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Mayor Welcomes University Netballers After Historic Trophy Win
Netballers from the University of Worcester have been welcomed to the Guildhall by the City’s Mayor, who formally congratulated the side for their historic win in the National Trophy Final. The team defeated Bath 2s in the British Universities and Colleges Sports...
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Mayor Welcomes University Netballers After Historic Trophy Win
Netballers from the University of Worcester have been welcomed to the Guildhall by the City’s Mayor, who formally congratulated the side for their historic win in the National Trophy Final. The team defeated Bath 2s in the British Universities and Colleges Sports...
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Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
On the surface, things are looking much quieter at the Railway, as we shut down for a few weeks, prior to the very busy festive season services, which start at the end of this month. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us for one of the exciting Christmas...
University Experts Explain Why Jane Austen Still Has Us Hooked After 250 Years
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, experts from the University of Worcester will explore our fascination with the author Jane Austen in a free event next month. The discussion, titled ‘Why are we obsessed with Jane Austen?’ will take place at The...
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University-Led Poetry Walking Tour Looks to City’s Landmarks for Inspiration
From the Cathedral and quaint Tudor buildings to the iconic bridge over the River Severn, Worcester has plenty to inspire writers and artists. Now, a University of Worcester lecturer’s guided poetry walk invites residents to put pen to paper inspired by the sights and...
Worcester Graduate Leads Lionesses to the World Cup
A University of Worcester graduate is heading off to Colombia as he leads the England Women’s Amputee Football Team in the sport’s first ever World Cup. Harry Smith, who studied Sports Coaching Science, has been working in amputee football for the last five years but...
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New Director of Business Engagement & Development joins the Chamber
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Elliott who has joined the Chamber as the Director Of Business Engagement & Development. Robert brings with him a wealth of business experience and expertise and has been working with businesses within the region for over 25 years. Most recently, Robert was President of Solihull Chamber of Commerce.
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme 2021 expression of interest window opens today
The expression of interest window opened today for employers looking to receive Silver and Gold Award status in 2021 through the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The Employer Recognition Scheme, now in its eighth year, recognises those...
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Business support will be crucial as new EU Border and Customs control plans are confirmed
Responding to the publication of Government plans on the future of Border controls, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK Government is intent on proceeding with the phase-in of inbound Great Britain border and customs controls for EU imports in...
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Business support will be crucial as new EU Border and Customs control plans are confirmed
Responding to the publication of Government plans on the future of Border controls, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK Government is intent on proceeding with the phase-in of inbound Great Britain border and customs controls for EU imports in...
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£40,000 Boost for Worcestershire Retirement Saving Trials
The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced a £40,000 funding boost in Worcestershire for schemes that help people take stock of their wealth and health as they get closer to retirement. With the pandemic impacting people’s finances in different ways,...
Website Design and Hosting Opportunity
Due to funding, the Midlands Cyber brand has been dormant since 2019, therefore we are now committed to a complete refresh and redesign ahead of its April 2021 relaunch, and need a creative web designer and host to bring this vision to life.
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Marches LEP asks companies how social distancing can work across sectors
Companies operating as essential businesses in Herefordshire are being invited to share information on how they have implemented social distancing in a move which could help others once the lockdown is over. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for...
Over £169m for Herefordshire & Worcestershire Businesses
A combined figure of over £169 million has been paid out to businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire who have been affected by the Coronavirus under the Government’s Small Business Grant Scheme. Over £134 million has been paid out to businesses in...
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Golden Chance to Study Engineering: NMITE Offers over 30 Scholarships and Support for Students: APPLY NOW
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering) today shares a reminder of the upcoming application deadline, 23rd August 2024, for the prestigious Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholarship as well as offering the Life Changer bursary initiative for local...
Joint Area Council meeting notes 26/7/24
Food and Drink After a difficult start to the year for hospitality/pub sector, mainly due to cost of living crisis coupled with poor weather, the succession of major sporting events (football, tennis, cricket) has seen an improvement in the 2nd quarter of the year....
It’s a Super Saturday at the Severn Valley Railway
On the final day of August, the Severn Valley Railway is putting on a mini enthusiast event to mark the fact that has a particularly superb line-up of locomotives in service. On Saturday 31 August, two visiting steam locomotives, 45596 ‘Bahamas’ and 2999 ‘Lady of...
Tributes to Much Loved Former Mayoress
Former Mayoress, Rachel Hall, has died after suffering with breast cancer since 2021. Rachel’s partner, Councillor Adrian Gregson was mayor of Worcester in 2022/23. He said: “We always knew some aspects of the Mayoress role would be challenging but the...
A Foodie Delight at the Severn Valley Railway
Those who love good food won’t want to miss the Severn Valley Railway’s Foot & Craft Fayre, which takes place at The Engine House at Highley on 24 and 25 August. ‘Dozens of suppliers will be offering treats to tempt the palate,’ said Nadia Attwell, the SVR’s...
Severn Valley Railway Celebrates ‘heartening’ Response to its Resilience Fund Appeal
The Severn Valley Railway says it’s delighted with the support it has received for the SVR Resilience Fund, launched earlier this year in May. So far, it’s received donations totaling £73,000, as it seeks widespread support to meet its ongoing costs. ‘The response...
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