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Student Support and Fundraising at the Heart of University’s Award Finalist Places
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students award in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards for the efforts of staff to raise money for student scholarships and hardship funds. It’s one of four awards that the...
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Student Support and Fundraising at the Heart of University’s Award Finalist Places
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students award in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards for the efforts of staff to raise money for student scholarships and hardship funds. It’s one of four awards that the...
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Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Award – Quick Mortgages
Quick Mortgages is proud to announce that we have been awarded Silver Recognition under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). As a business, we are committed to supporting those who serve in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families, and...
Hewett Recruitment launches Gig 4 Good – a night of live music supporting ONSIDE
Hewett Recruitment is bringing live music, local talent and community spirit together this October with the launch of Gig 4 Good, a charity gig in support of ONSIDE. Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026, Gig 4 Good promises an evening of live music, fundraising and...
Patron & Strategic News
Children’s Nursing Demonstration a Hit at The Hive
Children’s Nursing staff and students from the University of Worcester have been meeting the public and hearing stories of inspirational nurses at The Hive in celebration of National Children’s Nurses Day. The day, organised by the Association of British Paediatric...
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Bromsgrove office
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced two promotions at its Bromsgrove office. Deborah Perry has been promoted to Senior Associate within the firm’s Private Client division, while Claire Liddy has been promoted to Associate within the Property Litigation division. The...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
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Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...
Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...
Policy News
Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 is now live!
The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree with the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust will launch its 6th year of recycling Christmas trees on 15th November. For a voluntary donation, your tree will be taken away by the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust’s team of volunteers to local recycling...
Megan Baker House Invites You to an Inspiring Open Day in Bromsgrove!
Megan Baker House (MBH) is inviting the local community to an exciting Open Day on Wednesday, 19th November at Newsong Community Church, B61 8LW, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The event is a fantastic opportunity to discover how MBH’s Conductive Education sessions are...
Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
BCC News
Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
Worcestershire News
‘Allo Allo’! It must be time to Step Back to the 1940s at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is getting ‘in the mood’ for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as it steps back 80 years to the British home front on 29 and 30 June, and 6 and 7 July. This year for the first time ever, the popular event will see appearances by...
Ballards Opens third office this year
Ballards Accounting Firm continues to strengthen its regional presence with the opening of a new office in Worcester, marking its third office launch in the Midlands this year. The latest addition, located in Diglis Waterside, will also be occupied by Four Squared...
Herefordshire News
The Haybarn Christmas Party
Christmas Party Event 2nd December at The Haybarn, Herefordshire Join us for a night of festive fun and fabulous food at The Haybarn. Book your tables for your company & team Christmas party or family & friends Christmas gathering. Saturday 2nd December...
Marches LEP launches new £140,000 transport fund
A new fund to help finance the preparation of strategic business cases for vital transport infrastructure projects has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The £140,000 fund – developed in partnership with regional transport body Midlands Connect...
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Worcester City Women FC named Community Club of the Year in landmark season
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC) has been named Community Club of the Year at the FA Women’s National League Awards, recognising the club’s leadership in local engagement, inclusion and outreach across Worcestershire. The award reflects a year of sustained...
Hillscourt Hotel Celebrates Continued Commitment to Sustainability
Hillscourt Hotel and Conference Centre is proud to announce a range of sustainability initiatives that reinforce its commitment to responsible hospitality and environmental best practice. As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact, Hillscourt has...
Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre Achieves Gold Neuroinclusive Venue Accreditation
Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre is proud to announce that it has achieved Gold Accreditation as a Neuroinclusive Venue through Welcome Brain, recognising its commitment to creating accessible, welcoming and inclusive experiences for all guests and delegates....
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Marks 10 Years of Impact Supporting Families Across the UK
June 22nd marks ten years since the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust was registered as a charity. Following a move to a larger office in November and supported by a growing team of staff and volunteers, the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust continues to expand its...
When Did You Last Review Your Medical Cover and Why It Matters
For many business owners and professionals, medical insurance is something that gets sorted once and then left alone. But your business has likely evolved since then. Your health needs have too. So has the healthcare landscape. Policies change. New exclusions can...
Police Risk ‘worse service’ Without AI Adoption, says Police AI Director Ahead of Worcester Conference
Policing will become more expensive and deliver a worse service if it does not embrace responsible AI, says Police AI Director Alex Murray OBE ahead of a conference in Worcester. Alex, currently seconded to the College of Policing as Director of AI, will deliver a...
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