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Safari Skies Drone Show!
Look to the Skies This Halloween as Safari Skies Comes to West Midlands Safari Park! This Halloween is set to be bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever at West Midlands Safari Park, as we get ready to take our wildlife experience into the skies with the...
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Safari Skies Drone Show!
Look to the Skies This Halloween as Safari Skies Comes to West Midlands Safari Park! This Halloween is set to be bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever at West Midlands Safari Park, as we get ready to take our wildlife experience into the skies with the...
Member News
Wyevale Nurseries unveils 19 new plant introductions & showcases ‘Climate Champions’ for 2027
GARDENERS visiting garden centres supplied by Wyevale Nurseries next year will be able to access 19 new 2027 plant promotions and a ‘Climate Champions’ collection offering tougher, pollinator-friendly planting options (September 2026). The leading UK grower has...
Digital & AI Innovators join all-new support programme at Kidderminster’s Old Court
Eleven ambitious businesses have joined BetaDen’s new twelve-week Digital & AI BootCamp, launched at The Old Court in Kidderminster to help Worcestershire businesses develop digital products, integrate artificial intelligence and accelerate growth. Delivered by...
Patron & Strategic News
New Book Reveals Surprising Way Countries Judge Each Other’s Human Rights Records
An expert in law will launch his latest book at The Hive next month, shedding light on the way United Nations member states assess each other’s human rights records. Dr Michael Lane, Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester, will explore the Universal Periodic...
New paralegal joins mfg’s Residential Property department as work grows
Law firm mfg Solicitors has added further to its growing Residential Property team with the appointment of a new paralegal. Elizabeth Simpson has joined the firm from Parkinson Wright where she spent just over two years. Aside from supporting the team and its clients,...
Chamber News
“I had no idea what the result was going to be” – Dandelion Video Production’s Adam Hanslow-Smith takes a DISC assessment live on his own podcast
Most personality tests get dismissed as online quizzes with vague results. But when Adam Hanslow-Smith, founder of Dandelion Video Production, sat down with DISC Practitioner Dawn Hardman for the latest episode of the What Do You Do? podcast, he didn’t just...
Chamber Proud to Host Armed Forces Networking Breakfast
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be hosting its Armed Forces Networking Breakfast on 23rd April 2026, bringing together businesses, partners and members of the Armed Forces community for a morning of connection and...
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Welcome New Members | February
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout February: Advita Ortho UK Ltd – A medical technology and device company manufacturing and supplying innovative orthopedic implants and AI-enhanced surgical solutions. Elgar Energy Holdings Ltd –...
Welcome New Members | February
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout February: Advita Ortho UK Ltd – A medical technology and device company manufacturing and supplying innovative orthopedic implants and AI-enhanced surgical solutions. Elgar Energy Holdings Ltd –...
Policy News
BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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...
Skills News
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...
81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
Charity News
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...
Stronger Together: New Webinar Programme Launches to Support Veterans’ Families and Friends
Combat Stress Learning is proud to launch the Stronger Together Programme, a new series of five live online webinars designed specifically for family members and friends of veterans. Families and loved ones often play a vital role in supporting veterans who may be...
New PM Must Give Business ‘Breathing Space’
Responding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on being appointed Prime Minister....
BCC News
New PM Must Give Business ‘Breathing Space’
Responding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on being appointed Prime Minister....
Worcestershire News
‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line
The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees to join the Board. We are one of the leading grant makers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the...
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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ADHD at Work: what gets lost when nuance leaves the room
The conversation around ADHD has become louder. But louder doesn’t always mean clearer. At work, the more useful conversation begins with the realities of an ordinary Tuesday, when somebody’s capability and their capacity to access it do not appear to match....
Arena Team Goes the Distance for Diabetes Charity
Colleagues at the University of Worcester are preparing to take part in the Worcester City Runs next month in support of a diabetes charity with special significance to the team. Four colleagues from the University of Worcester Arena will be joined by a former member...
Worcestershire’s Tolkien Connection Explored at Special Hive Event
A Worcestershire academic will explore the region’s links to renowned fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien at a special event at The Hive. Dan Johnson, Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester and Malvern Hills Walking Guide, will be interviewed by journalist Stewart...
Law firm strengthens Private Client team to support continued growth
A Midlands law firm has bolstered its Private Client department with the appointment of a new associate solicitor. Hannah Finnegan has joined mfg Solicitors as an associate within the firm’s 45-strong Private Client offering. Based at their offices in Bromsgrove and...
Law firm announces Birmingham Children’s Hospital as it’s charity of the year
A leading Worcestershire law firm has announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its charity of the year and will spend the next 12 months raising vital funds for them. Law firm mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire, Birmingham and...
Elston HR Welcomes Claire Kerins-Mills to the Consultancy Team
Elston HR is delighted to welcome Claire Kerins-Mills as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Claire joins as a Senior HR Consultant, bringing a wealth of experience from the hospitality sector, where she has spent many years leading and supporting...
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