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Midwifery Student Takes on London Marathon for Baby Charity
A student midwife from Malvern is preparing for the world-famous London Marathon next year. Izzy Fisher, a student at the University of Worcester, will take on the 26.2-mile run around the capital in April 2026 as she raises funds for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby...
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Midwifery Student Takes on London Marathon for Baby Charity
A student midwife from Malvern is preparing for the world-famous London Marathon next year. Izzy Fisher, a student at the University of Worcester, will take on the 26.2-mile run around the capital in April 2026 as she raises funds for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby...
Member News
Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer this half term
The Severn Valley Railway is making family adventures more affordable than ever with the launch of its ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer for the May half-term holiday from 24 May to 1 June. For just £1 per child, families can enjoy an unforgettable heritage rail journey through...
City Signs celebrates 65 years as Worcester’s leading signage specialist
Leading signage and display specialist City Signs is delighted to mark its 65th year in business. Founder Horace Wilkins first opened the doors to City Signs in 1960 and in 2025 the company continues its strong family roots, with two of his children steering the...
Patron & Strategic News
Community Events Explore our Relationship with Historic Spaces
University of Worcester lecturers are running a series of workshops in historic settings to inspire residents’ creative side. Dr Lucy Arnold, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, and Dr Jack McGowan, Principal Lecturer in Creative Writing, have teamed up to provide...
Lecturer’s Work to Preserve Slavery Records Features in British Library Display
A new display has opened at the British Library featuring the work of a University of Worcester historian and her team to preserve archives of global importance to the history of slavery. Professor of History, Suzanne Schwarz, has been leading a team digitising...
Chamber News
Chamber launches 2022-23 Business Manifesto detailing challenges and priorities
The Chamber’s recent Economic Conference, held at Mazak Worcester and sponsored by Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, featured the launch of the Chamber Business Manifesto for 2022/2023, outlining activities that the Chamber will undertake to represent the...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills – Crucial support services and activities for older people across the Worcester & Malvern Hills areas Braemar Frankland...
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Introducing Grapevine Publications
Grapevine Publications produce small business/local community magazines, offering good quality, affordable advertising to SME’s. The magazines are A5 in size, full colour throughout, and are delivered FREE to homes and businesses within the distribution area. They...
Introducing Grapevine Publications
Grapevine Publications produce small business/local community magazines, offering good quality, affordable advertising to SME’s. The magazines are A5 in size, full colour throughout, and are delivered FREE to homes and businesses within the distribution area. They...
Policy News
Job Retention Bonus Scheme
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July 2020 outlining how the government will support the UK’s economic recovery while continuing to prioritise people’s health. As part of this, the government is...
Annual Bank of England Briefing 2020
Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between 8.00 and...
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Charity News
Remember Your Star With Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Memory of loved ones planted firmly in our minds thanks to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s latest fundraising initiative Anyone who has experienced loss knows how important it is to have something they can remember their loved ones by and Midlands Air Ambulance...
Lights lit in memory of loved ones
Thousands of lights have been lit in memory and celebration of loved ones as part of an annual campaign by St Richard’s Hospice. More than 2,400 names have been dedicated so far with donations raising funds to support the charity’s care of patients and their families....
Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access
Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes these clear and well-evidenced proposals for reform of access to the UK labour market. We...
BCC News
Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access
Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes these clear and well-evidenced proposals for reform of access to the UK labour market. We...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust introduce one of the UK’s most advanced electronic patient record systems in its history
One of the UK’s most transformational electronic patient record systems is now live across Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust. Sunrise Electronic Patient Records (EPR) which is being used by colleagues across the three hospitals in our Trust – Worcestershire Acute,...
Accountancy firm acquires leading design agency
Ballards LLP, a leading Worcestershire based firm of chartered accountants, has today announced the acquisition of CreativeFolks Ltd, a well-established creative design agency based in Northampton. The move comes as Ballards LLP seeks to expand its service offerings...
Herefordshire News
Marches Careers Hub Online Careers & Coffee Event
Would you like to learn more about helping shape the futures of young people throughout Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin? The Marches Careers Hub alongside the Cornerstone Employer group invite you to their virtual ‘Careers and Coffee’ event to hear...
Marches LEP launches annual report with praise for region’s businesses
The chair of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership paid tribute to the region’s business community for its ‘fierce determination’ to bounce back from the Covid pandemic. Mandy Thorn MBE said tens of thousands of businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and...
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The Severn Valley Railway’s Christmas Fayre is Coming
For a spot of early Christmas shopping, the Severn Valley Railway has plenty to offer during the weekend of 26 and 27 October. The heritage line’s Engine House at Highley is holding its annual Christmas Gift Fayre, and dozens of suppliers will offer a wide range of...
Community Events Explore our Relationship with Historic Spaces
University of Worcester lecturers are running a series of workshops in historic settings to inspire residents’ creative side. Dr Lucy Arnold, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, and Dr Jack McGowan, Principal Lecturer in Creative Writing, have teamed up to provide...
Financial Advice Centre Celebrates 25 Years
Worcester, 4th October 2024 – Financial Advice Centre Limited (FAC), Worcestershire’s leading Independent Financial Adviser and Mortgage Broker firm, is celebrating 25 years of success with a series of planned events and strong growth plans for the future....
Rotherwood Care Homes Celebrate Harvest Festival with Charity and Donations
Herefordshire-based nursing homes, Kington Court, Lynhales Hall and Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford recently celebrated their Harvest Festival event, showcasing the spirit community, charity, and gratitude. Each home hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning, raising vital...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
IT A further continuation to the positive growth since the start of the year with a steady number of new logos added to the business taking Managed IT solutions and cyber security-protection. Interesting feedback from funders and some of the supply vendors, suggesting...
Herefordshire Area Council Sector Update
EDUCATION Difficult period for the University sector, with restrictions on international students leading to less coming into the country to study and a financial shortfall. Most students got their first choice this year too, leaving clearing quiet this year. Still...
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