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Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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Bishop Fleming Reveals Midlands Expansion
Leading Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced expansion further into The Midlands market with the planned opening of a new Birmingham office. The firm, which currently has offices spanning from Worcester in the West Midlands to Truro...
Marking the start of Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway
Around 100 heritage railway volunteers from across the UK came together at the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 5 January, to launch Railway 200, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of modern railways. Representatives from 15 UK heritage lines and locomotive owning...
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Property lawyer warns buyers over new build property paperwork
A Worcestershire property lawyer has warned the buyers of new build homes to do their “full research” on paperwork around restrictive covenants before they commit to paying a plot reservation fee. The alert has come from solicitor Claire Ross who says buyers of...
New sponsorship supports women in business events
Goal setting and starting afresh in business are two of the topics being tackled at the first in the series of Women’s Business Forum meetings, sponsored in Herefordshire and Worcestershire this year by HCR, working in partnership with Herefordshire and Worcestershire...
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International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 we ask business women from around Worcestershire about what inspires them and how they’re making a difference in business.With issues like the gender pay gap and the #metoo movement spearheading campaigns for change, women...
New road to cut Worcester congestion
A new dual carriageway is predicted to halve peak journey times along the A4440 and pave the way for up to 5,600 new homes. Roads Minister Jesse Norman today (Friday, 1 March) approved almost £55 million of government funding for the Southern Link Road. The major...
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BCC Forecast: UK economy to falter further as Brexit uncertainty bites
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) slightly downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting growth of just 1.2% in 2019 (down from 1.3%), which if realised would be the weakest growth in a decade. The BCC has also downgraded...
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BCC Forecast: UK economy to falter further as Brexit uncertainty bites
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) slightly downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting growth of just 1.2% in 2019 (down from 1.3%), which if realised would be the weakest growth in a decade. The BCC has also downgraded...
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Win for arrangeMY Escape at Agent Achievement Awards
Bethany Brandwood from arrangeMY Escape has won the travel weekly ‘young agent of the year’ award. This is the UK’s leading awards for frontline travel experts and their agencies. Not only did Bethany fight off stiff competition locally, but also from big name travel...
Insightconxs continues to grow with two new apprentices
Insightconxs is delighted to announce the appointment of two new hires, further supporting the continued growth of the Evesham-based business. Olliver Presland and Connor Hudson joined Insightconxs in November and will be completing the IT Technical Sales...
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Nursing Students Complete Research Internship
Four nursing students at the University of Worcester have completed bespoke research internships. Over the last two years, Hannah Baars, Ellis Hill, Lydia Ridyard and Tracy Willis have been learning about research processes and approaches under the guidance of their...
University’s Dementia Care Website Rolled Out Across Wales
A website developed by staff in the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies, is being rolled out across hospitals across Wales. The Care Fit for VIPS website is a free online resource that allows health professionals to self-assess a service or...
Jerroms Merger Further Strengthens Growth Strategy
The Bromsgrove office of West Midlands and Worcestershire-based accountants and business advisers Jerroms has merged with GCN Accounting Services Limited (GCN) based in Dudley. Effective from Monday 1 August 2022, the newly merged business will trade as Jerroms GCN...
Health and Social Care Mentors Celebrated
Health and Social Care professionals from across the region have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently held its annual Health & Care Mentor Awards, celebrating those who...
Call from hospice for volunteers to support families
A Worcestershire hospice is calling for caring and compassionate people to step forward as volunteers and help make a difference to patients or bereaved people when they need it most. St Richard’s Hospice, based in Worcester, is aiming to boost the number of...
Hay Festival Winter Weekend returns!
Organisers of Hay Festival are excited to announce it’s return for Winter 2022 and this time with a new home! On 24-27th November, the festival will bring writers and readers together in the grounds of the beautiful Hay Castle. A centre for arts, literature and...
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