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Talbots Law triples Contentious Probate team in 12 months, strengthening its regional and national presence.
Talbots Law has significantly expanded its Contentious Probate offering after tripling the size of the specialist team in just 12 months, reinforcing its position as one of the leading contentious probate specialists in the region. Now comprising a nine-strong team...
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Talbots Law triples Contentious Probate team in 12 months, strengthening its regional and national presence.
Talbots Law has significantly expanded its Contentious Probate offering after tripling the size of the specialist team in just 12 months, reinforcing its position as one of the leading contentious probate specialists in the region. Now comprising a nine-strong team...
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Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children
Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why...
Policing Students Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls with Poster Campaign
Aspiring police officers at the University of Worcester have created a powerful public messaging campaign aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. Students on the Professional Policing degree produced posters inspired by their studies, focused on educating...
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Leading Property Consultancy Predicts Increase in Commercial Property Auctions in 2025
A leading property consultancy is anticipating an increase in online auctions for commercial properties in 2025 after consistently seeing units in areas where stock is low achieve considerably above their guide price. Lauren Allcoat, Senior Associate at Fisher German,...
Recruitment and Employment Update
Chamber past president, and Director of Chamber Patron, Hewett Recruitment, provides update on current trends and challenges in employment “The UK labour market is experiencing transformative shifts, primarily influenced by advancements in artificial...
Chamber News
Business Rates Review delayed until Autumn
The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, when there is more economic certainty. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the review’s...
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.
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The ultimate battle of the businesses!
Following the success of the 2018 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Games, the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire is inviting local businesses to take part in activities on dry land and in the water this July. On Wednesday 10 July, businesses...
Law firm’s will writing week raises money for KEMP Hospice
A charity will writing initiative has raised £4,000 for a Wyre Forest hospice. Experts from Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors donated their time to offer free will writing for the public with those taking part giving a voluntary donation to Kidderminster’s KEMP...
‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
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‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
Worcestershire News
The Power of our People
Our people are our most single most important resource in our businesses. Whether you are the likes of Tesco – with over 300,000 employees – or 2 mates working from home on a start-up idea, this common thread remains… we are nothing without our people. The last 12...
Vacancy: CEO for the Marches LEP
This is an incredibly exciting time to consider joining the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as it plays a central and leading role in driving accelerated economic growth across the region.
Herefordshire News
Cyber Quarter experts to support SMEs in Herefordshire
The cyber security courses, being delivered online, are being run by The University of Wolverhampton and are among the first tranche of activities organised to take place ahead of the opening of the centre at Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone later this year.
Hereford Cyber Security Centre taking shape
The new Midlands Centre for Cyber Security will act as a ‘beacon for excellence’ for defence and security sector businesses looking to invest on Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone.
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Join our Worcestershire Area Council
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce currently has five vacancies on the Worcestershire Area Council. The Worcestershire Area Council meets four times a year, and is comprised of up to fifteen sector specialists who represent the majority of...
St Michael’s Hospice Celebrates 40 years of Providing Care Across our Community
Staff and volunteers at one of Herefordshire’s largest charities have marked its 40th birthday. St Michael’s Hospice welcomed its first patients on 31st October 1984, and has grown ever since, to the point where almost 2,500 people were cared for or supported in the...
Welcome New Members
Our warmest welcome to our newest members: Acquis Media Ltd – Production and Support Services Brown & Brown – Brown & Brown brokers provide a personal, local and specialised service backed by the market strength and capabilities of a leading global...
Worcester solicitors donate to Danemere Animal Rescue
A Worcester law firm has donated over £2,600 to Tibberton-based charity, Danemere Animal Rescue. Staff at mfg Solicitors, which has offices on The Tything, held a number of events over the past year to raise money for the much-loved rescue centre which cares for and...
Recruitment Expert to take on London Marathon for AngelmanUK
A director of a Worcester recruitment firm is to take on next year’s TCS London Marathon for charity AngelmanUK. James Cronin, a director at recruitment specialist, GMP Recruitment, part of the Frederick Harlan Group, is taking part in the world’s most famous marathon...
University-Led Poetry Walking Tour Looks to City’s Landmarks for Inspiration
From the Cathedral and quaint Tudor buildings to the iconic bridge over the River Severn, Worcester has plenty to inspire writers and artists. Now, a University of Worcester lecturer’s guided poetry walk invites residents to put pen to paper inspired by the sights and...
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