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University of Worcester Dedicates Room to Honour Former Mayor Brenda Sheridan
A major room at the University of Worcester has been dedicated for Brenda Sheridan, a long-serving member of staff and highly respected community leader, councillor and former Mayor of Worcester. Brenda was an exceptional lecturer and highly valued member of staff at...
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University of Worcester Dedicates Room to Honour Former Mayor Brenda Sheridan
A major room at the University of Worcester has been dedicated for Brenda Sheridan, a long-serving member of staff and highly respected community leader, councillor and former Mayor of Worcester. Brenda was an exceptional lecturer and highly valued member of staff at...
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SVR confirms 35006 P&O S N Co and overnight running for its Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed the first guest for its Autumn Steam Gala will be 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co, which will make its first-ever appearance at the heritage line during the four-day event from 18 to 21 September. And, in a special move...
Graduate Offers Free Physiotherapy in Worcester Thanks to Community Funding
A University of Worcester graduate is giving back to the community by offering free physiotherapy sessions in Warndon, thanks to support from a local housing association. Oliver Nightingale, who graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of Worcester last year, now...
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Experienced commercial professional joins Hazelton Mountford’s Growing Insurance Brokerage
Bringing over 20 years of insurance experience, Helen Barratt strengthens the existing team at Hazelton Mountford. Helen joined the Chartered firm earlier this month as Commercial Account Handler. Helen boosts the team’s expertise, sharing her experience within...
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...
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Chamber hosting online seminar in association with mfg Solicitors
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA8kQi6Lb_c&t= Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce at 3.00pm on Thursday 26 March for an online seminar and Q&A session, in...
Distilleries start producing hand sanitiser
Businesses have been helping out the cause by producing home made Hand Sanitiser using the alcohol they produce and giving this away to the community. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Gin producers Chase Distillery and Piston Gin have both switched from producing...
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UK enforces strict ‘stay at home’ measures – businesses to close
In a moment of ‘national emergency’ the Prime Minister delivered a poignant address last night to the nation ordering people to stay at home and for the immediate closure of non-essential businesses and premises. These restrictions will be under constant review and...
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UK enforces strict ‘stay at home’ measures – businesses to close
In a moment of ‘national emergency’ the Prime Minister delivered a poignant address last night to the nation ordering people to stay at home and for the immediate closure of non-essential businesses and premises. These restrictions will be under constant review and...
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National expert believes University will play important role in integration of health and social care
A national expert in health and social care, involved in advising the Government on integrating the two services, believes the University of Worcester will play a key role locally in that process. Professor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE was at the University to give a...
Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
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Grant applications now open for festivals and events from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Grants of up to £15,000 are now available to support the development or growth of festivals and events via UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Herefordshire Council have been allocated £7.3m to help improve pride in place and increase life chances, investing in communities...
Law firm expands commercial property team with new appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has again expanded its respected commercial property department with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Kidderminster headquarters, commercial property expert Lauren Powers has joined mfg and will work...
Trio of promotions announced at law firm mfg Solicitors
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three internal promotions at senior associate and associate level. In the firm’s widely respected Private Client department, experienced wills, assets and estate planning expert Melinda Rice, is promoted to a senior...
Dave the Coach invited to Speak on Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Foot and Ankle Show in 2024.
Mental health and wellbeing is suffering in healthcare, so it’s absolutely amazing to get the chance to speak to a group of podiatrists and foot health professionals at a conference in 2024 about ways to change this. Dave and Josie will be talking about pillars...
Shevaun Haviland: a critical time for business to be heard
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth. She will speak out at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2023 on Wednesday May 17. In...
Local Training Provider Encourages Businesses to Utilise Skills Bootcamp Funding
The Development Manager (TDM), a West Midlands training provider, specialising in Tech and Digital skills development, is calling on local employers to recruit quality candidates available from Digital Skills Bootcamp programmes. Skills Bootcamps, which are a...
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