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Policing Students Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls with Poster Campaign
Aspiring police officers at the University of Worcester have created a powerful public messaging campaign aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. Students on the Professional Policing degree produced posters inspired by their studies, focused on educating...
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Policing Students Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls with Poster Campaign
Aspiring police officers at the University of Worcester have created a powerful public messaging campaign aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. Students on the Professional Policing degree produced posters inspired by their studies, focused on educating...
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University of Worcester Recognised for Community Work and Inclusive Approach
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards recognising its contribution to the community and its commitment to inclusion. The Circle 2 Success Regional Business Awards celebrate excellence in businesses and organisations across the South Midlands...
Join the Movement: Inclusive Sporting Events Make Sure No Kid Gets ‘Left on the Bench’
Pupils from special and mainstream schools around Worcester spent a morning taking part in inclusive sports at the University of Worcester, led by a charity founder with a unique vision. Supported by students from the University, around 70 pupils formed teams to...
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Shadow Education Secretary Praises University of Worcester’s Approach
The Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has praised the University of Worcester’s approach to inclusion during a recent visit. Ms Phillipson was given a tour of the University’s facilities, including The Hive, which has won awards for its inclusive design....
WATCH CHRISTMAS PARTY ANTICS WARNS EMPLOYMENT LAWYER
With Christmas fast approaching and workers gearing up for their office parties, a Worcestershire employment lawyer has urged employees ‘not to cross the line’. The timely warning comes from employment specialist Sally Morris who says there are ‘countless’ hidden...
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Fellowship awarded to popular local businessman and Chair of WLEP
As part of this year’s graduation ceremonies, Mark Stansfeld, local entrepreneur and Chair of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP), was named a Fellow of the University of Worcester following his outstanding work and over 30 years’ experience in his...
Give As You Live named Small Apprenticeship Employer of the Year
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate its category winner in the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2019, Give As You Live. Give As You Live provides an innovative way for consumers to raise money for charity in the UK,...
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BCC comment on Chancellor’s speech on infrastructure investment
Commenting on today’s speech on infrastructure investment today, Adam Marshall, Director-General at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For many years, the BCC has campaigned for the UK Government to treat borrowing for infrastructure investment differently to...
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BCC comment on Chancellor’s speech on infrastructure investment
Commenting on today’s speech on infrastructure investment today, Adam Marshall, Director-General at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For many years, the BCC has campaigned for the UK Government to treat borrowing for infrastructure investment differently to...
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Alert issued ahead April second property tax change
A leading tax specialist has warned Worcestershire homeowners who rent out another property that they must prepare ahead of a ‘game-changing’ Whitehall tax change. From April, those who own more than one house may pay higher taxes when they come to sell the property...
Pershore College garden centre and nursery goes peat-free
Pershore College Garden Centre and Nursery will no longer sell bagged peat-based compost and nearly all of its plants will be grown in peat-free. It comes as the Government’s voluntary guidelines for phasing out peat sales to the retail public by 2020 were meant to...
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Marches LEP event to highlight access to finance hailed a huge success
An event to highlight the many funding options available to businesses in the Marches has been hailed a huge success. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership hosted the event for intermediaries working with businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford...
Sutcliffe & Co finalists in 2022 Cyber Ospa
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a finalist in the 2022 Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs) in the category Outstanding Cyber Security Partnership alongside their partners The IASME Consortium. The Cyber OSPAs...
Hazelton Mountford’s Sophie gains promotion to Account Executive
Hazelton Mountford team member, Sophie Gibbins, has been promoted into the role of Account Executive in recognition of her hard work. Sophie joined Hazelton Mountford in 2018 in an administrative role working with the Referencing team before joining the Let Property...
Act now to get share of business cash pot
Time is running out for businesses to get their hands on £10,000 EU grants to help them pay for vital equipment. More than £670,000 from the Small Equipment Grant pot has already been paid to businesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire, helping to...
Leading Judge Puts Family Court in the Spotlight at University Talk
A distinguished High Court Judge gave a special lecture at the University of Worcester, putting forward the case that the Family Court should be the last resort in parental disputes. The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, gave a talk...
Thursfields advises on sale of multi-million pound caravan park in West Midlands
A well-known West Midlands caravan park has been sold in a multi-million pound deal, thanks to expert advice from Thursfields Solicitors. Tony Gibb, head of the Commercial Property team at Thursfields, advised the clients involved on the sale by auction, along with...
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