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Worcester Awarded Maximum £2.5m Teaching Capital Grant to Expand and Enhance Healthcare Education
The University of Worcester has been awarded £2,493,703 from the Office for Students (OfS) to further enhance its very high-quality education of tomorrow’s nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics, occupational therapists, physician assistants, midwives and other...
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Worcester Awarded Maximum £2.5m Teaching Capital Grant to Expand and Enhance Healthcare Education
The University of Worcester has been awarded £2,493,703 from the Office for Students (OfS) to further enhance its very high-quality education of tomorrow’s nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics, occupational therapists, physician assistants, midwives and other...
Member News
HCR Law’s Midlands Corporate team leads M&A deal volume
Experian’s latest data shows a drop in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the UK during the first half of 2025, reflecting economic uncertainty and a cautious business environment. Deal volumes fell by 16% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, according to...
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS COME TOGETHER IN NEW NMITE ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD
NMITE, the pioneering new specialist technical and engineering university based in Hereford, is delighted to announce the formation of a new Academic Advisory Board, with a trio of leading international scholars as members. The Academic Advisory Board joins together...
Patron & Strategic News
Bestselling Authors Caz Frear and Olivia Isaac-Henry to Headline Spooky Fiction Event at The Hive
With the countdown to Halloween now on, bestselling author Caz Frear, creator of the hit Cat Kinsella series, will join fellow novelist Olivia Isaac-Henry for an evening of hair-raising storytelling and writing tips at The Hive. At the free event, on October 15...
Worcester Graduate and Countdown Record Holder to Host Event in City
A former University of Worcester student turned Countdown Champion is inviting people to take part in a day of word and number games inspired by the show. The event is being hosted by Tom Stevenson, who broke two records on the hit Channel 4 programme by achieving a...
Chamber News
Chairs Report September 2024
I watched, with great interest, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, on the BBC News this morning (19th September), stating the government’s determination to stamp out late payments: especially for small businesses. Taking points from the...
LSIP Event
Business leaders and education providers in the Midlands have urged the new Government to ‘stick to the plan’ when it comes to closing the skills gap and helping businesses to develop the labour force they need. The plea came at an event celebrating the progress made...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: A&S Financial Services – A&S Financial Services are a Redditch based Mortgage Brokers who deal with a comprehensive panel of mortgage lenders and insurance products based on an analysis of a number of insurers....
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: A&S Financial Services – A&S Financial Services are a Redditch based Mortgage Brokers who deal with a comprehensive panel of mortgage lenders and insurance products based on an analysis of a number of insurers....
Policy News
Labour Pressures Continue for Businesses
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills...
Surgical Red-Tape Cuts Can Boost Business
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on regulation and civil service reform, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses want regulation which supports rather than hampers them – and we’re encouraged by the Prime...
Skills News
Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards opens for Entries
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council have announced that the popular apprenticeship celebration event, the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards are returning in 2022. Entries to the awards have now opened with...
National Apprenticeships Week 2022 – Building your future
95% of next year’s UK workforce are already employed this year “The September to November 2021 unemployed people per vacancy figure has fallen to a record 1.1”...
Charity News
Take on the Snowdon Sunrise Challenge and Support your Local Hospitals Charity!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure this summer! On Saturday, 28th June 2025, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is hosting a Snowdon Sunrise Adventure—a magical moonlit hike to the summit of one of the UK’s tallest mountains. Imagine this: Reaching the peak of...
Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.
Dial M For Mayhem Syndicated interview with cast member Alasdair Baker. Tell us a little about yourself? I originally trained as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and worked as a professional singer for a few years. I then drifted into teaching and...
BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing
Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the...
BCC News
BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing
Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the...
Worcestershire News
Singing’ on the Train – and at the stations – on the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway will be resonating with song on Saturday 17 August, as the leading heritage line welcomes eight male voice choirs to entertain passengers throughout the day and into the evening. During the day, performances will take place across the Severn...
The SVR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of a ‘Transformational Vision’ at Kidderminster Town Station
Last weekend (27 and 28 July) saw the Severn Valley Railway celebrating a milestone in its history, as it marked 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station. Hundreds of people gathered to honour the occasion, as senior railway figures paid tribute to the...
Herefordshire News
25K FOR 25YRS
25K FOR 25YRS – SILVER CELEBRATIONS AT HEREFORDSHIRE’S PEARL LAKE COUNTRY PARK. A substantial donation is being made to charities across the region by Glenn & Hannah Jones of Discover Parks marking a quarter of a century in business there. Together with...
Rotherwood Healthcare Announces Partnership with Herefordshire Cricket Ltd
Rotherwood Healthcare, a leading provider of Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, is thrilled to announce it is the Official Partner of Herefordshire Cricket Ltd, Herefordshire National Counties First and Development XI playing and training shirts. This...
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Property expert marks Chartered Legal landmark
A Worcestershire-based property specialist is celebrating after becoming a newly qualified Chartered Legal Executive. Jacob King, a residential property expert at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has achieved the qualification after six years studying alongside his day...
Trailblazing Supreme Court President Launches Book in Worcester
A new book exploring the rich and sometimes surprising history of the British Constitution has been launched in Worcester, with distinguished guest speaker Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE delivering a keynote lecture to mark the occasion. Edited by Dr Chris Monaghan,...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
University Students’ Support for Ledbury Poetry Festival Leads to New Role for Graduate
A University of Worcester graduate is embarking on an exciting new role inspired by an internship at this year’s Ledbury Poetry Festival. Jacob Briscombe was one of three students who volunteered as artist management interns at the poetry festival, now in its 28th...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust endorses Jess’s Rule to work with GPs to improve early cancer detection
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust is proud to support the launch of Jess’s Rule; an initiative aimed at improving the early detection of cancer and other serious diseases in patients. Officially introduced today, Jess’s Rule advocates for a specific approach to...
University of Worcester Shortlisted in Student Accommodation Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted in the Student Accommodation Awards 2025. Worcester is a finalist for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award, which celebrates initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote greener student...
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