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Shakespeare Circle to Return for Act Two at The Hive
Worcester’s Shakespeare Circle is returning to The Hive this autumn following the success of its first series earlier this year. The monthly workshops offer a welcoming space for both seasoned Shakespeare enthusiasts and those completely new to the playwright’s work....
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Shakespeare Circle to Return for Act Two at The Hive
Worcester’s Shakespeare Circle is returning to The Hive this autumn following the success of its first series earlier this year. The monthly workshops offer a welcoming space for both seasoned Shakespeare enthusiasts and those completely new to the playwright’s work....
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ISO QSL Receives Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Corporate Partnership Award
ISO Quality Services has been honoured with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Corporate Partnership Award, recognising the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting the charity’s lifesaving work. The award was presented at the charity’s...
Deltic 55009 to bring extra roar to the SVR’s Winter Diesel Day
Diesel fans have something special to look forward to this festive season, as legendary Deltic locomotive 55009 will be the star guest at the Severn Valley Railway’s Winter Diesel Day on Tuesday 29 December. The visit will mark the first time the increasingly popular...
Patron & Strategic News
ISO QSL Receives Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Corporate Partnership Award
ISO Quality Services has been honoured with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Corporate Partnership Award, recognising the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting the charity’s lifesaving work. The award was presented at the charity’s...
University with UK’s Best Graduate Job Outcomes Named University of the Year for Social Mobility
The University of Worcester, recently recognised as the UK’s leading university for graduate employment outcomes, has now been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards. The prestigious national award recognises organisations making a measurable...
Chamber News
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report Released
We are pleased to announce the release of our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report, providing an insight into the experiences, challenges and opportunities facing businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. A total of 236 businesses contributed to...
Digital Carnets
Having Carnets in a digital format reduces the amount of paper to almost zero (good for the environment!) and makes things more efficient and straightforward overall (good for you!). Everything is handled within the App and your documentation can be presented from...
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Steve Ennis Proud to Rejoin Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Business advisor Steve Ennis, owner of Business Doctors Worcestershire, is delighted to announce that he has rejoined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming his commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Having built strong...
Steve Ennis Proud to Rejoin Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Business advisor Steve Ennis, owner of Business Doctors Worcestershire, is delighted to announce that he has rejoined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming his commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Having built strong...
Policy News
Business Crucial To Burnham’s Devolution Next Steps
New BCC report calls for businesses to have a stronger voice in devolution. Report says economic growth and improved living standards must be the test of devolution success. The BCC outlines a three-stage roadmap to give local areas a bigger stake in economic...
Jobs Market Continues to Feel The Strain
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Caterina Batog, Research and Economics Analyst at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Unemployment remained at 4.9%, in the three months to July, a clear indication of the continued stress businesses are...
Skills News
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
Growth is built one person at a time. At WHC Hire Services, that belief has never been more visible than in 2026. The Tewkesbury-based plant and equipment hire company has appointed four new apprentices this year, taking the total proportion of staff either...
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Charity News
WHC Hire Team Completes 17 Peaks at the 2026 Malvern Hills Challenge
On Saturday 12th September, more than 300 walkers set off across the 17 peaks of the Malvern Hills for the Malvern Hills Challenge 2026, all in aid of Help for Heroes. WHC Hire Services was proud to be part of the day twice over: not just as a sponsor, but with a team...
Finance provider ART Business Loans ready to support more businesses after year of growth
Business finance provider ART Business Loans is preparing to help more businesses to grow and increase employment after reporting annual lending growth of more than 20 per cent. Now in its 30th anniversary year, Birmingham-based lender ART Business Loans shared its...
UK & EU Business Join Forces On Made In Europe
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is backing a joint statement from its Chambers in Europe for the UK to be part of the EU’s emerging ‘Made in Europe’ framework. The statement warns that treating the UK as a conventional third country would ignore decades of...
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UK & EU Business Join Forces On Made In Europe
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is backing a joint statement from its Chambers in Europe for the UK to be part of the EU’s emerging ‘Made in Europe’ framework. The statement warns that treating the UK as a conventional third country would ignore decades of...
Worcestershire News
Free bus travel for all veterans and serving personnel launching
Veterans and serving armed forces personnel across Worcestershire will soon be able to travel for free on buses. The new scheme provides free travel on the county’s commercial bus network and the Worcestershire on Demand service for veterans and serving personnel who...
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...
Herefordshire News
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026 Herefordshire-based business support specialists CXCS are celebrating after being named Business of the Year at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026. The award was presented during...
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...
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University with UK’s Best Graduate Job Outcomes Named University of the Year for Social Mobility
The University of Worcester, recently recognised as the UK’s leading university for graduate employment outcomes, has now been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards. The prestigious national award recognises organisations making a measurable...
Restart a Heart is back
Hoople Training are once again supporting Restart a Heart – a nationwide initiative from Resuscitation Council UK which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by helping more people learn CPR. Last year Hoople’s...
Former New Zealand PM Among Contributors to New Book Edited by Worcester Expert
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand is among the distinguished names who have contributed to a new book on the UK’s constitution, edited by a Worcester expert. Dr Chris Monaghan, Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester’s Law School, has just...
McPhillips set to complete key phases of £1m Longton town centre improvements
Civil engineering and construction firm McPhillips has delivered major improvements across a town centre in Stoke – with another phase set for completion next year as part of a £1m project. The award-winning company was appointed to deliver the scheme in Longton...
Raise the Roof gathers momentum as major construction contract signed and fundraising approaches £500,000
The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust’s Raise the Roof appeal has reached another significant milestone, with the fund now standing at just under £500,000 thanks to multiple donations and the addition of remaining funds from a significant legacy. At the...
Bromsgrove Business at The Print Show
September was a busy month for us at VKF Renzel, as we made the short journey from our Bromsgrove base to the NEC Birmingham for The Print Show and The Sign Show 2026. For us, exhibiting was about more than showcasing products. It was an opportunity to show just how...
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