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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...
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Hayward Wright continues expansion latest acquisition
Midlands-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm Hayward Wright has expanded into Birmingham City Centre, with the acquisition of Wharfside Accountancy Services. The acquisition aligns with Hayward Wright’s strategic growth plans and responds to growing...
KEMP Hospice Santa Fun Run Returns with a New Festive Home in Wolverley
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by taking part in the jolliest jog of the year: the return of KEMP Hospice’s much-loved Santa Fun Run, launching this year from a brand-new location. On Sunday 7th December 2025,...
Patron & Strategic News
Widely Respected Solicitor James Hayes Retires After 35-year career
One of region’s most popular and respected solicitors has retired after a career spanning over three and a half decades. James Hayes, a partner in the Corporate division at law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired after 35 years of advising business owners, boards and...
Practical Steps to Reduce the Impact of Flooding
Recent flooding incidents this autumn have shown just how devastating and unpredictable flooding can be, leaving many homes damaged and people feeling overwhelmed. We understand the distress that flooding can cause, and we are here to help you take proactive steps to...
Chamber News
Chamber sign up for ‘We See You Campaign’ to spotlight hidden disabilities and workplace equality
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have joined businesses across the region in promoting greater diversity within the workplace. The We See You campaign, organised by Chamber Members Landau will highlight the benefit to an organisation who...
BCC issues blueprint for economic recovery and says global trade can be a key driver
The new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, has set out the action needed to help firms and communities rebuild.
In her first speech to the BCC’s Global Annual Conference, she said that key steps were needed to boost UK trade, unlock the blockages in the skills training system and build a greener and more sustainable economy that achieves the aim of net zero by 2050.
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Local hotel supports local charity in Malvern
Staff at The Mount Pleasant Hotel in Great Malvern are raising funds for local Malvern resuscitation charity, Heartstart Malvern, that provides free CPR training and maintains 25 public defibrillators around the Malvern Hills area. The charity has recently launched a...
Talented Droitwich business owner creates a new range for NHS Heroes
A local jewellery designer in Droitwich has created a non-profit range of inscribed bracelets to raise £25,000 for NHS Charities Together. Alison Hargreaves, owner of Bracelets Together launched the online initiative during the second week of May after coming across...
Win for British Chambers of Commerce as NICS increase is reversed
Comment from Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce: “After months of campaigning, today’s Government announcement to reverse the increase to the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) is a big win for the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Win for British Chambers of Commerce as NICS increase is reversed
Comment from Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce: “After months of campaigning, today’s Government announcement to reverse the increase to the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) is a big win for the British Chambers of Commerce...
Worcestershire News
First phase of Redditch Gateway complete
The first phase of work on Redditch Gateway is now completed The site, which has been pre-let to Amazon, will have capacity for up to one million sq ft of brand new office, logistics and manufacturing accommodation when complete. The accommodation will include...
Support webinar to help businesses overcome recruitment challenges
Worcestershire businesses are being encouraged to attend a free seminar to help them overcome recruitment challenges. Job vacancies in the UK is currently standing at 1.2million and recruitment remains one of the major challenges faced by businesses right now. The...
Herefordshire News
Hereford e-bike Grant scheme is now open for applications
Hereford businesses can now apply for a Hereford e-bike Grant to cover the cost of new electric bikes or electric cargo bikes to be used for business purposes. Hereford was selected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to receive a grant of...
Social Value within Procurement
Herefordshire Council are launching a new approach to embedding Social Value within its procurement and contracting approach. This invitation is extended to organisations that are currently or wish to deliver goods and services to the council in the future. This is an...
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SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets
Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets. The survey, by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, shows around half of firms with more...
University Researchers Investigate Impact of Soil Erosion on Farming
Soil washed away on farmland by rainfall can have dire consequences for farmers and for the environment. Now researchers at the University of Worcester are using the latest drone technology to establish the extent of this erosion, its impact and therefore the...
Worcestershire Care Home Care Home Hosts Spectacular Firework Display
Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich dazzled residents, staff, family, and friends with a vibrant firework display, celebrating Bonfire Night with an unforgettable evening filled with community, warmth, and joy. Attended by people of all ages, the event fostered a...
Worcestershire County Cricket Club Membership On Sale Now
Membership packages for the 2025 cricket season at Visit Worcestershire New Road are on sale now. From the excitement and exhilaration of the T20 Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup to the Vitality County Championship matches, there is something for everyone. You can...
Mayor of Worcester to Open BizFest 2024, Celebrating the Midlands’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
Real World Consultancy (RWC) is delighted to announce BizFest 2024, taking place on Thursday, 21 November, at Dancox House in Worcester. Mayor Mel Allcott will officially open this exciting event, which promises to be a high-energy celebration of small and micro...
New Partnership for Women’s Cricket at Worcester
The Women’s Cricket Team at the University of Worcester has joined forces with a national campaign to fight sexism in the world of sport. They’ve partnered with Her Game Too, which aims to create inclusive environments for players while raising awareness of women’s...
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