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Kidderminster hotel lands gold for sustainability successes
A boutique Kidderminster hotel has earned gold recognition after a string of sustainability successes. The 4 AA Red Star Brockencote Hall Hotel has been recognised by Green Tourism – a world-leading certification that has been assessing travel, tourism and hospitality...
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Kidderminster hotel lands gold for sustainability successes
A boutique Kidderminster hotel has earned gold recognition after a string of sustainability successes. The 4 AA Red Star Brockencote Hall Hotel has been recognised by Green Tourism – a world-leading certification that has been assessing travel, tourism and hospitality...
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University Festival Explores Range of Legal Topics
A University of Worcester law-themed festival will offer a wide range of expert talks open to the public. The University’s Constitutions, Rights and Justice Research Group is holding a free Rights and Justice Festival at The Hive, in Worcester, on July 8, designed to...
SVR confirms 35006 P&O S N Co and overnight running for its Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed the first guest for its Autumn Steam Gala will be 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co, which will make its first-ever appearance at the heritage line during the four-day event from 18 to 21 September. And, in a special move...
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Hazelton Mountford Hosts Book Drive for Worcester Foodbank on World Book Day
Hazelton Mountford, Chamber Patron members and Chartered Insurance brokers, are inviting businesses from across the two counties to ‘buy a book’ at their fundraising ‘Book Bonanza’ on World Book Day. Team Hazelton Mountford are preparing for...
National Apprenticeship Week Success Culminates with Launch of 2024 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are excited to announce the 2024 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, which again proved to be another...
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New Policy Executive joins the Chamber
The Chamber is delighted to welcome Arjun Heir as the new Policy Executive. Of his appointment Arjun said:
“I’m thrilled to have joined the Chamber and am looking forward to continuing the excellent work of the Policy department partnering with businesses through thought-leadership.”
New Strategic Account Manager joins the Chamber
The Chamber has recently welcomed Jon Freail as the new Strategic Account Manager. He brings with him a wealth of experience and we are thrilled to have him as part of the team.
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BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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Former Newspaper Offices to be Transformed into State-of-the-Art Teaching Facility
Plans have been submitted to transform a well-known Worcester building into state-of-the-art teaching facilities for health students. The University of Worcester has submitted a planning application to develop the former Worcester News building, known as Berrows...
Well-loved café asking Worcestershire residents to support local business this winter in an effort to increase trade in the area
The independent coffee shop, which serves a range of Artisan coffees and speciality teas, closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and are happy to be getting back to work again. The team are now hoping that they’ll be able to attract the attention of locals...
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Help your business at the next FREE Sustainability Forum
With tightening legislation, increasing scrutiny and consumer awareness of the negative impacts of waste materials, our next Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) Sustainability Forum is focused on waste. The Sustainability Forum is a series of free events aimed...
Herefordshire charity joins forces with local racecourse
The ELY Memorial Fund Charity are very excited with the prospects of working with Hereford Racecourse for 2020, as part of a sponsored package. ELY offers payment towards funeral costs for families in Herefordshire if they lose a son or daughter between the ages of 17...
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University Success in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been recognised in two national sustainability awards, particularly for its efforts to support nature on campus. The University achieved Silver at the recent Green Apple Environment Awards for its initiatives to promote biodiversity,...
The Countdown to Launch
Penyard IT Services Ltd. officially launches on Tuesday 2nd January 2023. Anyone who has ever launched a new company or business venture regardless of its legal structure will be aware of the myriad items that suddenly appear on the pre-launch to-do list. As soon as...
WCG Announces New Interim CEO and Principal
A leading college group in Warwickshire and Worcestershire has announced its new interim CEO and Principal. Peter Husband, who is currently Group Principal for WCG (Warwickshire College Group), will be appointed to the interim role from January 1, 2024. The...
The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out
An iconic pre-Christmas sight is set to bring festive cheer to the streets of Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed its ever-popular Santa Run, taking place on Sunday 17th December, has sold-out with around 300 signed up. All ages don Santa suits and choose...
OLPRO Shortlisted for a West Midlands Business of the Year Sustainability Award.
Worcester-based outdoor leisure brand OLPRO has been shortlisted for a West Midlands Business of the Year sustainability award. The news comes shortly after OLPRO were awarded E-commerce Business of the Year at the Scale-up Awards, as well as winning The Best Small...
REHAU Scores Hat-trick at National Fenestration Awards 2023
On Saturday 28 October, REHAU was crowned Systems Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards, as well as scooping Best Use of Video for partnership film with Uxbridge-based fabricator, Visio, while Area Sales Manager, Hannah Smith also walked away with...
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