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A kind collaboration – Dandelion Video Production and Primrose Hospice
Primrose Hospice is the latest charity to collaborate with Dandelion Video Production through their Chamber of Commerce charity pledge. The video, which follows the journey of a piece of pre-loved furniture through the donation process, and the impact it can make,...
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A kind collaboration – Dandelion Video Production and Primrose Hospice
Primrose Hospice is the latest charity to collaborate with Dandelion Video Production through their Chamber of Commerce charity pledge. The video, which follows the journey of a piece of pre-loved furniture through the donation process, and the impact it can make,...
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Cutting Energy Waste in Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air is often called the “fourth utility” in manufacturing, but it is also one of the most energy-intensive. Industry studies suggest that as much as 30% of compressed air generated is wasted through leaks, poor system design, or inefficient equipment. For...
Upper Teme Business Park officially launches, boosting local business opportunities in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells celebrated a significant milestone in its economic regeneration as Upper Teme Business Park officially opened its doors on Friday 19th October 2025. Stuart Anderson MP cut the ceremonial red tape, marking the launch of this state-of-the-art commercial...
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Additional Places at One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers as New Education Secretary Launches Plan to Boost Recruitment
The University of Worcester has created 100 additional places for people to train to become teachers, as the new Education Secretary sets out an immediate plan to boost teacher recruitment in her first week of office. Bridget Phillipson, who visited the University of...
Couples Urged to Legally Protect their Property for Loved Ones
Unmarried couples who own property together are being urged to plan for what would happen to their share should they die. Mary McAneny, a solicitor within the Private Client department at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said it was vital for people to...
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A gift to our loyal Members
It’s been a long few months for businesses with so much change and uncertainty. What is certain though, is that now is the essential time to upskill and re-skill.
With that in mind, we are giving all of our Members access to two free places on our hugely popular 2-hour virtual training course; Getting your Business Online.
This course is worth £70 per person! Hurry though as places are limited.
How to work safely: Visitor economy – hotels, events, restaurants, pubs and bars
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
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UK economy feels effect of lockdown restrictions but cause for optimism after March growth
The Office for National Statistics have released the latest GDP figures for the first quarter of 2021. With the first part of the year spent in lockdown together with navigating new trading terms with the EU, businesses have been presented with a difficult start to...
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UK economy feels effect of lockdown restrictions but cause for optimism after March growth
The Office for National Statistics have released the latest GDP figures for the first quarter of 2021. With the first part of the year spent in lockdown together with navigating new trading terms with the EU, businesses have been presented with a difficult start to...
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Rapid Testing for people without symptoms in Worcestershire starts this week
From today you can get a free rapid Covid-19 test from some pharmacies across Worcestershire.
Employers with 50 or more staff able to sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms.
Herefordshire News
Less than a week to go until two counties biggest business exhibition
The two counties biggest business exhibition is less than a week away, with an expected 800 attendees and 120 businesses exhibiting, the Chamber Business Expo is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow professionals through our networking events as well as raising the...
Senior building surveyor appointed at Berrys
Berrys continue to expand with the appointment of Robbie Jackson as a Senior Building Surveyor to strengthen the building consultancy department. Having spent most of his career working in the City of London, Robbie has experience undertaking building surveys for both...
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Wyevale Nurseries Creates Display for Gloucestershire County Council’s Stand at ARB Show 2024
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is creating plant displays for Gloucestershire County Council’s plot at the ARB Show at Westonbirt Arboretum this week (May 17 & 18, 2024). One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries is working with the Council’s Greener...
Kidderminster College Learner Raises Funds for Charity
Kidderminster College’s T-Level learner, William Harding-Taylor, organised and ran a BBQ and Bake Sale at Kori’s Construction site on Norton Road, Stourbridge, raising £645 with donations still coming in. William is a first-year student on the Electrotechnical...
Four Year IT Partnership Goes from Strength to Strength
A Stourbridge company which supplies specialist pipework expansion products has marked the next phase of its growth through a unique technology partnership. Wordsley-based Stourflex and IT experts Minster Micro entered into a partnership in 2020, with the team from...
Consent Throughout Early Life is at the Heart of Expert Talk in Worcester
A special talk is taking place at The Hive next week, aimed at helping adults have discussions with young people about sex and consent in all areas of life. Consent from Early Years to Teens with Holly Barnes-Bennetts will examine the issue of consent and look at how...
Ballards LLP Promotes Helen Sutherland to Group Finance and Operations Director
Worcestershire accounting firm Ballards LLP has promoted Helen Sutherland to the role of Group Finance and Operations Director. Helen has been with the firm since 2019, previously serving as Group Finance Director. In her new position, as well as continuing to oversee...
Kidderminster Law Firm mfg Solicitors Announces Trio of Promotions
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three new promotions. Rebecca Rogers becomes a Senior Associate within the firm’s Commercial Litigation department, stepping up from an Associate. Whilst Victoria Wall from the Contentious Probate Department and...
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