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2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards announced following successful National Careers Week
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to announce the 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Careers Week, a successful week of promoting the various...
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2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards announced following successful National Careers Week
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to announce the 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Careers Week, a successful week of promoting the various...
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Dementia Study Finds Meeting Centres Can Triple Investment
A study has found that for every £1 spent on Meeting Centres for people living with dementia in Worcestershire, up to £3 of value can be created. The research, part-funded by the Shaw Foundation and carried out by the University of Worcester based Association for...
PRIME MIX DOUBLES TEAM SIZE WITH ADDITION OF NEW MARKETING APPRENTICE
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd welcomes a new addition to their team, a Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice, Ella Goddard. With the new addition of Ella, Prime Mix, an award-winning full-service marketing agency, has doubled in size in the space of just twelve months. Ella...
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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...
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...
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Chancellor announces additional business support measures
Addressing the Commons today (22 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled “three further steps” of business support for workers: Extension to business grants The grant scheme will be extended for businesses in any tier – even if not forced to...
Tech Tuesdays: 5G and The Future of Manufacturing
BetaDen invite you to join them on Tuesday 3 November for the next instalment of Tech Tuesdays: 5G & The Future of Manufacturing. In an era of intense volatility due to shorter business and product lifecycles, the manufacturing industry globally is under intense...
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BCC Welcomes Global Travel Framework But Warns Questions Remain
A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out today (9 April 2021) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. A traffic light system, which will categorise countries based on risk alongside the restrictions required for travel, will be set up...
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BCC Welcomes Global Travel Framework But Warns Questions Remain
A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out today (9 April 2021) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. A traffic light system, which will categorise countries based on risk alongside the restrictions required for travel, will be set up...
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Bottomless Brunch at the Sixways Brasserie
Is there anything better than brunch food accompanied with unlimited drinks?! Absolutely not! Which is why from Saturday 12 December you can enjoy a delicious Bottomless Brunch at the Sixways Brasserie, whilst overlooking the Main Stadium Pitch and the picturesque...
Students spread festive cheer with deliveries to elderly in Evesham
Students have been spreading festive cheer and boosting spirits of elderly people in the Evesham area with the delivery of special afternoon teas around the town and surrounding villages. The initiative is a partnership between students at Evesham College and the...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire to be home to UK’s leading centre of excellence in cyber security
Herefordshire Council Leader David Hitchiner and Herefordshire Enterprise Zone Chairman Andrew Manning Cox were given an update of the Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre, a £9m state-of-the-art hub for Cyber Security. The centre is a joint venture between the University...
Rural businesses invited to apply now for up to £750,000 of funding
Rural businesses can apply for up to £750,000 in EU grant funding for projects which help grow the regional economy and create new jobs. DEFRA’s Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Growth Programme provides grants for rural business development, food...
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Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is known internationally for helping businesses consistently meet customer requirements but is less known for its other benefits like supporting recruitment and retention. Local ISO experts at ISO Quality Services highlight five ways ISO 9001 could help you...
Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces
Kelly White, Managing Director of Number Fifteen Recruitment, has spent the last three months studying for a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace, and is now sharing best practice with local employers...
Thursfields expands Commercial Real Estate and Property Litigation Teams
Leading full-service regional law firm, Thursfields, has recruited a highly regarded team of Commercial Real Estate and Property Litigation specialists into its Solihull office from Peterborough-headquartered Buckles Solicitors. This is a significant strategic...
Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at 2024 Four Oaks Trade Show
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has officially announced it’s taking a stand at the Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire this September to showcase its latest plant range and meet customers in person (2024). As one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries it says it’s vital...
Thursfields Corporate Team assists with Simon Lancaster’s Acquisition of Worcester City Football Club
Thursfields Solicitors corporate and commercial team, led by Philip Chapman, Corporate Director, and supported by Hannah Clark, Corporate and Commercial Associate Director, advised Simon Lancaster, CEO of SJL Insurance, on his purchase of a 51% majority stake in...
Blue Print Direct Mail utilise TDM’s Tech and Digital Skills Bootcamp to upskill five staff members
Blue Print Direct Mail recently completed a bespoke TDM Skills Bootcamp, upskilling five members of their team to utilise a new software being introduced by the organisation. The bespoke Skills Bootcamp focused on the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, with Managing...
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