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Liam continues to punch above his weight
Chamber member and rising boxing star Liam O’Hare added another exciting win to his professional record with a third-round victory over Dennis Grant on Saturday 7th June. The contest at the Birmingham Airport Holiday inn NEC ended with a TKO (technical knock out) when...
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Liam continues to punch above his weight
Chamber member and rising boxing star Liam O’Hare added another exciting win to his professional record with a third-round victory over Dennis Grant on Saturday 7th June. The contest at the Birmingham Airport Holiday inn NEC ended with a TKO (technical knock out) when...
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The Courtyard, Hereford – May Film Listings
Mon 19, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB: KIM’S VIDEO (18) Kim’s Video, an iconic video store in New York City, mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a Sicilian village for “safekeeping.” But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a...
Worcester Leadership Expert Lucy Barkas returns for the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that leadership expert, coach and author Lucy Barkas is returning for part 2 of her interview with host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast – ‘Turning...
Patron & Strategic News
Landlords Urged to Protect Themselves Against Protected Leases
Commercial property landlords across Worcestershire have been warned of the difficulties they can face when trying to take back possession from a tenant, and urged to seek legal advice to avoid having an unwanted protected lease. The warning comes as The Landlord and...
Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
Chamber News
Chair’s Report
Great news for Hereford, with the successful bid for funding from the Government Towns Fund. A total of £22.4 million has been secured for investment in up to 15 transformational projects included in the city’s Town Investment Plan (TIP). Details of all the projects...
University’s Dementia Care Website Rolled Out Across Wales
A website developed by staff in the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies, is being rolled out across hospitals across Wales. The Care Fit for VIPS website is a free online resource that allows health professionals to self-assess a service or...
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Löv Leaf plants roots in Hereford
Hereford’s new independent house plant shop (Löv Leaf) on Church Street, has everything you need for your indoor potted plants. Steph, the owner, prides herself in providing a tranquil environment to come and find your perfect plant and also passing on some helpful...
Löv Leaf plants roots in Hereford
Hereford’s new independent house plant shop (Löv Leaf) on Church Street, has everything you need for your indoor potted plants. Steph, the owner, prides herself in providing a tranquil environment to come and find your perfect plant and also passing on some helpful...
Policy News
New fund for investment in local skills and employment opportunities
The government’s new UK Community Renewal Fund will allocate up to £3m for innovative projects in Herefordshire over the next year. Herefordshire has been chosen as one of 100 places across the UK to receive funding through the government’s £220m UK Community Renewal...
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021: Firms Fighting for Survival but More See a Route Out of Crisis
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the...
Skills News
Compare the salary and benefits you offer to improve recruitment
At a time when provisions for flexible working and annual leave allowance are as important to candidates as salaries, it has never been more crucial to compare the salary and benefits your business offers. Take part in our annual Salary & Benefits 2019/20 survey...
Holy Trinity ESSA English Champions
Holy Trinity School pupils have taken the title of Medium School, Medley Relay English Champions at the ESSA Primary Relay Finals at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on Saturday 15th June. The medley relay team had pre-qualified for the Sheffield gala earlier in the year with a...
Charity News
Hospice shop thanks shoppers and donors for decade-long support
Staff at the St Richard’s Hospice shop in Stourport-on-Severn have been celebrating the shop’s 10th birthday and thanking everyone who has supported it over last decade. Having opened in May 2012, the High Street charity shop is one of 18 across the county which raise...
Vamos Theatre unveils scheme to find the next generation of mask theatre performers
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, has launched the Vamos Emerging Artists programme, designed to introduce young actors to the skills of performing in mask, and to discover the next generation of 18-24-year-old performers from diverse...
BCC Brings Politicians Together In Push For Export Growth
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth. They met at the House of Lords this morning to discuss the BCC’s Trade Manifesto, which is supported by logistics...
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BCC Brings Politicians Together In Push For Export Growth
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth. They met at the House of Lords this morning to discuss the BCC’s Trade Manifesto, which is supported by logistics...
Worcestershire News
Free Seminar for Business Owners at the Shell Store Hereford.
Join Peninsula at The Shell Store in Hereford on the 4th of July for an exclusive, free seminar designed specifically for business owners. In today’s ever-changing world, staying up to date with employment law and health & safety regulations is crucial. This...
Sign our petition and make a difference to those suffering from brain tumours
Brain Tumour Research has launched a petition calling on the Government to ring-fence £110 million of current and new funding to kick-start an increase in the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million a year by 2028. Brain tumours kills more children...
Herefordshire News
Can you help with support for Ukraine Nationals?
Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, leading recruitment firm Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working to support Ukraine Nationals who have applied to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....
Writing contract for major Japanese telecoms firm
Ian Phillipson (The Business Ghostwriter) has been contracted to write a series of articles for the NTT DATA Corporation, one of Japan’s leading IT companies. Ian Phillipson said: “NTT DATA are wanting to show they are more than just a technology company...
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Terminally Ill Residents In Remote Region Of Tanzania, East Africa Receiving Expert Care Thanks To The Herefordshire-based Charity Muheza Hospice Care
An ever-increasing number of people living with terminal illness in a remote area of east Africa are receiving expert care and support thanks to the generosity of a Herefordshire charity. Muheza Hospice Care was set-up more than two decades ago by Doctors Karilyn and...
Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...
School Pupils Learn about Tech at the University of Worcester
Around 60 high school students have had a taste of what a career in the cyber industry feels like as they spent the day learning new skills at the University of Worcester. The Nunnery Wood High School pupils got hands-on with virtual reality and artificial...
Get ahead of changes – Autumn Budget Guide 2024
Navigating the Autumn Budget: A Guide for Businesses The recent Autumn Budget has brought significant changes to the UK tax landscape. As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand how these changes may impact your operations and financial planning. Our...
New Teaching Facility for Health and Medical Students Wins Gold Award
A vibrant new teaching space for health professionals, created by the University of Worcester, has been recognised as the best non-NHS healthcare facility at a national awards ceremony. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building on Hylton Road, Worcester, which opened in...
Herefordshire Holiday Park Supports End-of-Life Care for Children Across the West Midlands
A North Herefordshire holiday park continues to honour its 2024 Silver Anniversary pledge by donating yet another thousand pounds to charity. November’s nomination from Discover Parks to mark 25 years of trading, goes to Acorns Children’s Hospice that provides...
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