-legged creatures: your insatiable curiosity. From a dog’s...
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