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First sale at The Boulevard highlights Bromsgrove’s national appeal
A surge of interest in a prime Bromsgrove industrial development being marketed by commercial property agency John Truslove has seen the first deal completed and a number of units placed under offer. A private investor has purchased and completed on Unit 6 The...
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First sale at The Boulevard highlights Bromsgrove’s national appeal
A surge of interest in a prime Bromsgrove industrial development being marketed by commercial property agency John Truslove has seen the first deal completed and a number of units placed under offer. A private investor has purchased and completed on Unit 6 The...
Member News
Monthly Book Club Goes Weekly for a Dickensian December
The adult reading group at The Hive will go weekly in December, as one of the most famous Christmas stories of all time is brought to life. Books Aloud usually meets on the last Wednesday of each month. A short story is chosen, read aloud to the group, and then...
Severn Valley Railway – Black Friday Special Offer
Save 20% on Santa’s Steam Specials Tickets! You’ll need to hurry, this offer ends at 4pm this Wednesday 26 November 2025. Santa’s Steam Specials tickets include: Private compartment or reserved table in a historic carriage Travel from Kidderminster to...
Patron & Strategic News
The Development Manager – Worcestershire’s Leading Tech and Digital Apprenticeship Provider
TDM, based in Worcestershire, provides tech and digital Apprenticeships across England. At TDM, we offer Apprenticeship programmes from Level 3 to Degree levels and run tailored 12-week Skills Bootcamp programmes. Apprenticeship funding is accessible to individuals at...
Leading Hip Surgeon Supports Campaign to Help Students
One of the world’s leading hip surgeons has joined efforts at the University of Worcester to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. The University’s Foundation Anniversaries Campaign launched just two weeks ago and has already raised £25,000. Ronan...
Chamber News
Qwell mental wellbeing support
Qwell is a FREE, anonymous, confidential and safe online emotional wellbeing service, offering professional support, information, discussion boards and more for adults. Access 365 days a year to counsellors who are available from: 12.00-10.00pm Monday to Friday...
New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign
New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign, Eye Care We Care. The campaign runs throughout May and aims to draw attention to a wide range of issues surrounding blindness and vision impairment whilst raising funds to support students’ education and...
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Policy News
Reopening Test & Trace guidance: Maintaining records of staff, customers & visitors
The easing of social and economic lockdown measures following the COVID-19 outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace. Organisations in certain sectors have been asked to assist this service by keeping a temporary record of customers and visitors for 21 days,...
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Poppy Bramford, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce The Coronavirus global pandemic has defined business activity during the last 3 months. Businesses have been operating in an unprecedented...
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Charity News
Mum’s Christmas Wish as Daughter’s Memory Lives On In Charity Campaign to Remember Loved Ones
The memory of a much-loved Worcestershire girl whose brave battle with cancer captured the hearts of the community will live on in a special festive celebration from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Lily-Mai Bishop and her family were supported by Acorns throughout her...
Could you help us to make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older?
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are looking for experienced and knowledgeable trustees to join our board of trustees. They have a particular need for someone with an accountancy or finance background. their trustees are essential to our success as a charity....
South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and...
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South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and...
Worcestershire News
Join Team Worcestershire Acute for the NHS75 Malvern Walk!
On Saturday June 10 Sky Blue Adventures will be leading a very special sponsored walk in order to raise much needed funds for Worcestershire’s local hospitals in the NHS’ 75th birthday year. The 9 mile walk will take in the beautiful views of end to end Malvern Ridge,...
Swiss manufacturing company sets up UK headquarters at Link Business Centre, Malvern
A Swiss company specialising in cleaning nozzles is all set to run its new UK headquarters from Link Business Centre in Malvern. ENZ UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENZ Technik which is a global business with subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden. ENZ...
Herefordshire News
Business summit kick starts 2050 Big Plan for economy
The new Shell Store recently hosted the first in a series of events across the county to bring people and organisations together to discuss the big projects, changes and partnerships required to transform Herefordshire’s economy. More than 50 business leaders joined...
Mental Health in an Unequal World: Acting Together to Prevent Suicide is it Time to Change?
Wednesday 6 October 10.00am-12.00pm In support of World Mental Health Day 2021, Time to Change Worcestershire and the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Suicide Prevention Team will host an event to explore this question: Is suicide a mental health matter, a matter of...
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The Key Safe Company is putting its latest product up for attack testing at The Security Event at The NEC
A leading access management company will demonstrate the durability of its latest key safe when it undergoes attack testing at a prestigious trade show. The Key Safe Company will pit its flagship ark Tamo Pro, billed as the world’s most secure mechanical key safe,...
How to Navigate the AI Revolution
Optimising Search with Intelligent Tools and Modern SEO Strategies The world of artificial intelligence is positively booming, and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement – and perhaps a touch of apprehension. We’re witnessing astonishing advancements...
FAUN Zoeller Fleet Services invest in new fleet
Following the recent rebranding of FAUN Zoeller Fleet Services Ltd (FZFS), FAUN Zoeller (UK) Ltd (FZUK) has taken its next strategic step by investing in new vehicles for its rental fleet — including Europe’s number one refuse collection body, the VARIOPRESS. The new...
Toxic Mix As Businesses Prepare for Tax Rise
QES_infosheet_Q1_2025 59% of businesses say tax, including national insurance, is now a concern, the second highest level on record following a peak in the previous quarter Business confidence remains subdued, with less than half of firms (48%) expecting turnover to...
Roster grows for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival
A matching pair of guests are to join the line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Colas have agreed to send two of their Class 56s to appear at the four-day event between 15 and 18 May. They join the already-confirmed visitor list, which...
University Academic Seeks Public’s Stories of Bystander Intervention
Have you ever chosen to intervene in a difficult situation? A University of Worcester academic has launched a new project that seeks to collect people’s stories of bystander intervention. Whether they were the person that intervened to help or the one who benefited...
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