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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
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New Course in Tutoring at Worcester
A new postgraduate degree to support those entering the private tutoring industry has been launched by the University of Worcester in partnership with Qualified Tutor, a leading professional organisation specialising in tutor education. The Professional Tutoring...
DRPG’s 45-Year Story Celebrated with Family, Clients and Community
Creative communications agency DRPG marked its 45th anniversary with a full-day celebration across two West Midlands venues on Saturday 21 June 2025. The milestone event brought together over 1,000 clients, partners, team members, and families, for a programme of...
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How to Safeguard Your Home from Fires Caused by Battery Charges and Socket Overloads
With the holiday season around the corner, it’s crucial to prioritise the safety of our homes, especially when it comes to charging devices like phones, tablets, gaming consoles, laptops, and festive decorations such as Christmas tree lights. Each year, numerous...
University Success in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been recognised in two national sustainability awards, particularly for its efforts to support nature on campus. The University achieved Silver at the recent Green Apple Environment Awards for its initiatives to promote biodiversity,...
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Job Retention Scheme – have you claimed too much or not enough?
HMRC have published further guidance about the Job Retention Scheme for businesses who may have claimed too much or not enough funding. If you have claimed too much If you have made an error in a claim that means you’ve received too much, you must pay this back to...
Business Over Breakfast Clubs Have Proven That Community Is Everything In The Tough Times.
We have found great satisfaction building BoB Clubs over this challenging time, because we can point to many cases now where the clubs have been part of saving good companies in the community during the Covid-19 crisis. Business network on the surface is a traditional...
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Job Support Scheme Expanded to protect jobs and support businesses
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor announced on Friday, 9 October. Under the expansion, firms whose premises are...
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Job Support Scheme Expanded to protect jobs and support businesses
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor announced on Friday, 9 October. Under the expansion, firms whose premises are...
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Message from Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire
This week Wyre Forest is giving us some cause for concern. Cases of Covid-19 are rising, particularly in Kidderminster and particularly in those under the age of 50.
BREAKING: Winter Economy Plan Revealed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today unveiled his Winter Economy Plan. The thrust of the chancellor’s message is that the country needs to find a sustainable way to live with the virus. That means targeting government support – rather than the blanket approach at...
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Academic Explores Depiction of Clairvoyant in Popular Culture
The use of clairvoyants and mediums to connect with other worlds has long held a fascination for many. Now their depiction in literature and film is the subject of a talk by a literary expert from the University of Worcester. Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Lucy...
Ballards LLP Expands Marketing and Business Development Team
Worcestershire based professional services firm, Ballards LLP, is making significant strides in bolstering its Marketing and Business Development team. Ballards specialise in accounting, taxation, and business advisory services, ensuring that they are well equipped to...
Using Government Funded Training and Development Programmes to Get the Most Out of Your Organisation’s Data
The main challenge for employers of all sizes is not a paucity of data, rather the sheer overwhelming amount available, and having the requisite skills to make sense and effectively utilise this valuable resource to help reach organisational objectives. To give scale...
BCC Reacts to Shadow Chancellor’s Speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Shadow Chancellor recognising the central role that business has within the economy. “The BCC’s own research shows that business investment has been flatlining for far too...
Hazelton Mountford and Warwick Racecourse Continue Their Partnership for an Exciting Day of Racing
Hazelton Mountford, a leading local insurance broker, is thrilled to announce its continuing partnership with Warwick Racecourse. After a successful first season supporting the Home of the Kingmaker Chase, the firm have continued their support into the 2023/24 season....
Grand opening of new electrical training centre at Worcester Community Trust’s inaugural annual celebration event
More than 80 members of the local community came together on Thursday 28 September to celebrate the impact that local charity Worcester Community Trust has had during 2022 and 2023. The charity runs six community hubs throughout Worcester, as well as wide range of...
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