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Jane Newman Financial Planning Shortlisted for Professional Adviser Awards 2026
Jane Newman Financial Planning (JNFP) is delighted to share they have been shortlisted for Adviser Firm of the Year, Midlands, at the Professional Adviser Awards 2026. The firm has also announced that Emily Newman has been named as a finalist in the Young Achiever of...
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Jane Newman Financial Planning Shortlisted for Professional Adviser Awards 2026
Jane Newman Financial Planning (JNFP) is delighted to share they have been shortlisted for Adviser Firm of the Year, Midlands, at the Professional Adviser Awards 2026. The firm has also announced that Emily Newman has been named as a finalist in the Young Achiever of...
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Research Sheds Light on Abuse Faced by Runners
A University of Worcester study has identified incidents of runners being shouted at from cars, chased by dogs, and having items thrown at them while out exercising. The new research asked people who run regularly in the county for their experiences of harassment and...
Lecturer Plays Role in New Worcestershire Walking Initiative
A University of Worcester academic has played a key role in new sustainability-themed walking routes around Worcestershire that incorporate transport by train. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, has lent his expertise to the project, mapping and...
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Is your school protected over the summer holidays?
As another school year comes to an end and the six weeks summer holidays are on the horizon, the education sector are being warned of a potential rise in criminal activity over this vulnerable period when their premises is largely unoccupied. Due to the cost-of-living...
Research Student and Leading Nurse Awarded OBE
As the nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of the NHS (on July 5), a University of Worcester PhD student in a senior national role has spoken of the privilege of being a nurse. After a career spanning more than 40 years, Liz Fenton, Deputy Chief Nurse in the...
Chamber News
Online Seminar – Ensuring your business have the right technology to work from home with EBC Group
Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and EBC Group, for a free online seminar about how to ensure your business has the right technology to work from home. The seminar will take place on Friday 27 March at 12.00pm. Gavin Dubb, Technical Pre...
BCC live seminar and Q&A
Join British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr. Adam Marshall, as he explains what action the British Chambers of Commerce is taking in Westminster to support its Members across the UK and hears directly from the business community about the issues they are...
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UK government announce £350bn support for businesses affected by Coronavirus
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak last night unveiled the governments package of financial measures to stabilise the economy against the coronavirus impact. Within the measures included £330bn in loans, £20bn in other aid, a business rates holiday, and grants for retailers...
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UK government announce £350bn support for businesses affected by Coronavirus
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak last night unveiled the governments package of financial measures to stabilise the economy against the coronavirus impact. Within the measures included £330bn in loans, £20bn in other aid, a business rates holiday, and grants for retailers...
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Oakland International extends investment in online energy efficiency technologies
Oakland International has increased its investment in online energy-efficient technologies, helping to reduce energy consumption and delivering advanced sustainability across its temperature-controlled operations. Oakland’s new investment means that they have improved...
Hazelton Mountford show their appreciation of International Women’s Day
Worcestershire based insurance brokers, Hazelton Mountford, are shining a spotlight on their remarkable female team members in celebration of International Women’s Day. On 8th March, Hazelton Mountford, based in Worcester with offices in Evesham and Isle of Man,...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The fieldwork for the study was...
Matt and George take on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in aid of Acorns
In December, Matt and George plan to take part in the annual Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, with the aim of raising £250,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice, a local charity very close to their hearts. The dynamic duo are rowing in memory of a close family...
University of Worcester Arena Celebrates a Decade of Sporting History
Ten years ago, the University of Worcester created the UK’s first sporting arena specifically designed to accommodate the wheelchair athlete. A decade later, the University of Worcester Arena has become a world-leading facility and has set a new benchmark for...
University of Worcester Arena Celebrates a Decade of Sporting History
Ten years ago, the University of Worcester created the UK’s first sporting arena specifically designed to accommodate the wheelchair athlete. A decade later, the University of Worcester Arena has become a world-leading facility and has set a new benchmark for...
Historian Explores the Impact of Royal Execution
People can learn more about a key moment in history that was the culmination of seven years of war and had huge consequences for the British Isles. Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Worcester, Darren Oldridge, is delivering a talk examining the...
Leominster and Hereford Fairs to return to the County’s streets this spring
Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular Mayfairs. The streets come alive during each three-day festival as thousands flock into the town and city centre, including from other counties,...
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