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Students’ Work to Feature in County’s Fire Stations
University of Worcester students’ design work will feature in fire stations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire thanks to a new initiative. Second year Graphic Design students were tasked by Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to develop...
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Students’ Work to Feature in County’s Fire Stations
University of Worcester students’ design work will feature in fire stations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire thanks to a new initiative. Second year Graphic Design students were tasked by Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to develop...
Member News
Invitation to a presentation about the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force – Thurs 26 June 25
On behalf of the Trustees of the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force Charitable Trust I am inviting you to attend an evening aimed at deepening your understanding of the important role the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force fulfils in our community. You will...
Invitation to a presentation about the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force – Tue 24 June 25
On behalf of the Trustees of the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force Charitable Trust I am inviting you to attend an evening aimed at deepening your understanding of the important role the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force fulfils in our community. You will...
Patron & Strategic News
Sutcliffe & Co Named a Top Insurance Employer for the Third Consecutive Year
Worcester-based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers is proud to announce that they have been recognised as a ‘Top Insurance Employer 2025’ by Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine—marking their third consecutive year receiving this prestigious award. Insurance...
NMITE named as Herefordshire’s first ever Knowledge Base in UK’s prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is proud to announce that it has been officially accepted as a Knowledge Base in the UK Government’s prestigious Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. This milestone marks an important...
Chamber News
Charities of the Year for 2024!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce that they have selected two charities to support as their ‘Charities of the Year’ in 2024! We are overwhelmed by the incredible work that is carried out in our local community. We learn...
Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation
Worcestershire businesses are being invited to join the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for its flagship event of 2023/24, ‘Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation’. Taking place on Friday 23 February, ‘Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation’ will be a...
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Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Policy News
Inflation falls again to 7.9%
The UK’s rate of inflation dropped to 7.9% in the year to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Inflation is now at its lowest for more than a year, after several months of being stuck around the same level. The Office for National...
Secretary of State for the Environment Visits Herefordshire
Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey visited Herefordshire today to meet with the farming community, representatives of the Herefordshire Council, Natural England, Environment Agency, the Welsh Government,...
Skills News
Support webinar to help businesses overcome recruitment challenges
Worcestershire businesses are being encouraged to attend a free seminar to help them overcome recruitment challenges. Job vacancies in the UK is currently standing at 1.2million and recruitment remains one of the major challenges faced by businesses right now. The...
Adapting for the future – learning and devoloping talent
Developing people when they aren’t in the room, and budgets and time are in short supply is the big issue right now. 3WH clients were struggling to keep their people engaged and upskilling during the uncertain working patterns and crazy world in which we were working....
Charity News
Countdown to this year’s annual Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer are counting down the days until the event. The Elgar Festival’s 2024 event will take place between Monday 27 May and Sunday 2 June. The Festival – which was launched...
The Courtyard Announces Ambitious LED Lighting Project to Enhance the Performance Spaces and Substantially Reduce its Carbon Footprint
The Courtyard is thrilled to unveil its latest initiative to bring vibrant low-energy lighting to its performance spaces through the installation of 140, eco-friendly LED lights. This innovative lighting project promises endless possibilities for creative expression,...
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
BCC News
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
Worcestershire News
‘Allo Allo’! It must be time to Step Back to the 1940s at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is getting ‘in the mood’ for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as it steps back 80 years to the British home front on 29 and 30 June, and 6 and 7 July. This year for the first time ever, the popular event will see appearances by...
Ballards Opens third office this year
Ballards Accounting Firm continues to strengthen its regional presence with the opening of a new office in Worcester, marking its third office launch in the Midlands this year. The latest addition, located in Diglis Waterside, will also be occupied by Four Squared...
Herefordshire News
Would you like to join Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has a vacancy on the Herefordshire Area Council. The Chamber has two Area Councils, one that represents Herefordshire and one that represents Worcestershire. Area Councils meet six times a year: three meetings per...
Top Reasons to visit Lakes Edge Limited, Pudleston Court
Feel guilt free knowing, when we can, we use sustainable renewable energy sources across our 50-acre site, the log burners are lit from seasoned wood grown in our ancient woodland, our solar field catching daily rays and the biomass burning local woodchip. Breathe in...
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Rip-roaring fun as the Severn Valley Railway steps back to the 1940s
The Severn Valley Railway is recreating the spirit of the British Home Front across two weekends in June, for its ever-popular Step Back to the 1940s events. On 7/8 June and 14/15 June, the heritage line is hosting a festival of forties-themed fun, with music,...
Solicitor highlights key advantages of Golden Brick and Turnkey Agreements
A leading residential development lawyer has highlighted the key benefits of golden brick and turnkey agreements for developers in relation to their construction projects, in order to make the most of the financial benefits they bring. Golden brick agreements allow...
Ballards LLP Achieves Triple Shortlisting at Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025
L-R: Dan Guy – Director – Cubed Tax, Lucy Charles – Private Client Tax Director – Ballards LLP, Martin Adams – Corporate Tax Partner – Ballards LLP, Phil Waller – Tax Partner – Ballards LLP and Gina Gardner – Associate Director – Ballards...
Garden centres can order three plants this year from Wyevale Nurseries to fundraise for the charity Perennial
GARDEN centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants from Wyevale Nurseries for summer delivery (2025). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries’ 2025 Retailers’ Promotional...
Prime Mix Marketing Expands Team as Part of Continued Growth Strategy
Worcester’s multi-award winning strategic marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is delighted to announce that for the second time within a few months, that it has expanded its team with the addition of Sophie Granlund. Hot on the trail of taking on Kezia Allen as...
Social Media Skills: A Business Essential in Today’s Workforce
In today’s fast-evolving digital workplace, social media is no longer just a marketing tool—it’s a critical skillset. From customer service to brand awareness and recruitment, the ability to communicate effectively online is becoming essential across industries. As...
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