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WLZ Tutors Opens New Worcester Centre with Student Wellbeing at Its Heart
WLZ Tutors has embarked on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its Worcester centre at The Triangle. In October 2025, WLZ Tutors said a fond farewell to its previous Worcester setting, which provided a warm and welcoming space for learners for many years. The...
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WLZ Tutors Opens New Worcester Centre with Student Wellbeing at Its Heart
WLZ Tutors has embarked on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its Worcester centre at The Triangle. In October 2025, WLZ Tutors said a fond farewell to its previous Worcester setting, which provided a warm and welcoming space for learners for many years. The...
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Worcester Street Sixes 2025
Join Us for Street 6s – A Premier Corporate Cricket Event in Worcester! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Street 6s this summer – a high-energy, fast-paced softball cricket event taking place right in the heart of Worcester, at Cathedral Square and Worcester...
From Worcester to Wembley! Former city student leads AFC Wimbledon’s League One Return.
A former University of Worcester student is preparing for the 2025–26 season as AFC Wimbledon’s Director of Football, having helped guide the club to promotion via the League Two play-offs. Craig Cope, 32, has been the youngest Director of Football in the English...
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SUTCLIFFE & CO WINS £2,500 FOR WORCESTER WARRIORS FOUNDATION
The Worcester Warriors Foundation celebrate receiving £2,500 from the Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards 2023 charity scheme with the support of Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, who have successfully secured a share of this year’s £300,000 prize fund. It was a...
DRPG ignites next-gen creatives with the launch of Sparks Live
Global creative communications agency DRPG is thrilled to announce the launch of Sparks Live, a Gen-Z-led event crafted for young people aged between 18 and 25, who are curious about the creative industry. It’s powered by DRPG’s NextGen board, a dynamic working group...
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As a Business Owner, do you have a Will?
There are many reasons why business owners should ensure that they have a Will in place. Wills are often pushed to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list, particularly when you are busy juggling home life and running a business. However, now is the perfect time to think about what would happen to the business if the worst happened.
Prime Minister announces further easing of lockdown restrictions
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, when social distancing rules will be eased. Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open both indoors and outdoors if they put in safety guidelines including table service only. Other...
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‘Countdown to Change’ ChamberCustoms Series
Don’t miss these brand new events – four topical and interactive webinars, designed to count down to the end of the EU Transition period. They will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to do now in order to be prepared for the...
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‘Countdown to Change’ ChamberCustoms Series
Don’t miss these brand new events – four topical and interactive webinars, designed to count down to the end of the EU Transition period. They will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to do now in order to be prepared for the...
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Wychavon Business Grants to close on Friday 28 August
The Government have announced that the COVID-19 business grants programme will close on Friday 28 August. More than 2500 grants have been made to eligible businesses in Wychavon amounting to almost £30 million via the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail,...
Worcestershire Economic Recovery Projects confirmed with £12M funding support
Numerous projects across Worcestershire have been given the green light after £12m of Government funding was announced Tuesday 4th August. As part of the Government’s Getting Building Fund, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership confirmed in July that it had been...
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Webinar to Help SME Law Firms Become Data Driven to Improve Long-term Success
How to utilise the data that SME law firms store to optimise for long-term success will be discussed by a panel of expert guest speakers in the first episode of the Build Better Habits second webinar series, presented by legal software provider Osprey Approach....
Introducing ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ to the Chamber
Hi, I’m Beth. I am a qualified therapist at ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ www.justasyouare.org.uk I’m also an ordinary human being, I have flaws and make mistakes! I provide one-to-one walk and talk/outdoor therapy in Worcester to adults of any age. I also...
Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.
Inflation has dropped again, to 6.8% from 7.9% in June. This is welcome news to businesses that have been hit hard by constant pressures from price rises for many months. However, inflation remains at historically high levels and is significantly below the 2% target...
Elevating Digital Department with New Hire at Ballards
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bal Siyan to its digital department as a Digital Consultant. With an impressive background spanning various sectors of the industry, Bal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further enhance Ballards’...
Streamlined financial process gives families faster access to care funds
New legislation is helping families gain easier access to funds to pay care home fees and other outgoings for their loved ones. Over recent months, experts from Worcestershire law firm mfg solicitors have been providing increasingly growing support for those making...
TeenTech Success for Malvern St James Girls’ School
TeenTech is a national innovation competition that invites pupils to invent products that solve real-world problems. Over 1500 pupils entered the competition and, this year, a team from Malvern St James secured first place in the Safety & Security Category,...
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