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How to Overlap Your Metal Roofing Sheets
When installing metal roofing sheets, one of the most important yet frequently misunderstood steps is how to overlap them correctly. Overlaps may appear to be a simple matter of placing one sheet over another, but doing so incorrectly can cause water ingress,...
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How to Overlap Your Metal Roofing Sheets
When installing metal roofing sheets, one of the most important yet frequently misunderstood steps is how to overlap them correctly. Overlaps may appear to be a simple matter of placing one sheet over another, but doing so incorrectly can cause water ingress,...
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University Experts Explain Why Jane Austen Still Has Us Hooked After 250 Years
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, experts from the University of Worcester will explore our fascination with the author Jane Austen in a free event next month. The discussion, titled ‘Why are we obsessed with Jane Austen?’ will take place at The...
Sharon Baker of Kinder Accountants Wins Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025
Local business leader Sharon Baker, founder and director of Kinder Accountants, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025. The award recognises Sharon’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to putting...
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Hazelton Mountford Take Part in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal
This year, Hazelton Mountford are delighted to give back to the community by supporting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal! Christmas is a season of giving, and at Hazelton Mountford, we believe in coming together to spread joy and make the holidays...
Skills Minister Visits University to Talk Teaching, Politics and Life Lessons
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith has spoken about how her training as a teacher at the University of Worcester helped to shape her future, including her role as the first woman to serve as Home Secretary. Appearing on an episode of the University’s Early Career Teacher...
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Joint Area Council March Update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
Last call to attend biggest business event of 2021
The West Midlands Business Expo is well underway with exhibitors and attendees logging onto the virtual platform to meet with fellow businesses from around the West Midlands area. Guests can look around the exhibiting stands, speak virtually with exhibiting businesses...
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Morrison’s Foundation Supports Primrose Hospice
The Morrison’s Foundation has donated £17,654 to Primrose Hospice, a local charity that provides free care to patients and their families with life limiting conditions. The support from the Morrisons Foundation will provide the charity with the means to provide...
Vamos Theatre announces world premiere and first UK tour of Dead Good
Award-winning theatre company collaborates with palliative care patients and staff on new, wordless production about living and dying. Worcester-based Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, tours its new production, Dead Good, across the UK in...
Levelling Up the United Kingdom White Paper
Yesterday (2 February), the UK government published its Levelling Up White Paper. Levelling up is a moral, social and economic programme for the whole of government. The Levelling Up White Paper sets out opportunity will be spread more equally across the UK. It...
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Levelling Up the United Kingdom White Paper
Yesterday (2 February), the UK government published its Levelling Up White Paper. Levelling up is a moral, social and economic programme for the whole of government. The Levelling Up White Paper sets out opportunity will be spread more equally across the UK. It...
Worcestershire News
Here2Help Business: Adapt – Tourism business support for Worcestershire businesses
Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business programme now includes specific support for the tourism industry. The Adapt Tourism programme will include: specialist 1:1 consultancy to help grow and develop your tourism offer post pandemic interactive seminar...
Join the businesses harnessing peer support to drive success in 2021-22
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are supporting the new Worcestershire Growth Hub Peer Networks support programme in Worcestershire and are encouraging businesses to sign up and discover connections that go far beyond networking.
Herefordshire News
BREAKING: Winter Economy Plan Revealed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today unveiled his Winter Economy Plan. The thrust of the chancellor’s message is that the country needs to find a sustainable way to live with the virus. That means targeting government support – rather than the blanket approach at...
NMITE provides first view of refurbished Blackfriars building
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has completed the refurbishment of its first building on its (Blackfriars) central site in Hereford which has been renovated and fitted out as learning space. The new building layout reflects NMITE’s vision of...
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Sustainability in Focus: Why Refurbished Mobile Welfare Units Are the Smart Choice
Sustainability is a growing priority for businesses across all sectors, and every decision counts when it comes to reducing our environmental footprint. One area where companies can make a significant difference is in their choice of mobile welfare units—essential...
Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales & Marketing Director Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event
HEREFORD-based Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month (November 2024). Kersten will be joining CEO of the...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Shines at Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, a leading provider of specialist dementia care for the elderly generation, is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show. The care home was awarded second place for its innovative wind chime,...
Local Firm Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Bespoke Combustion Systems
Comtherm Ltd, based in Droitwich, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke combustion systems, is celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1974, Comtherm has become a trusted name, specialising in high-quality combustion systems while offering...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Hosts Charity Memory Walk to Support Alzheimer’s Society
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, an award-winning care home in Herefordshire, proudly hosted a heartfelt Memory Walk to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society. The event united residents, family, friends, and staff in a beautiful display of community spirit. It...
FormusPro Founder & CEO Named As One to Watch In The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders For 2024
Herefordshire-based Microsoft Partner, FormusPro, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Glenn Powell, has been recognised in the 2024 LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Awards, a prestigious accolade supported by The Times. He was named ‘One To Watch’...
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