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Experienced marketing professional joins community lender ART Business Loans
Community lender ART Business Loans has announced the appointment of Joy Douglas to the newly created role of marketing manager. Joy brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to the role having previously run her own consultancy, Joy Friday, supporting small...
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Experienced marketing professional joins community lender ART Business Loans
Community lender ART Business Loans has announced the appointment of Joy Douglas to the newly created role of marketing manager. Joy brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to the role having previously run her own consultancy, Joy Friday, supporting small...
Member News
Coffee Express opens at Kidderminster Town station
The Severn Valley Railway has opened its new Coffee Express grab-and-go refreshment outlet at Kidderminster Town station, with the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Shazu Miah, performing the opening ceremony on 29 July. Located at the front of the Railway’s...
Summer of Cyber Giveaway
We’re giving one lucky winner everything they need to stay cool this summer, while taking a closer look at their organisation’s AI usage. x4 Optimising IT branded Yeti Rambler® 769ml bottles x1 Yeti Roadie® 15 Cool Box x1 14-Day AI Audit (worth £399) So…...
Patron & Strategic News
Warwickshire College Group (WCG) Secures £4.8 Million to Propel Pershore Construction Academy to the Next Level
Warwickshire College Group (WCG) is thrilled to announce it has successfully secured nearly £4.8m in grant funding from the Department for Education’s Construction Skills Capacity Fund. This major investment will fund a rapid and transformative expansion of the...
BAE SYSTEMS AND NMITE PARTNER TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY AND WIRELESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERS
BAE Systems and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have partnered to launch a new Master of Science (MSc) degree programme in Radio Frequency (RF) and Wireless Systems Engineering, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of specialist...
Chamber News
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q2 2026 Report Released
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Report for Q2 2026, supported by Worcestershire County Council. Based on responses from 226 organisations, the survey provides a snapshot...
Winners Revealed at the Chamber Business Awards 2026
The Chamber Business Awards 2026 brought together the very best of business from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition and global-inspired entertainment. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and...
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Pioneering Plant Hire Solutions for Construction Organisations for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, WHC Hire Services has been quietly building something far more valuable than a plant hire fleet. A reputation. One that spans from local tradespeople and regional contractors right through to some of the UK’s largest national utility...
Pioneering Plant Hire Solutions for Construction Organisations for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, WHC Hire Services has been quietly building something far more valuable than a plant hire fleet. A reputation. One that spans from local tradespeople and regional contractors right through to some of the UK’s largest national utility...
Policy News
Steel Quota Changes – A Step In The Right Direction
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These amendments are a welcome tilt towards the needs of the UK’s downstream steel users, employing 300,000 people in...
More Help Needed on Business Costs
Responding to measures announced by the Chancellor this lunchtime, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s important to remember that the cost of living and the cost of business are two sides of the same coin. “While most of...
Skills News
Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift
A new report on a pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has identified a pressing need to better engage Generation Z with the workplace. The analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) found they have engaged thousands of people and...
REHAU: Fenestration industry could do more to showcase its innovation and career opportunities
Recruiting skilled workers within the fenestration industry is becoming increasingly challenging and those within the sector are aware that it needs to do more to attract talent. The industry is more innovative and self-reliant than those outside of the sector give it...
Charity News
OrchardFest Returns – Join Orchard Trust For Their Accessible Music Festival on 15th August 2026
Orchard Trust is excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026! About the Festival: OrchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust’s popular accessible music festival, designed especially for people with learning disabilities, where everyone is...
Businesses Hit It for Six as Worcester Street Sixes Takes Over the City Centre
Cathedral Square in the heart of Worcester was transformed into a vibrant cricket arena yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) as businesses from across Worcestershire came together for another successful Worcester Street Sixes, raising vital funds for Worcestershire Cricket...
Weak Business Confidence Impacting Hiring
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s labour market data is a stark example of the challenges awaiting Andy Burnham as he settles into...
BCC News
Weak Business Confidence Impacting Hiring
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s labour market data is a stark example of the challenges awaiting Andy Burnham as he settles into...
Worcestershire News
WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is inviting businesses from across the county to take part in Worcester Street Sixes, returning to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Set across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, the event will once again...
2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards announced following successful National Careers Week
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to announce the 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Careers Week, a successful week of promoting the various...
Herefordshire News
Neurodiversity in Business Co- working: a neuroaffirming, sensory friendly, supportive environment for work and learning.
Nurturingnd is pleased announce a new addition to its service line up: neurodiversity in business co-working at The Shell Store, Hereford. The first session will be on Thursday 21st May and will include: • Three hours access to space and support 9.30am-12.30pm • Free...
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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The Stunt Artists Collaborate with Visit Brecon Beacons through Paragliding & Art
Some places stay with you forever. For Herefordshire artist Katie Hollinshead, the Brecon Beacons is one of them. It’s where she’s experienced unforgettable paragliding flights, watched spectacular sunsets from the sky and found moments of complete peace...
Internal Financial Controls: Getting the Basics Right as You Grow
As businesses grow, they can no longer rely on trust, habit, or one key person knowing where everything is. Growth brings complexity, and complexity demands structure. The starting point is strong foundations. Separate responsibilities wherever possible, ensure...
Mental Health at Work: Every Business Has a Responsibility
Mental health is no longer a “nice to have”—it is fundamental to a healthy, productive and sustainable workplace. Whether you employ five people or five thousand, every organisation has a responsibility to create an environment where employees feel...
7.1 million working days are lost to aches and pains – Ergonomics Assessor explains what employers can do about it
7.1 million working days are lost to aches and pains – Ergonomics Assessor explains what employers can do about it. Debbie Atkinson of Wyvern Business Systems features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast,...
The website check nobody puts in the diary
Business owners have a system for the things that keep the lights on. Insurance renewal dates, accounts deadlines, equipment servicing. All in the diary, all sorted before they become a problem. Website maintenance rarely makes that list. It’s easy to see why. A...
Worcester Warriors’ 2026/27 Champ fixture list revealed
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