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Eardington station takes centre stage at the Severn Valley Railway’s Branch Line Weekend
Severn Valley Railway’s smallest station is set for its biggest ever moment in the spotlight when trains call at Eardington in unprecedented numbers during the Branch Line Weekend on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March. For most of the year, passenger trains pass...
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Eardington station takes centre stage at the Severn Valley Railway’s Branch Line Weekend
Severn Valley Railway’s smallest station is set for its biggest ever moment in the spotlight when trains call at Eardington in unprecedented numbers during the Branch Line Weekend on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March. For most of the year, passenger trains pass...
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Hands On At Work partners with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity to support NHS staff wellbeing
Massage therapy initiative launches across three hospital sites during National Stress Awareness Month Hands On At Work has announced a new 12-month partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, designed to boost the physical and mental wellbeing of NHS...
Worcester Shortlisted for University of the Year for the Fourth Time
The University of Worcester has been named as a finalist in this year’s University of the Year award, by Times Higher Education. Widely viewed as the top accolade a UK university can achieve, the award honours an institution that has demonstrated exceptional...
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Hayward Wright recruits new team member to drive growth in Worcestershire
Leading Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, has recruited Daniel Lewis to join their team to help lead and grow its Worcester office. Lewis joins Hayward Wright following his time in industry as financial controller for Ultra PCS, a...
Kidderminster College’s Graduation Ceremony 2024
Kidderminster College recently celebrated their amazing graduates at St. George’s Church in their annual graduation ceremony. This ceremony celebrated the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, who have achieved so much during their time with us....
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Counter-Terrorism advice for UK businesses
Counter-Terrorism Police are advising businesses to remain vigilant as the terrorism threat assessment level is lowered to ‘Substantial’ – meaning an attack is highly likely in the UK. An attack could happen anywhere, at any time, with anything. A reminder to...
Webinar from our partners Westfield Health on supporting mental health and spotting the signs of presenteeism
On Monday 22 February from 12.00 – 12.45pm, join Cathy Lawson, an independent Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, Trainer and Coach, and Richard Holmes, Director of Wellbeing Westfield Health, as they discuss the findings of their research and offer advice on...
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Tesco awards local charity with grant
The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust is thrilled to announce that the charity has been awarded a fantastic £4,000 from the Tesco, Bags of Help, Community Grant Scheme in Worcester. The announcement comes after an in-store vote selected The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust as the...
Rural media secures funding to help local young people gain digital skills
A charity based in Hereford which hopes to help young people within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community to develop their digital skills, has secured funding and a coveted position on the Carnegie UK Trust’s #NotWithoutMe Accelerator programme to develop a...
Coronavirus – guidance and materials for businesses
New posters for businesses to display Now that the UK government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are reminded to remove any outdated covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workplace posters are available here...
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Coronavirus – guidance and materials for businesses
New posters for businesses to display Now that the UK government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are reminded to remove any outdated covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workplace posters are available here...
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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
Worcestershire County Council release statement on Herefordshire Covid-19 outbreak
Worcestershire County Council release their statement on the Herefordshire Covid-19 outbreak.
New £200million innovation fund to help companies recover from Covid-19
Companies across the Marches are encouraged to apply to a £200 million fund to drive innovation and boost the post-pandemic economy. The Sustainable Innovation Fund will be open to companies across all parts of the UK to help businesses recover from the impact...
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Hayward Wright’s Charity Golf Day raises thousands for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Leading accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its latest Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust – a national charity that supports those affected by cystic fibrosis to create a world where being born with the condition...
SVR announces Saint as first Autumn Steam Gala guest, with an extended stay for 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that GWR 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ is to make an extended visit to the railway, culminating in a guest appearance at its Autumn Steam Gala on 19-22 September. The Saint locomotive is the only one of its class in existence, and it...
2024 Elgar Festival Hailed as ‘Best Event Yet’
The Worcestershire-based Elgar Festival returned for its May and June events this year with a joyful week of concerts, conversations, events and exhibitions celebrating the life and music of Britain’s greatest composer. The music of the Festival’s namesake was the...
West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
Oakland International Secures Knottingley Site
Redditch based total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has secured a new industrial site at Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Completed in March 2024, Clews & Co Chartered Surveyors helped secure the acquisition of the 161,578 sq. ft. building which...
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