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Women in the emergency services break stereotypes at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Forum
40 business professionals gathered at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford for the latest Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Forum, supported by You Do Better and sponsored by mfg Solicitors. The event offered a morning of networking,...
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Women in the emergency services break stereotypes at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Forum
40 business professionals gathered at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford for the latest Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Forum, supported by You Do Better and sponsored by mfg Solicitors. The event offered a morning of networking,...
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Midlands-based businesses raise over £5,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Midlands, June 2025 – Three prominent Midlands firms have joined forces in an extraordinary show of solidarity to support a valued colleague diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), raising vital funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Accountancy...
Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils
A major consultation is underway to decide how Worcestershire’s local government could be reshaped. Shape Worcestershire invites all residents to share their views on how council services should be delivered in the future. What’s Changing? Currently, Worcestershire...
Patron & Strategic News
Calls for More Men to Work in Early Years Settings
University of Worcester graduates are joining calls for more men to enter careers working with children in early years settings. Currently, it’s estimated men only make up around 2-3 percent of the workforce when it comes to caring for children from birth to five...
Hackathon Returns to Worcester’s Cyber Lab
Preparations are underway for the next Hackathon event at the University of Worcester’s Cyber Lab. The event, which is held in conjunction with the British Computer Society and local cyber security firm IASME, sees students compete in teams to hack into a fake web...
Chamber News
BCC November Economic Review
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published their November Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is an analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data...
Chamber Network Policy Wins – Autumn Budget 2021
The Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) 2021 was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 27 October. Working together, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Chamber Network secured a number of wins for...
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Chamber 2019 Q4 Economic Report results
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, have released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) outlining key economic indicators for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2019. The report, from Q4 2019, focusses specially...
How has 2020 started for your business?
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the private sector’s largest business survey in the UK and enables local businesses to have their voice heard. 7000 UK businesses take part in the QES every quarter. Click here to ensure that your business experiences are...
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Charity News
Theo’s support for Primrose’s Big Summer Stroll following granddad’s death
A YOUNG boy who received bereavement support from Primrose Hospice is backing its Big Summer Stroll taking place at Hanbury Hall. Theo Giles, from Redditch, has urged people to get behind the event which takes place on Saturday, July 3 at the stunning grounds of the...
Mini Medics and Midlands Air Ambulance Fly To Birmingham City Centre
Emergency resources, including a team of mini medics and a LEGO Midlands Air Ambulance, flew into the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Birmingham, but it was a mission like no other… Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which celebrates 30 years of operating its...
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting, today...
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Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting, today...
Worcestershire News
Purple power – Worcester brings the Purple Flag home
The official presentation of the physical purple flag to Worcester was made last month in Ireland, following the city’s award of the prestigious Purple Flag status in August this year. Collecting the purple flag on behalf of Worcester at a glittering ceremony were...
Annual TDM Graduation Ceremony on Monday 17th October 2022
The Development Manager Ltd. (TDM), a West Midlands based Apprenticeship, Training and Skills Bootcamp provider, held its annual graduation ceremony at The Henry Sandon Hall, on Monday 17th October. The ceremony saw 40 of TDM’s Level 3, Level 4 and Level 6 BSc (Hons)...
Herefordshire News
Take part in the National Highways and Transport Survey
Local people are being asked for their views on Herefordshire’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. Answers will be compared with the views of other members of the public across England and...
Connecting Business and Charities – It’s not just about the money!
Tuesday 29 June 10.00am-12.30pm Jo Hilditch, High Sheriff of Herefordshire, presents an exciting opportunity to make connections and to support your CSR and Social Value activities’. Come and find out how supporting Herefordshire charities can be beneficial for your...
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Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
Graduate Lands Dream Role with England Netball
A University of Worcester graduate has landed what she describes as her dream job working for England Netball. Dani Kennedy has a job as a Marketing Executive with the national governing body of the sport, which manages netball in England, from the grass roots level,...
The SVR Celebrates an ‘ambitious, exciting, successful’ Autumn Steam Gala
Increased passenger numbers, a timetable that ran smoothly and a smart solution to what could have been a major hitch have given the Severn Valley Railway the prize of yet another highly successful enthusiast event. The recent Autumn Steam Gala, which took place...
Small Changes, Big Impact – How Waste Management Can Contribute to Net Zero
When it comes to sustainability, there’s a lot of talk – and a fair amount of greenwashing. But real change can start with small, practical steps. Have you considered how your washroom and waste management services could help you move towards Net Zero? Switching to...
Striving for Sustainability at Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers and Bromsgrove District Council Waste Services partnership significantly enhances waste management at Aggborough Stadium. Committed to sustainability, Kidderminster Harriers continue to succeed with efforts to improve their environmental impact...
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