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Event at The Hive Honours Record-Breaking Pilot in Celebration of International Women’s Day
The extraordinary life and achievements of Sheila Scott OBE, one of Britain’s most accomplished aviators, will be celebrated at a free event at The Hive to mark International Women’s Day. Born in Worcester in 1922, Sheila Scott became a trailblazer in aviation,...
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Event at The Hive Honours Record-Breaking Pilot in Celebration of International Women’s Day
The extraordinary life and achievements of Sheila Scott OBE, one of Britain’s most accomplished aviators, will be celebrated at a free event at The Hive to mark International Women’s Day. Born in Worcester in 1922, Sheila Scott became a trailblazer in aviation,...
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ISO Quality Services Ltd Raises £6,800 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at Annual Golf Day
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, ISO Quality Services is proud to announce the success of their annual Charity Golf Day, which raised an impressive £6,800 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a life saving emergency service they’ve proudly supported...
Could you host a T Level industry placement?
We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026. Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help: Construction Route – Support available for...
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Bingo Box charity campaign
With another challenging year for Foodbanks, ISO QSL re-launched their annual campaign to support Worcester Foodbank, receiving huge success once again. In the past year, close to 3 million emergency food parcels were distributed with over a million of these going to...
£1M Study to Examine Heat Strain in Females.
A new study being launched at the University of Worcester aims to explore how heat affects females and offer advice on ways to manage it. Dr Jessica Mee, a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, has been awarded almost £1m in funding from the UK Research and...
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Boris Johnson unveils £5bn spending plans
Boris Johnson has said now is the time to be “ambitious” about the UK’s future, as he set out a post-coronavirus recovery plan.
The PM vowed to “use this moment” to fix longstanding economic problems and promised a £5bn “new deal” to build homes and infrastructure.
Chamber President joins in with ‘word of the week’ PR initiative
You Do Better have collaborated with a number of chamber members and now with President Mike Forrester on the ‘word of the week’ initiative. Each week, Ruby Edwards and the You Do Better team shine a spotlight on a new word chosen by a local business...
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Coronavirus Latest: Further restrictions announced to prevent spread
Boris Johnson has today (22 September) announced further restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, following the COVID-19 alert level being upped to level four amid ‘rapidly’ rising cases. From Thursday 24 September, pubs, bars, restaurants and...
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Coronavirus Latest: Further restrictions announced to prevent spread
Boris Johnson has today (22 September) announced further restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, following the COVID-19 alert level being upped to level four amid ‘rapidly’ rising cases. From Thursday 24 September, pubs, bars, restaurants and...
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Customs Grant Scheme
Available to all organisations, who meet the eligibility criteria, to cover up to 100% of eligible training costs
Prepare your business for Brexit – Free Webinar
If you’re wondering how to prepare your business for Brexit, our free webinar in partnership with Gowling WLG LLP is a great place to start to get your business Brexit-ready for 31 January 2020.
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Marches LEP Launches New Land Use Report and Innovation Fund
The Marches has the opportunity to become the green lungs of the West Midlands – helping significantly boost its economy, environment and quality of life, a major event organised by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has heard. Marches LEP chief executive Rachel...
Karndean Designflooring Introduces New UK Managing Director, Fleur Carson
Evesham luxury vinyl flooring company, Karndean Designflooring, has announced the appointment of its first female managing director, Fleur Carson, from 1st October 2023. Reporting to Karndean Holdings Ltd CEO Ed Perrin, Fleur will oversee the strategic...
Digital Careers Fairs to Signpost Options for Young People
The wide range of technical and vocational career opportunities available to young people in the Marches area will be in the spotlight at a series of digital careers fairs this month (OCT). Young people in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford & Wrekin can find...
Student Competing at Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
A University of Worcester student is representing her country against the best young wheelchair basketball players in the world. Ellan Fraser is part of the Great Britain Under 25 wheelchair basketball squad competing at the International Wheelchair Basketball...
ECHO Herefordshire to Host The Big Fat Quiz
ECHO Herefordshire, the charity which supports adults with learning and other disabilities in Herefordshire, is delighted to be holding its first Big Fat Quiz on Thursday 9th November at Leominster Golf Club. The charity is delighted that the Quiz is being presented...
University’s First Medical Cohort Commences Studies
The first ever cohort of medical students have begun their training at the University of Worcester’s new Three Counties Medical School. Forty-four students have started their studies, including 20 UK students, who are being funded through their four years of study by...
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