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Stroke
A stroke can be caused by one of two things. A mild stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack – TIA),which is a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, or a severe stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident – CVA), which is a bleed on the brain. Both conditions...
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Platform81 Welcome Five New Starters Across PPC, Web Development, and Business Development
Platform81 has recently welcomed five new team members across key departments, supporting the ongoing growth of the business. These appointments come at a time of significant expansion, driven by new client wins and increasing demand across the agency’s core service...
Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer
Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...
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Welcoming a New Addition to the Let Property Team at Hazelton Mountford
Patron members Hazelton Mountford are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new team member to cover maternity leave within Let Property. Sophie Gibbins, Let Property Account Executive, is preparing to head off on maternity leave. Sophie says: “While I’ll...
DRPG’s Stage & Scenic Team Celebrates Earth Day with Green Initiatives
Leading creative communication agency DRPG has marked the month of Earth Day with a series of eco-friendly initiatives, highlighting the proactive efforts of its Stage & Scenic team specifically in championing sustainability and community engagement. ...
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Wyre Forest District Council want to hear your views
Wyre Forest District Council are asking citizens to tell them how they feel they’ve been supported through the COVID-19 pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS: Understand the new Social Distancing Rules from 14 September
Boris Johnson has tightened restrictions following a surge in Covid-19 infections in young people.
The most recent update from the Government on September 9 means that people can no longer socialise in groups of more than six from today, September 14.
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Trading from 2021 – support for businesses
A reminder of some of support available from the UK government for businesses during this period of change including: The checker tool will give you a personalised list of actions you need to take now The Trade with the UK tool has information for international...
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Trading from 2021 – support for businesses
A reminder of some of support available from the UK government for businesses during this period of change including: The checker tool will give you a personalised list of actions you need to take now The Trade with the UK tool has information for international...
Worcestershire News
Support for Worcestershire start-ups and entrepreneurs
Enterprising Worcestershire will offer support to new and early stage businesses in the region, after securing a further three years of funding. Match-funded grants between £1,000 – £15,000 will be available from November for eligible businesses under...
Worcester City Council to provide up to £2k in grants to support Worcester communities
Worcester City Council is encouraging local community groups, charities and voluntary sector organisations to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help strengthen and enhance local communities. Community grants will be considered for any proposal which will clearly...
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The Box of Delights – a festive experience unlike any other
Local residents are invited to join 2Faced Dance Company and The Green Dragon Hotel in a battle to save Christmas at their festive party with a twist. Bringing together the finest creative team from across Herefordshire and beyond, the two companies will present an...
Be the first to experience Crumplebury
After its long awaited arrival, Crumplebury, part of Green Cow Kitchen, is delighted to reveal its grand opening in November 2019. The state of the art venue includes onsite accommodation that allows guests to experience breath-taking nature together with modern...
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University Arts Graduate Helping Organise Worcester’s Light Night
University of Worcester graduate Chantalle Cox has taken a step to her dream career in the arts with a role helping to produce one of the biggest arts events in the Worcester calendar. Chantalle, who graduated with a degree in Drama & Performance and English...
Supercharge Your Social Media Strategies with Redhawk.uk: Boosting Your Online Presence and Reaching New Customers
In today’s digital age, having a strong social media presence is more important than ever for businesses. It’s not enough to simply have a Facebook page or Twitter account – you need to have a comprehensive social media strategy that engages your audience...
Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation
Worcestershire businesses are being invited to join the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for its flagship event of 2023/24, ‘Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation’. Taking place on Friday 23 February, ‘Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation’ will be a...
An Apprenticeship in Insurance – My Journey by Andrew Jackson from Hazelton Mountford
Since joining Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice in 2022, Andrew Jackson – or AJ – has been busy building his career in insurance and successfully achieving a permanent role within the team. AJ joined the Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers after...
Simeon Chapman Celebrates 13 Years of Good Luck at Hazelton Mountford
Group Director, Simeon Chapman, is celebrating thirteen years at local chartered insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford. Simeon has spent the past 13 years learning and building the business with his fellow Directors Gordon Hazelton and Jake Mountford. Hazelton...
Richard Miller – “A Godsend to the people of Herefordshire”
One of the founding members of St Michael’s Hospice has been described as “a Godsend to the people of Herefordshire” following his death, aged 85. Dr Richard Miller saw his dream of bringing hospice care to Herefordshire realised in 1984 when St Michael’s in...
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