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MEGAFEST RETURNS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S CRICKET AHEAD OF T20 WORLD CUP FINAL
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is preparing to welcome players from across the county as MEGAFEST 2026 returns on Sunday 5 July, bringing together women and girls for a day of cricket, community and celebration. Taking place from 10:00am to 2:00pm, MEGAFEST has...
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MEGAFEST RETURNS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S CRICKET AHEAD OF T20 WORLD CUP FINAL
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is preparing to welcome players from across the county as MEGAFEST 2026 returns on Sunday 5 July, bringing together women and girls for a day of cricket, community and celebration. Taking place from 10:00am to 2:00pm, MEGAFEST has...
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John Truslove warns industrial and logistics sector with business rates set to rise 21% for many firms
West Midlands industrial and logistics businesses face a triple whammy in 2026 with business rates facing an average increase of 21% due to the upcoming 2026 revaluation. On top of the increase to Employers’ NI and increase in the National Minimum Wage, industrial and...
WLZ Tutors Opens New Worcester Centre with Student Wellbeing at Its Heart
WLZ Tutors has embarked on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its Worcester centre at The Triangle. In October 2025, WLZ Tutors said a fond farewell to its previous Worcester setting, which provided a warm and welcoming space for learners for many years. The...
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Mobile app developed by BCU and University of Worcester will Revolutionise Care for Babies with Complex Heart Disease
Life-saving support for babies with complex heart disease will soon be available at the touch of a button, thanks to the development of a new monitoring and reporting app for parents. The project is co-led by Dr Chris Bowers, Principal Lecturer in Computing at the...
Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
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Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
New Chief Executive aims to Create a Greener Future for Communities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
The new Chief Executive of a leading woodland creation and conservation charity which is planting one of the largest forests in England is set to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change in communities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Heart...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
Terminally Ill Residents In Remote Region Of Tanzania, East Africa Receiving Expert Care Thanks To The Herefordshire-based Charity Muheza Hospice Care
An ever-increasing number of people living with terminal illness in a remote area of east Africa are receiving expert care and support thanks to the generosity of a Herefordshire charity. Muheza Hospice Care was set-up more than two decades ago by Doctors Karilyn and...
Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...
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