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Young Graduates Celebrating Success at Children’s University
Mini mortarboard hats were flung in the air in jubilation as the Children’s University Class of 26 celebrated their graduation day. Around 180 pupils from 3 schools in Worcestershire dressed up for the occasion at the University of Worcester, which works alongside a...
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Young Graduates Celebrating Success at Children’s University
Mini mortarboard hats were flung in the air in jubilation as the Children’s University Class of 26 celebrated their graduation day. Around 180 pupils from 3 schools in Worcestershire dressed up for the occasion at the University of Worcester, which works alongside a...
Member News
arrangeMY recognised as Champions of ESG at Focus Champs 2026
Worcestershire-based travel management company arrangeMY has been awarded Champions of ESG at the Focus Champions Conference 2026, recognising the company’s continued commitment to responsible business travel, sustainability, supplier engagement and social value. The...
West Mercia Search & Rescue Achieves Drone Milestone
West Mercia Search & Rescue is an entirely volunteer, registered charity, supporting police and emergency services across Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire in the search for vulnerable, high risk missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a...
Patron & Strategic News
Children’s Nursing Demonstration a Hit at The Hive
Children’s Nursing staff and students from the University of Worcester have been meeting the public and hearing stories of inspirational nurses at The Hive in celebration of National Children’s Nurses Day. The day, organised by the Association of British Paediatric...
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Bromsgrove office
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced two promotions at its Bromsgrove office. Deborah Perry has been promoted to Senior Associate within the firm’s Private Client division, while Claire Liddy has been promoted to Associate within the Property Litigation division. The...
Chamber News
Eight days left to file your Self Assessment
Eight days until 31 January Self Assessment deadline Miss the deadline and you may face an automatic £100 penalty File your return now at GOV.UK and pay any tax due by 31 January – help and support available online With just over a week until the Self Assessment...
Opportunity for Local Businesses to Connect with Major Buyers this February
The popular Meet the Buyer Conference, sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub, is set to return on Friday 6 February 2026, offering businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a valuable opportunity to connect directly with major buyers and procurement...
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Bluebox Software Marks 20 Years of Innovation, Partnership, and Growth
Worcester-based Bluebox Software is celebrating 20 years of helping businesses evolve through technology – alongside the launch of a bold new brand identity that reflects its continued focus on innovation and collaboration. Founded in 2005 by Richard Cullen,...
Bluebox Software Marks 20 Years of Innovation, Partnership, and Growth
Worcester-based Bluebox Software is celebrating 20 years of helping businesses evolve through technology – alongside the launch of a bold new brand identity that reflects its continued focus on innovation and collaboration. Founded in 2005 by Richard Cullen,...
Policy News
Inflation Eases But Business Costs Still Biting
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “A further easing of inflation, to 3% in January, will be cautiously welcomed by businesses. Firms will be hoping it...
New Tariff Rate A Further Blow To Business
Reacting to the decision by the US President to raise his new tariffs under section 122 of the Trade Act 1974 to 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The 40,000 UK companies exporting goods to the US will be dismayed at this latest turn...
Skills News
Worcestershire Apprenticeships Penguin Finds Home with Local Training Provider
Worcestershire Apprenticeships’ very own penguin in the great Waddle of Worcester has found a home with local training provider GLP Training. In the summer of 2024, St Richard’s Hospice delivered the great Waddle of Worcester, a penguin-themed art trail around the...
From Learners to Leaders – Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025, and we’ve picked our own theme this year, to showcase the journey (our) apprentices take as they evolve on the job – From Learners to Leaders. Apprenticeships are more than just earning a qualification; they’re about...
Charity News
The Ladybird’s Path: Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Unveils Magical School Garden created by the children it supports at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026
A wonderful, fun-filled day out for families and gardening enthusiasts alike, The RHS Malvern Spring Show Festival 2026 brings with it a plethora of garden ideas with plenty to see and do for all ages. The RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 (7–10 May) will showcase...
St Michael’s Hospice charity shop in Ross-on-Wye temporarily closes following neighbouring fire
St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed that its charity shop on Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye is temporarily closed following a significant fire at a neighbouring business last Friday evening (24th April). The fire, which began in the adjacent car MOT garage, caused...
US Tariffs Set To Continue
Reacting to the announcement of new US tariffs under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is no surprise that the US is taking action, before its temporary section 122 measures...
BCC News
US Tariffs Set To Continue
Reacting to the announcement of new US tariffs under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is no surprise that the US is taking action, before its temporary section 122 measures...
Worcestershire News
Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’
The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival between 15 and 18 May welcomed more than 3,700 visitors and saw 20 locomotives in action, for what organisers believe was 2025’s largest diesel event on the preservation circuit. ‘What a fantastic show we put on!’...
Severn Valley Railway helps local aid charity
The Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop at Bridgnorth had an unusual visitor recently, in the form of a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup. The SVR was assisting a local charity, Wyre Forest 2 Ukraine, with their efforts in sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The charity...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Law Firm Announces New Partners
A Herefordshire law firm is celebrating the appointments of four new partners – including one who started out as an office secretary nearly 30 years ago. Lanyon Bowdler has announced that four senior members of staff have been promoted to partners –...
Turning Risks into Opportunities: How Insurance Can Support Business Growth in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Running a business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire presents fantastic opportunities, but it also involves risks. Whether you’re a manufacturer in Malvern, a farm shop owner in Herefordshire, or a tech start-up in Worcester… growth often means taking on...
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Growing Private Client and Residential Property teams at SME Solicitors
The SME Solicitors team has grown a lot in the last few months. We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Cerri, Sandie Hutchings, Kim Bradley and Jordan Oakes to the team. Lauren Cerri, Solicitor in our Private Client team, joined us in February this year having previously...
Ann Muddiman retires after 33 years at SME Solicitors
Ann Muddiman marked her last day at SME Solicitors on 29 May. Ann began her career in 1979 and has worked at several firms across the West Midlands. She later joined John Stallard & Co. in March 1993 and, after the merger with March & Edwards in 2011, joined...
Trueline Products Recruits Three Early Careers Roles in One Morning Through Innovative Assessment Centre
A Worcestershire Chamber Strategic Member has successfully recruited two apprentices and one trainee in a single morning using an assessment centre approach designed to help employers identify potential rather than rely solely on CVs. Trueline Products, a local...
mfg Solicitors strengthens Contentious Probate team with new appointment
A specialist lawyer has joined the nationally recognised Contentious Probate department at Midlands firm, mfg Solicitors. Samantha Evans has joined the team as a solicitor based at the firm’s Kidderminster office, where she will advise and work with clients on a...
Skills shortages and burnout pose challenges for the financial sector
The commercial finance and accountancy sector is facing a deepening talent problem that could threaten growth and long-term business resilience unless employers rethink their recruitment and retention strategies, says an industry specialist. The warning has come from...
Growing nutrition firm moves into new Redditch manufacturing base, aided by John Truslove
Health supplements business Ethical Nutrition is opening its first manufacturing site in Redditch after securing premises through commercial property agency John Truslove. It is a major development for the family business, launched by cancer survivor Grace Carter and...
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