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SME Solicitors chooses Sensory Matters Worcestershire as its charity for 2026
SME Solicitors has chosen Sensory Matters Worcestershire (formerly Sight Concern) as its chosen charity for 2026. Launched in October 2023, Sensory Matters Worcestershire provides information, advice and specialist support to people across Worcestershire living with...
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SME Solicitors chooses Sensory Matters Worcestershire as its charity for 2026
SME Solicitors has chosen Sensory Matters Worcestershire (formerly Sight Concern) as its chosen charity for 2026. Launched in October 2023, Sensory Matters Worcestershire provides information, advice and specialist support to people across Worcestershire living with...
Member News
“This has to stop” – Resilience coach Dr Lizzy Bernthal on toxic workplaces
Dr Lizzy Bernthal has led teams in extreme conditions across 18 countries, including Afghanistan, survived a landslide in Nepal, and extreme conditions on Mount Snowdon, but it was a much smaller moment that made her decide on her mission to end workplace toxicity....
Award wins for ONE’s innovative digital twin approach
ONE Creative environments (ONE), a multi-disciplinary design company that prioritises innovation, has celebrated two national award wins last month (March 2026). ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff received the awards for their...
Patron & Strategic News
SME Solicitors supports Workplace Wellbeing with new Mental Health First Aider
In September, Jessica Aldersey, SME Solicitors’ Office Manager, dedicated two working days to completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course with Garrett Learning. This comprehensive training has equipped Jess with valuable skills that will benefit both herself...
SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team was awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its exceptional client service and community...
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
Chancellor Rishi Sunak offers more help to 1.4m firms repaying Covid loans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the changes would give business more confidence as they emerge from the pandemic. Small firms are to get more time to repay state-backed loans taken out to help survive the coronavirus lockdown. The changes include giving companies an...
UK applies to join Pacific free trade area CPTPP
The UK is formally applying to join one of the world’s largest free-trade areas, deepening trade ties with some of the fastest-growing markets in the world. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss spoke to ministers in Japan and New Zealand on 1 February 2021 to...
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Charity News
Acorns Business Ambassadors Celebrate Generating £150,000 Worth of Support in First Year
A Worcester-based charity’s thriving Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 worth of support for local children and families. Acorns Business Club aims to raise funds and inspire support for Acorns Children’s...
Bottles Wine Merchants, in partnership with GMP Recruitment, are hosting a charity night for New Hope Children’s Charity in Worcester
Bottles Wine Merchants, in partnership with GMP Recruitment, are hosting a charity night for New Hope Children’s Charity in Worcester where there will be music aplenty and a charity auction of reasonably priced local products and services. All proceeds from...
Director General’s Speech to Driving International Trade Conference
Full transcript of BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, speech to the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Thursday 20 March: Good morning all and welcome to our Driving International Trade Conference. We’re very excited about today… it’s going to...
BCC News
Director General’s Speech to Driving International Trade Conference
Full transcript of BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, speech to the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Thursday 20 March: Good morning all and welcome to our Driving International Trade Conference. We’re very excited about today… it’s going to...
Worcestershire News
Paul Walker MBE announced as new Chair of the Worcestershire LEP
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), is pleased to announce local business leader, Paul Walker MBE as its new Chair. Paul takes over from Mark Stansfeld, who was chair of the Worcestershire LEP for over half a decade. With the LEP’s 20-year economic...
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,...
Herefordshire News
NMITE’s cohort activities
NMITE’s Explorer Cohort arrived in January and are already proving to be valuable members of the student community. An eventful Welcome Week introduced them to all things NMITE, from course structure to welfare, as well as a chance to see, feel and taste everything...
Herefordshire Economic Update
The latest (January 2022) edition of the quarterly Herefordshire Economic Update (formerly the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Summary) has just been published. The Update provides a range of data and intelligence around the state of Herefordshire’s economy and...
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Regional Education Leaders Applaud University of Worcester’s Shortlisting for Top UK Award
Senior education leaders across the West Midlands have praised the University of Worcester after it was named a finalist for the Times Higher Education University of the Year Award. The University is one of just six on the shortlist for the prestigious award, widely...
University Links up with Birmingham Panthers to Host Netball Development Hub
Ambitious netballers can hone their skills for the elite level as the University of Worcester prepares to host a new young adult training and development hub for Netball Super League franchise Birmingham Panthers. The University will host a Panthers Under 23 hub for...
Christmas magic in the making at the Severn Valley Railway
Excitement is building at the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) as behind-the-scenes photos reveal a tantalising glimpse of the all-new Christmas experience, The Great Christmas Train Rescue, part of this year’s festive favourite, the Santa Steam Special. The newly released...
Local Apprentice Wins National Financial Services Award
Worcester-based SN Financial Services is celebrating after team member Oliver (Oli) Giles was named Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year at the CII & PFS Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Oli joined SN Financial through its apprenticeship programme in...
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The Council convenes quarterly and is comprised of up to fifteen senior representatives from a diverse range of business sectors across the county. Members provide vital sector-specific insights and contribute to discussions on the key opportunities and challenges...
Something Special is Happening in Worcester: Bespoke Advice Wins Triple National Honours and Reconfirms Chartered and B Corp Status
Worcester-based chartered financial planning firm and certified BCorp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, is celebrating a defining moment in its journey after winning three prestigious national awards in just one week: • Young Financial Planning Team of the Year – Young Financial...
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