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Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at HTA National Plant Show 2026
LEADING UK commercial grower Wyevale Nurseries will be exhibiting at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show, taking place on June 17–18 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire (June 2026). The Hereford-based business will be showcasing its latest...
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Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at HTA National Plant Show 2026
LEADING UK commercial grower Wyevale Nurseries will be exhibiting at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show, taking place on June 17–18 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire (June 2026). The Hereford-based business will be showcasing its latest...
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Upton Business Centre celebrates 30th Anniversary
The team at Upton Business Centre are marking an important milestone this year as they celebrate 30 years of providing modern business accommodation in Upton on Severn. The Centre, along with its sister site Link Business Centre based at Malvern Link, is owned and...
Ride the rails the ‘hard’ way: exclusive brake van trips at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is offering visitors a rare and thrilling opportunity to experience railway travel from an unusual perspective, with the chance to ride in a heritage goods train brake van during the 2026 Spring Steam Gala. Available on Thursday 16...
Patron & Strategic News
County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
Autumn Budget 2025 summary: What you need to know
After months of unprecedented and exhausting speculation, policy kite-flying and last-minute U-turns that rattled the markets, Rachel Reeves has finally unveiled her much-anticipated second Budget, delivered as late in the year as politically possible. She faced a...
Chamber News
Free family fun day at The Hive as it celebrates its 10th Birthday
The Hive in Worcester, the county’s largest library and the only fully integrated university and public library in Europe, is gearing up to celebrate its 10th birthday on 2nd July when it hosts a free family fun day. Running from 10:00am-2:00pm, activities will...
Academic Explores How Modernised Impeachment Process Could be used in UK
A modernised impeachment process could have a valuable role to play in the United Kingdom’s governance, according to a University of Worcester lecturer whose latest book explores the subject. Dr Chris Monaghan, Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester,...
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Introducing Tutortoo Worcester
Tutortoo Worcester is the tutoring company that covers all areas of Worcester, providing expert tuition in a wide range of subjects and levels. With a strong team of tutors on board, supporting students by boosting grades, helping them to reach their potential and...
Introducing Tutortoo Worcester
Tutortoo Worcester is the tutoring company that covers all areas of Worcester, providing expert tuition in a wide range of subjects and levels. With a strong team of tutors on board, supporting students by boosting grades, helping them to reach their potential and...
Policy News
Will support measures introduced help businesses through winter months?
Last week the Chancellor set out further financial support for those businesses who are most affected by the pandemic. The support package includes 3 further steps of business support. The business grant scheme will be extended for businesses in any tier, even if not...
SME Manufacturers invited to have their say
The UK’s largest survey of SME Manufacturers – the Manufacturing Barometer – is now open for SME’s to highlight their specific needs and call for support that accelerates recovery and enables future sector growth. SME manufacturers account for...
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Charity News
Law firm mfg Solicitors raises £4,600 for Worcestershire charities
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has raised £4,600 for several charities across the county in the last 12 months. The firm’s Kidderminster office chose St Basils Wyre Forest which helps rehome young homeless people. The team raised £2,000 through completing...
National Lottery grant to support parents abused by their children
Extra support for parents being abused by their children has been secured thanks to more than £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The social enterprise PEGS, which helps those impacted by Child to...
UK Must Transform Archaic Infrastructure
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on the Government to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire up growth. Among the recommendations in a new report, published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Improve road and rail...
BCC News
UK Must Transform Archaic Infrastructure
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on the Government to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire up growth. Among the recommendations in a new report, published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Improve road and rail...
Worcestershire News
Darren Wilkins Appointed as a New Trustee of Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire business owner Darren Wilkins has been announced as a new Trustee at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust (GKCCT). Having supported the charity since Darren’s family business City Signs, celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2020, his dedication to the...
Menopause in the Workplace
UNIQUE RETIREMENT PLANNING CHALLENGES WOMEN FACE Women make up nearly half of the UK workforce, but many feel forced to reduce their hours at work, pass up promotions and even leave their jobs due to lack of menopause support. While symptoms vary between individuals,...
Herefordshire News
Hugely popular HR conference returns to in-person form as over 80 professionals gather to discuss the world of work
Last week saw the return of the successful HR Conference, where over 80 HR representatives gathered at Six Ways Stadium for an update on the latest hot topics within the industry. The Conference was held in partnership between Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire...
NMITE’s Herefordshire Skills for the Future team launches Early Career Leadership Programme (ECLP)
The supported development programme is fully funded for Early Careers employees from Herefordshire SMEs NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is pleased to announce the launch of our ECLP. The programme will provide employees of local businesses...
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Event to Tackle Growing Body Image Crisis Among Men
An event in Worcester will shed light on the rising issue of body image concerns and eating disorders in men, offering expert insights and practical guidance for those affected and those supporting them. The free event, held at the Hive Library on Wednesday November...
Prime Mix launches Strategic Marketing Package ‘Point’ for Professional Services
Worcester-based Prime Mix Marketing is excited to launch Point, a new strategic marketing package designed specifically for the professional services sector, for companies who want to achieve their business objectives with a focused marketing plan specific to their...
Gift Aid Fuels 105 life-saving missions for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
To mark Gift Aid Awareness Day on Thursday 9th October, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is showcasing the incredible impact of a simple tick box exercise, and how it can save lives. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters and the power of Gift Aid, the...
Keep Governance and Safeguarding celebrate 10 years of impact and innovation
Keep Governance and Safeguarding is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this month, marking a decade of partnering with leaders who are committed to protecting their people from abuse, exploitation and harassment. Founded in 2015 to work with schools in...
SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based on Sansome Walk in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team has been awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its commitment to...
Improve Your Staff Recruitment and Retention with the Salary & Benefits Survey, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
Businesses are continuing to operate in an exceptionally tight labour market while navigating the ongoing cost of doing business crisis, further impacted by the National Insurance changes implemented this year. This competitive environment is putting pressure on...
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