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DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
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DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
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Nature needs you – Herefordshire’s largest membership organisation is seeking a new Treasurer!
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust works to recover nature and is the county’s largest membership organisation with over 8,0000 members. The organisation is now recruiting for a new Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees and a take a strategic lead for finance. Do...
Branding with Purpose: Wye Valley Brewery Leads the Conversation at The Marketing Meetup – Worcester
Last week, the Worcester marketing community came together for The Marketing Meetup, this was only the second event – this time sponsored by Nifty Communications and hosted at the co-working space Vinegar Works on Foregate Street. This impactful event brought together...
Patron & Strategic News
University Senior Leader Recognised Nationally for Contribution to Basketball
A senior leader at the University of Worcester has been recognised with a national award honouring his services to basketball. Pro Vice Chancellor Partnerships, Mick Donovan, received the English Basketball Fellowship Jubilee Award: Lifetime Award for Services to...
Graduating Students Give University of Worcester Excellent Marks
The University of Worcester has received glowing praise from its graduating students in the latest National Student Survey, with scores coming in well above the national average in many areas. The University scored a positivity measure of 86.7% for the teaching on its...
Chamber News
83% of local businesses find EU exports more difficult since 1 January
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, outlining business performance in Q2 2021. To read the full report, click here. The focus of this quarter’s...
Businesses need more clarification ahead of July 19 as move to step 4 confirmed
It was announced this week that the majority of legal coronavirus measures are set to go as the government confirmed England would move to step 4 of the roadmap to recovery on Monday 19 July. The legal requirement on facemasks, capacity limits for businesses and...
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Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust support local oncology families
Over the past 12 weeks the team and volunteers at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust have been busy supporting oncology families in the Worcestershire area by delivering essential care packages. To date 102 have been sent out to families affected by childhood...
Supporting Armed Forces Week 2020
Armed Forces Week is a chance to celebrate our Armed Forces, the military personnel and the role they play protecting the UK both at home and overseas. Two key days marked within Armed Forces Week are Reserves Day on Wednesday 24th June and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June.
Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff
4 out of 5 (79%) firms that attempted to recruit facing difficulties in finding staff Hospitality and construction firms most likely to report difficulties (each 83%) but all sectors have significant issues Firms cite major issues arising from lack of foreign...
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Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff
4 out of 5 (79%) firms that attempted to recruit facing difficulties in finding staff Hospitality and construction firms most likely to report difficulties (each 83%) but all sectors have significant issues Firms cite major issues arising from lack of foreign...
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Qwell mental wellbeing support
Qwell is a FREE, anonymous, confidential and safe online emotional wellbeing service, offering professional support, information, discussion boards and more for adults. Access 365 days a year to counsellors who are available from: 12.00-10.00pm Monday to Friday...
WORCESTER Business Improvement District (BID) has announced Sam McCarthy as their new Chief Executive.
Sam joined the team in 2015 and has since worked on managing key partnerships and has actively developed brand awareness within the city. Sam has a strong background in business support and engagement and will strive to build awareness and improve business within the...
Herefordshire News
New Herefordshire defence & security sector opportunities
Security and defence businesses in Herefordshire can sign up today for a special webinar to help them develop new markets in Central Europe.
Would you like to join our Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently recruiting for businesses to join their Area Councils. We have two vacancies in Herefordshire and one vacancy in Worcestershire. We are looking for businesses from the following sectors, but would welcome applications from any interested members:
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Worcester Lecturer Awarded Prestigious Honour by Romanian University
A professor from the University of Worcester has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from a university in Romania in recognition of her work to advance a major arts festival in the country. Nicoleta Cinpoeş is Professor of Shakespeare Studies and is the Director of the...
Jubilee Joy for the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has made a further announcement about the guest locomotives for its Autumn Steam Gala, with confirmation that LMS Jubilee No 45596 ‘Bahamas’ will be joining the line-up. The four-day event takes place between 19 and 22 September. ‘This...
Wyevale Nurseries Receives Plant Healthy Certification for Fourth Year in a Row
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth year in succession it’s been revealed this month (June 2024). Kyle Ross, Production Manager at the Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower, was...
Colleges in Worcestershire Celebrate “Good” Rating in Ofsted Report
Two colleges in Worcestershire have been praised for their work with employers, understanding of skills needs and productive learning environments in their latest Ofsted report. College group WCG has maintained its “Good” overall rating following an inspection from...
Research Will Explore Climate-Induced Migration
Two academics at the University of Worcester are part of a global research project looking at climate-induced migration and building resilience for communities. The groundbreaking £2.3million three-year research project, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies...
Luxury Hotel in Chaddesley Corbett has been Named ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’
A four red star luxury hotel in Chaddesley Corbett has been named ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’ at a leading awards ceremony. Brockencote Hall Hotel was served the accolade at the Midlands Food Drink & Hospitality Awards, which is now in its seventh year and...
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