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Midlands mums reminded of contact rights as Mother’s Day looms
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 15 March, respected family lawyer Katherine Tippetts is warning mums in advance that they need to...
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Midlands mums reminded of contact rights as Mother’s Day looms
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 15 March, respected family lawyer Katherine Tippetts is warning mums in advance that they need to...
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Bespoke- Advice Builds on National Success with Local Apprenticeship and Wellbeing Awards
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke- Advice Ltd, has added two more accolades to its growing list of honours, being named Small Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2025, and Highly...
Worcester Awarded Maximum £2.5m Teaching Capital Grant to Expand and Enhance Healthcare Education
The University of Worcester has been awarded £2,493,703 from the Office for Students (OfS) to further enhance its very high-quality education of tomorrow’s nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics, occupational therapists, physician assistants, midwives and other...
Patron & Strategic News
ISO QSL Welcomes Two New Team Members
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) are pleased to welcome two new starters to its growing team. Edward Phipps Castro joins as Finance Assistant, while Eleanor Tustin takes on the role as Client Care Advisor. Edward discovered his passion for finances whilst completing...
NMITE Announces Groundbreaking New Partnership with AWE
NMITE has taken another major step towards establishing itself as a nationally significant new university, securing a new partnership with AWE—one of the UK’s most important engineering organisations. Recognising the strength of NMITE’s approach and the calibre of its...
Chamber News
Sponsor a Table Wine for St Richard’s Hospice
Having recently joined the Chamber in Worcestershire, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Roots Psychology Group, Dr Kate Mason is reaching out to local businesses to see if anyone might be able to help support a Charity ball she is organising this month. The...
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our Members to local and national government, ensuring that businesses within the two counties shape government...
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Chamber 2019 Q4 Economic Report results
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, have released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) outlining key economic indicators for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2019. The report, from Q4 2019, focusses specially...
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The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the private sector’s largest business survey in the UK and enables local businesses to have their voice heard. 7000 UK businesses take part in the QES every quarter. Click here to ensure that your business experiences are...
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Charity News
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,...
2Faced Dance launches Futures Fund
Hereford’s 2Faced Dance Company, who recently announced Arlene Phillips CBE as their new Patron, today launches a new fundraising campaign; the Futures Fund, to help secure and build the future of the organisation. The aim of the Futures Fund is to provide sustainable...
BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy. The founding partners will be uniquely placed to shape the BCC’s policy and influencing,...
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BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy. The founding partners will be uniquely placed to shape the BCC’s policy and influencing,...
Worcestershire News
Worcester waves the purple flag
Worcester city centre has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE), following a successful application process by the city. The Purple Flag is a nationwide award; it recognises Worcester as a vibrant...
Major Sustainability Investment for Bromsgrove based firm
Total Metal Recovery Limited, a Bromsgrove-based Ferrous, and Non-Ferrous metal recycling and processing specialist, has made a major investment into an aluminium shredding plant with integrated Eddy-Current separation lines. The family-owned company has taken this...
Herefordshire News
Businesses urged to fly the flag in Queen’s Awards
Businesses across the Marches are being urged to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious awards – and build on the region’s proud track record of success. Applications are now open for the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which showcase outstanding...
Marches LEP chief executive Gill Hamer to step down
The chief executive of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is stepping down at the end of July, she has announced today. Gill Hamer is moving on to pastures new after a hugely successful career spanning more than 40 years which has also included spells as...
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Talks Relaunch on India Trade Deal to Boost UK’s Growth Agenda
UK-India trade talks kick off in New Delhi today with Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Deal aims to deliver economic growth and bring Indian economy – world’s third largest by 2028 – within reach for more UK...
Arts and Crafts at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre
Dozens of local craftspeople will be offering their wares at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre, which is taking place at The Engine House, Highley on the weekend of 15 and 16 March. Nestled amongst the full-size locomotives on display, a whole host of...
Spectacular Show Garden to support Local Hospice
A Rubery business F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes have announced an exciting partnership with Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre which will see them showcasing a unique show garden called ‘St Godwald’s Retreat’ at the prestigious RHS Malvern Spring...
University of Worcester Shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award
The training and education of nursing associates at the University of Worcester has been recognised with a shortlisting in this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. The University is in the running for the prestigious Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of...
The Spire Appeal Project at St John’s Church, Bromsgrove: Restoration Works Begin
Friends of St John’s is excited to announce that the much-anticipated restoration works to the church’s iconic spire have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery...
The Next Generation at Underwoods: A 135-Year Legacy Continues
Underwoods Steel Stockholders and Fabrications welcomes the sixth generation of the family into the company. Established in the Midlands over 135 years ago, this marks the continuation of the company’s rich legacy and commitment to serving Herefordshire &...
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