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Landlords warned of final court date for Section 21 eviction notices
Worcestershire landlords are being urged to act quickly if they wish to rely on Section 21 eviction notices served before major reforms to the private rented sector came into force. The Renters’ Rights Act, introduced on 1 May, represents the most significant overhaul...
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Landlords warned of final court date for Section 21 eviction notices
Worcestershire landlords are being urged to act quickly if they wish to rely on Section 21 eviction notices served before major reforms to the private rented sector came into force. The Renters’ Rights Act, introduced on 1 May, represents the most significant overhaul...
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Severn Valley Railway host major exercise to test emergency response plans
The Severn Valley Railway hosted teams from across the emergency services as they played out a full-scale simulated emergency yesterday (Thursday 12 March) in order to stay as prepared as possible to keep people safe. Passengers and residents close to the SVR’s...
John Truslove helps new Fired Earth franchise open in the Midlands
Aztec Tiles, a new store with a franchise for luxury brand Fired Earth, has opened up in Bromsgrove with the help of commercial property agents John Truslove. Company boss James Sirett has been on his hands and knees, tiling the floor of the premises in Sherwood Road,...
Patron & Strategic News
DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group
DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft
Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...
Chamber News
National Star pop-up workshop
Disability charity National Star is staging a pop-up workshop at its day college in Hereford later this month to encourage Herefordshire businesses looking to address their current staffing problems to give workers with disabilities the chance to shine as part of...
2021 Worcestershire Business Community Carol Service
The Worcestershire Business Community Carol Service is excited to be making a return this Christmas! In 2019, the event was a roaring success with over 150 guests from the business community coming together to support the evening. In 2020, the event was moved to a...
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Policy News
HS2 costs could hit £106bn
The cost of Britain’s new HS2 high-speed rail project could rise to as much as £106bn, according to an official government review. Seen by the Financial Times the review says that there is “considerable risk” that the scheme’s price will possibly rise as much as 20%...
BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with the Financial Times today, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “Our business communities have differing views but are...
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Charity News
Marlon Harewood Kicks Off Charity Ambassador Role
Former Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, Marlon Harewood, has been named as an official ambassador for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, to help raise awareness of the organisation’s vital work across the region. 41-year-old Marlon, who led a successful...
Richie Anderson Lends His Support To Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Local lad, and TV and radio personality, Richie Anderson, has become an official ambassador for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to help raise further awareness of the organisation’s critically important work in the region. Richie, who is originally from Smethwick in...
King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
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King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
Worcestershire News
Local plan adopted for Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest District Council adopted its local plan for the period 2016-2036 on 26 April 2022. Work on the plan started in 2015. The local plan allocates sites for 5,520 new homes and 29 hectares of employment land needed in the district up to 2036. It also set out...
City business superheroes pick litter
Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) is inviting businesses to join other city superheroes in a new lunchtime initiative to help Worcester spaces look their best. In conjunction with The Kiln co-working space in Copenhagen Street, Worcester BID is hosting...
Herefordshire News
Jo Hilditch’s ‘Bench Talk’
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Jo Hilditch, shines a light on a cross section of personalities from the county – from celebrities to volunteers, from entrepreneurs to frontline workers – with her new podcast series ‘Bench Talk’. As well as...
Pensons and Little Pomona – A Cider Celebration
Pensons, the Michelin Star restaurant located on the beautiful Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, announces its collaboration with award-winning local cider producers Little Pomona, to launch the first vintage of Netherwood Estate Reserve...
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Business Development expert Tom Holbrow joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that Business Development expert & director of an international construction & property company, Tom Holbrow is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast...
Worcester Street Sixes 2025
Join Us for Street 6s – A Premier Corporate Cricket Event in Worcester! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Street 6s this summer – a high-energy, fast-paced softball cricket event taking place right in the heart of Worcester, at Cathedral Square and Worcester...
From Worcester to Wembley! Former city student leads AFC Wimbledon’s League One Return.
A former University of Worcester student is preparing for the 2025–26 season as AFC Wimbledon’s Director of Football, having helped guide the club to promotion via the League Two play-offs. Craig Cope, 32, has been the youngest Director of Football in the English...
UK Spared New US Tariffs
Responding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now...
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Upgraded But Concern Over Two Speed Economy
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish. Better-than-expected business investment in Q1 is forecast to boost GDP across 2025. Inflation is projected to...
Meet Herefordshire wine maker & sample wines at Hellens Garden Festival charity fundraiser
VISITORS to Hellens Garden Festival this weekend will be able to meet the team from an artisan Herefordshire wine maker and taste its award-winning products while also fundraising for charity (June 2025). Foxbury Fields Vineyard is at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle on...
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