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Gareth Thomas Spearheads Accessories Push for REHAU
Gareth Thomas Spearheads Accessories Push for REHAU REHAU has appointed Gareth Thomas as Senior Product Manager for System Accessories, enhancing the company’s service and support for the growing accessories market. Gareth joins REHAU’s product team after 12 years in...
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Gareth Thomas Spearheads Accessories Push for REHAU
Gareth Thomas Spearheads Accessories Push for REHAU REHAU has appointed Gareth Thomas as Senior Product Manager for System Accessories, enhancing the company’s service and support for the growing accessories market. Gareth joins REHAU’s product team after 12 years in...
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University of Worcester Graduate Champions Inclusivity for Disabled Young People in Worcestershire
A graduate of the University of Worcester is making a difference to disabled people in Worcestershire as part of a forum aimed at improving accessibility and inclusivity. Christian Wilson has joined Voices United Worcestershire, a forum for young people up to 25 years...
MYTH: “AEDs are too complicated for the public to use.”
TRUTH: They’re designed to guide you—step-by-step—to help save a life. What are AEDs and where are they? You’ve likely seen them—those bright yellow, green, or white boxes on walls in train stations, airports, village halls, supermarkets, or even old phone...
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Remarkable Resilience; an Extra Special Graduation for One Nurse
A nurse will graduate next week after overcoming a huge challenge on her journey to qualifying. Esme Savage will formally receive her degree in Adult Nursing from the University of Worcester on Tuesday, two years later than she had originally planned. After her first...
Property expert with over 50 years’ experience running Worcestershire agency joins leading property firm
A property agency expert with more than 50 years’ experience running his own Worcestershire agency has joined a leading property consultancy to further expand its business across the Midlands and beyond. Andrew Grant DL has joined Fisher German as a consultant after a...
Chamber News
Worcestershire maintains a growing trend registering a record high number of new businesses
Worcestershire saw almost 7000 companies formed in 2020. Despite everything that happened during the year, it still saw 3.1% more companies than 2019. A total of 6,955 new businesses were formed in Worcestershire during 2020 – a positive response across the...
BCC says critical questions remain for businesses wanting to reopen
The BCC is urging the government to give businesses much greater clarity on its roadmap out of lockdown as firms continue to suffer. The business organisation, which represents tens of thousands of companies of all shapes and sizes across the UK, has written to the...
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Local business group raise over £1,600 for charity in festive fundraiser
Pictured above, Left to Right Adriana Geary, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Carl Huxley, Selcraft UK Ltd, Ruby Edwards, You Do Better PR. A Cotswolds networking group raised over £1,600 for Children’s Air Ambulance at their festive event...
Redditch businessman’s South Pole Charity Challenge just weeks away
Fundraising for Molly Olly’s Wishes, Dean Attwell will undertake a grueling 3-week South Pole expedition, with every penny donated supporting children who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness. Granting individual wishes to children ranging...
UK & US launch transatlantic dialogues to boost £200bn trade relationship
The new series of transatlantic dialogues are aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the UK and the US. International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be among those gathering at the Joint...
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UK & US launch transatlantic dialogues to boost £200bn trade relationship
The new series of transatlantic dialogues are aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the UK and the US. International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be among those gathering at the Joint...
Worcestershire News
Midlands Cyber to premier new brand at Security and Defence Expo on 4th November
After a break since 2019, the region’s leading Cyber Cluster returns in June 2021 with a brand new logo, website and industry focus. The refreshed Cyber Cluster is set to premier this new image at the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) on the 4th...
New Business Boxes Up Wellbeing for the Workplace
A brand new business has launched in Worcestershire with a solution for improving staff wellbeing and boosting the mental health of the nation! Smile Box brings together a bespoke collection of self-care products and mental health resources in a Gift Box that...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Area Council September 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...
New grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
Businesses in England required to close due to local lockdowns or targeted restrictions will now be able to receive grants worth up to £1,500 every three weeks, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay told MPs today. To be eligible for the grant, a business must have been required to close due to local Covid 19 restrictions. The largest businesses will receive £1,500 every three weeks they are required to close. Smaller businesses will receive £1,000.
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Severn Valley Railway Shortlisted for Four Heritage Railway Awards
The Severn Valley Railway has been shortlisted in four categories for the prestigious Heritage Railway Association awards for 2025, which recognise excellence and innovation across the heritage rail sector. SVR-based locomotive, Stanier Mogul No 13268 is in the...
Fully Funded Places for Aspiring Early Years Professionals at Worcester
The University of Worcester has been awarded fully funded places for people who want to become Early Years professionals. The University is launching a brand-new Early Years Initial Teacher Training course, with options for entry for people already working in early...
New College Worcester Ofsted Good or Outstanding in all Categories!
Following an eagerly anticipated visit from Ofsted to inspect our Education provision at New College Worcester we are absolutely delighted that NCW was recognised to be Outstanding or Good in all five categories! The judgements were as follows: The quality of...
Local Business Owner’s Help for Ukraine
When the Russians invaded Ukraine in February 2022, most people looked on in horror at scenes reminiscent of the Second World War. As millions fled from Putin’s armies, Sue Johns decided to use her business contacts and experience to try and get some of them to the...
Penguin Office Supplies Ltd Expands with a Record-Breaking Sales Year
Following a remarkable year of record-breaking sales, family business Penguin Office Supplies are expanding as part of their ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to the Penguin customer family. The expansion has been fuelled by the redevelopment of...
Top Marks for Worcester Students After Amazing Charity Spa Day
Beauty therapy students were showered with praise after hosting a charity spa day that showcased their glittering vocational skills and leadership. Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty Therapy students from Evesham New College, which is part of WCG, gained invaluable hands-on...
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