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Worcester Prepares to Remember on Holocaust Memorial Day
Worcester will unite to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, with events that honour the memory of all who were affected by the Holocaust. The first event will take place on 27 January at Worcester Guildhall, a date that marks the anniversary of the liberation of...
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Worcester Prepares to Remember on Holocaust Memorial Day
Worcester will unite to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, with events that honour the memory of all who were affected by the Holocaust. The first event will take place on 27 January at Worcester Guildhall, a date that marks the anniversary of the liberation of...
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Physician Associate Course Approved at the University of Worcester
The training of Physician Associates at the University of Worcester has received formal approval from the General Medical Council. The University has been running a Physician Associate MSc since 2016, providing high-quality education and training for future healthcare...
Living the Adventure: How Rosemary’s Mongolia Expedition Powers Authentic Team-Building
In June 2025, our director Rosemary Sales will embark on a extreme Expedition—canoeing the remote Delgermörön River in northern Mongolia, navigating fierce currents, portaging laden canoes and living almost entirely off the land. Sleeping beneath minimalist shelters...
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Randy Langford, 98, Receives Honour for Voluntary Work at St Michael’s Hospice
A 98-year-old volunteer who has devoted almost 30 years of his life to St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford has been honoured by the King. Ernest Randolph Langford – affectionately known as ‘Randy’ – was described as “a bit of a legend” and an “incredible...
Worcestershire’s Farmers Given Expert Advice to Benefit From Future Land Sales
Farmers and landowners across Worcestershire could be in for a significant financial windfall if the value of their land increases in the future – even after they have sold it on. Rural affairs experts at county law firm mfg Solicitors say they are dealing with...
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Two-week quarantine period for anyone arriving in the UK will be enforced from today.
Passengers arriving in the UK by plane, ferry or train – including UK nationals – will be asked to provide an address where they will self-isolate for 14 days. Travellers can be fined £100 for failing to fill in a form with these details.
Surprise visits will be used to check they are following the rules. Those in England could be fined up to £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate.
Wearing face coverings becomes compulsory on public transport in England
Wearing face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June, the transport secretary has said.
Grant Shapps said “every precaution” must be taken as passenger numbers were expected to increase when lockdown measures were eased further.
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Boost with Facebook Online
On Wednesday 29 July, BCC partners at Facebook for Business launched their ‘Boost with Facebook Online’ event programme. As businesses begin to restart and recover, the programme will provide advice, training on digital skills and inspiration to micro and small...
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Boost with Facebook Online
On Wednesday 29 July, BCC partners at Facebook for Business launched their ‘Boost with Facebook Online’ event programme. As businesses begin to restart and recover, the programme will provide advice, training on digital skills and inspiration to micro and small...
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Worcestershire secures £12M of funding to support Economic bounce back
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership(LEP) has been allocated £12 million by Central Government to support the recovery of the Worcestershire economy through delivery of capital projects.
On 30 June 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new package of measures designed to drive the UK’s economic recovery. These packages included support for the regeneration and usage of the housing sector, local high streets and more.
“Lockdown” learning for apprentices
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) Apprentices, Staff and Employers faced uncertainty back in March, with the Training Centres closed and many learners on furlough during the Covid-19 “lockdown”. Despite the speed of the...
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Introducing Grange Court
Grange Court is a Grade II* listed timber-framed market hall built by John Abel in 1633. It is just off the centre of the ancient town of Leominster in parkland which was once part of the Leominster Priory farm. Following extensive renovation ten years ago, it is now...
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment Unite to Support Worcester Foodbank with Triathlon Fundraiser
Worcestershire-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP, along with their partner company Four Squared Recruitment, are once again joining forces to raise funds for the Worcester Foodbank. Members from both Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment will be participating in...
Introducing ‘Where Next’ to Chamber Membership!
Established in 1984, Where Next is a local charity offering day services to young people and adults with learning disabilities enabling them to fulfil their potential. This includes offering real life work placements through our community based social enterprises...
International Nitrocellulose symposium sponsored by Roxel
This year’s International Nitrocellulose Symposium on 21st – 23rd June organised by Roxel UK, discussed key topics surrounding formulating with nitrocellulose. The forum, which was held at the Edgbaston Park Hotel in Birmingham, brought together industry, academia and...
Hewett Recruitment honoured with 2 Business Awards: “Commitment to the Community” and “Excellence in Customer Service”
At the recent Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, Hewett Recruitment, a leading provider of recruitment solutions across the 3 Counties, was thrilled to win 2 Awards. The company was recognised for its “Commitment to the...
Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
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