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Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years

Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years

From left to right: Martin Brain: Commercial Manager at Hereford FC, Gemma Evans –Westons and Westons Direct Brand Manager, Darryl Hinksman – Head of Business Development at Westons Cider and George Webb, Commercial Director at Hereford FC   Hereford FC is...

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Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years

From left to right: Martin Brain: Commercial Manager at Hereford FC, Gemma Evans –Westons and Westons Direct Brand Manager, Darryl Hinksman – Head of Business Development at Westons Cider and George Webb, Commercial Director at Hereford FC   Hereford FC is...

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Member News

Why Register your Designs?

Why Register your Designs?

Think about how we buy products these days. If you’re anything like me, your buying habits will have become increasingly ‘visual’. I will search online for something I want to buy, and the overwhelming choice available these days means that I often have to rely on...

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Greensafe IT Showcases Innovation at Global ITAD Summit

Worcestershire based IT asset disposition specialist, Greensafe IT, recently attended the prestigious ITAD Summit in Las Vegas. Joining industry leaders from across the globe to discuss the future of secure data destruction, IT recycling and circular economy...

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Patron & Strategic News

Worcester Aiming for the Treble in the Battle of the M5!

Worcester Aiming for the Treble in the Battle of the M5!

The University of Worcester is looking to retain the highly coveted trophy for the third time in a row as sports teams across the campus prepare for Varsity 2025. Teams from the University of Worcester will face teams from the University of Gloucestershire in 17...

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University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story

University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story

As the nation marks Mother’s Day next weekend, mothers in Worcester are invited to come forward and tell their stories as part of a new historical project. University of Worcester historian Dr Anna Muggeridge and the George Marshall Medical Museum in Worcester have...

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Chamber News

BCC and IBCC Welcome New UK-Israel Trade Negotiations

BCC and IBCC Welcome New UK-Israel Trade Negotiations

Commenting on the launch of the negotiations, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said:         “Business supports these efforts to develop an improved trade agreement with Israel to boost the supply of services between our countries.    “There are also...

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Introducing Elk Gardens

Elk Gardens provide gardening and grounds maintenance services to both private and commercial clients, with over 10 years experience in the industry. Specialising in grounds maintenance for businesses of all sizes, from new planting plans to fortnightly cuts, seasonal...

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Introducing Elk Gardens

Introducing Elk Gardens

Elk Gardens provide gardening and grounds maintenance services to both private and commercial clients, with over 10 years experience in the industry. Specialising in grounds maintenance for businesses of all sizes, from new planting plans to fortnightly cuts, seasonal...

Policy News

BUDGET: Support for the self-employed

BUDGET: Support for the self-employed

The Chancellor has announced more support for the self-employed in today’s Budget. With nearly a fifth of self-employed people missing out on previous grants because they had only recently started working for themselves and so could not prove their income status...

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BUDGET: Future Economy

BUDGET: Future Economy

At a glance: The good news: First ever UK infrastructure bank located in Leeds to finance green industrial revolution of up to £12bn New retail savings product to support green projects Help 2 grow schemes UK scientific superpower with a further 1.6 billion in funding...

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Skills News

Graduates are the key for Glideology

Graduates are the key for Glideology

Malvern-based Glideology recently took on two graduates on placement – Joshua Monk is a software engineer working on embedded control systems and after being with the firm for six months on placement has now been offered a full-time position. Sam Turner, who...

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GLP training praised by Ofsted inspectors

GLP training praised by Ofsted inspectors

A national training provider based in Worcestershire has impressed education watchdogs in their first ever Ofsted inspection. GLP Training, which employs a team of 48 training and development experts, was praised by inspectors for its work in creating bespoke,...

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Charity News

Surprise Rise In Inflation As Uncertainty Remains

Surprise Rise In Inflation As Uncertainty Remains

Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:      “Consumer price inflation remains stubborn with a slightly higher than expected growth rate of 4% in December 2023, and no change in...

BCC News

Surprise Rise In Inflation As Uncertainty Remains

Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:      “Consumer price inflation remains stubborn with a slightly higher than expected growth rate of 4% in December 2023, and no change in...

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Worcestershire News

John Legge’s 6 for 60

John Legge’s 6 for 60

In his 60th year, Chamber trainer John Legge is undertaking 6 challenges reflecting some of the interests he has had over 60 years. These challenges will be in aid of his 3 chosen charities for 2023: Build it International – a charity run by John’s cousin which...

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Wild Edric Media working with Sky TV

Wild Edric Media working with Sky TV

Herefordshire based video production agency Wild Edric Media announce their further expansion into creating TV adverts for small to medium businesses to promote their products and services.  The company are working with AdSmart from Sky, which offers audience-targeted...

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Herefordshire News

Marches LEP welcomes new pledge over future

Marches LEP welcomes new pledge over future

Leaders of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership have welcomed new assurances from a Government minister over the long-term future of the organisations. Neil O’Brien MP, the Minister for Levelling Up, told a parliamentary debate LEPs would continue to exist –...

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DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry

DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry

Worcestershire, March 2025 – Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG’s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested...

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ISO QSL Welcomes Two New Team Members

ISO QSL Welcomes Two New Team Members

ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) are pleased to welcome two new starters to its growing team.  Edward Phipps Castro joins as Finance Assistant, while Eleanor Tustin takes on the role as Client Care Advisor.    Edward discovered his passion for finances whilst completing...

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Do you want to be a Trustee?

Do you want to be a Trustee?

Many of you will know of St George’s Hall as a successful community Hall, café, cinema, and music venue in Bewdley. We are now looking to recruit new trustees to add to our team to help shape the Hall’s future direction. It’s a voluntary role needing enthusiasm,...

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Celebrate Maman

Celebrate Maman

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the woman who deserves it all – with classic French dishes, flowing Champagne, and special moments to savour together. Whether she’s an early riser or a slow-Sunday spécialiste, celebrate her this Mother’s Day with all-day dining at Côte....

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NMITE Announces Groundbreaking New Partnership with AWE

NMITE Announces Groundbreaking New Partnership with AWE

NMITE has taken another major step towards establishing itself as a nationally significant new university, securing a new partnership with AWE—one of the UK’s most important engineering organisations. Recognising the strength of NMITE’s approach and the calibre of its...

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