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Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces
Community Power has announced a new partnership with Oakchurch Farm Shop that will help provide fresh produce for thousands of meals at Lee’s Place, the charity’s hot food hub supporting people experiencing homelessness in Herefordshire. Lee’s Place, located in...
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Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces
Community Power has announced a new partnership with Oakchurch Farm Shop that will help provide fresh produce for thousands of meals at Lee’s Place, the charity’s hot food hub supporting people experiencing homelessness in Herefordshire. Lee’s Place, located in...
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Leading commercial nursery offers free expert advice on to how to plant a bareroot hedge
WYEVALE Nurseries is offering free expert advice on how to successfully plant a bareroot hedge in its bid this autumn to raise awareness about how environmentally friendly bareroot hedging is (September 2025). The leading British commercial grower has put together...
Wyevale Nurseries celebrates deep-rooted heritage as it marks 95th anniversary
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has formally unveiled its 95th anniversary logo and launched the celebration of its deep-rooted horticultural heritage this month (October 2025). The award-winning, leading commercial grower was established in 1930 by Harry Williamson*,...
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One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
Meeting the artist of our Picasso Penguin
At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we believe in supporting creative community initiatives that bring joy to Worcester and attract visitors to our amazing city. This year, we are thrilled to be a sponsor of the St Richard’s Hospice Waddle of Worcester Campaign,...
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Join the businesses harnessing peer support to drive success in 2021
Are you an ambitious Worcestershire Company, looking for support in 2021 to help you and your business overcome the challenges created in 2020?
Chamber Network top five achievements 2020
As we reflect on a busy and challenging year, the BCC policy team has highlighted their top five achievements for 2020: A huge thank you to our growing network of Members who support us and provide us with essential business insights that allow us to lobby for these...
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HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
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HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
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Rapid COVID-19 testing for essential workers in Worcestershire
Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available from participating pharmacies across Worcestershire. These tests are for residents and who live or work in Worcestershire and who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. It’s recommended to have a test twice a week, even if...
Putting The Human In Zooming
It’s been twelve months of businesses carrying on under lockdown restrictions and this year has seen the incredible rise of Zoom and other online technologies that have helped us to stay connected and keep businesses moving. Online networking events and meetings have...
Herefordshire News
Little Princess Trust opens online shop
The Little Princess Trust now has its very own online shop! It means the charity’s incredible supporters can show the pride they have in helping the Hereford-based charity by raising its profile every time they leave the home. Wristbands, T-shirts, umbrellas and...
Government support for larger businesses launched
After extensive consultation and representations, all businesses will now be able to access some form of government support to assist them during the present Covid-19 crisis. The Treasury scheme which launched yesterday (20 April), plugs the gap between the scheme...
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2024 Elgar Festival Hailed as ‘Best Event Yet’
The Worcestershire-based Elgar Festival returned for its May and June events this year with a joyful week of concerts, conversations, events and exhibitions celebrating the life and music of Britain’s greatest composer. The music of the Festival’s namesake was the...
West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
Oakland International Secures Knottingley Site
Redditch based total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has secured a new industrial site at Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Completed in March 2024, Clews & Co Chartered Surveyors helped secure the acquisition of the 161,578 sq. ft. building which...
Award for PhD Student Helping Bumblebees Thrive in their Natural Habitats
A PhD student from the University of Worcester has been given an award by an international organisation for the quality of her research pitch. Andrea Tapia Arenas entered the Research Pitches Contest from the Compostela Group of Universities, which helps students with...
Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has Announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its Charity Partner for 2024-2025.
Thursfields Solicitors has revealed its commitment to supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity for the next 12 months. Having raised £3,917.00 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in the previous fundraising drive, the firm is eager to support another...
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