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Had a Baby in Worcestershire? Researchers Want Your Story
Historians at the University of Worcester are calling on mothers across Worcestershire to share their experiences of giving birth, as part of a major research project exploring how childbirth has changed in the region over the decades. The research is being undertaken...
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Had a Baby in Worcestershire? Researchers Want Your Story
Historians at the University of Worcester are calling on mothers across Worcestershire to share their experiences of giving birth, as part of a major research project exploring how childbirth has changed in the region over the decades. The research is being undertaken...
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Regional Education Leaders Applaud University of Worcester’s Shortlisting for Top UK Award
Senior education leaders across the West Midlands have praised the University of Worcester after it was named a finalist for the Times Higher Education University of the Year Award. The University is one of just six on the shortlist for the prestigious award, widely...
University Links up with Birmingham Panthers to Host Netball Development Hub
Ambitious netballers can hone their skills for the elite level as the University of Worcester prepares to host a new young adult training and development hub for Netball Super League franchise Birmingham Panthers. The University will host a Panthers Under 23 hub for...
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Worcester Graduate Leads Lionesses to the World Cup
A University of Worcester graduate is heading off to Colombia as he leads the England Women’s Amputee Football Team in the sport’s first ever World Cup. Harry Smith, who studied Sports Coaching Science, has been working in amputee football for the last five years but...
Chefs have Recipe for Success as Evening of Brummie Culinary Excellence Serves up £27,000 for Charity
An unforgettable evening of Brummie culinary excellence has raised a staggering £27,665 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Chefs for Charity saw two of the second city’s greatest culinary heroes join forces for an exclusive dining experience to raise funds towards...
Chamber News
Website Design and Hosting Opportunity
Due to funding, the Midlands Cyber brand has been dormant since 2019, therefore we are now committed to a complete refresh and redesign ahead of its April 2021 relaunch, and need a creative web designer and host to bring this vision to life.
Countdown to biggest virtual business event of 2021
I am delighted to say that there is less than a week to go until the weeklong virtual West Midlands Business Expo. An amazing opportunity brought to businesses by the collaboration of Chambers across the region. The virtual experience will give businesses the chance...
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Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia….
Over the last 4 weeks, Worcestershire has been swept up in a sea of support for Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia. It has been truly heart-warming to see the Worcestershire supporting Oscar’s family in the most incredible ways. From children donating...
KEMP Special Guest at Kidderminster Nursery’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Marking their year-long chosen charity relationship, Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster invited KEMP for Kids to join them as they celebrated and raised funds for this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP for Kids is our...
Practical Guidance on Hybrid Working
Hybrid working enables people to divide their working time between the office and home. The British Chambers of Commerce have put together a useful guide on how to make hybrid working successful for your business. Read it...
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Practical Guidance on Hybrid Working
Hybrid working enables people to divide their working time between the office and home. The British Chambers of Commerce have put together a useful guide on how to make hybrid working successful for your business. Read it...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire secures £35m through Government’s Towns Fund
Worcestershire cities, Worcester and Redditch are to receive a combined £35.2m to deliver long-term economic growth for the cities and support recovery after COVID. The awards follow the submission of successful bids by Worcester City Council and Redditch Borough...
Midlands Cyber to premier new brand at Security and Defence Expo on 4th November
After a break since 2019, the region’s leading Cyber Cluster returns in June 2021 with a brand new logo, website and industry focus. The refreshed Cyber Cluster is set to premier this new image at the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) on the 4th...
Herefordshire News
New developments for NMITE’s Skylon Campus
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is to start work on a Centre for Timber Technology on Skylon Park, the latest in a series of developments by Hereford’s new university project. NMITE has appointed contractor Spellar Metcalfe to build the...
Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 App
Ahead of the national launch of the NHS COVID-19 app across England and Wales on Thursday 24 September, the Government is urging businesses like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the app can use their smartphones to easily check-in.
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Supporting a Worthy Cause: Coacto’s Charity Afternoon with Hope for Tomorrow
Recently, team Coacto had the opportunity to contribute to an inspiring cause by joining forces with Hope for Tomorrow, a charity that provides mobile cancer care units to communities across the UK. With a mission to bring treatment closer to patients’ homes, this...
Business leaders urged to join new board to shape Herefordshire economy
Herefordshire’s best business leaders are being urged to join a new independent board to help shape the county’s economic future. The Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the economy, supporting business growth, promoting innovation...
LSIP Event
Business leaders and education providers in the Midlands have urged the new Government to ‘stick to the plan’ when it comes to closing the skills gap and helping businesses to develop the labour force they need. The plea came at an event celebrating the progress made...
Worcester firm puts new product up for attack testing at major trade show
A leading Midlands firm is so confident in the strength of its newest key storage product that it is challenging people to break into it at a major trade show. The team at The Key Safe Company have so much faith in the Tamo Pro’s robustness and resilience they have...
Innovation Takes Centre Stage: NMITE Launches New Programme and Vision for Centre for Innovation and Future Skills
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024-2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire. This programme marks the initial phase of establishing...
Equity Commission Urges Action On Workplace Barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in the workplace. The Commission has focused on supporting the 5.5...
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