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Could you be a Children’s or Young Adult’s Author? Writer’s Day Invites New Writers in Worcester
Could your idea become the next Charlie and Lola, The Hunger Games, or Where the Wild Things Are? Aspiring writers, experienced authors, and anyone curious about writing for younger audiences are invited to Writer’s Day 2026 at The Hive in Worcester, where this year’s...
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Could you be a Children’s or Young Adult’s Author? Writer’s Day Invites New Writers in Worcester
Could your idea become the next Charlie and Lola, The Hunger Games, or Where the Wild Things Are? Aspiring writers, experienced authors, and anyone curious about writing for younger audiences are invited to Writer’s Day 2026 at The Hive in Worcester, where this year’s...
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Documentaries Earn Honours for Two University of Worcester Graduates
Two University of Worcester graduates have won prestigious awards at an event celebrating the top journalists in the region. 21-year-old Aiden Holland, from Dudley, who studied Journalism and History, won Student Television Journalist of the Year at the Midlands Media...
Monthly Book Club Goes Weekly for a Dickensian December
The adult reading group at The Hive will go weekly in December, as one of the most famous Christmas stories of all time is brought to life. Books Aloud usually meets on the last Wednesday of each month. A short story is chosen, read aloud to the group, and then...
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DRPG Marks 45 Years with Industry-Wide ‘Big Build’ Charity Challenge
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference. This event...
University Student Appears in Feature Film
A University of Worcester student is appearing in a newly released feature film. Alannah Southerton has a role in Lollipop, which had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. “I was thrilled to be involved,” said the 23-year-old, of Bromsgrove....
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Get EU-Exit Ready with Worcestershire County Council
The UK exited the European Union on January 31, 2020. A transition period is now ongoing while negotiations to establish a future relationship beyond December 31st take place. If these talks don’t produce an agreement, a ‘no-deal’ EU-Exit is still possible. Businesses...
Businesses are Taking Back Control with Smart Meters
National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country and there is an enormous pressure on their financial situation. Businesses may be juggling reduced income whilst navigating new income streams such as various government support...
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HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
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HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
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Free Coronavirus Resources for businesses in Worcestershire
To help organisations and businesses keep their staff safe, Worcestershire County Council have pulled together some resources into a central place including posters, leaflets and social media communications to help businesses reinforce messages within the workplace. These are a mixture of resources we have put together ourselves and nationally available communications.
Rapid Testing for people without symptoms in Worcestershire starts this week
From today you can get a free rapid Covid-19 test from some pharmacies across Worcestershire.
Herefordshire News
Hardship grants already reaching those in need
The first 143 payments of the recently announced hardship payments for those affected by flooding were paid this week. Herefordshire Council are issuing payments each evening to residents and businesses who have suffered the effects of flooding; having made 103...
Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
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Celebrating Acceptance into the ABIA: A New Chapter in Jacquie’s Matchmaking Journey
Jaquie is proud to announce her acceptance as a member of the Association of British Introduction Agencies (ABIA). This is not just a milestone in her career; it’s a testament to the dedication and hard work she’s put into helping people find meaningful connections....
Prime Mix Hosts Successful Training Day for Worcester Sixth Form College Students
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, a leading marketing agency in the region, has hosted a work experience training day for students from Worcester Sixth Form College, providing practical insights into marketing planning, empowering the next generation of marketing...
Wyevale Nurseries sponsored ‘Long Border’ designs win medals at Tatton
The four Wyevale Nurseries sponsored ‘Long Border’ designs featured at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this week have won three Silvers and one Bronze Medal (July 17-21, 2024). The winning designs were put together by final year...
Oakland International and City Harvest London Help Nourish Thousands Experiencing Food Poverty
Working in partnership with food redistribution charity City Harvest London, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International in just one month provided over 12,172 meals and helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tonnes. Oakland International’s...
Home Security: Urgent summer holiday appeal from criminals!
You are excited to go on holiday and criminals are pleased to see you go too… A message from criminals… Please advertise your holiday plans on social media, what we really want is photos and messages of you packing your bags, selfies in the car or drinks in the...
Football match in memory of Brian Taylor raises money for charity
TWO leading commercial UK nurseries based in Herefordshire have held a charity football match to raise funds for Dementia UK (July 2024). Wyevale Nurseries played Allensmore Nurseries at Whitecross High School in Hereford last Saturday, July 13, and so far, the event...
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