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Worcestershire restaurant relaunches following £150k investment
A Worcestershire restaurant is relaunching after undergoing a six-figure refurbishment. The 3 AA Rosette Chaddesley Restaurant at Brockencote Hall Hotel has been reimagined as Malvern Restaurant following a £150,000 investment, transforming the space into a...
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Worcestershire restaurant relaunches following £150k investment
A Worcestershire restaurant is relaunching after undergoing a six-figure refurbishment. The 3 AA Rosette Chaddesley Restaurant at Brockencote Hall Hotel has been reimagined as Malvern Restaurant following a £150,000 investment, transforming the space into a...
Member News
KEMP Hospice Welcomes New Head of Care and Quality
Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice is pleased to announce Chrissla Davis has joined their Care Services team as Head of Care and Quality. Speaking about her appointment, Chrissla said “Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: people always come first....
Popular Talk Brought Forward for England Game
There are still some free tickets left for a talk at The Hive this week by one of the nation’s leading experts on poverty and its causes. The talk, on Wednesday 15 July, by author Joanna Mack, has been brought forward from its initial start time to ensure that...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG marks 10 years of BigTalk with The Unstoppable Gym
Creative communications agency DRPG has celebrated the 10th year of its flagship thought leadership event, BigTalk, bringing a record number of clients, partners and industry peers together at Studio 212 for a day built around fresh thinking, practical learning and...
Landowners given legal advice on unlocking development potential
An expert from a Worcestershire law firm is advising landowners on the benefits of promotion agreements, which can help them unlock the development potential of their land without any upfront cost or financial risk. Promotion agreements are legal profit-sharing...
Chamber News
Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region
On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...
Celebrating Apprenticeships: How TDM and Jess Gladston Champion Lifelong Learning
As we mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the transformative power of apprenticeships — both for individuals and for businesses. Our patron member, The Development Manager (TDM), has been at the forefront of this movement,...
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Welcome New Members | December
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout December: Untapped Global Ltd – Specialists in inclusive communications and marketing, helping organisations reach diverse audiences with clarity and impact. Proelium Law LLP – A specialist law firm advising...
Welcome New Members | December
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout December: Untapped Global Ltd – Specialists in inclusive communications and marketing, helping organisations reach diverse audiences with clarity and impact. Proelium Law LLP – A specialist law firm advising...
Policy News
Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise
Reacting to the latest interest rate decision, by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The geopolitical kaleidoscope has been dramatically shaken since the Bank last met to set the interest rate. Today’s...
Diplomatic Advisory Hub Offers Middle East Conflict Insight
Hundreds of businesses have gained unique geopolitical insight into the Middle East crisis, thanks to a joint initiative by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The first event organised by the new...
Skills News
Early Years Conference Marks Launch of University Centre in Worcester
The work of early years professionals in the county was the topic of a conference which marked the launch of a new University Centre at Heart of Worcestershire College. The internationally renowned author, Ben Kingston-Hughes, who has written several early years...
Worcester recruitment firm supports students with CV and interview success tips
Experts from a leading Worcester recruitment firm have supported local school children through a one-day training programme which gave them tips how to write CVs and handle job interviews. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialise in providing a range of professionals...
Charity News
Help Drive Change: Support Young Drivers in Our Community
In July 2026, the Ely Memorial Fund is once again hosting its impactful Young Driver Experience at Hereford & Ludlow College – an initiative designed to equip local young people aged 14–17 with the essential skills and awareness they need to stay safe on the...
Ormerod Rutter team raises over £3,000 for Blood Cancer UK
Thirty two members of the Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants team laced up their trainers on Sunday 10th May to take part in the Bromsgrove Blood Cancer Run. Participants chose between a 5k and a 10k route, both of which tested legs and lungs alike across a...
Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was...
BCC News
Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was...
Worcestershire News
Tickets for ‘Flying Scotsman’ at the Severn Valley Railway sell out in three minutes
The Severn Valley Railway was expecting demand to be high for tickets to travel behind ‘Flying Scotsman’ when it visits the line next month, but so strong was the demand to travel behind the iconic locomotive that all the seats were snapped up within three minutes of...
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
Herefordshire News
Branding with Purpose: Wye Valley Brewery Leads the Conversation at The Marketing Meetup – Worcester
Last week, the Worcester marketing community came together for The Marketing Meetup, this was only the second event – this time sponsored by Nifty Communications and hosted at the co-working space Vinegar Works on Foregate Street. This impactful event brought together...
Winners of the Herefordshire Tourism Awards 2024 have been Announced
Industry experts selected the county’s winning tourism businesses in our very first Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards. We’re delighted to congratulate our winners and are super excited that they will be put forward to the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence...
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Metres Direct moving to bigger base in Redditch, aided by John Truslove
Skirting board specialists Metres Direct are doubling the size of their operation after commercial property agency John Truslove helped them secure new premises on Redditch’s Lakeside Industrial Estate. Metres Direct owner Joe Phillips worked with Ben Truslove at...
Lecturer Putting in the Miles as She Gets Behind International Dementia Walk
A University of Worcester expert on living well with dementia is putting in the miles alongside fellow experts and campaigners to promote a better understanding of the condition and drive change. Dr Shirley Evans, Director of the University’s Association for Dementia...
Still Time to Nominate Outstanding Graduates as Entries Continue to Impress
There’s still time to nominate exceptional graduates for the University of Worcester’s first-ever Alumni Awards, as entries continue to highlight the remarkable impact of its alumni. The awards, spanning 10 categories, will celebrate graduates who are making a...
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Future secured for popular riverside path thanks to SVR and Highley Parish Council partnership
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that a new way forward has been found to protect the much-loved riverside path that runs along its land between Country Park Halt near Highley and Hampton Loade station. Highley Parish Council (HPC) has agreed to take on...
Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire is set to host his annual golf day, which is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The county’s High Sheriff, Maynard Burton, is hosting a golf event on Thursday 8th October at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern,...
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