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The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala promises a ‘Pug and Judy’ show
The Severn Valley Railway has unveiled two more visiting locomotives for its Spring Steam Gala, taking place from 16 to 19 April. The railway has confirmed that diminutive industrial favourite Port of Par Judy and Lancashire stalwart LMS ‘Pug’ 11243 will be joining...
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The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala promises a ‘Pug and Judy’ show
The Severn Valley Railway has unveiled two more visiting locomotives for its Spring Steam Gala, taking place from 16 to 19 April. The railway has confirmed that diminutive industrial favourite Port of Par Judy and Lancashire stalwart LMS ‘Pug’ 11243 will be joining...
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Leading Hip Surgeon Supports Campaign to Help Students
One of the world’s leading hip surgeons has joined efforts at the University of Worcester to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. The University’s Foundation Anniversaries Campaign launched just two weeks ago and has already raised £25,000. Ronan...
Leaders In Strategy Blog – Why People Are NOT Your Greatest Asset!
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello to all you Leaders In Strategy! I’m Mike Harris and welcome back to the latest episode of my blog, where I challenge the widely held belief that employees are a company’s most...
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New Academy Launched to Support Local Sports Workforce
A partnership between the University of Worcester and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire sees the launch of a new Coaching Academy, developed to support local sports coaches and volunteers. The aim of the Coaching Academy is to provide opportunities for the...
Join Team Worcestershire Acute for the NHS75 Malvern Walk!
On Saturday June 10 Sky Blue Adventures will be leading a very special sponsored walk in order to raise much needed funds for Worcestershire’s local hospitals in the NHS’ 75th birthday year. The 9 mile walk will take in the beautiful views of end to end Malvern Ridge,...
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Chancellor accelerates Brexit preparations for businesses
Chancellor announces new plans to help businesses that trade with Europe prepare for 31 October. HMRC is stepping up efforts to ensure businesses are ready to trade post-Brexit by automatically enrolling companies in an important customs system and doubling the...
Worcestershire Careers Hub shortlisted for ‘Careers Hub of the Year’ Award
The Worcestershire Careers Hub has been shortlisted for the ‘Careers Hub of the Year’ award at the Careers Excellence Awards 2019. Worcestershire Careers Hub has been shortlisted for The Careers & Enterprise Company’s awards. Winners will be announced at the...
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BCC comments on proposed Brexit agreement
Commenting on the announcement that the UK and EU negotiators have come to an agreement, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Business communities will recognise the huge efforts by UK and EU negotiators to reach an agreement....
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BCC comments on proposed Brexit agreement
Commenting on the announcement that the UK and EU negotiators have come to an agreement, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Business communities will recognise the huge efforts by UK and EU negotiators to reach an agreement....
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FBC Manby Bowdler strengthens team with new recruits
Leading Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has strengthened its team with a series of new recruits. The firm, which employs more than 200 people at offices across the Midlands, has taken on six new members of staff, including two at Redditch. Kim Carr, Managing...
Little Trinity Nursery join in KEMP’s 12 Days of Christmas
Children at Little Trinity Nursery popped into KEMP Hospice and treated staff and patients to a Christmas sing-along as part of the hospice’s 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. Nursery manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP was our official charity partner last year, so...
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NMITE to host Future Skills Fair in its Blackfriars Campus
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) in Hereford will be hosting a Future Skills Fair from 3-6pm on 1st February to encourage young people in Secondary and Post-16 education to explore the next steps in their education, career, or training....
University’s New Pro Vice Chancellor Calls for Urgent Attention to the Health and Care Workforce
The nation’s health and care workforce is in crisis and needs urgent attention, according to the University of Worcester’s new Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Science. Professor Sally Moyle, a qualified nurse, experienced academic and educational leader, joins the...
Brownfield site owners encouraged to generate energy and income by transforming their land
Owners of underused brownfield sites are being urged to consider transforming their land with energy generation and storage facilities to bring in extra income amid the energy crisis. Commercial property solicitor Phil Hunt, from Worcestershire law firm mfg...
Redhill Manufacturing moves to purpose-built new premises
It’s good news from Redhill as the Redditch-based manufacturing company is now fully operational from new, fully equipped, purpose-built premises located at Lakeside Industrial Estate. The move comes following a major fire at the company’s premises in May 2022,...
What is an LSIP?
What is an LSIP? Further to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper (January 2021), Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) were created to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to...
Steve Ennis Business Doctors Worcestershire
Help is on hand for Worcestershire SMEs Steve Ennis, a businessman with 30 years’ experience has launched a new business advisory service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) under the Business Doctors banner and will be operating primarily in the...
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