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Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass phase one
Civil engineering firm, Graham, appointed to lead detailed design and early works, paving the way for beginning of construction later this year. Appointment marks latest milestone in delivering the long-awaited bypass. Phase one expected to deliver immediate benefits...
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Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass phase one
Civil engineering firm, Graham, appointed to lead detailed design and early works, paving the way for beginning of construction later this year. Appointment marks latest milestone in delivering the long-awaited bypass. Phase one expected to deliver immediate benefits...
Member News
NMITE AND THE BRITISH ARMY UNVEIL DETAIL OF THE NEW UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS
Event attended by Al Carns MP, Minister for the Armed Forces 21 January 2026 – Following on from the December announcement of its new Autonomous Robotics degree, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) hosted an event today in conjunction...
Ballards strengthens private client capability with senior tax partner hire
(from left to right): Tim Lynch, Private Client Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Head of tax. Ballards LLP has appointed Tim Lynch as Private Client Tax Partner, strengthening its senior advisory capability as part of the firm’s long term growth strategy across...
Patron & Strategic News
University Students’ Support for Ledbury Poetry Festival Leads to New Role for Graduate
A University of Worcester graduate is embarking on an exciting new role inspired by an internship at this year’s Ledbury Poetry Festival. Jacob Briscombe was one of three students who volunteered as artist management interns at the poetry festival, now in its 28th...
University of Worcester Shortlisted in Student Accommodation Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted in the Student Accommodation Awards 2025. Worcester is a finalist for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award, which celebrates initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote greener student...
Chamber News
Thursfields helps fast growing RCS Manufacturing Ltd move to Redditch
The commercial property team at Thursfields Solicitors has helped a Birmingham business make a major move to Redditch on the back of the company’s biggest-ever contract win. RCS Manufacturing Ltd has paid £2,862,500 for the freehold of the 54,496 sq ft unit at 18-19...
Change in Chamber President
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce would like to say a huge thank you to Ben Mannion, who has completed his term as Chamber President. We’d also like to welcome Mark Smith, who will be the new Chamber President as of September 28. Ben Mannion...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Abbey Gate Media Limited – Supporting your business with creative and innovative marketing solutions County Building – Supplies Catering to all for timber,...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Abbey Gate Media Limited – Supporting your business with creative and innovative marketing solutions County Building – Supplies Catering to all for timber,...
Policy News
125-acre solar farm could be built in Herefordshire
Nine fields near a Herefordshire village could soon be a 125-acre solar farm with the potential to provide electricity to more than 14,000 homes. Ersun (Westhide SPV) Ltd has revealed its plans for the solar farm, which would be five miles from Hereford near Westhide....
A quarter of Britain’s licensed premises still to reopen after lockdown
New research from CGA and AlixPartners has revealed that 23.7% of Britain’s restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises have yet to reopen despite the return of inside service. The snapshot data found just under 25,000 venues are still shut, with similar...
Skills News
Young Enterprise team progress to National Finals
Congratulations to this year’s Worcester Sixth Form College Young Enterprise team, Athena who won Best Company at the West Midlands Regional Finals on 6th June and now progress to the National Finals in London on 18th June. The scale of their achievement is underlined...
New sponsor announced for the Herefordshire Summer School Games
With the six values of Respect, Honesty, Teamwork, Determination, Passion and Self-belief at their core, the School Games provides a unique opportunity to motivate and inspire young people aged 7-13 across Herefordshire to take part in more competitive school sport...
Charity News
Stylish silk scarves on sale to support hospice care
Beautiful silk scarves reflecting the concepts of peace and hope are now on sale to raise funds for a Worcestershire hospice. Evesham-based digital textile printing specialist, The Silk Bureau, called on artists earlier this year to design a silk scarf in aid of St...
Ballards LLP chooses Worcester Food Bank as its chosen Charity
Worcestershire based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has chosen the Worcester Food Bank as its nominated charity of the year. The food bank provides nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. The Ballards...
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
BCC News
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
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
Team GB Boxer Fronts New Suicide Prevention Video
The locally-based GB boxer, Delicious Orie, has fronted a video showing support for men’s mental health entitled ‘We’re in Your Corner’. The video is being launched as part of the Commonwealth Games celebrations and features mental health...
Welcome New Members – Silver Scope Media!
Silver Scope Media is an award-winning digital agency combining creativity with a deep technical understanding to create transformative digital experiences. They have worked with clients from Hereford to Queensland and helped businesses design, develop and deploy...
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NCB No 49 to join No 11 in a rare Backworth pairing at the Severn Valley Railway
The rare and atmospheric pairing of two National Coal Board locomotives will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, between 18 to 21 September. The railway has confirmed that NCB No 49 will appear at the event, giving the opportunity to run an...
Leading Poverty Expert Praises Work to Tackle Social Mobility and Inclusion
One of the UK’s leading experts on poverty has praised efforts by the University of Worcester to tackle social mobility and inclusion. Joanna Mack is the pioneering author behind the groundbreaking ‘Breadline Britain’ series and has spent more than four decades...
Online plant business grows on the back of ART Business Loans funding
A fast growing plant business has created new jobs after securing funding from ART Business Loans to support its expansion plans. Acqua Garden, based near Warmington in Warwickshire, has recruited two new employees with plans to further increase the headcount after...
Thorlux drives sustainability forward with greener delivery fleet
Redditch-based Thorlux Lighting is taking significant steps to reduce its environmental impact by investing in a new fleet of electric and biofuel-powered delivery vehicles. The upgraded fleet includes three trucks and three vans powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil...
You’ll Miss the Mess: What No One Tells You About Uni Goodbyes
If you’re preparing to watch your loved one head off to university this autumn, congratulations! It’s a time for celebration, but it’s absolutely normal to feel anxious about this big adjustment for you and your young person. Marianne Tay is a Principal Lecturer at...
Journals created by stocktake
The journals created by conducting a stock take are a bit unusual from the normal journals that deal with stock. Most ERP and accounting systems now create journals when items are moved. Receiving stock from a supplier it will debit, or increase the inventory amount....
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