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ONE Creative environments (ONE) becomes a Strategic Member
Multi-disciplinary design company ONE Creative environments (ONE) is delighted to become a Strategic Member of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1975, ONE has grown significantly and now operates from offices in Birmingham, Cardiff and...
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ONE Creative environments (ONE) becomes a Strategic Member
Multi-disciplinary design company ONE Creative environments (ONE) is delighted to become a Strategic Member of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1975, ONE has grown significantly and now operates from offices in Birmingham, Cardiff and...
Member News
DRPG Hosts ‘Make A Moment’ Charity Christmas Event as 45th CSR Project
As part of its 45th anniversary year, creative communications group DRPG has completed its 45th CSR project, marking a continued commitment to social impact beyond its core business. The milestone was marked this weekend with a Christmas celebration for Worcestershire...
THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE
Businesses spend an average of £1,000 every year servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment. Some companies spend tens of thousands—one recently spent £38,000—to keep fire alarms and extinguishers in working order. There are about 16,000 business-related fires...
Patron & Strategic News
University Academic Helps Brings Ukrainian Shakespeare Play to Stage
A University of Worcester academic has helped bring to the stage the world premiere of a Ukrainian play based on Shakespeare’s Othello, that explores aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Nicoleta Cinpoeş, in her role as...
Parents and Carers of University Students Invited to Talk
A free online talk will help parents and carers of students heading off to university this September. The event, held by the University of Worcester on Thursday July 3, will cover a range of areas and is available to anyone, wherever their young person is going to...
Chamber News
Final Chance for Tickets!
With only a few weeks to go until the event, festival-goers are urged to purchase their tickets while they are still available. The popular local festival, taking place on 11th-14th August, is celebrating its 10th year Anniversary and is set to be an amazing weekend....
Can you help with support for Ukraine Nationals?
Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, leading recruitment firm Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working to support Ukraine Nationals who have applied to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....
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Introducing Riding With Mates
Two Worcestershire cycling enthusiasts have come together during lockdown to offer ethical and organic bike-themed clothing and accessories, selling direct to the public online and also providing custom printing to sports clubs and businesses. The Launch Collection...
Introducing Riding With Mates
Two Worcestershire cycling enthusiasts have come together during lockdown to offer ethical and organic bike-themed clothing and accessories, selling direct to the public online and also providing custom printing to sports clubs and businesses. The Launch Collection...
Policy News
Tax self-assessment deadline extended
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that self-assessment customers who cannot file their tax return by the 31 January 2021 deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online by 28 February. However, taxpayers are still obliged to pay their...
Skills for jobs: increased business role in Further Education
This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. It outlines how government propose to support people to develop the skills they need to get...
Skills News
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Charity News
Acorns Partners with Law Firms in Free Will Writing Scheme to Help Fund Lifeline Care across Worcestershire
Acorns Children’s Hospice has joined forces with law firms across the region for a special scheme, aimed at raising vital funds towards the charity’s lifeline care and support. Throughout June, Acorns is partnering with local law firms from across the region to...
Hunter Chase Race Success: Fundraising Finesse for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and its special guests from some of the Midlands’ biggest corporate organisations were given exclusive access to Cheltenham Racecourse’s only-evening fixture of the season. On Friday 29th April 2022, the Hunter Chase evening saw a rare...
Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
BCC News
Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
Worcestershire News
IT specialist Minster Micro appoints new Business Development Manager
A Worcestershire IT and software provider has appointed a new Business Development Manager who will help drive the company’s latest growth phase. Kidderminster firm Minster Micro has appointed Deb Parton to the newly created role following a series of regional client...
Worcestershire business celebrating growth from every angle
Worcestershire business, Rock Power Connections, who design and build electrical infrastructure solutions across the UK, bringing high voltage power to the places it’s needed are celebrating growth from every angle. Celebrating 10 years in business, Rock has seen...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire celebrates record year for company formations
Latest figures show that more new businesses were established in Herefordshire during 2021 than in any previous year – despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic. In total 2,858 new companies were registered in the county compared to 2,327...
Hereford chosen for new Monopoly board
The city of Hereford has been chosen to gets its own official monopoly board! Beating competition from 24 other locations, the board will be themed around more than 30 local landmarks and the public are being invited to suggest cards and squares to feature in the...
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Wasp Nest Removal for Businesses: Protecting Your Workplace Safely and Efficiently
As the warmer months approach, wasp nests can pose a significant risk to businesses, threatening employee safety and customer experience. At PGM Pest Control, we specialise in professional wasp nest removal tailored for commercial properties across Herefordshire and...
Progress is ‘impressive’ on repairs to the Severn Valley Railway’s embankment failure
The Severn Valley Railway reports that significant progress has been made with repairs to its failed embankment at Mor Brook bridge since specialist engineering contractors CML took possession of the site at the beginning of the month. CML has already excavated more...
More attractions added to SVR’s Railway 200: Trains Through the Ages event
Two narrow-gauge locomotives will join the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event, which takes place on 5 and 6 July. ‘Chaloner’ from the Leighton Buzzard Railway will appear alongside ‘Holy War’ from the Bala Lake Railway....
Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
Grab some free ‘Inspiration’ at the Severn Valley Railway
At Kidderminster Town station on Friday 27 June, the Severn Valley Railway will host the debut of a free and unique railway experience as part of the year-long, national celebrations for Railway 200, the 200th birthday of the modern railway. ‘Inspiration’ is a...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Excellence at 2025 Business Awards
On 12 June 2025, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its prestigious Annual Business Awards at the University Arena in Worcester. The event, generously sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, brought...
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