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Wyevale Nurseries offers expert advice for retail customers on plants that can tolerant climate change
WYEVALE Nurseries is providing free expert advice this year on plants garden centres can offer customers that will both survive very wet and drought conditions (February 2026). As one of the UK’s longest established commercial horticultural businesses, the...
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Wyevale Nurseries offers expert advice for retail customers on plants that can tolerant climate change
WYEVALE Nurseries is providing free expert advice this year on plants garden centres can offer customers that will both survive very wet and drought conditions (February 2026). As one of the UK’s longest established commercial horticultural businesses, the...
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Ballards LLP welcomes record 2025 graduate intake
Pictured L-R, Jess Brown, Amber Winspur, Jack Dudley, Katherine Nicholls, Moheeb Hsum, Lauren Townsend (seated, Talent Acquisition Executive) Faye Taylor, Adam Gent, Nabeel Iqbal, Aaisha Mughal and Elliott Jones. Ballards LLP, the Worcestershire based...
Major investment marks new chapter for HCR Law’s Hereford office
A significant milestone has been reached in the heart of Hereford as HCR Law unveils its newly refurbished office, marking a major investment in the city centre and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the region. After 13 successful years in its current...
Patron & Strategic News
Why is Climate Change so Prevalent in Children’s Books?
A leading expert in children’s literature will give a free public talk in Worcester, examining the role climate change plays in story books. Jean Webb, Professor of International Children’s Literature at the University of Worcester, will deliver the talk, titled...
University Academic Seeks Public’s Stories of Bystander Intervention
Have you ever chosen to intervene in a difficult situation? A University of Worcester academic has launched a new project that seeks to collect people’s stories of bystander intervention. Whether they were the person that intervened to help or the one who benefited...
Chamber News
Mann Broadbent’s new sports travel insurance
Experts in insurance for the sports, dance and leisure industry, Mann Broadbent launch their new sports travel insurance product designed to help cover athletes, enthusiasts and thrill seekers looking for cover when traveling abroad. As a specialist insurance broker...
Businesses ‘learning to live with Covid’ as all restrictions in England are dropped
This week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of domestic Covid-related restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate. This marks a monumental point in the pandemic-era which the Prime Minister said: “will return people’s freedom and mark a...
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Policy News
Government announces new Sustainable Innovation Fund
The government has announced a Sustainable Innovation Fund which intends to help companies who are recovering from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) to keep their cutting-edge projects and ideas alive. Almost £200 million will be made available to help businesses...
Have your say on how Worcester tackles climate emergency
The first phase of the consultation into Worcester’s draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy has now begun. The consultation includes an online survey and a webinar for businesses and organisations to hear more about the strategy, as well as ask questions and give...
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Charity News
Could you help us to make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older?
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are looking for experienced and knowledgeable trustees to join our board of trustees. They have a particular need for someone with an accountancy or finance background. their trustees are essential to our success as a charity....
Dash for Cash and Help Local Families with Return of Charity’s Virtual Festive Fundraiser
Your ‘presents’ is requested by Father Christmas himself to take part in the most festive fundraising event of the year! Kickstart Christmas by signing up for a FREE virtual extravaganza in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice. By signing up to Acorns Virtual Santa Dash...
British Chambers of Commerce CEOs Say Now is the Time to Turn Talk into Investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too...
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British Chambers of Commerce CEOs Say Now is the Time to Turn Talk into Investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too...
Worcestershire News
Join Team Worcestershire Acute for the NHS75 Malvern Walk!
On Saturday June 10 Sky Blue Adventures will be leading a very special sponsored walk in order to raise much needed funds for Worcestershire’s local hospitals in the NHS’ 75th birthday year. The 9 mile walk will take in the beautiful views of end to end Malvern Ridge,...
Swiss manufacturing company sets up UK headquarters at Link Business Centre, Malvern
A Swiss company specialising in cleaning nozzles is all set to run its new UK headquarters from Link Business Centre in Malvern. ENZ UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENZ Technik which is a global business with subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden. ENZ...
Herefordshire News
New Herefordshire community grants look to improve overall wellbeing
A number of new grants are now available to support community and voluntary groups to offer a range of activities that look to improve overall wellbeing. The grants are being funded as part of Herefordshire Council’s investment in supporting economic recovery and...
Business summit kick starts 2050 Big Plan for economy
The new Shell Store recently hosted the first in a series of events across the county to bring people and organisations together to discuss the big projects, changes and partnerships required to transform Herefordshire’s economy. More than 50 business leaders joined...
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Celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week at Wychavon District Council, Holly Bolt from Nurturingnd and Jonathan Downes of Glassfull collaborated to deliver impactful workshops aimed at fostering inclusive workplaces where all minds can thrive. These sessions,...
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: Aphex Warehouse Services Marks 10 Years of Growth and Reliability
A decade ago, Aphex was founded with a vision: to provide top-tier warehouse storage solutions that maximise space. Ten years later, we are proud to celebrate a journey marked by reliability, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our customers. From our humble...
GTAccess Wins Prestigious ‘Access Rental Company of the Year’ Award
Dublin, March 13, 2025 – GTAccess is proud to announce that we have been awarded the highly prestigious Access Rental Company of the Year at this year’s industry awards ceremony held in Dublin. With our Head Office based in Bromsgrove, GTAccess operates a strong...
BCC Director General calls for ‘new settlement with our closest neighbours’
• Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British businesses to expand and drive growth. • More than 400 businesses are expected at the British Chambers of Commerce’s 2025 Driving International...
Labour Pressures Continue for Businesses
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills...
Crumplebury and Curradine Barns Triumph at Artemis Master Chef Competition
We’re beyond excited to give a huge shoutout to the incredible talent in our kitchens here at Crumplebury and Curradine Barns. After a thrilling battle at the Artemis Master Chef competition in January, we’re proud to announce that Tom Francis from Crumplebury took...
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