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Fully Local Training Route Makes Teaching Possible for Career Changers in Herefordshire
For the first time ever, aspiring primary teachers in Herefordshire will be able to complete their teacher training with the University of Worcester without leaving the county. It’s thanks to an expanded partnership between the University and the Diocese of Hereford...
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Fully Local Training Route Makes Teaching Possible for Career Changers in Herefordshire
For the first time ever, aspiring primary teachers in Herefordshire will be able to complete their teacher training with the University of Worcester without leaving the county. It’s thanks to an expanded partnership between the University and the Diocese of Hereford...
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Business Breakfast – Christmas Celebrations & Wellbeing at Work
We’re inviting local businesses to join us for a relaxed, free Business Breakfast at the beautiful Spetchley Park Gardens on Thursday 13th November, 9.30-11.30 am. It’s a great chance to: Connect with other local business owners and professionals ☕ Enjoy coffee,...
Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025
1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...
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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show
On Friday 29 November Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity will be hosting a fabulous evening of entertainment at DRPG’s spectacular Studio 212 in Hartlebury. The charity are delighted to thank headlines sponsors Computacenter and Altera Digital Health for their...
Solicitor alerts Brownfield site owners to energy income opportunity
A leading commercial property lawyer has alerted brownfield site owners that they may be missing opportunities to transform their land by adding energy generation technology and storage facilities to raise additional income. The alert has come from Phil Hunt, a senior...
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How to work safely: Visitor economy – hotels, events, restaurants, pubs and bars
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
How to work safely: Shops and branches
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
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BCC release Economic Review for June 2021
The latest data suggests that despite the first quarter contraction in UK GDP, economic conditions are improving amid the rapid vaccine rollout, the boost from the easing of restrictions and continued government support. However, with many firms struggling with the...
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BCC release Economic Review for June 2021
The latest data suggests that despite the first quarter contraction in UK GDP, economic conditions are improving amid the rapid vaccine rollout, the boost from the easing of restrictions and continued government support. However, with many firms struggling with the...
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Worcestershire Ambassadors ‘Walk the Walk’ Challenge 2021
The Worcestershire Ambassadors Walk the Walk 2021 is all about encouraging and supporting good mental health and well-being. They would like as many people as possible to join in recording the distance the walk/run as they collectively try to reach the Moon....
DRPG set up inhouse Covid testing centre
Global creative communications agency DRPG have implemented new measures to ensure the safety of their team and visitors to their studio complex in Worcestershire. Working closely with BHA medical, Professor Richard Lyon and H&S specialist Alan Law Associates....
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Be-Safe Technologies (www.be-safetechnologies.com) Business over Breakfast (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) (www.bobclubs.com/wm) Caroline Waddams...
‘Halt the Hackers’ Cyber-Security Seminar
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Services invite you to their Cyber-Security Seminar “Halt the Hackers’. The event is for staff, volunteers, and trustees of community sector organisations including voluntary and community groups, registered...
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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...
Police Chief Shares Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Policing on University Visit
The Chief Constable of West Mercia Police visited the University of Worcester to talk about different approaches to policing and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Temporary Chief Constable, Alex Murray, gave a lecture on the topic to students and staff...
Young Composers Competition Winners Announced at this Year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced the winners of an exciting competition for young composers. The Elgar Festival – which took place between Monday 27 May and Sunday 2 June this year –...
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