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REHAU: Fenestration industry could do more to showcase its innovation and career opportunities
Recruiting skilled workers within the fenestration industry is becoming increasingly challenging and those within the sector are aware that it needs to do more to attract talent. The industry is more innovative and self-reliant than those outside of the sector give it...
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REHAU: Fenestration industry could do more to showcase its innovation and career opportunities
Recruiting skilled workers within the fenestration industry is becoming increasingly challenging and those within the sector are aware that it needs to do more to attract talent. The industry is more innovative and self-reliant than those outside of the sector give it...
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Worcester City FC Expands Community Outreach with Free After School Football Sessions
Worcester City FC is continuing its commitment to supporting young people across the city through its growing Community Outreach Programme, proudly supported by CARS Service Centre. The initiative focuses on increasing access to physical activity and football for...
Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure
Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure as two major cost-drivers are escalating: TNUoS charges and the RAB Levy. The TNUoS fee recovers the cost of maintaining and reinforcing the high-voltage transmission network, essentially the “backbone”...
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New Teaching Facility for Health and Medical Students Wins Gold Award
A vibrant new teaching space for health professionals, created by the University of Worcester, has been recognised as the best non-NHS healthcare facility at a national awards ceremony. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building on Hylton Road, Worcester, which opened in...
University Researchers Investigate Impact of Soil Erosion on Farming
Soil washed away on farmland by rainfall can have dire consequences for farmers and for the environment. Now researchers at the University of Worcester are using the latest drone technology to establish the extent of this erosion, its impact and therefore the...
Chamber News
BetaDen Cohort 4.0 announced
Worcestershire’s technology accelerator BetaDen, has announced the identity of eight new early-stage businesses that will join its programme in April. The new cohort includes businesses developing new technologies for a variety of commercial applications including...
FOLK2FOLK on course to surpass £1M profit target
FOLK2FOLK, the national Marketplace lender for SMEs in regional Britain, has announced it expects to turn a seven-figure profit for its 2020 financial year, surpassing the company’s pre-pandemic profit target for 2020. The anticipated profit of around £1M is a...
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Morrison’s Foundation Supports Primrose Hospice
The Morrison’s Foundation has donated £17,654 to Primrose Hospice, a local charity that provides free care to patients and their families with life limiting conditions. The support from the Morrisons Foundation will provide the charity with the means to provide...
Vamos Theatre announces world premiere and first UK tour of Dead Good
Award-winning theatre company collaborates with palliative care patients and staff on new, wordless production about living and dying. Worcester-based Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, tours its new production, Dead Good, across the UK in...
Plan B Covid restrictions set to end as government says time to “trust the judgement of public”
Almost all covid restrictions set out by the government are set to go as England Plan B rules are set to be lifted. The Prime Minister says that due to the fall in cases and the scientific advice he has received about the Omicron wave peaking nationally, most of the...
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Plan B Covid restrictions set to end as government says time to “trust the judgement of public”
Almost all covid restrictions set out by the government are set to go as England Plan B rules are set to be lifted. The Prime Minister says that due to the fall in cases and the scientific advice he has received about the Omicron wave peaking nationally, most of the...
Worcestershire News
Makeover for Worcester streets as Chamber elephant among 66 stunning sculptures
Last week saw the beginning of St Richard’s Wild in Art trail, Worcester’s Big Parade which sees a perfectly sculptured parade of elephants, both big and small, situated through the streets and open spaces bringing together the community until Sunday 5 September.
Spire Healthcare wins top healthcare industry award
Spire Healthcare, which includes Spire South Bank Hospital in Worcester, has been named as Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS at this year’s HSJ Partnership Awards. Spire Healthcare was recognised for supporting the NHS during the pandemic. Between...
Herefordshire News
Hybrid Hay Festival Europa28 programme to explore the future of Europe
Hay Festival has unveiled its ambitious free events programme live and online for Hay Festival Europa28, from 6-9 October, in which 28 acclaimed women writers, journalists, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs – one from each EU country, plus the UK – will discuss...
‘Apples for Autumn’ is the First Campaign Aiming to Boost Herefordshire Tourism
The first campaign of the new Visit Herefordshire campaign to boost the county’s tourism recovery is ‘Apples for Autumn’. It hopes to celebrate Herefordshire’s rightful place as the home of the apple and cider. It’s a chance for the county to come together and also...
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Small Changes, Big Impact – How Waste Management Can Contribute to Net Zero
When it comes to sustainability, there’s a lot of talk – and a fair amount of greenwashing. But real change can start with small, practical steps. Have you considered how your washroom and waste management services could help you move towards Net Zero? Switching to...
Striving for Sustainability at Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers and Bromsgrove District Council Waste Services partnership significantly enhances waste management at Aggborough Stadium. Committed to sustainability, Kidderminster Harriers continue to succeed with efforts to improve their environmental impact...
Leading property consultancy supports expansion of exhibition and events main contractor
One of the leading multi-disciplinary commercial real estate firms in the country has successfully facilitated the relocation of an exhibition and events main contractor after it experienced significant growth. Fisher German has facilitated the relocation of The Total...
Making Family Mediation More Accessible – The Mediation Voucher Scheme
The Government Mediation Voucher Scheme has made family mediation more accessible by providing financial assistance to families in conflict during separation and divorce. With rising costs and strained court systems, this initiative has been a lifeline for many,...
Wyevale Nurseries to showcase ‘Best of British’ at FutureScape in October
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford will be showcasing its ‘Best of British’ range when it exhibits at FutureScape in London next month (October 15 and 16, 2024). The leading commercial nurseries’ stand will highlight its container trees, bareroot hedging and forestry...
It must be Love as Anna joins FindItIn’s Business Matchmaking Team
Finditin… the Kidderminster-based network developing local supply chains for projects around the country – has expanded its team following growing demand for its services. Anna Love joins as events and sales coordinator following key contract wins as far afield...
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