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BCU Degree Apprentice Shortlisted for National Construction Award
Birmingham City University degree apprentice, Poppy Deakin, has been shortlisted for FE/HE Student of the Year at the UK Building The Future Awards 2026. Entering the final year of her Construction Site Management degree apprenticeship at BCU, Poppy combines academic...
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BCU Degree Apprentice Shortlisted for National Construction Award
Birmingham City University degree apprentice, Poppy Deakin, has been shortlisted for FE/HE Student of the Year at the UK Building The Future Awards 2026. Entering the final year of her Construction Site Management degree apprenticeship at BCU, Poppy combines academic...
Member News
The Value of Work Experience: Building Future Talent Through Vocational Education
At Kidderminster College, we are committed to helping vocational students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their chosen industries. Work experience is a key part of this, providing valuable opportunities for students to apply their...
Student Support and Fundraising at the Heart of University’s Award Finalist Places
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students award in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards for the efforts of staff to raise money for student scholarships and hardship funds. It’s one of four awards that the...
Patron & Strategic News
Meet Foxbury Fields Vineyard team at first ever Malvern Hills Vineyards Wine Festival
AN AWARD-WINNING Bromsberrow vineyard is joining five other independent vineyards in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire to host the inaugural Malvern Hills Vineyards Wine Festival next month (September 2026). Foxbury Fields Vineyard and The Malvern...
Worcester Bosch announced as official sponsor of Worcester City Women FC
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC) has announced Worcester Bosch, one of the UK’s leading heating and cooling brands, as its sponsor for the 2026/27 football season, ahead of the team’s first game on Sunday. The partnership unites one of the city’s heritage businesses...
Chamber News
Eight days left to file your Self Assessment
Eight days until 31 January Self Assessment deadline Miss the deadline and you may face an automatic £100 penalty File your return now at GOV.UK and pay any tax due by 31 January – help and support available online With just over a week until the Self Assessment...
Opportunity for Local Businesses to Connect with Major Buyers this February
The popular Meet the Buyer Conference, sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub, is set to return on Friday 6 February 2026, offering businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a valuable opportunity to connect directly with major buyers and procurement...
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Welcome New Members August
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....
Welcome New Members August
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....
Policy News
Rate Cut Christmas Cheer for Business
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s interest rate cut to 3.75%, is a much-needed Christmas gift for businesses across the UK. However, unwrapping growth...
Have Your Say: Herefordshire Council Budget 2026/27 Consultation
Herefordshire Council is inviting residents and businesses to take part in its Budget 2026/27 consultation, giving you the opportunity to have a direct say in how council services are prioritised and where savings may need to be made. The consultation runs from...
Skills News
The Power of People-First Leadership.
Great businesses are both smart and healthy. You can invest in all of the technology, marketing, operational efficiencies you like, but the real measure of success is how willing your people are to engage in it. In fact, there is no shortage of smart leaders who know...
National success for the Serco Restart Scheme and One Stop
The Serco Restart Scheme has been working with One Stop, a retail convenience business with over 900 shops, since July 2022. Serco Restart Scheme Employer Engagement Coordinator, Hannah Monaghan, met Campbell Hutchison, People Partner for One Stop, via a mutual...
Charity News
Local Children’s Cancer Charity Celebrates 10 Years with Landmark Anniversary Ball
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, based in Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire, are inviting the local community and businesses to join them in marking a major milestone at their 10th Anniversary Charity Ball. Taking place at Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf Club,...
Plant Fair brings in over £22,000 to St Michael’s
Over 2,000 visitors attended the latest edition of the renowned St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair. The annual three-day event is set to raise well over £20,000 for the charity, which provides palliative and end-of-life care to families across Herefordshire and its...
Brexit Burden Must Be Cut
As Brexit approaches its 10th anniversary, the British Chambers of Commerce says the government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens it has placed on business. BCC research shows over half of UK exporters (54%) think the current trade deal with the EU is...
BCC News
Brexit Burden Must Be Cut
As Brexit approaches its 10th anniversary, the British Chambers of Commerce says the government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens it has placed on business. BCC research shows over half of UK exporters (54%) think the current trade deal with the EU is...
Worcestershire News
‘Steam into Stories’ on Board a Heritage Train
The Severn Valley Railway is offering a treat for young people, with a special on-train storytelling session. On Saturday 12 April, best-selling author Sam Sedgman will be reading from his railway-based adventure stories for children aged seven and over, on board a...
University of Worcester Recognised for Community Work and Inclusive Approach
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards recognising its contribution to the community and its commitment to inclusion. The Circle 2 Success Regional Business Awards celebrate excellence in businesses and organisations across the South Midlands...
Herefordshire News
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich recently celebrated Harvest Festival with a heartwarming community event. The festivities were led by Reverend Giles, who...
Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s Path to Net Zero
Educational institutions play a key role in promoting sustainable energy resources. Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s Low Carbon Technology Training Centre showcases this approach by offering specialised courses in renewable technologies, which for a...
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Hundreds invited to remember loved ones at KEMP Hospice Butterfly Release
People across Wyre Forest are being invited to celebrate the lives of loved ones they have lost at one of KEMP Hospice’s most moving events. The KEMP Hospice Butterfly Release returns to Bodenham Arboretum on Saturday 12 September 2026, offering families and...
Final guest locomotive completes SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala line-up
The Severn Valley Railway has completed the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala, with the announcement that BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 will be the fourth and final guest locomotive appearing at the four-day event from 17 to 20 September. The popular tank engine...
Leading Midwives Inspire Worcester Students at Special University Event
Two of the UK’s best-known voices in maternity care visited the University of Worcester to inspire the next generation of midwives. Sheena Byrom OBE and author, broadcaster and practising NHS midwife Leah Hazard spoke to a packed audience of student midwives,...
New Early Years Leaders Network to Connect Practitioners
A new network for leaders in early years settings is launching to connect practitioners, let them share expertise and provide professional support. The network, which is free to join, is founded by a team from University of Worcester’s Institute of Education with...
Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication – Congratulations Jayne Llewellyn!
Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre is proud to celebrate an incredible milestone as Front Office Manager, Jayne Llewellyn, marks 25 years of service. Having joined Hillscourt on Reception, Jayne has progressed through Banqueting to her current role, becoming a...
Beacon CRM Breach: What UK Charities (and Any Organisation Using a Third-Party CRM) Need to Do Now
Beacon CRM, a customer relationship management platform used by more than 1,500 UK charities, has confirmed a cyber security incident that has exposed supporter and donor data across a growing number of organisations. Victims already known to be affected include the...
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