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The Adults with Learning Disabilities South Team
29 Aug 2023

Two Worcestershire nominations for National Social Work Awards

Double Nominations as Social Workers Shortlisted in Two Categories

Photo of visitors reading a visitor guide at Witley Court & Gardens
25 Aug 2023

10 things to do with the family in Worcestershire this bank holiday

From fine English heritage to immersive water-based experiences, discover what is located on your doorstep and make Worcestershire part of your story. 

landscape image of three people pointing at an exam paper
24 Aug 2023

GCSE Results for 2023 in Worcestershire

Today, students across the county received their GCSE results.  

Worcestershire Experts by Experience who are part of SpeakEasy N.O.W
24 Aug 2023

New Learning Disability Strategy launched to help make positive changes in Worcestershire 

A new Learning Disability Strategy has been launched with the aim of making Worcestershire a great place to live for people with Learning Disabilities.  

Piles of Illegal Cigarettes
23 Aug 2023

No smoke without fire as illegal tobacco seller gets fingers burnt for criminal activities

An Evesham shopkeeper has pleaded guilty to selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
 

The then Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Roger Brunt, presenting the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to St George’s Hall in Bewdley, in 2021.
22 Aug 2023

Three weeks left to nominate for the 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service

Do you know an organisation who deserves recognition for their voluntary work?

Inside of Venue from Tourism Awards
22 Aug 2023

Shortlisted businesses announced for the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards

42 Worcestershire businesses have been shortlisted for the annual Tourism Awards in partnership with the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence.

Selection of new streetlights
21 Aug 2023

Thousands of old-style streetlights replaced with LEDs across Worcestershire

An ambitious project to upgrade 21,000 streetlights to new LED (‘light-emitting diode’) luminaires across Worcestershire has now finished – more than a year earlier than planned. 

 

Landscape image of 4 students walking. A girl with long red hair is looking back to the camera
18 Aug 2023

Exam Results Don't Define Your Future

It's that time of year when exam results can bring a mix of emotions for many 16 to 18-year-olds.

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