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DRPG RANKED NUMBER ONE BRAND & CORPORATE FILM AGENCY FOR 2026
DRPG Film has been listed as number one in the 2026 UK Top 50, a ranking of corporate and brand film production companies published by Moving Image in partnership with EVCOM. The UK Top 50 provides a vital snapshot of the sector, celebrating the scale, creativity, and...
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DRPG RANKED NUMBER ONE BRAND & CORPORATE FILM AGENCY FOR 2026
DRPG Film has been listed as number one in the 2026 UK Top 50, a ranking of corporate and brand film production companies published by Moving Image in partnership with EVCOM. The UK Top 50 provides a vital snapshot of the sector, celebrating the scale, creativity, and...
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Growing, Evolving, and Looking Ahead
After Bill’s retirement, Creative Mouse has seen a shift in leadership, with Rob and Steve stepping into co-ownership after more than 20 years at the studio. That’s right, 20 years – Rob and Steve have been part of Creative Mouse almost from the very beginning. Both...
Branch Line Weekend brings the Severn Valley Railway’s past to life
The Severn Valley Railway will be stepping back into classic branch line days on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March with its Branch Line Weekend, a special event marking 35 years since the arrival of the railway’s first diesel multiple unit (DMU). Across the...
Patron & Strategic News
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft
Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...
Worcester’s New Play Spaces Praised by Child Development Expert Ahead of National Playday
An expert in early childhood studies has praised recent work in Worcester to provide high quality play opportunities for children and young people. Dr Emma Laurence, lecturer at the University of Worcester in the Department for Children and Families and a specialist...
Chamber News
Thursfields advises Wiper Blades Ltd on £3.5 million sale to Vertu Motors
The corporate team at Thursfields Solicitors has advised the principal shareholders of Worcestershire-based Wiper Blades Ltd on its £3.5 million sale to Gateshead-based Vertu Motors. Thursfields director Gareth Burge and Joe Rollins provided corporate advice, assisted...
BCC Global Annual Conference 2022 – Looking Back at an Insightful Day
On Thursday 30 June, the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference took place at the QEII Centre in London, welcoming business leaders from the UK and around the world to come together and explore the potentials of a more sustainable and responsible...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Bridgestone Designs LTD – Floor and wall covering Eclipse Strategic Security Ltd – Security services company specialising in...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Bridgestone Designs LTD – Floor and wall covering Eclipse Strategic Security Ltd – Security services company specialising in...
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
An Evening with Gordan Giltrap, supported by Ray Mytton and Paul White
Legendary guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap will be performing his beautiful music and entertain with his Inciteful and informative observations from his lifestory. The evening will take place at Henry Sandon Hall, Royal Porcelain Works, Severn St, Worcester WR1...
Hospice shop thanks shoppers and donors for decade-long support
Staff at the St Richard’s Hospice shop in Stourport-on-Severn have been celebrating the shop’s 10th birthday and thanking everyone who has supported it over last decade. Having opened in May 2012, the High Street charity shop is one of 18 across the county which raise...
Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Carry out a cyber...
BCC News
Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Carry out a cyber...
Worcestershire News
UK’S FIRST NUCLEAR SUBMARINE COMMEMORATED WITH LAPEL PIN
HMS Dreadnought, the UK’s first nuclear powered submarine has been commemorated with a unique limited edition lapel pin which has been designed and produced by specialist badge maker Selcraft UK. The bespoke pin which was manufactured using metal salvaged from an...
Welcome Elston HR Limited to the Chamber
Elston HR are a Worcestershire based HR consultancy for a range of businesses and industries. We connect people strategies to your business vision, strategy and goals to elevate your business ahead of your competitors. We deliver leadership and management training as...
Herefordshire News
Lloyds Bank ‘The Big Quiz of the year’ 2022 – Flagship Charity Quiz Night returns to Hereford Cathedral School
Date – Thursday 24th February, 6.30pm Venue – Hereford Cathedral School Sports Hall After a long (and enforced) absence, Lloyd’s Bank are delighted to invite you to their 2022 quiz evening. This year, once again, they will be supporting the marvelous St...
New Year, Greener You: Herefordshire climate action campaign launched to tackle climate change
A new campaign is set to encourage Herefordians to be part of a county-wide “movement of positive action” to tackle climate change and protect the county’s rich nature and wildlife. Launched today (Thursday 27th January), the Greener Footprints Herefordshire campaign...
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From Breathwork to a Broader Calling: Bev’s Journey of Growth and Clarity
When Bev first launched Alviva Coaching, she envisioned small, soul-soothing breathwork sessions—safe spaces for people to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Like many purpose-driven entrepreneurs, she poured her heart into setting up the foundations: attending networking...
Bromsgrove District Local Plan – Draft Development Strategy Consultation 30th June – 22nd September
Regulation 18 of the Town and Country (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 Bromsgrove District Council is in the process of reviewing and replacing the Bromsgrove District Plan (adopted January 2017), which will set out where new housing, employment and other...
UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...
Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management
Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
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