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Data Map to track Workflow (Interactive tool)
When I was working as a GDPR consultant, part of the requirements of the legislation was to understand the data flow as it passes through the organization (https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/gdpr-map/). This allowed us to spot any cyber security risks that may occur at any...
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Data Map to track Workflow (Interactive tool)
When I was working as a GDPR consultant, part of the requirements of the legislation was to understand the data flow as it passes through the organization (https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/gdpr-map/). This allowed us to spot any cyber security risks that may occur at any...
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From Hereford to Mongolia
From Hereford to Mongolia: An Extraordinary Journey of Healing, Nature, and Adventure From the heart of Hereford to the wild rivers of Mongolia, my journey has been anything but ordinary. As part of the first British group to navigate the remote Delgermörön River, I...
Team Building Through Board Games: A Different Kind of Collaboration
Having a team that works well together is key to a successful business. A team needs to be able to communicate clearly, overcome obstacles, plan for the future, and react to unexpected obstacles. These are all skills that board games can teach. Many modern board games...
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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...
Wyevale Nurseries Creates New Water Reservoir at its Container Tree Production Site
A LEADING British commercial nursery is creating a new reservoir to help capture, store and recycle more water while also protecting the environment and reducing flooding around its Hereford site (August 2024). Wyevale Nurseries is constructing the water conservation...
Chamber News
Latest report shows difficult quarter for businesses as sales and cashflow falter
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Indicator, outlining business performance between August and October 2020.
BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
“The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to the renewed restrictions, suffering particularly badly in the month.
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Trade update
The Department for International Trade (DIT) announced they would be continuing with some of the steel safeguard measures which were due to expire on Thursday 1 July. In a written ministerial statement to MPs, Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP continued the tariff rate...
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Trade update
The Department for International Trade (DIT) announced they would be continuing with some of the steel safeguard measures which were due to expire on Thursday 1 July. In a written ministerial statement to MPs, Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP continued the tariff rate...
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Forward thinking in challenging times: Workplace Movement
Active workplaces are healthier, happier and more productive, with less stress, lower absence and better performance. Our insight suggests, however despite knowing the importance and benefits for individual health and organisational performance achieved through...
Vaccine Update for Carers in Worcestershire
Worcestershire Association of Carers, a local charity who support carers, are working closely with Worcestershire County Council and NHS colleagues, to enable as many of Worcestershire’s adult carers as possible to be offered their first Covid-19 Vaccinations. This...
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Craft Cider Firm Sets Up Free Delivery Service to Encourage People to Stay at Home
As with most other businesses in the UK, Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd continued business as usual until the Government made the official decision to close restaurants, pubs, clubs, cancelled events and restricted all non-essential movement. As one of the UK’s largest...
Herefordshire Business Board and Signs and Labels Hereford working together to fill a gap in PPE
Extensive media coverage on shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for NHS and healthcare workers got the Chair of Herefordshire’s Business Board thinking. As well as being Chair of the Herefordshire Business Board, Frank Myers MBE has a background in...
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National Climate Relay to Make a Stop at University of Worcester
A national relay making its way from Ben Nevis to Big Ben this summer will be calling in at the University of Worcester on its journey to raise awareness of the climate emergency. The Running Out of Time Climate Relay will pass through the length of Great Britain with...
Kidderminster College’s Apprenticeship Achievement Rate Reaches 16% Above National Average
Announcement time! Kidderminster College is proud to announce that their latest apprenticeship achievement rate is 16% above the national average based on the latest results from 2022/2023. With recent LSIF and LSIP projects identifying the need for strategic...
Visually Impaired Students Visit to Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges visited the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education and things to consider. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a...
Downing Street Event Acknowledges Sports Therapy Students’ Efforts at Marathon
A national charity has recognised the help it receives from University of Worcester Sports Therapy students at a special reception at Downing Street. Every year Sports Therapy students from the University provide support to those competing in the London Marathon for...
Thursfields Release Episode 7 of ‘Family Law Uncovered’ Podcast as Jill Roberts is Joined by Ricky Seal from No5 Chambers
Midlands law firm, Thursfields, have released the latest episode of their podcast series Family Law Uncovered. Delving into the complex legal issues surrounding children in the context of separation and divorce. In Episode 7, Jill Roberts, a senior associate in...
Minster Micro acquires Software Licences and IP of Darklake Developments
A Worcestershire IT firm has acquired the software licences and technology of a former Devon-based business software provider. Kidderminster-based Minster Micro Computers has completed a deal to take over the intellectual property and bespoke software licences of...
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