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Wickens Showcases Engineering Expertise with New Video Highlighting Storage Solutions in Action
Wickens Engineering has launched a new video offering a behind-the-scenes look at its specialist storage solutions, giving customers and industry professionals a clear view of the quality, scale and precision that underpin its work. The video, now available on the...
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Wickens Showcases Engineering Expertise with New Video Highlighting Storage Solutions in Action
Wickens Engineering has launched a new video offering a behind-the-scenes look at its specialist storage solutions, giving customers and industry professionals a clear view of the quality, scale and precision that underpin its work. The video, now available on the...
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SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team was awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its exceptional client service and community...
Charity Quiz raises over £1,700 for Redgate Sports
SME Solicitors’ 13th Annual Charity Quiz, hosted on 13 November at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, raised £1,789.78 for Redgate Sports, a local charity dedicated to creating sports opportunities for young people. Since its official launch in June 2024,...
Patron & Strategic News
24-hour CPR Marathon to Return to University
The annual 24-hour CPR marathon challenge is returning to the University of Worcester next month. Starting at 9am on March 10, students, staff and visitors will maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a training mannequin until 9am the following morning. The event...
University of Worcester Welcomes UCAS Boss
The Head of UCAS says strong leadership is why the University of Worcester is first in the UK for sustained graduate employment. Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, was speaking after a visit to the University, where...
Chamber News
Small business confidence rising but fears over future lockdowns remain
UK small businesses are increasingly confident in their ability to grow and power the economic recovery, although many still have fears about the ongoing impact of Covid restrictions. This comes according to new data published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire ECHO – An independent, Herefordshire-based charity Humfrys & Symonds Ltd – Legal services John Crooks Associates – Chartered Quantity Surveyors...
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Local hotel supports local charity in Malvern
Staff at The Mount Pleasant Hotel in Great Malvern are raising funds for local Malvern resuscitation charity, Heartstart Malvern, that provides free CPR training and maintains 25 public defibrillators around the Malvern Hills area. The charity has recently launched a...
Talented Droitwich business owner creates a new range for NHS Heroes
A local jewellery designer in Droitwich has created a non-profit range of inscribed bracelets to raise £25,000 for NHS Charities Together. Alison Hargreaves, owner of Bracelets Together launched the online initiative during the second week of May after coming across...
UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
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UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
Worcestershire News
Hugely popular HR conference returns to in-person form as over 80 professionals gather to discuss the world of work
Last week saw the return of the successful HR Conference, where over 80 HR representatives gathered at Six Ways Stadium for an update on the latest hot topics within the industry. The Conference was held in partnership between Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire...
GJS Dillon property predictions for 2022
With the end of the year fast approaching, here are the GJS Dillon team’s property predictions for 2022: The shortage of industrial property will lead to record rents and record capital values not only on new accommodation, but also on second hand space. We...
Herefordshire News
Katherine Harriet Ltd Win Care Employer Award 2020
Katherine Harriet Ltd were winners this year at the Hereford Health and Social Care Awards as voted for by the general public in the ‘Care Employer 2020’ category. There were over 250 nominations this year for the awards and during this Coronavirus Pandemic it has...
The 2020 Business Community Carol Service – You’re invited!
As the year draws to a close we’re delighted to welcome you to The 2020 Business Community Carol Service at All Saints, in the heart of Worcester city centre
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Unlock Your Business Potential: Why LinkedIn is a Must for Business Leaders
Today LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for those looking to expand their reach and influence, the platform offers a unique opportunity to showcase expertise, connect with industry peers, and attract potential clients or partners. LinkedIn’s professional...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Midlands Expansion
Leading Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced expansion further into The Midlands market with the planned opening of a new Birmingham office. The firm, which currently has offices spanning from Worcester in the West Midlands to Truro...
Marking the start of Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway
Around 100 heritage railway volunteers from across the UK came together at the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 5 January, to launch Railway 200, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of modern railways. Representatives from 15 UK heritage lines and locomotive owning...
5.4 Million Yet to File their Tax Return
Almost 25,000 taxpayers ‘celebrated’ the New Year by filing their Self Assessment tax return If customers miss the 31 January deadline, they could face a penalty With less than a month to go, the countdown is on for 5.4 million customers who still need to complete and...
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Circet Wireless Limited – Circet Ireland & UK are leading providers to the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power Sectors in Ireland and the UK. Design in the Shires – Design in the Shires are an award winning website design &...
Enter your Business in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025!
Entries for the 2025 business awards are now open! Submitting your business for an award should take no more than 10 minutes and you can enter your business for a maximum of 3 categories. The awards are set to be hosted on the 12th June 2025 at the Worcester Arena,...
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