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Women’s Business Conference 2026 Returns with Inspiring Speaker Line-Up and Powerful Stories of Leadership and Resilience
The Women’s Business Conference returns in 2026 as one of the Chamber’s flagship events, bringing together professionals from across the region to celebrate, connect, and empower women in business. Proudly sponsored by mfg Legal Services Limited, the conference...
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Women’s Business Conference 2026 Returns with Inspiring Speaker Line-Up and Powerful Stories of Leadership and Resilience
The Women’s Business Conference returns in 2026 as one of the Chamber’s flagship events, bringing together professionals from across the region to celebrate, connect, and empower women in business. Proudly sponsored by mfg Legal Services Limited, the conference...
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Local Partner Celebrates 20 Years with Ballards LLP — Building a National Success Story In Worcestershire
Worcestershire based accountancy firm Ballards LLP is celebrating Partner Matthew Watson’s 20th anniversary with the business, two decades that have seen its specialist medical accounting service grow from a handful of local GP clients to a national leader. When...
College Launches Unique Partner Programme for Business
Halesowen College is delighted to announce the launch of its PowerPartner Programme, an innovative initiative designed to strengthen the collaboration between education and industry. This exciting programme provides a unique platform for businesses and organisations...
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Separated Parents Urged to take Legal Advice before taking Children Abroad this Half Term
Divorced and separated parents hoping to take their children abroad this half term are being urged to get familiar with their legal rights and what steps they need to take with their ex-partner before they travel. Family law expert, Kennedy Langley, from...
University Lecturer’s Diabolical Halloween Talk
A University of Worcester historian will be focusing on the history of the relationship between the Devil and sex in a free public talk on Halloween night. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking on the topic, ‘Sex and the Devil’, at The...
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Virtual Sustainability Forum – Thursday 14 January 2021
Join us on Thursday 14 January 2021 from 10.00 – 11.00am for our Virtual Sustainability Forum! The UK Government aims to phase out new petrol and diesel cars and vans over the next 10 years. Electric vehicles are already practical and economical in many business...
BREAKING: Tier review – what does this mean for the two counties?
Today (17 December 2020), Health Secretary Matt Hancock has addressed the Commons to announce the latest changes to the tiered system. Following a review of coronavirus cases, Herefordshire will now be moved from tier 2 down into tier 1. Bristol and North Somerset are...
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Disability at work
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have launched a new disability hub to provide clear advice and guidance on disability employment rights for employers and workers. The...
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Disability at work
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have launched a new disability hub to provide clear advice and guidance on disability employment rights for employers and workers. The...
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Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
Students and Staff Engage in Week of Virtual Sustainability Activities
Students and staff at the University of Worcester explored key issues around sustainability at a series of virtual events at its annual Go Green Week. The event, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, was adapted due to Covid-19 restrictions, with...
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Leading property consultancy makes Worcester and Hereford promotions
A leading property consultancy has made seven promotions at its Worcester and Hereford offices – including a new partner – following a strong period of growth. Fisher German has promoted David Kinnersley, head of agribusiness, to partner at its Worcester...
FREE Cyber Quarter Workshops
The University of Wolverhampton will be running a series of free online Cyber Quarter Workshops. The courses are the first of a suite of workshops and activity that will start coming from the Hereford Centre for Cyber and Security until its public opening, due to take...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barton Court – Called ‘Herefordshire’s hidden gem’, Barton Court is a compact, historic country estate with a range of spaces and accommodation for business and leisure activities. With three big...
Hereford Care Homes Participate in Heartfelt Memory Walk Honouring Beloved Past Residents and Raise Funds for St Michael’s Hospice
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes proudly took part in a Memory Walk to honour the cherished memories of past residents Joe and Tom while raising vital funds for St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford. The event, held at the picturesque Queenswood Arboretum...
Research Will Explore Women Drawn into Politics Through Motherhood
A new study being launched by a University of Worcester historian will seek to learn more about how women have been drawn into politics and activism due to motherhood. Dr Anna Muggeridge has been awarded more than £500,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation...
An Ambitious Midlands Company has Made Two Major Appointments in its Bid to Unlock Growth Overseas
The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, has appointed Group Sales Director James Buckle to orchestrate the firm’s expansions plans overseas. And Loredana Sciaraffa has been hired as EU Business Development Manager with a primary focus on growing the brand’s...
One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
The SVR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of a ‘Transformational Vision’ at Kidderminster Town Station
Last weekend (27 and 28 July) saw the Severn Valley Railway celebrating a milestone in its history, as it marked 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station. Hundreds of people gathered to honour the occasion, as senior railway figures paid tribute to the...
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