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Student Performance Brings Local Nursing Stories to Life
First-year Theatre, Acting and Performance students at the University of Worcester staged a powerful community theatre performance, drawing directly on the lived experiences of former nurses from Worcester Royal Infirmary. The performance, titled Nursing Stories, was...
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Student Performance Brings Local Nursing Stories to Life
First-year Theatre, Acting and Performance students at the University of Worcester staged a powerful community theatre performance, drawing directly on the lived experiences of former nurses from Worcester Royal Infirmary. The performance, titled Nursing Stories, was...
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Last Call for Santas! KEMP Hospice calling for participants for Annual Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December
KEMP Hospice is calling on the local community to lace up their running shoes, pull on a Santa suit, and join its 18th Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December 2025. The charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year and a vital lifeline for people across the Wyre Forest...
Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester office space to drive specialist Property Division growth
Independent chartered insurance broker Hazelton Mountford has expanded across an additional floor at its Worcester headquarters, marking a significant step in the growth of its property division and the company’s expansion plans. The new space, located directly above...
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Worcestershire Law Firm Welcomes Latest Cohort of Trainees
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its 2024 trainee cohort as it adds the latest talent to its team. Joining the firm as new trainees from 2 September are Oscar McCracken, Emily Flory, Katie Johnson, Emily Stancer and Lauren Collins. All five have...
Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
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Unemployment figures continue to rise in coronavirus pandemic
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the figures for the UK’s unemployment rate in the three months to September. The data shows that those not in employment rose to 4.8%, up from 4.5% as the world continues to battle against COVID-19. Redundancies...
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The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire BN SHE Consultancy Ltd Chat4Business CM Leaders Ltd Services for Independent Living Worcestershire Baylis & Harding Plc Curve Sales...
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BCC Forecast: UK set for an uneven economic recovery, despite record GDP growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Thursday) released its latest economic forecast which predicts UK GDP growth for 2021 of 6.8%, which if realised would be the strongest outturn since official records began in 1949. If covid restrictions continue to be...
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BCC Forecast: UK set for an uneven economic recovery, despite record GDP growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Thursday) released its latest economic forecast which predicts UK GDP growth for 2021 of 6.8%, which if realised would be the strongest outturn since official records began in 1949. If covid restrictions continue to be...
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City Council and Worcester businesses to support active travel in 2021
Bike Worcester have joined forces with Worcester City Council and local business groups to call on Worcester employers to help transform the city in 2021, by enabling and encouraging their staff to commute by bicycle. Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership,...
Chamber joins the herd in Worcester Big Parade 2021
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announced that we are the latest sponsor to get on board with Worcester’s Big Parade – an event which will see at least 30 elephant sculptures brightening up city streets, public spaces and shopping areas.
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The Two Counties’ Biggest Business Exhibition
With 120 Exhibitors from various business sectors and around 800 attendees expected, the Chamber Business Expo is the largest Business Exhibition to be held in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This year’s Expo also presents the opportunity for exhibitors only, the...
Marches LEP launches new tourism strategy
A major new strategy to develop tourism across the region has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The Marches LEP Visitor Economy Strategy calls for a new partnership approach to promoting Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to...
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BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Open Their Doors for Care Home Open Week
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Hereford care homes, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford, celebrated Care Home Open Week with an enthralling Care Home Open Day. Known for their award-winning Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, the homes invited visitors to enjoy a day...
New Book “So You Want to be a Photographer: The Business of Photography” by Terry Livesey Now on Amazon
Award-winning photographer Terry Livesey announces his latest book, “So You Want to be a Photographer: The Business of Photography,” now available on Amazon. This guide covers essential strategies for building a successful photography business, including...
Evesham Specialist Training Centre Ramps up Courses after Delay on Gas Boiler Ban
Delays to the government’s ban on buying new gas boilers is leading to a specialist training centre ramping up its courses for engineers. Gas boilers across the UK are being phased out and plans had initially been in place to ban their installation after 2025. The...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce – General Election
Robert Elliot, Director of Business Engagement and Policy – “Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce congratulate the 8 victorious MP’s in our region after last nights election results. We also commend all the unsuccessful candidates for...
Docs Made Easy and Coacto Join Hands As They Set Out To Establish Salesforce Document Generation for UK Markets
Docs Made Easy, a leading provider of Salesforce document generation solutions, enters into a strategic alliance with UK-based Salesforce consultant Coacto to integrate the acclaimed tool into Coacto’s suite of solutions, enabling businesses in the UK to harness the...
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