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Shakespeare Circle Launches in Worcester After Hit Hive Events
A new group is launching in Worcester to help people explore the works of William Shakespeare through play, interaction and discussion. The Shakespeare Circle at The Hive launches on 21 April, 6.30pm-8pm aligning with the celebrations of the playwright’s birthday...
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Shakespeare Circle Launches in Worcester After Hit Hive Events
A new group is launching in Worcester to help people explore the works of William Shakespeare through play, interaction and discussion. The Shakespeare Circle at The Hive launches on 21 April, 6.30pm-8pm aligning with the celebrations of the playwright’s birthday...
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University Writing Advisor Nominated for Prestigious Author’s Award
An award-winning author who advises students at the University of Worcester on their writing has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in children’s literature. Liz Hyder, one of the University’s Royal Literary Fund Writers in Residence, is in the...
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...
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Sutcliffe & Co Announced as a Finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are finishing 2024 on a high, having been named as a Finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025, in the category of Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME. This latest award entry further...
NMITE Hosts Six Students from Kazakhstan for Specialist Three-month Programme
Six students have been funded by The Kazakhstan Government, Bolashak programme to spend three months at NMITE to undertake a programme focussed on Innovations in Mining Engineering and Technology. The organisers were particularly drawn to NMITE due to its expertise in...
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West Midlands Business Expo welcomes over 2,000 virtual visitors
More than 2,000 visitors attended a West Midlands-wide virtual expo as Chambers across the region continue to lead the support for firms through the COVID-19 crisis. Around 200 exhibitors – including over 50 from Herefordshire & Worcestershire – signed up to the...
Recovery Loan Scheme
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched earlier this week will provide financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the Coronavirus pandemic. BCC’s Suren Thiru was included on the press release welcoming the new scheme which...
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Magical Lantern Walk for Primrose Hospice returns at Ragley Hall
People can enjoy a dusk-lit walk around the grounds of Ragley Hall on Saturday 1 February in aid of Primrose Hospice. Primrose’s Lantern Walk is the perfect opportunity to remember a loved one or just to enjoy the picturesque setting of Ragley Hall in Alcester. The...
Inspiring talk by Claire Lomas will take place at Primrose’s Business Breakfast
Paralysed campaigner and fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has been announced as the guest speaker for Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast. The 39-year-old will be star guest at the fundraising breakfast which takes place at Chateau Impney in Droitwich on Thursday,...
HWCC Patrons Bishop Fleming open London Stock Exchange
Leading accounting firm Bishop Fleming LLP opened trading today (29/03) on the London Stock Exchange. They received the honour after winning Business of the Year at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Now in its 18th year, the Awards are one of the showpiece events in...
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HWCC Patrons Bishop Fleming open London Stock Exchange
Leading accounting firm Bishop Fleming LLP opened trading today (29/03) on the London Stock Exchange. They received the honour after winning Business of the Year at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Now in its 18th year, the Awards are one of the showpiece events in...
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Worcestershire LEP launches new Local Skills Report to help create the county’s Future Workforce
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched its new Local Skills Report to outline the aims for skills development in the county. The new Local Skills Report will be embedded in the Worcestershire LEP’s people strategy and will contribute to the...
Could you trim, clip, and shave the costs of business energy bills with a smart meter
Hairdressers, beauty salons and other close contact services have made a welcome return in recent months, bringing much-needed services back to towns and cities across the UK. While the impact of the pandemic is still being felt, business owners and managers have...
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What does the 3-tier lockdown mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
In his address to the Commons on Monday 13 October, prime minister Boris Johnson outlined the new three-tiered scheme, though said the exact criteria will not be worked out until Tuesday, eventually coming into effect on Wednesday (October 14).
Hereford could benefit from a £25m government investment to regenerate the city
Hereford could soon benefit from a £25m government investment to regenerate the city.
The Government announced a £3.6bn Towns Fund aimed at building prosperous futures for communities across England in July.
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Historian’s Interactive Workshop Explores Lives of Local Women in Centuries Past
A University of Worcester historian will be giving a snapshot into women’s lives in Worcester at different time periods over the last 500 years in a special interactive workshop. Dr Anna Muggeridge is running a workshop, ‘‘A Stitch Through Time’: making a history of...
Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
Celebrating Sutcliffe & Co’s Recognition as a 5-Star Brokerage for the Third Consecutive Year
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top insurance brokerages for 2024 by Insurance Business Magazine in the 5-Star Brokerage list, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this impressive accolade. The 5-Star...
Experts at leading property consultancy with Worcester office react to Budget
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, experts at Fisher German – a leading property consultancy and Chamber member – give their reactions to the many ways Rachel Reeves’ announcement will affect their clients: New Homes Ella Pearson, Head of New Homes at...
New CEO takes the helm at WCG and outlines key priorities for college group
A leading Midlands college group is under new leadership with a new CEO officially joining. Sara-Jane Watkins has taken the helm at WCG (Warwickshire College Group) after being appointed earlier this year. She has outlined her key priorities for the group, which...
The Development Manager Partners with Leading UK Organisations to Drive Talent Development and Apprenticeship Solutions
West Midlands based Talent Development, Apprenticeships and Training Provider, The Development Manager (TDM), is proud to announce a number of strategic partnerships with large organisations across the UK to enhance their talent development initiatives. Our recent...
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