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Leading Midwives Inspire Worcester Students at Special University Event
Two of the UK’s best-known voices in maternity care visited the University of Worcester to inspire the next generation of midwives. Sheena Byrom OBE and author, broadcaster and practising NHS midwife Leah Hazard spoke to a packed audience of student midwives,...
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Leading Midwives Inspire Worcester Students at Special University Event
Two of the UK’s best-known voices in maternity care visited the University of Worcester to inspire the next generation of midwives. Sheena Byrom OBE and author, broadcaster and practising NHS midwife Leah Hazard spoke to a packed audience of student midwives,...
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Hazelton Mountford Celebrates Team Promotions
Hazelton Mountford is delighted to share the recent promotions of three team members: Latisha, Amaash and Amelia. These well-earned promotions reflect the business’s commitment to recognising hard work, supporting development and creating opportunities for staff to...
Worcester City Women FC named Community Club of the Year in landmark season
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC) has been named Community Club of the Year at the FA Women’s National League Awards, recognising the club’s leadership in local engagement, inclusion and outreach across Worcestershire. The award reflects a year of sustained...
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Celebrating Our Rising Star: Laura Wins Prestigious Fundraising Award
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is delighted to share that Laura, our Community and Events Fundraising Officer, has won the Chartered Institute of Fundraising West Midlands Rising Star Award. The award recognises fundraisers across the West Midlands who make an...
Worcester Athletes Complete Cutting-Edge Performance Testing Ahead of Huge Relay Attempt
Two brothers from Worcester have taken part in advanced physical testing at the University of Worcester, as they prepare for a two-man continuous relay run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Help for Heroes. Alfie and Joe Pritchard will set off from the...
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Business Round Up – April
The shortlisted finalists for the 2023 Chamber Awards have been announced – well done and thanks to the large number of initial applicants. The final round of interviews will be carried out in early May and the winners announced in front of 700 people at the...
Enigma & Spring Lane Sustainability Forum
Enigma & Spring Lane are pleased to invite you to their 3rd FREE sustainability forum. Wednesday 19th April 15:00-17:00 Tea and Coffee Provided Eden Church, Grovewood Road, Malvern, WR14 1GD The forum aims to: raise awareness amongst local businesses and their...
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Ballards LLP Continues Annual Tradition of Spreading Christmas Joy to Children in Need
As part of their commitment to supporting the Worcester Community Trust, Ballards LLP recently donated wrapped selection boxes to the charity. This support plays a role in helping the Worcester Community Trust provide facilities for community use and extends a helping...
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...
Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also...
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Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also...
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Elevating Digital Department with New Hire at Ballards
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bal Siyan to its digital department as a Digital Consultant. With an impressive background spanning various sectors of the industry, Bal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further enhance Ballards’...
TeenTech Success for Malvern St James Girls’ School
TeenTech is a national innovation competition that invites pupils to invent products that solve real-world problems. Over 1500 pupils entered the competition and, this year, a team from Malvern St James secured first place in the Safety & Security Category,...
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Jane Newman Financial Planning Shortlisted for Professional Adviser Awards 2026
Jane Newman Financial Planning (JNFP) is delighted to share they have been shortlisted for Adviser Firm of the Year, Midlands, at the Professional Adviser Awards 2026. The firm has also announced that Emily Newman has been named as a finalist in the Young Achiever of...
Orchard Trust Offers New Supported Farm Placements
Lydbrook, Gloucestershire – Orchard Trust is delighted to announce it has secured funding from The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to support the development of their new Supported Farm Placements Programme: specialised Animal Care and Gardening Placements based at...
Severn Valley Railway honoured at Heritage Railway Association awards
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after receiving the Chairman’s Special Award at the 2026 Heritage Railway Association awards in Llandudno on Saturday 7 March. This was given in recognition of the tremendous team effort by volunteers, staff and partnership...
John Truslove marketing 13 brand-new factory or warehouse units in Redditch
A new development of 13 factory or warehouse units in Warwickshire are on the market for rent or sale with commercial property agents John Truslove. The properties developed by RM Contractors are at Claybrook Business Park, on Washford Industrial Estate in Redditch, a...
Music Industry Documentary Puts Graduate in Contention for a Second Prestigious Award
A documentary about grassroots music venues has put a University of Worcester graduate in the running for a prestigious award. Aiden Holland is nominated in the Royal Television Society Midlands Student Awards in the Factual – Long Form category for his...
Great connections thanks to the Chamber!
A connection made at last year’s Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Conference has led to a fantastic example of local businesses supporting their community. After YMCA Worcestershire CEO, Dr Annette Daly, spoke at the conference,...
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