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Casey Bailey to Perform at Black History Month Event
Award-winning poet Casey Bailey will share his work and reflect on his career at a special Black History Month event at The Hive next week. The event, taking place on October 26 (6.30-8pm), will feature spoken-word performances by Casey, followed by a discussion about...
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Casey Bailey to Perform at Black History Month Event
Award-winning poet Casey Bailey will share his work and reflect on his career at a special Black History Month event at The Hive next week. The event, taking place on October 26 (6.30-8pm), will feature spoken-word performances by Casey, followed by a discussion about...
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MFC Studios stepping out in style with help from John Truslove
A new hi-tech dance studio facility with some of the best facilities in the Midlands has opened in Bromsgrove. Commercial property agents John Truslove have helped founders Mike Fellows and Yvonne Rowley to find premises on Saxon Business Park near Bromsgrove that...
Demonic Folklore that Inspired Dracula Explored in Historian’s Eve of Halloween Talk
On the eve of Halloween, people can delve into the dark legends and demonic folklore that gave rise to literature’s most iconic vampire at a special talk. University of Worcester Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking on the novel...
Patron & Strategic News
New paralegal joins mfg’s Residential Property department as work grows
Law firm mfg Solicitors has added further to its growing Residential Property team with the appointment of a new paralegal. Elizabeth Simpson has joined the firm from Parkinson Wright where she spent just over two years. Aside from supporting the team and its clients,...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR WORCESTER CITY RUNS SPONSORED BY SUTCLIFFE & CO
Worcester City Runs, sponsored by Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, is calling on local people to get involved and volunteer at this year’s event, taking place across the city on 12th and 13th September. With around 6,000 runners expected to take part in the...
Chamber News
Opportunity for Assurance Review Services: 2024–2025 Financial Year-End
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently seeking a qualified and experienced business to conduct our 2024–2025 financial year-end assurance review. We invite interested firms to submit an estimated quote for their services. This opportunity...
Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs
Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw these rise while 28% reported a decline The Trade...
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Evolve Weight Loss Celebrates Success at Prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024 Gala
Evolve Weight Loss took centre stage at the 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Gala, held at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Recognised as an Early Stage Stand Out Business, Evolve has quickly established itself as a trailblazer in the slimming and...
Evolve Weight Loss Celebrates Success at Prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024 Gala
Evolve Weight Loss took centre stage at the 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Gala, held at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Recognised as an Early Stage Stand Out Business, Evolve has quickly established itself as a trailblazer in the slimming and...
Policy News
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
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Charity News
KEMP Hospice rated ‘Good’ in all areas following CQC inspection
KEMP Hospice is proud to announce it has received a ‘Good’ rating in all areas following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report, published on 16 February 2026, highlighted overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients following a...
Mental Health Charity supported by The Signature Awards, Birmingham.
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG), a local charity who have been championing Mental Health for over 50 years, were the nominated charity for The Signature Awards, which took place at The Vox on Friday 6th February. KPG adopt a proactive approach to raising awareness...
Firms Warn of Rising Costs from Iran Crisis
New research shows 80% of surveyed firms report an existing or expected impact from the Iran conflict, including energy price increases, shipping disruption and rises in raw material costs The manufacturing sector is seeing the biggest impact, with 68% of firms...
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Firms Warn of Rising Costs from Iran Crisis
New research shows 80% of surveyed firms report an existing or expected impact from the Iran conflict, including energy price increases, shipping disruption and rises in raw material costs The manufacturing sector is seeing the biggest impact, with 68% of firms...
Worcestershire News
Entrepreneurs with early-stage tech ideas invited to participate in a new technology incubator programme
Building on the success of BetaDen Accelerate, the award-winning technology accelerator programme, and with Intake 1.0 of their new programme well underway, BetaDen is excited to announce the opening of recruitment for Intake 2.0 of their incubator programme,...
Volunteer’s Classic Car Goes the Full Distance as the SVR Celebrates 40 years for Kidderminster Town Station
Marking Kidderminster Town station’s 40th anniversary on 27 and 28 July will be an extra cause for celebration for one of the Severn Valley Railway’s volunteers. Peter Darkin will be exhibiting his beloved Morris Minor car outside the station during the commemorative...
Herefordshire News
Teacher Encounters to help boost careers education
Teachers are being given the chance to get hands-on experience at workplaces across the region as part of a new scheme to boost links between education and the world of work. The Marches Careers Hub’s Teacher Encounters programme gives teachers the chance to get out...
Herefordshire County BID Launches Exciting New Projects to Support Businesses in 2024
Two new projects have been launched in the first week of 2024 by Herefordshire County BID, as they continue to take action to support businesses, reduce business costs and upskill staff across Herefordshire’s visitor economy. The first is an innovative learning hub in...
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University of Worcester ‘Rivals the Best in the Country’, as it’s Named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027
The University of Worcester has been named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, recognising its outstanding record in preparing students for successful careers. Judges praised Worcester’s record for securing high-skilled...
Researchers Develop New Resources Championing Food as Tool for Supporting People with Dementia
Food can play a powerful role in helping people living with dementia stay connected, share memories and feel at home, according to new research from the University of Worcester. The findings have led researchers to develop a set of practical resources to help...
Experts warn employers over growing use of AI in workplace grievances
Employers are being given expert legal advice to manage a surge in formal workplace grievances drafted using artificial intelligence (AI). More than half of HR professionals in the UK have reported growing numbers of employees using AI to produce grievances, workplace...
Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Award – Quick Mortgages
Quick Mortgages is proud to announce that we have been awarded Silver Recognition under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). As a business, we are committed to supporting those who serve in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families, and...
Hewett Recruitment launches Gig 4 Good – a night of live music supporting ONSIDE
Hewett Recruitment is bringing live music, local talent and community spirit together this October with the launch of Gig 4 Good, a charity gig in support of ONSIDE. Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026, Gig 4 Good promises an evening of live music, fundraising and...
Manufacturers don’t need another person pointing at the gaps. They need someone willing to help close them.
Throughout my career in both military and civilian leadership roles, I’ve seen that sustainable improvement rarely comes from reports, presentations, or workshops alone. It comes from understanding the people, processes, and equipment that make a business work,...
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