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Students Go Global in 4,000-Mile Movember Mission to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
University of Worcester cricketers have been growing moustaches and going the extra mile to raise awareness of men’s mental health this Movember. Members of the Men’s Cricket Club committed to a month-long challenge, combining moustache-growing with a collective goal...
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Students Go Global in 4,000-Mile Movember Mission to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
University of Worcester cricketers have been growing moustaches and going the extra mile to raise awareness of men’s mental health this Movember. Members of the Men’s Cricket Club committed to a month-long challenge, combining moustache-growing with a collective goal...
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Prestigious Visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire and Mayor of Kidderminster at KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice was honoured by a visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle JP, and the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor George Connolly. They visited the Hospice on Thursday 6th February 2025 to meet with dedicated staff and see firsthand some of...
EBC Group Launches THEMIS: The Future of Legacy Evidence Management for UK Policing
Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and...
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Thursfields corporate team set for record year as deals in first six months of financial year top £100 million plus
The corporate team at Thursfields has helped close deals totalling over £100 million in the first six months of its financial year – almost as much as it achieved in the whole of its last financial year. Gareth Burge, director and head of corporate, said: “The team...
Lifetime achievement award for Worcestershire solicitor
One of the county’s most respected solicitors has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Worcestershire Law Society. Maynard Burton, senior partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, was recognised by the Society for his successful 40-year legal career and...
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Invitation to tender for county’s official annual guide
Local businesses are invited to tender for the printing of Visit Worcestershire’s official annual county guide, which promotes Worcestershire as a tourism destination to visitors. The popular guide has been in print for over eight years, growing in readership with an...
Marches LEP creates 1,000 new jobs under new Energy Strategy
More than 1,000 new low-carbon jobs will be created and emissions slashed under an ambitious new energy strategy being unveiled for the region. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership says its new 10-year energy plan will also see half of the region’s electricity...
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BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum. The overriding impacts of staff absences are operational...
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BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum. The overriding impacts of staff absences are operational...
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Introducing our newest Patron, Neoperl
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest Patron, Neoperl UK Ltd. Neoperl is an international company and employs more than 1,900 employees in 16 countries all over the world, they provide innovative solutions regarding...
Roar-some new Arrivals are pride of Safari Park
The cat’s out of the bag at West Midland Safari Park as keepers announce the exciting arrival of two litters of incredibly cute African lion cubs. After a gestation period of around four months, ten-year-old Scar gave birth to three cubs on 27 August 2019, with the...
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Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting, today...
Meet the Rural & Business Crime Team
Pc Nigel Bolton, Pc Pete Meredith and Rural & Business Crime Officer (RABO) Mick Simpson work across South Worcestershire, as part of a larger dedicated problem solving team and are supported by Special Constables, police volunteers and members of the public. If...
GA names industry expert, David Watkins, Chairman of the Board
With nearly four decades of galvanizing industry experience, Galvanizers Association decides David Watkins, the current Managing Director of Hereford Galvanizers, has the vision to lead their membership through the current economic environment and help position...
Herefordshire businesses make forces pledge at jobs fair
A pledge to support service veterans as they make their way in civilian life was signed by a host of employers at a jobs fair in Hereford. Seven businesses signed the Armed Forces Covenant during the jobs fair at The Green Dragon Hotel, which was hosted by supported...
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time – or brain space...
Business Resilience – Take Steps To Increase Yours With The Cyber Quarter!
The Cyber Quarter is hosting a business resilience programme, to demonstrate how you can use cyber security to strengthen your business resilience and profitability, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). An interactive networking session is...
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