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Wyevale Nurseries celebrates deep-rooted heritage as it marks 95th anniversary
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has formally unveiled its 95th anniversary logo and launched the celebration of its deep-rooted horticultural heritage this month (October 2025). The award-winning, leading commercial grower was established in 1930 by Harry Williamson*,...
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Wyevale Nurseries celebrates deep-rooted heritage as it marks 95th anniversary
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has formally unveiled its 95th anniversary logo and launched the celebration of its deep-rooted horticultural heritage this month (October 2025). The award-winning, leading commercial grower was established in 1930 by Harry Williamson*,...
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Marches HR launches SafeGuardHR brand
Marches HR Ltd has launched SafeGuardHR, a dedicated brand offering independent safeguarding HR investigations, case reviews and safer recruitment training for schools, academies, charities and other child-centred organisations across England and Wales. This marks a...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
Patron & Strategic News
Bishop Fleming Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans with Strategic Investment Backing
Leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has revealed ambitious plans to expand into a national business through several strategic merger and acquisitions, backed by a minority private equity investment. The business has selected to partner...
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Alkaline Solutions Ltd T/A Popcorn Mail – Popcorn Mail make CRM and lead management simple for small businesses. Aware Ecology Ltd – Aware Ecology offer various services, from assisting with individual...
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...
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The Chamber Welcomes Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC)
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC), established in 2021, is a determined participant in a movement sweeping the nation and, quite frankly, the globe: women’s football. Since England’s Euro Success in 2022, the Women’s Super League (tier 1) has seen an...
The Chamber Welcomes Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC)
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC), established in 2021, is a determined participant in a movement sweeping the nation and, quite frankly, the globe: women’s football. Since England’s Euro Success in 2022, the Women’s Super League (tier 1) has seen an...
Policy News
COP28: An Overview
COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. UN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral...
Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held
Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in...
Skills News
Sixth Form success in ‘Science at Heart’ School Competition
A team of five Year 13 pupils from Malvern St James Girls’ School (MSJ) scooped joint third place in the Science at Heart competition. The competition, hosted by The British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence at Imperial College London, required...
Pershore College trainer assessor gains engineering professional status
A Pershore College trainer assessor has been awarded a major engineering professional status and is now set to pass on his expertise to college students. Andy Tabberer-Catt has been recognised by the Engineering Council and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers....
Charity News
ABE Ledbury Lends Support to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
ABE Ledbury has thrown its weight behind an ongoing fundraising campaign to help keep Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s vital pre-hospital emergency service in the air by emblazoning the cause on the back and sides of its new trailer. The specially designed livery...
Hundreds Attend Opening of “biggest charity shop in the Midlands”
St Michael’s Hospice says it has been amazed by the support for its newest charity shop – thought to be the biggest in the Midlands. Hundreds flocked to the grand opening of the Whitestone Shop and Café last Thursday (May 23rd), with shoppers continuing to visit...
Business Seek Action On Lost Generation
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning of a lost generation unless the Government urgently tackles the jobs crisis among young people. It says immediate action is needed to remove barriers preventing almost a million people in Generation Z from engaging...
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Business Seek Action On Lost Generation
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning of a lost generation unless the Government urgently tackles the jobs crisis among young people. It says immediate action is needed to remove barriers preventing almost a million people in Generation Z from engaging...
Worcestershire News
Spring Diesel Festival is a ‘smash hit’ with more than 5,000 Visitors at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the success of its most recent rail enthusiast event, as it looks back on the four days of its Spring Diesel Festival. With visitor numbers significantly exceeding expectations, and a stunning line-up of diesel traction, the...
Musical Message at the Heart of Mural Created by University Students for the Worcester Community.
Students have created a 55-metre-long mural on a busy Worcester thoroughfare, completely transforming what was a graffiti scrawled wall in the city. The team spent days bringing the mural to life on the walkway between Hardwicke Close and Hylton Road next to the...
Herefordshire News
August 2023 Herefordshire Cost-of-Living Bulletin
In 2020 COVID-19 caused the most severe contraction in the UK economy for over 300 years. Although the economy bounced back strongly, aided by government support for workers and businesses, after a brief period of relative respite, the war in Ukraine has combined...
Words are Free. It’s How You Use Them that can Cost You
It’s estimated that a lack of essential skills such as communication costs the UK economy £22 billion a year. It’s hardly surprising when you consider that 35% of employers say they have literacy shortages in their organisation. And 33% say they are struggling to find...
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Side Hustlers Urged to get Tax Returns Sorted Now
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for Self Assessment Filing now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments over time HMRC’s digital services make filing quick and easy Anyone earning extra...
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...
Midlands-based businesses raise over £5,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Midlands, June 2025 – Three prominent Midlands firms have joined forces in an extraordinary show of solidarity to support a valued colleague diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), raising vital funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Accountancy...
Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils
A major consultation is underway to decide how Worcestershire’s local government could be reshaped. Shape Worcestershire invites all residents to share their views on how council services should be delivered in the future. What’s Changing? Currently, Worcestershire...
New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing
The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...
Businesses called to the crease as Worcester Street Sixes returns this July
Worcestershire businesses are being urged to bat up for a day of sporting fun and community connection as Worcester Street Sixes returns to the heart of the city on Tuesday 15 July 2025, when the event will unfold across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street....
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