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Middlebrook Productions launch Podcast Masterclass Workshop
Plan, Record, Edit & Launch Your Own Podcast Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? The Podcast Masterclass at Midlands Podcast Studio is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to take you from idea to action in just one...
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Middlebrook Productions launch Podcast Masterclass Workshop
Plan, Record, Edit & Launch Your Own Podcast Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? The Podcast Masterclass at Midlands Podcast Studio is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to take you from idea to action in just one...
Member News
Law firm strengthens Private Client team to support continued growth
A Midlands law firm has bolstered its Private Client department with the appointment of a new associate solicitor. Hannah Finnegan has joined mfg Solicitors as an associate within the firm’s 45-strong Private Client offering. Based at their offices in Bromsgrove and...
Law firm announces Birmingham Children’s Hospital as it’s charity of the year
A leading Worcestershire law firm has announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its charity of the year and will spend the next 12 months raising vital funds for them. Law firm mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire, Birmingham and...
Patron & Strategic News
Thorlux Lighting celebrates 90 years at the forefront of UK luminaire manufacturing
Redditch, UK, July 2026 – UK-based lighting manufacturer Thorlux Lighting is marking its 90th anniversary with a series of events in September and the opening of a refreshed visitor centre at its Redditch, Worcestershire headquarters. The festivities will include a...
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group announces the departure of Chief Executive Calum Nisbet
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, the Midlands-based mental health and wellbeing charity, today announces that Chief Executive Calum Nisbet is to leave after nearly three years in the role. Calum has accepted an exciting new position as Chief Executive at a...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Announces NEW Strategic Digital Training Partnership with Make Strides
Empowering Local Businesses with ‘Leadership Thinking’. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Make Strides, a digital-first learning and development company specialising in both early-career and...
New Skills Boost Funding Offers Up to £6,000 for Chamber Training
Businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire can now access up to £6,000 in grant funding to support staff training, thanks to the return of the Skills Boost 2025–26 programme. Delivered in partnership with Worcestershire Growth Hub, the initiative aims to help...
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Cloud Voice Solutions and Connectivity
LOQEX is a leading provider of unified communications solutions. Our extensive expertise in the telecommunications industry enables us to streamline the operations and enhance the customer service experience of businesses across the UK. We integrate our unified...
Cloud Voice Solutions and Connectivity
LOQEX is a leading provider of unified communications solutions. Our extensive expertise in the telecommunications industry enables us to streamline the operations and enhance the customer service experience of businesses across the UK. We integrate our unified...
Policy News
UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
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Charity News
Mental Health Charity supported by The Signature Awards, Birmingham.
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG), a local charity who have been championing Mental Health for over 50 years, were the nominated charity for The Signature Awards, which took place at The Vox on Friday 6th February. KPG adopt a proactive approach to raising awareness...
National Charity the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust marks 10 Years of Funding Vital Research and Supporting Families
2026 sees national charity the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust mark ten years of incredible achievements in supporting children and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis, both through physical support and by funding thousands of pounds into vital research...
Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed a 20% drop in export activity to the Middle East as conflict escalated in March. The findings are based on the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce. These are a...
BCC News
Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed a 20% drop in export activity to the Middle East as conflict escalated in March. The findings are based on the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce. These are a...
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
The SVR Celebrates an ‘ambitious, exciting, successful’ Autumn Steam Gala
Increased passenger numbers, a timetable that ran smoothly and a smart solution to what could have been a major hitch have given the Severn Valley Railway the prize of yet another highly successful enthusiast event. The recent Autumn Steam Gala, which took place...
Herefordshire News
Discover Parks Herefordshire Celebrating National Apprentice Week
Meet Polly Aubrey, our Finance Manager. and a valued member of our Discover Parks team in North Herefordshire – currently doing a Government Funded Level 7 Apprenticeship (equiv. to a Masters Degree) with the Charted Institute of Management Accountants. Polly...
Local MP Joins Herefordshire’s Discover Parks in Westminster, Lobbying Government for Local Advocacy
North Herefordshire MP Sir Bill Wiggin, (pictured with Hannah, Cerys & Glenn Jones, Discover Parks) states how vital businesses like theirs are in his constituency, “ supporting the local economy and creating employment in rural areas.” One of Herefordshire’s...
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Operations Partner reveals why busy founders often aren’t moving forward – and what to do about it
Hannah Prosser of The Operations Project features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, shining a light on one of the most overlooked roles in business growth. As an Operations Partner, Hannah works with founders who feel...
arrangeMY recognised as Champions of ESG at Focus Champs 2026
Worcestershire-based travel management company arrangeMY has been awarded Champions of ESG at the Focus Champions Conference 2026, recognising the company’s continued commitment to responsible business travel, sustainability, supplier engagement and social value. The...
West Mercia Search & Rescue Achieves Drone Milestone
West Mercia Search & Rescue is an entirely volunteer, registered charity, supporting police and emergency services across Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire in the search for vulnerable, high risk missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a...
Aspiring Lawyer Selected to Represent England on World Karate Stage
An aspiring lawyer balancing legal training with an intensive karate schedule will represent England at the Karate World Championships this year. University of Worcester Law student Paulina (Lina) Makazlieva will compete with the best competitors from around the world...
Imagine achieving success without the constant pressure.
Many successful people appear confident, accomplished and in control. Yet behind the scenes, their minds never seem to switch off. Even when the working day ends, they’re still analysing, planning, worrying or replaying decisions. Over time, this constant mental...
Local biodiversity focused business Niche – named finalist in prestigious RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year Awards
A Herefordshire-based, nature-based solutions manufacturer has earned national recognition after being named a finalist in the RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year Awards 2026. Niche, a family-run business who design and manufacture innovative...
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