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Steam trains set the pace for new multi-sport challenge in the Severn Valley
The Severn Valley Railway is delighted to support an exciting new multi-sport event, Steaming Down the Valley, taking place at Severn Valley Country Park on Saturday 6 June 2026. Hosted by Shropshire Council and organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, this...
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Steam trains set the pace for new multi-sport challenge in the Severn Valley
The Severn Valley Railway is delighted to support an exciting new multi-sport event, Steaming Down the Valley, taking place at Severn Valley Country Park on Saturday 6 June 2026. Hosted by Shropshire Council and organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, this...
Member News
Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals & Awards Ceremony
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire service and members of the community recognised for special commendation awards at two awards ceremonies at Worcester Guild Hall and...
Autumn Budget 2025: Your detailed summary
Rachel Reeves’s second Budget boosts welfare spending paid for through stealth tax rises, and taxes on property, savings and dividends. Income tax rates remain unchanged, but frozen thresholds for a further three years and wealth-focused levies do the heavy lifting. ...
Patron & Strategic News
Elite and Talented Student Athletes Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Elite and talented athletes studying at the University of Worcester have been recognised at an inaugural sports award’s ceremony. Seven awards were handed out at the awards, including UW Sports Personality of the Year, Academic Commitment, Excellence in Leadership,...
Will writing drive to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation
Specialist legal teams at two Worcester law firms are throwing their support behind the Worcestershire Community Foundation through a month-long Will writing initiative. Throughout June, solicitors at City firms Bradley Haynes and HCR Law will be offering to write...
Chamber News
Audience member with terminal diagnosis performs with Vamos Theatre
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, recently completed a national tour of its production about living and dying, Dead Good. During a Q&A session after a performance at the Mercury Theatre Colchester, the cast were asked, “ What would be on...
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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Introducing Bloomery
Bloomery is an independent floristry studio and cutting garden based on the Farncombe Estate, just outside of Broadway. With weddings and events postponed, workshops cancelled and the hotels on the estate closed, the past few months haven’t been easy. They decided to...
Introducing Bloomery
Bloomery is an independent floristry studio and cutting garden based on the Farncombe Estate, just outside of Broadway. With weddings and events postponed, workshops cancelled and the hotels on the estate closed, the past few months haven’t been easy. They decided to...
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NHS Test & Trace service in the workplace update
The guidance on the NHS Test & Trace service for employers, businesses and workers has been updated this week. The update includes redrafting for clarity, a new section on collecting customer and visitor data for NHS Test & Trace has been added, and additional...
Opportunity for businesses to comment on Government’s Carer’s Leave consultation
The Government is running a consultation on Carer’s Leave. They are keen to hear from all kinds of interested parties: employers, individual unpaid carers, trade unions, representative organisations, charities, professional bodies, medical or social care providers...
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Make Supporting Local Children and Families Your New Year’s Resolution
‘Do something amazing this year and support local children and families’ – that’s the inspirational message from Acorns Children’s Hospice which is asking the public to make giving back their New Year’s resolution. The charity, which provides vital care for life...
City businesses give £10,000 donation to hospice
Memorabilia signed by sports stars and valued at £10,000 has been donated by a Worcester-based business to help a hospice raise funds for its care. Firma Stella Sports Memorabilia and Firma Framing donated limited-edition, signed merchandise to St Richard’s Hospice...
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...
Worcestershire News
New podcast from Thursfields Solicitors explores role of expert witnesses in divorce cases
The role played by expert witnesses in divorce cases has been explored in a new podcast from Thursfields Solicitors. Chris Walklett, a forensic accountant and tax expert with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, was interviewed by Shane Miller, a director and head of...
Celebrate the NHS 75th birthday by taking part in the Big Tea this July with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
Can you hear the faint clatter of teacups across the nation? Water on the boil? That’s because it’s time for the NHS Big Tea 2023! The NHS Big Tea is a tea-fuelled fundraiser raising money to help the NHS be the best it can be. We’d absolutely love you to be...
Herefordshire News
New grant to support festivals and events
Thousands of people enjoy attending festivals and events each year in the county, however over the past two years measures to minimise the spread of Covid-19 has meant that many have been unable to go ahead. Recognising the substantial social and economic role...
New conference & meeting space available
Conference, meeting and boardroom facilities are now available to hire at the newly redeveloped Shell Store business incubation centre. The development has seen 2,500 sq metres of flexible and lettable business space created under the site’s iconic roofline – a...
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Prime Mix Marketing Expands Team as Part of Continued Growth Strategy
Worcester’s multi-award winning strategic marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is delighted to announce that for the second time within a few months, that it has expanded its team with the addition of Sophie Granlund. Hot on the trail of taking on Kezia Allen as...
Social Media Skills: A Business Essential in Today’s Workforce
In today’s fast-evolving digital workplace, social media is no longer just a marketing tool—it’s a critical skillset. From customer service to brand awareness and recruitment, the ability to communicate effectively online is becoming essential across industries. As...
Opportunity for Assurance Review Services: 2024–2025 Financial Year-End
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently seeking a qualified and experienced business to conduct our 2024–2025 financial year-end assurance review. We invite interested firms to submit an estimated quote for their services. This opportunity...
HCR Law Strengthens Regional Presence with Largest-Ever Promotion Round
Top 60 UK law firm HCR Law has announced significant UK-wide regional growth. In the largest promotion round in its history, HCR Law has promoted 87 lawyers and support professionals across all legal disciplines and within the firm’s 10 offices, reflecting the firm’s...
Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs
Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw these rise while 28% reported a decline The Trade...
Delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
We’re absolutely delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for the next 12 months! Our Hands On At Work team will be delivering seated massage sessions to the incredible staff at Worcester, Redditch, and Kidderminster...
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