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ATWELL WINS ELLIES EUROPE AWARD FOR BEST SUPPLIER – SAFETY PRODUCTS
Atwell International Ltd returns from Interlift 2025 as the winners of the Ellies Europe Awards in the Best Supplier – Safety Products category. The awards were announced live at Interlift Nürnberg, where Atwell International’s flagship innovation, the AiO Speed...
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ATWELL WINS ELLIES EUROPE AWARD FOR BEST SUPPLIER – SAFETY PRODUCTS
Atwell International Ltd returns from Interlift 2025 as the winners of the Ellies Europe Awards in the Best Supplier – Safety Products category. The awards were announced live at Interlift Nürnberg, where Atwell International’s flagship innovation, the AiO Speed...
Member News
Peace of Mind for Local Businesses: Commercial Pest Control You Can Trust
Why Local Businesses Trust PGM & SON Pest Control Services Protect your business and reputation with PGM & SON, the leading commercial pest control specialists serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire. As the region’s largest provider, PGM & SON delivers...
First stop: Severn Valley Railway, for the Railway 200 exhibition train
Railway 200’s travelling exhibition train arrived in style at the Severn Valley Railway today [Friday 27 June] for the very first leg of its UK-wide tour. The specially commissioned Inspiration train arrived at Kidderminster Town station, sporting its one-off livery,...
Patron & Strategic News
Experts at leading property consultancy with Worcester office react to Budget
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, experts at Fisher German – a leading property consultancy and Chamber member – give their reactions to the many ways Rachel Reeves’ announcement will affect their clients: New Homes Ella Pearson, Head of New Homes at...
The Development Manager Partners with Leading UK Organisations to Drive Talent Development and Apprenticeship Solutions
West Midlands based Talent Development, Apprenticeships and Training Provider, The Development Manager (TDM), is proud to announce a number of strategic partnerships with large organisations across the UK to enhance their talent development initiatives. Our recent...
Chamber News
Local Businesses combine to grow the magic this Christmas
A pair of Worcester businesses have teamed up to provide Christmas trees for local organisations and raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice. PRICE Training CEO, John Brierley, has committed to offering Christmas trees to companies in exchange for a donation to...
Key business concerns lead to rise In Inflation for October
New figures released last week showed that the cost of living continues to rise in the UK. Inflation rates released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show an increase of 4.2% in the month of October, which is the highest rate in almost a decade. There are a...
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Businesses urged to check insurance policies as Government declare coronavirus a notifiable disease
After increasing pressure from businesses, the government have announced that the coronavirus will be classified as a notifiable disease. Insurance policies typically require that level of classification to cover business losses. But advice from the Association of...
£22m Worcestershire Parkway finally opens
Last Sunday finally saw the grand opening of the brand-new Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station on Sunday, the counties first new rail station in over 100 years. The station, which is a key part of the County Council’s commitment to improve the counties infrastructure,...
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Charity News
Dad who nearly died of coronavirus takes on Snowdon to thank hospice for family’s support
A FATHER-of-three who nearly died after contracting coronavirus will scale Snowdon for the hospice which supported his family. Last year, Leighton Webster was restricted to a hospital bed and fighting for his life with his family being supported by Primrose Hospice...
Norah the dog steals the show in Covid-safe performance for care homes
Worcester-based Vamos Theatre’s recent Covid-safe tour of care homes, Love Through Double Glazing, has proved a huge success with residents and staff. The show, which included performances at care homes in and around Worcestershire, the West Midlands and Warwickshire,...
BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
BCC News
BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
Worcestershire News
Mulled Wine Anyone? Charity Networking Event Friday 2nd December 4-7pm at Kingsway House
The next charity networking event is in aid of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust https://www.gkcct.org/ and will take place on Friday 2nd December from 4 pm until 7 pm. Kingsway House will be looking extra fabulous with lanterns and twinkling lights and you will...
University’s Lakeside Campus Gains Independent Accreditations
The University of Worcester’s Lakeside Campus has achieved a raft of new independent accreditations allowing it to further expand its outdoor sports and pursuits offering. The Lakeside Campus, based at Top Barn, Holt Heath, is a 50-acre site hosting a watersports...
Herefordshire News
New NMITE Academic Director appointed
Supporting NMITE’s impact agenda and its regional employability, entrepreneurship and skills mission Professor Gary Wood will be joining NMITE on 19 July 2021 as Academic Director, ahead of the institution’s first cohort intake in September 2021. He will lead delivery...
Marches LEP praised for skills work in independent report
A major new report today praises the work done across the Marches to boost employment and skills – and sets out an ambitious blueprint for the future. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (MLEP) has already played a key leadership role in developing skills...
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Claire Carter Joins Coacto as Business Operations Manager
We’re excited to announce that Claire Carter has joined Coacto as our new Business Operations Manager. With more than 18 years of experience supporting Directors and Senior Leaders across a wide range of industries, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to...
Rotherwood Healthcare Launches Pioneering Wellness Programme to Enhance Resident Well-Being
Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning healthcare provider, is excited to announce the official launch of its Rotherwood Wellness Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the health and well-being of residents across its care homes. This...
DRPG Marks 45 Years with Industry-Wide ‘Big Build’ Charity Challenge
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference. This event...
Improve your Staff Recruitment and Retention with the Salary & Benefits 2024/25 Survey, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
Businesses are currently operating in an incredibly tight labour market and are doing their best to survive amongst the cost of doing business crisis due to spiralling energy costs. The competitive labour market is impacting businesses ability to invest and grow. The...
University Student Appears in Feature Film
A University of Worcester student is appearing in a newly released feature film. Alannah Southerton has a role in Lollipop, which had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. “I was thrilled to be involved,” said the 23-year-old, of Bromsgrove....
Do you dare to ride the SVR’s Ghost Train?
The Severn Valley Railway’s famous Ghost and Scream Trains will be setting forth into the night towards the end of the half-term holiday, when it will be time to celebrate Halloween. Thrills and spills await those who are brave enough to ride the special services on...
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