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A Safe Pair of Hands: Why Good Aesthetics Begin with Good Advice
With social media full of dramatic before-and-after photographs, it can be difficult to tell if the person offering advice is also trying to sell you something. As a Consultant Ophthalmic Plastic, Cancer Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr Julia Sen believes the...
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A Safe Pair of Hands: Why Good Aesthetics Begin with Good Advice
With social media full of dramatic before-and-after photographs, it can be difficult to tell if the person offering advice is also trying to sell you something. As a Consultant Ophthalmic Plastic, Cancer Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr Julia Sen believes the...
Member News
Middlebrook Productions launch Podcast Masterclass Workshop
Plan, Record, Edit & Launch Your Own Podcast Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? The Podcast Masterclass at Midlands Podcast Studio is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to take you from idea to action in just one...
World Suicide Prevention Day
With World Suicide Prevention Day almost here (Thursday 10th September), we wanted to remind you of the information, support and activities previously share around what’s going on in Worcestershire and beyond (see below). This year we’re encouraging...
Patron & Strategic News
Keeping Business Moving Through Technology
Technology is now at the centre of almost every organisation. Whether it’s protecting against cyber threats, enabling flexible working, maintaining reliable communications, or exploring the opportunities that artificial intelligence can bring, businesses need...
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...
Chamber News
Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards marked a significant milestone in the county’s ongoing commitment to developing talent, celebrating success, and championing the value of apprenticeships. Now in its eleventh year, the programme continues to grow in...
Welcome New Members | November
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout November Lucy Labels – A sticker and labelling business offering custom labels. Barclays Greater Birmingham and The Three Counties Corporate – Barclays’ regional corporate banking services for businesses....
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Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management
As a proud new member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, OCM is excited to introduce their team to fellow businesses across the region. Based in Pershore, Jennine, Richard and co have been delivering secure, sustainable and reliable IT...
Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management
As a proud new member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, OCM is excited to introduce their team to fellow businesses across the region. Based in Pershore, Jennine, Richard and co have been delivering secure, sustainable and reliable IT...
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
OSPREY APPROACH LAUNCHES SECOND WEBINAR SERIES
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the launch of its second webinar series, which aims to help SME law firms establish good business habits for long term success. Following positive feedback for Osprey’s first webinar series,...
Ballards LLP Business Services Team Ignites Innovation and Adventure
Ballards LLP, a leading professional services firm, today organised a collaborative session at Eastnor Castle, delivering a transformative experience for their Business Services team. Against the backdrop of 5000 acres of Herefordshire countryside, the event focused...
Charity News
Community Power Celebrate Mayor’s Charity Partnership
Community Power and Lee’s Place were recently honoured to attend the Mayor Making Ceremony in Hereford for the installation of the 645th Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Cat Hornsey. The event was a celebration of community, partnership, and civic pride, bringing...
Going the extra mile as law firm backs marathon runner’s charity effort
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has backed a local businesswoman by donating a four-figure sum to support her recent London Marathon effort. Through its mfg Charitable Foundation, the law firm has donated £1,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation via Sarah Cutler, a...
Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was another...
BCC News
Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was another...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Community Foundation Distributes £187,000 to Local Causes
One of the county’s largest charitable grant makers has distributed £187,000 in funding to 31 local groups and organisations across Worcestershire. The six-figure support came from Worcestershire Community Foundation through the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund which...
Social Media Legend Francis Bourgeois Backs SVR Landslip Appeal
The famous trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is highlighting the plight of the Severn Valley Railway, as it faces a substantial repair bill following its devastating recent landslip, just over two weeks ago. Francis visited the site of the landslip, between Hampton Loade...
Herefordshire News
Business leaders urged to join new board to shape Herefordshire economy
Herefordshire’s best business leaders are being urged to join a new independent board to help shape the county’s economic future. The Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the economy, supporting business growth, promoting innovation...
Herefordshire Business Growth Board
Background Following the previous government’s decision to transfer the economic functions and business representation from Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to local authorities, the Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the...
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Researchers Develop New Resources Championing Food as Tool for Supporting People with Dementia
Food can play a powerful role in helping people living with dementia stay connected, share memories and feel at home, according to new research from the University of Worcester. The findings have led researchers to develop a set of practical resources to help...
Experts warn employers over growing use of AI in workplace grievances
Employers are being given expert legal advice to manage a surge in formal workplace grievances drafted using artificial intelligence (AI). More than half of HR professionals in the UK have reported growing numbers of employees using AI to produce grievances, workplace...
Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Award – Quick Mortgages
Quick Mortgages is proud to announce that we have been awarded Silver Recognition under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). As a business, we are committed to supporting those who serve in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families, and...
Hewett Recruitment launches Gig 4 Good – a night of live music supporting ONSIDE
Hewett Recruitment is bringing live music, local talent and community spirit together this October with the launch of Gig 4 Good, a charity gig in support of ONSIDE. Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026, Gig 4 Good promises an evening of live music, fundraising and...
Manufacturers don’t need another person pointing at the gaps. They need someone willing to help close them.
Throughout my career in both military and civilian leadership roles, I’ve seen that sustainable improvement rarely comes from reports, presentations, or workshops alone. It comes from understanding the people, processes, and equipment that make a business work,...
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...
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