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University of Worcester Netball Crowned National Trophy Champions
The University of Worcester’s Netball team is celebrating a landmark achievement, after winning their National Trophy Final and securing their place as champions. Their victory marks an extraordinary moment for the squad, who reached the final for the first time in a...
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University of Worcester Netball Crowned National Trophy Champions
The University of Worcester’s Netball team is celebrating a landmark achievement, after winning their National Trophy Final and securing their place as champions. Their victory marks an extraordinary moment for the squad, who reached the final for the first time in a...
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Grandparents given expert advice to ensure contact with grandchildren after marriage breakdowns
Grandparents worried about the lack of contact with their grandchildren following marriage breakdowns are being given legal advice to help repair relationships. Leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has warned that grandparents do not have an automatic legal...
UK Cyber Resilience Bill 2025: Preparing for a New Era of Accountability
The UK Cyber Resilience Bill 2025 took its first reading in Parliament in November, marking one of the most significant shifts in UK cyber regulation for years. Although still progressing, the direction is clear: organisations will soon face tougher expectations...
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Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group
Hoople Group are pleased to announce that Daley Jones is taking on a new role at the company, as Head of Learning & Business Development. Daley has many years’ experience in the training and education sector, and will continue to lead Hoople’s Training Team and...
Hoople Group Supports the Local Economy
Hoople Group supports the local economy by delivering a range of services to its council and NHS shareholders, schools and academies, private sector businesses and charities. At a time when the public sector is facing pressure to deliver increased services with...
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UK/EU Relationship Update
Source: House of Commons It’s been a big week for UK diplomacy. While the Prime Minister has been hosting leaders of the world’s richest nations at the G7 summit in North Cornwall, there have also been two key meetings with the EU. Last Wednesday saw the inaugural...
Businesses face wait for all legal restrictions to be lifted as PM delays step 4
The Prime Minister this week announced that the lifting of all legal restrictions on social contact will be delayed ahead of the scheduled lifting on June 21. This delay means businesses such as nightclubs will remain closed and pubs, hospitality businesses and...
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Supporting Armed Forces Week 2020
Armed Forces Week is a chance to celebrate our Armed Forces, the military personnel and the role they play protecting the UK both at home and overseas. Two key days marked within Armed Forces Week are Reserves Day on Wednesday 24th June and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June.
Local hotel supports local charity in Malvern
Staff at The Mount Pleasant Hotel in Great Malvern are raising funds for local Malvern resuscitation charity, Heartstart Malvern, that provides free CPR training and maintains 25 public defibrillators around the Malvern Hills area. The charity has recently launched a...
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q3 2022 shows a significant decline of key economic indicators, with weakening structural business conditions and confidence a cause for concern. The QES is the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a...
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The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q3 2022 shows a significant decline of key economic indicators, with weakening structural business conditions and confidence a cause for concern. The QES is the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a...
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New Digital Campaign launched to support Wychavon businesses
Wychavon District Council have launched a new digital campaign to highlight the value of supporting local businesses. The new campaign highlights the personal stories behind the businesses that are the heartbeat of the county’s towns and villages and why having...
Green Skills Week and Queen’s Green Canopy project coming to Worcestershire
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to confirm the new Green Skills Week programme which will be delivered from Monday 6 to Friday 10 December. Following on from the COP26 conference and the growing need to...
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Dinner for two – EU exit talks down to the wire as PM travels to Brussels
Just over 20 days remain to resolve a process which began in 2013 when then Prime Minister, David Cameron promised a referendum if he was victorious in the 2015 general election. 7 years on and the UK is on the verge of leaving the customs union without a trade deal in place, unless the Prime Minister can find common ground on major sticking points.
Brexit: What would no deal mean?
Talks are continuing between the UK and the European Union about a deal on their future relationship.
But both sides say the conditions for an agreement are still “not there” – so, the discussions could end with no deal.
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Prestigious Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Worcestershire Apprenticeships held its 10th annual awards evening on 28 November, honouring the very best in apprenticeships across the county. This year’s awards marked the 10th anniversary of Worcestershire Apprenticeships, with over a decade of supporting the...
Hazelton Mountford Take Part in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal
This year, Hazelton Mountford are delighted to give back to the community by supporting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal! Christmas is a season of giving, and at Hazelton Mountford, we believe in coming together to spread joy and make the holidays...
Droitwich Nursing Home Hosts Magical Christmas Meal for Residents, Friends, and Family
Dorset House Nursing Home, an award-winning home in Droitwich Spa, was filled with Christmas magic and festive cheer as residents, friends, and family came together for its annual Christmas meal. The event was a heartwarming afternoon of laughter, camaraderie, and...
The Key Safe Company Wins Business Innovation of the Year at the North Worcestershire Business Awards
Awards continue to roll in for a Midlands company that has disrupted the access management industry with its innovative and highly secure key safes. The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, won Business Innovation of the Year at the North Worcestershire Business...
Herefordshire Law Firm Announces New Partners
A Herefordshire law firm is celebrating the appointments of four new partners – including one who started out as an office secretary nearly 30 years ago. Lanyon Bowdler has announced that four senior members of staff have been promoted to partners –...
College Unveils Hydrogen Vehicle Training Workshop to Support Upskilling in Automotive Industry
South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) has unveiled a new hydrogen vehicle training facility which has been developed following £1.5m of capital funding from The Office for Students. Intended to support the automotive industry as it upskills its existing workforce...
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