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DRPG Named Global Agency of the Year in Landmark 45th Anniversary Year
Integrated communications group DRPG has been named Global Agency of the Year at the 2025 C&IT Awards, recognising its development from a UK-based film agency into a global business operating across three continents. The accolade lands in a landmark year for the...
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DRPG Named Global Agency of the Year in Landmark 45th Anniversary Year
Integrated communications group DRPG has been named Global Agency of the Year at the 2025 C&IT Awards, recognising its development from a UK-based film agency into a global business operating across three continents. The accolade lands in a landmark year for the...
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Progress is ‘impressive’ on repairs to the Severn Valley Railway’s embankment failure
The Severn Valley Railway reports that significant progress has been made with repairs to its failed embankment at Mor Brook bridge since specialist engineering contractors CML took possession of the site at the beginning of the month. CML has already excavated more...
More attractions added to SVR’s Railway 200: Trains Through the Ages event
Two narrow-gauge locomotives will join the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event, which takes place on 5 and 6 July. ‘Chaloner’ from the Leighton Buzzard Railway will appear alongside ‘Holy War’ from the Bala Lake Railway....
Patron & Strategic News
Kidderminster law firm raises funds for Home-Start Wyre Forest
A Kidderminster law firm has donated over £4,000 to local charity, Home-Start Wyre Forest. Partners and support staff at Kidderminster’s mfg Solicitors held events throughout the past 12 months for the charity which provides support and advice to struggling Wyre...
Bromsgrove law firm donates over £1,000 to animal sanctuary
A Bromsgrove law firm has donated over £1,000 to a popular local charity which cares for and re-homes hundreds of animals every year. mfg Solicitors has made a donation of £1,091.65 to the Kings Norton-based Wythall Animal Sanctuary, it’s Bromsgrove office’s appointed...
Chamber News
Herefordshire Area Council September Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
Autumn Budget Briefing 2021
Rishi Sunak sets out his Budget on 27 October 2021 against a backdrop of unprecedented economic disruption caused by the pandemic and record-breaking public debt. We have already had a mini-Budget with the announced 1.25% tax hike in National Insurance and dividends...
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British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto
In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said: “While the Conservative manifesto strikes some of the right notes, business communities across the UK will be looking to see...
Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto
Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said: “No government can deliver the prosperity that people and public services depend on, or achieve net-zero, without a true partnership with business. When business thrives, people and...
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Charity News
Worcester Foodbank – a summary of what we do and how we do it.
1. The Mission of Worcester Foodbank To end hunger and food poverty in our city. • We aim to help people in crisis who are referred to us by providing food parcels and other essential household products. • We support the Trussell Trust1 in its work lobbying and...
Residents at risk of Type 2 Diabetes encouraged to access free support
THOUSANDS of Worcestershire residents at risk of Type 2 diabetes are being encouraged to access free prevention support through the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. Living Well Taking Control, a new provider of the NHS programme, opened its doors in...
Further Inflation Increase Hammering Business and Long-Term Growth
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for June 2022, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Alex Veitch, said: “The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 10.1% is the tenth monthly increase in a row and another record high. “This...
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Further Inflation Increase Hammering Business and Long-Term Growth
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for June 2022, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Alex Veitch, said: “The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 10.1% is the tenth monthly increase in a row and another record high. “This...
Worcestershire News
Town Hall transformation plans submitted to Wyre Forest District Council
Kidderminster Town Council has submitted a planning application for a transformation of Kidderminster Town Hall on 30th June 2022. Following public consultation earlier this year, the plans have incorporated many of the improvements that were suggested. Cllr David...
New addition to GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveying and Valuations team will strengthen local offer
GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations department has been strengthened by the addition of a new experienced surveyor. Piers Thompson, who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Member of the RICS, has joined The House Surveyors as an Associate Director. Piers...
Herefordshire News
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in addition to government funding to make a truly transformational impact and bring value to their region. NMITE have an ambitious vision to become...
Have your say on the new Marches recovery plan
In 2020, local businesses helped the Marches LEP and Marches Growth Hub understand the full impact of the first lockdown through the region’s biggest ever business survey. One year on, they are asking for your help again to lobby government for the right...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Q3 Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of being part of this...
Get Ready for the Biggest Chamber Business Expo to Date!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has announced a new location for its renowned Business Expo— the University Arena, Worcester. The Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, is scheduled to take place on 10 October, with over 150...
Rotherwood Care Homes across Herefordshire to Host Harvest Festival Events
Rotherwood Care Homes across Herefordshire to Host Harvest Festival Events & Fundraise for Macmillan Lynhales Hall, Kington Court, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Nursing Homes are excited to announce their upcoming Harvest Festival Celebrations and Macmillan...
Dorset House Nursing Home to Host Harvest Festival in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support
Dorset House Nursing Home is delighted to announce its upcoming Harvest Festival on Friday, September 27th. This event will unite residents, families, and the local community to celebrate autumn’s bounty while supporting a worthy cause—raising funds for...
Tesco Launches Hyper-personalised Social Media Campaign for ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’
Tesco has launched a new social media campaign using advanced AI technology to hyper-personalise content and engage customers in supporting local community projects for ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’. The supermarket’s latest campaign allows its customers to...
Upcoming Budget: How Potential Changes Could Impact You
The forthcoming Autumn Budget, scheduled for 30th October 2024, looks likely to bring significant changes that could affect many people. While the full details are clearly not yet known, and we do not have a crystal ball to predict the future, several predictions and...
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