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Step Into the Footsteps of Literary Giants
A University of Worcester Lecturer is giving people the chance to walk in the footsteps of two of the regions most celebrated writers as part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. Journalism Lecturer Dan Johnson will guide walkers on paths exploring the life and work of John...
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Step Into the Footsteps of Literary Giants
A University of Worcester Lecturer is giving people the chance to walk in the footsteps of two of the regions most celebrated writers as part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. Journalism Lecturer Dan Johnson will guide walkers on paths exploring the life and work of John...
Member News
Sustainability Book Series Idea Earns Worcester Students a Big Cash Boost
Two University of Worcester students have scooped a £5,000 cash investment in their business in a Dragon’s Den style event. 3rd year Business Management students Evan Greenlees and Kasra Salehi pitched their idea for the company, Little Guardians, at this year’s BOSS...
Worcester Students Shine in National Live Poetry Contest
University of Worcester students showcased their live poetry talents in a national contest, securing an impressive second place finish. The UniSlam 2026 event saw the best university spoken-word poet teams go head-to-head, performing their own works in a bid to take...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG Named Global Agency of the Year in Landmark 45th Anniversary Year
Integrated communications group DRPG has been named Global Agency of the Year at the 2025 C&IT Awards, recognising its development from a UK-based film agency into a global business operating across three continents. The accolade lands in a landmark year for the...
Student Helps Deliver Lecturer’s Baby During Hospital Placement
A routine hospital placement turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a University of Worcester student, who helped deliver her lecturer’s baby. 3rd-year Paramedic Sciences student Elise Faragher was on placement on the Maternity Ward at Worcestershire Royal...
Chamber News
Latest Quarterly Economic Report provides snapshot of business performance during final months of 2021
Today the latest Quarterly Economic Report has been released, providing the most up to date snapshot of local business performance and confidence. The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) has been conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce within its UK network since...
Government announce end of Plan B restrictions – Businesses to move focus to the future
The Prime Minister announced yesterday that the Plan B restrictions, introduced to tackle to new Coronavirus variant in December, will be coming to an end. These measures include an end to the work from home guidance, legal requirement of vaccine passports, and the...
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Policy News
Labour party invitation to Hospitality Industry Policy Consultation roundtable
UK Chambers and Members are invited to join an upcoming virtual roundtable hosted by the Labour Party on Friday 5 June at 11.00am. The Q&A webinar will explore the challenges facing hospitality firms of all sizes across the UK and look at ways policymakers can...
New Small Equipment Grant from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant...
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Charity News
Herefordshire charity helps turn the tide on nation’s growing mental health crisis
A new book highlighting the real-life stories of those impacted by severe mental illness has been published by a Herefordshire-based charity in an effort to turn the tide on the nation’s deepening mental health crisis. Supported employment and training charity Landau...
Why doing good makes good business sense.
The Little Princess Trust is a charity based in the centre of Hereford that provides real hair wigs for children and younger people undergoing cancer treatment where they are experiencing the devastating effects of losing their hair. As a result, the provision of a...
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
BCC News
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
Worcestershire News
RGS Dodderhill Expands Outdoor Learning Provision
RGS Dodderhill Prep School pupils took part in two Outdoor Activity Days last week. The pupils, ranging in age from Reception to Year Six immersed themselves in the outdoor setting. The Forest School area at RGS Dodderhill includes an outdoor classroom and a newly...
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...
Herefordshire News
NMITE opens registration for its Summer of Discovery events programme
Local (Hereford-based) and National (online) events to engage, excite and introduce the world of integrated engineering. NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is “opening its doors” this summer to a series of Summer of Discovery workshops which...
Take a trip to the Knife Angel Hereford
The Knife Angel is a stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK. Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley, it has been on tour...
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Top ten tips to finding an excellent commercial property management company
Top ten tips to find an excellent commercial property management company. Whether you manage a single unit or a whole portfolio, being a landlord can be time-consuming and stressful in a tough environment. Deciding whether to use a commercial property management...
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....
How Does Poor Ergonomics In The Workplace Affect Employee Wellbeing?
Your team is what makes your business great. Their hard work, their dedication, their creative problem-solving skills, imagination, and ingenuity. Every day, they remind you how lucky you are to have them on your team. As such, it’s only reasonable that you want...
Free Business Breakfast: Coffee, cake & employment law updates
Employment law is changing – but have you considered how these updates could impact your business? Could they affect how you hire and manage your staff? Are your contracts, policies and procedures still up to date? Do you feel confident you’re meeting your...
ONE welcomes Joel Pearson to the Board
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), has announced the appointment of Joel Pearson to their Board of Directors. ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff is currently celebrating 50 years in business....
Local Design Agency Partner with Award-winning Manufacturer on Revolutionary Prosthetic Technology
A Herefordshire and Worcestershire-based product design agency has successfully collaborated with Blatchford, a leading prosthetic technology manufacturer, to develop Avior – an innovative microprocessor-controlled knee transforming mobility for amputees worldwide....
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