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Luctonians Sports Club investing in the future of Herefordshire’s young people
Luctonians Sports Club continues to invest in the next generation across Herefordshire, having engaged more than 20,000 children through its schools’ outreach programme since 1993 and raised over £250,000 for local charities since 2016. Today, the club is home to more...
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Luctonians Sports Club investing in the future of Herefordshire’s young people
Luctonians Sports Club continues to invest in the next generation across Herefordshire, having engaged more than 20,000 children through its schools’ outreach programme since 1993 and raised over £250,000 for local charities since 2016. Today, the club is home to more...
Member News
Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
Artist Unveils Cromwell-Inspired Textiles in Major Exhibition at The Hive
A decade-long journey of creativity, literature, and archival discovery will be unveiled at The Hive in Worcester, as textile artist Dr Lucie Bea Dutton presents a lecture and exhibition, inspired by Hilary Mantel’s Cromwell Trilogy. Dr Dutton has spent more than a...
Patron & Strategic News
Trailblazing Supreme Court President Launches Book in Worcester
A new book exploring the rich and sometimes surprising history of the British Constitution has been launched in Worcester, with distinguished guest speaker Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE delivering a keynote lecture to mark the occasion. Edited by Dr Chris Monaghan,...
University Students’ Support for Ledbury Poetry Festival Leads to New Role for Graduate
A University of Worcester graduate is embarking on an exciting new role inspired by an internship at this year’s Ledbury Poetry Festival. Jacob Briscombe was one of three students who volunteered as artist management interns at the poetry festival, now in its 28th...
Chamber News
Regional Chambers of Commerce launch West Midlands international trade survey
West Midlands’ Chambers of Commerce are looking for businesses who trade internationally to take part in a short survey, open until Friday 15th April. Businesses of any size and sector in the West Midlands region are invited to share their views on the type of...
Law firm chooses Malvern-based Osprey Approach’s legal software to help achieve its business goals
Brevitts Solicitors is a small, successful family-run business, which specialises in private client work and has built up a loyal client base both locally and nationally. Having identified the need to embrace technology to achieve its goals – improving...
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Introducing Kerris Crook HR
Kerris Crook HR Consultancy is based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Kerris Crook is CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) accredited, has a Masters’ Degree in HR, and has in-house HR experience within many different industries. Some of...
Introducing Kerris Crook HR
Kerris Crook HR Consultancy is based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Kerris Crook is CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) accredited, has a Masters’ Degree in HR, and has in-house HR experience within many different industries. Some of...
Policy News
ONS’ labour market figures September 2020
May to July figures show an increase in the unemployment rate; despite this increase and an increase in the number of redundancies, the employment rate is still not falling. Though still large, the reductions in total hours worked both on the year and the quarter are...
UK secures free trade agreement with Japan
The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2 billion. The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits...
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Charity News
New specialist support in Stourport & Kidderminster for people with dementia
Exciting collaborations by local Age UK partners, Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest, Sanctuary Group, and the University of Worcester will provide two much needed new Meeting Centres in Worcestershire for people living with...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity announced as the 2022 charity partner for the Worcester City Runs
The 2022 Worcester City Runs returns bigger and better than ever on Sunday 4th September. The eighth Worcester City 10K and Half Marathon will set off on Sunday morning, alongside the popular Junior run returning at 8.45am. This year’s charity partner is Chamber...
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
Technology boost prepares Birmingham accountancy firm for the future
A Birmingham accountancy practice has completed a 12-month project which has seen an overhaul of its technology and IT systems as it prepares for the next phase of growth, due to the support from Worcestershire IT firm, Minster Micro. Kings Norton firm MA Edwards...
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership announces new board appointments
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has confirmed new appointments to the board with James Speller, Managing Director of Speller Metcalfe joining and current member Jennifer Long of IceBlue Digital Marketing being named Vice Chair. The Worcestershire...
Herefordshire News
Ludlow based skincare company gains prestigious organic certification
Shropshire business The Green Woman is celebrating receiving prestigious organic certification from The Soil Association. Founded by sisters Suzanne and Eve Carnall in 2013, the company handmake 100% natural, organic, plastic-free and vegan skincare products from...
Surviving Winter 2021/2022 call for donations
The Herefordshire Community Foundation has launched its Surviving Winter campaign for 2021/2022. The Surviving Winter Fund distributes money to help people living in Herefordshire in fuel poverty to stay warm, eat well and remain mobile. The Government’s winter fuel...
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Why Choose Managed IT Services?
To be a small business owner is to be a true autodidact. Nothing excites entrepreneurs more than rolling up their sleeves, learning new skills, and engaging in creative problem-solving. While this can-do attitude can serve them very well in business, there are times...
Hazelton Mountford raises over £5000 with charity steps challenge
Worcester based insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford are pleased to share the results of their June Charity Challenge, which saw staff walk an impressive 10.5 million steps and raise over £ 5,000 for charity. Throughout June, colleagues “stepped into...
Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Dozens of Students Dressed to Impress Thanks to Kind Community Donations
An initiative to help university students dress the part for interviews and placements has proven a huge success. Placements are a big part of courses at the University of Worcester, and students often enter environments where they’re required to dress smartly....
Welcoming Steve Mosson, DRG’s New Head of Projects & Delivery
We’re excited to officially welcome Steve Mosson as the new Head of Projects and Delivery at DRG Interior and Building Solutions, who joined us in June 2025. With over 25 years of experience in construction management, Steve brings a wealth of expertise from leading...
Calibre Wins Best Remote Administrative Agency 2025
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), ‘Calibre’, a Worcester-based agency founded by multi award-winner Naomi Wachner has been named Best Remote Administrative Support Agency 2025 by the prestigious Facilities Management Awards. This...
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