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Next generation of leadership steps up at city firm
Worcester city-centre firm SME Solicitors is delighted to announce that partners Samantha Lloyd and Guy Salter are taking up new leadership roles. Samantha Lloyd, Head of Private Client and Partner since 2016, is becoming the firm’s new Managing Partner as of 1 April....
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Next generation of leadership steps up at city firm
Worcester city-centre firm SME Solicitors is delighted to announce that partners Samantha Lloyd and Guy Salter are taking up new leadership roles. Samantha Lloyd, Head of Private Client and Partner since 2016, is becoming the firm’s new Managing Partner as of 1 April....
Member News
University of Worcester Shortlisted for Two WhatUni Student Choice Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026: Career Prospects and Halls and Student Accommodation. The shortlistings reflect the University’s strong commitment to providing an outstanding student...
New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
Patron & Strategic News
Fully Funded Suicide Prevention Training for Those Supporting Veterans
PAPYRUS has been awarded funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to provide fully funded suicide prevention training for those working with or supporting veterans. The aim is to equip participants with skills to identify warning signs, intervene effectively, and...
Empowering Practitioners to Better Support Care Leavers
We have one more Training for Practitioners working with Care Leavers and their families in the community or at work! Wed 17th Dec – Caring for Care Leavers Training – 09.30-2.30pm – see enclosed leaflet for more...
Chamber News
New addition to GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveying and Valuations team will strengthen local offer
GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations department has been strengthened by the addition of a new experienced surveyor. Piers Thompson, who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Member of the RICS, has joined The House Surveyors as an Associate Director. Piers...
Worcester Student Wins National Volunteering Award
A second year Business Management student at the University of Worcester has won a national award recognising his volunteering contribution. Jack Lambert was named Volunteer of the Year at the 2022 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Awards. BUCS acts as...
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Introducing Eco Wright Energy
Eco-Wright Energy have over ten years experience designing renewable heating systems for both private homes and commercial properties. They are a small family run company dedicated to helping create more eco friendly and self sufficient ways to heat homes and work...
Introducing Eco Wright Energy
Eco-Wright Energy have over ten years experience designing renewable heating systems for both private homes and commercial properties. They are a small family run company dedicated to helping create more eco friendly and self sufficient ways to heat homes and work...
Policy News
Business Secretary launches major overhaul of UK’s audit regime in wake of big-name company collapses
Major new reforms to the UK’s audit regime will aim to safeguard British jobs, avoid company failures and reinforce the UK’s reputation as a world-leading destination for investment, the Business Secretary has announced (Thursday 18 March). The UK is consistently...
Economic Conference gives update on business challenges
The Economic conference held earlier this week gave attendees an exclusive first look of the Chambers Business Manifesto, which outlines the key areas the Chamber will be focussing its policy and efforts to support businesses throughout the year. The event also saw a...
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Charity News
Recruitment firm GMP raises £10,000 for Worcester charity New Hope
A Worcester recruitment firm has raised £10,000 for local children’s and disabilities charity, New Hope. The team from city centre-based GMP Recruitment, and the firm’s parent company The Jarell Group, raised the five-figure total through three of their staff taking...
Training Support Aims to Ease Construction Worker Shortage
A major project to support new construction workers across Herefordshire and drive growth in the industry has been launched by a leading education and training charity. The Construction Support Partnership (CSP) will provide tailored training, mentoring and support to...
Toxic Mix As Businesses Prepare for Tax Rise
QES_infosheet_Q1_2025 59% of businesses say tax, including national insurance, is now a concern, the second highest level on record following a peak in the previous quarter Business confidence remains subdued, with less than half of firms (48%) expecting turnover to...
BCC News
Toxic Mix As Businesses Prepare for Tax Rise
QES_infosheet_Q1_2025 59% of businesses say tax, including national insurance, is now a concern, the second highest level on record following a peak in the previous quarter Business confidence remains subdued, with less than half of firms (48%) expecting turnover to...
Worcestershire News
Public Relations is the most powerful marketing tool – by You Do Better PR
You don’t need to tell everyone how good you are. Just be good. Work hard, do what you do – do it well – and others will know how good you are. PR is the marketing tool that then leverages that knowledge. It’s the most powerful marketing tool...
Hazelton Mountford recruit two new starters
The growing insurance brokerage and Tenant Referencing firm, based in Worcester city centre and Evesham High Street, have welcomed two more team members. Mike Maher and Abi Hill joined Patron Members Hazelton Mountford in March 2023. Mike becomes a member of the...
Herefordshire News
The Courtyard Chase Lounge is set to relaunch with brand new chef and revamped menu
The Courtyard are thrilled to announce that its Chase Lounge bar and restaurant will relaunch on Thursday 3 March. With new Head Chef Richard ‘Dickie’ Flynn at the helm, the restaurant will be serving a selection of small plates and nibbles, ideal for a...
Two high sheriffs go wing-walking
Raising money for mental health charities on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2022 Herefordshire High Sheriff, and vertigo sufferer, Jo Hilditch is aiming to conquer her fears with her ultimate challenge – wing-walking! In aid of charities working to...
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HCR Law’s Midlands Corporate team leads M&A deal volume
Experian’s latest data shows a drop in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the UK during the first half of 2025, reflecting economic uncertainty and a cautious business environment. Deal volumes fell by 16% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, according to...
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS COME TOGETHER IN NEW NMITE ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD
NMITE, the pioneering new specialist technical and engineering university based in Hereford, is delighted to announce the formation of a new Academic Advisory Board, with a trio of leading international scholars as members. The Academic Advisory Board joins together...
NMITE ACADEMIC TO HOST INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING UNCONFERENCE AT NMITE’S SKYLON CAMPUS
The unconference (a conference without a fixed agenda) is being organised on 6-7 November at NMITE’s Skylon Park by Dr Sarah Peers, President of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) Europe. INWES works globally to increase the...
School Leaders Invited to Join Climate Assembly
Teachers and educators from across Worcestershire are invited to take part in a special Climate Assembly being hosted by the University of Worcester. The event, on Thursday, December 11, will bring together senior education leaders and sustainability leads from across...
Creative Mouse – celebrating 25 years of design
This year marks a special milestone for us at Creative Mouse – 25 years of design, collaboration, and creativity. Since opening our doors in 2000, we’ve come a long way, and we’re proud to celebrate the journey that brought us here. Creative Mouse was founded by three...
Welcome New Members October
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout October. TR Solar & Roofing – provides expert solar installations and roofing solutions to make your home energy-efficient and sustainable Exceptional Development – empowers individuals and...
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