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The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live
There’s a moment most of us recognise, even if we never say it out loud. You’re sitting at your desk — good job, good salary, all the boxes ticked and something quietly asks: is this it?For Kamelia, that question got louder the day she lost her...
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The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live
There’s a moment most of us recognise, even if we never say it out loud. You’re sitting at your desk — good job, good salary, all the boxes ticked and something quietly asks: is this it?For Kamelia, that question got louder the day she lost her...
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Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future
Herefordshire stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, with a rich heritage of environmental leadership and ambitious plans for a greener future. As a local business, Merchant701 plays a crucial role in supporting the county’s sustainability journey...
Hereford Military History Festival Honours Herefordshire History with Network of Local Partners and Community Support
HEREFORD, 19th August 2025 — The inaugural Hereford Military History Festival 2025 is a highly ambitious new addition to the UK’s cultural calendar, which aims to support the city’s local community, celebrate its culture and heritage, and honour its rich military...
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arrangeMY and University College Birmingham (UCB) Unveil Sustainability Research Findings in Business Travel
arrangeMY and UCB are proud to announce the results of a six-month market leading research initiative focused on sustainable business travel practices. Collaborating closely with three postgraduate students specialising in aviation, tourism, and hospitality from UCB,...
A new Director of Research and Enterprise has recently joined the University of Wolverhampton – and, as an alumni, he says it feels like coming home!
Ceri Jones, born and bred in a former mining village in South Wales, studied for a Business Enterprise degree in the Business School, and said the degree “absolutely changed my life.” He has a wealth of research and enterprise experience gained in further and higher...
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New Premises And £40,000 Investment As Worcestershire’s AA Salt Moves To Next Level
An award-winning Worcestershire gritting and snow clearance company has taken its next growth steps following a move to second premises and a five-figure vehicle fleet investment. AA Salt, which helps hundreds of businesses keep their premises safe by gritting and...
Visitor Economy Recovery Grants now live for Worcestershire businesses to apply
What is the Visitor Economy Recovery Grant? Worcestershire Business Central are now open to applications for the Visitor Economy Recovery Grants which are designed to support SME’s in the Visitor Economy (see criteria in guidance), to restart and recover in response...
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Increase in businesses attempting to recruit in Q4 despite November lockdown, while some sectors left behind
Results from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), in partnership with Totaljobs, found that while there was a modest improvement in the overall number of businesses attempting to recruit in Q4, sectoral disparities remain.
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Increase in businesses attempting to recruit in Q4 despite November lockdown, while some sectors left behind
Results from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), in partnership with Totaljobs, found that while there was a modest improvement in the overall number of businesses attempting to recruit in Q4, sectoral disparities remain.
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FREE Lockdown Learning
You’ll learn how to not just survive, but how you can truly thrive in this crazy time… As we enter lockdown again, ActionCOACH Evesham are offering 4 FREE weeks of “Lockdown Learning” to help local Businesses during this difficult time. Numbers are...
Have your say on the future vision for Kidderminster town centre
Wyre Forest District Council are calling on you to give your views on the future vision for Kidderminster town centre. Working closely with Wyre Forest District Council, HemingwayDesign, New Masterplanning, Urban Movement and Avison Young are working on a vision for...
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Thorne Widgery CEO is recognised with prestigious national industry award
Thorne Widgery’s CEO Daniel Crowther is celebrating after being presented with a prestigious national industry award. He was named Practice Pioneer of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards at a glittering ceremony in the City of London. The award...
Worcestershire Ambassadors raise £35,000 through charity ball
A popular annual ball has raised over £35,000 for two Worcestershire charities. The Worcestershire Ambassadors have raised the total through its charity black-tie ball – with the organisation’s two chosen charities, the Worcestershire Community Trust and St Paul’s...
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Superstore success as biggest ever store opens for Acorns Children’s Hospice
The shelves were stacked, the signs were up and the lights were on as the biggest ever store for Acorns Children’s Hospice officially opened its doors. The superstore, on Pershore High Street, will help to raise vital funds for the charity and its vital care...
Most SME Exporters Seeing No Improvement
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish Half of all SME exporters (50%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 24% reported a decrease. Only a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q4 BCC...
Common Sense Approach To Product Marking Welcomed
Responding to the Government’s latest announcement on conformity assessment marking, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Business will welcome this common-sense approach to showing that products sold in Great Britain have met safety, health and...
NMITE’S Innovative Vision for Developing Skills In Hereford Gathers Momentum
An engine of growth, raising local aspirations NMITE’s commitment to and investment in improving Hereford’s environment and opportunities for economic growth has reached a new milestone with planning permission now submitted for The Future of Work Skills Hub (The...
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...
Berrys Ranked in the Top 25 UK Planning Consultancies
Berrys has been ranked amongst the top UK planning consultancies in the annual Planning Consultancy Survey. The survey conducted by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) listed Berrys in the top 25 in the country and in the top 10 UK consultancies for heritage and...
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