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Early Modern Justice Brought to Life in Free Lecture at The Hive
An historian who uses actors to re-enact arrests, run-ins with the law, and even riots in early modern England is the latest speaker in the Engine Room Lecture Series at the Hive. Dr Lucy Clarke will present her free lecture, A Justice of the Peace walks into a bar,...
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Early Modern Justice Brought to Life in Free Lecture at The Hive
An historian who uses actors to re-enact arrests, run-ins with the law, and even riots in early modern England is the latest speaker in the Engine Room Lecture Series at the Hive. Dr Lucy Clarke will present her free lecture, A Justice of the Peace walks into a bar,...
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Storm Environmental’s Westminster transformation recognised at National Recycling Awards
UK manufacturer of environmental products Storm Environmental is proud to have been recognised at this year’s MRW National Recycling Awards, winning the award for Innovation in Recycling Equipment and Vehicle Design. The award-winning project, ‘Smart Housing and...
University Leader Welcomes Return of European Study Scheme
The University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor has welcomed the UK’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus student exchange scheme from 2027, ending a six-year absence. The move will give UK students the chance to study, train, or volunteer across Europe once again. Professor...
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David vs Goliath FA Cup Match ‘Like a Dream’ for Worcester Student
A student says working with Tamworth FC on their incredible FA Cup run has been ‘like a dream’, as he played his part in one of the biggest competitions in football. Ethan Parker, 22 and in the 3rd year of his Sports Coaching degree at the University of Worcester, has...
Appointment Expands Law Firm’s Residential Development Team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Worcester office, residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner...
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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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Mark’s Mental health Marathon
As many of you will already know, 2018 was a difficult year…a year in which I was told I might have three-years to live, followed by extensive diagnostic health checks, regular specialist consultant’s visits, cancelled operations, learning how to cope with insulin...
Walk the Blindfold Mile
Imagine going about your world with sight loss. Sight Concern Worcestershire is delighted to host its annual Walk the Blindfold Mile on Saturday 8 June from 10.00am-12.00pm in Redditch Town Centre. Local businesses are being encouraged to take part in Sight...
From Now to Net Zero: a practical guide for SMEs
Climate change poses a risk to every aspect of our lives and the life of the planet, threatening to wreak havoc to the natural environment, to communities and livelihoods and the economy. Reducing carbon emissions and achieving Net Zero is essential. To deepen the...
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From Now to Net Zero: a practical guide for SMEs
Climate change poses a risk to every aspect of our lives and the life of the planet, threatening to wreak havoc to the natural environment, to communities and livelihoods and the economy. Reducing carbon emissions and achieving Net Zero is essential. To deepen the...
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Midlife MOT resource for Worcestershire
The Worcestershire Midlife MOT website is a new resource to help people in Worcestershire perform a check on three areas of their life: Health, Finance and Career Development. The website acts as a guide to sharing useful links with people so that they can work to...
Specsavers Worcester become first opticians to offer rapid flow testing
Worcestershire COVID-19 cases have now reached the lowest level since August last year. To support the recovery efforts, rapid flow testing for people without symptoms is now available at Specsavers Worcester. They are the first opticians in the county and one of the...
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Herefordshire Food Firms Response to Coronavirus Crisis
Old Granary Pierogi, who embrace British cuisine and infuse it with Polish culinary knowledge and heritage, have responded to the pandemic by creating a takeaway service and offering collection and delivery in the local area. The family would usually be selling their...
Guidance for food businesses on coronavirus
The government has updated it’s guidance for food businesses. The guidance is intended for all workplaces involved in the manufacturing, processing, warehousing, picking, packaging and retailing of food. The guidance also includes important information about the risk...
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University Wins People’s Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Worcester has been named the winner of the People’s Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). The Awards, run by Education Estates, recognise those working in the education sector and were announced at a ceremony in Manchester last week. The...
Three Counties Agricultural Society to host a brand-new, Future of Farming Event this November
Let’s Talk About Succession For You And Your Business 11:00am – 2.30pm Thursday 21 November 2024 Free admission (registration required) Three Counties Showground, Malvern Three Counties Agricultural Society – organiser of the UK’s premiere agricultural event, the...
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...
Volunteering with Cadets – a way of life!
The word ‘Cadets’ evokes fond and happy memories to so many people, and for some, the Cadet Forces become a huge part of their lives from childhood and throughout adulthood. West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) spoke to Colonel Nigel Sarling,...
Local Businesses Raise Over £3,000 for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcester-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have joined forces in an impressive fundraising campaign, raising over £3,000 to date for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Through a series of challenging and creative events, employees...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Biggest Business Exhibition Draws a Record Crowd
On Thursday 10th October 2024, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted their annual Business Expo at the University of Worcester Arena. This was the Chamber’s first Business Expo at the...
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