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John Truslove offering prime Redditch industrial investment opportunity for £2.85 million
A £2.85 million property investment opportunity in Redditch has come on the market via commercial property agents John Truslove. A sale and leaseback deal is being offered on a freehold 25,223 sq ft modern factory warehouse in Woolaston Road, Redditch, which is...
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John Truslove offering prime Redditch industrial investment opportunity for £2.85 million
A £2.85 million property investment opportunity in Redditch has come on the market via commercial property agents John Truslove. A sale and leaseback deal is being offered on a freehold 25,223 sq ft modern factory warehouse in Woolaston Road, Redditch, which is...
Member News
Have Your Say on Research That Matters at Free University Event
A free event at The Hive library will bring expert talks, interactive workshops and hands-on activities together, including the chance to take part in a mock jury decision-making exercise. The event, on 1 July 10am-3.30pm, is being held by the University of...
BRI Wealth Management’s Ben Crabbe leads fundraising drive for The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Ben Crabbe, Associate Director and Financial Planner at BRI Wealth Management plc, is leading a series of fundraising events in support of The Matt Gallagher Foundation, which helps people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families. The first event, a...
Patron & Strategic News
Strengthening Contract Recruitment at Hewett: Introducing Amy Pattison:
Amy Pattison joined Hewett Recruitment last year to lead the Contract Recruitment offering across IT and Engineering, bringing a fresh and highly experienced perspective to this growing area of the business. While contract recruitment has not historically been a core...
Growing law firm celebrates five newly qualified solicitors
Five up and coming solicitors are celebrating after successfully completing their training contracts with one of the region’s fastest growing law firms. Rachel Pick, Oscar McCracken, Lauren Collins, Emily Stancer and Sara Southall have now qualified as solicitors...
Chamber News
Strengthening Worcestershire Fund Needs Extra Support for Match Funding Programme!
Launched in June by Worcestershire Community Foundation in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, a new funding programme to support local communities struggling in the current economic climate has raised £150,000 but is still aiming for more. The...
The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q4 is now Live.
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey is live! By participating in this survey, your business will have a direct impact on government policy. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represents member views...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barton Court – Called ‘Herefordshire’s hidden gem’, Barton Court is a compact, historic country estate with a range of spaces and accommodation for business and leisure activities. With three big...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barton Court – Called ‘Herefordshire’s hidden gem’, Barton Court is a compact, historic country estate with a range of spaces and accommodation for business and leisure activities. With three big...
Policy News
Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right...
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...
Skills News
Pershore College graduates celebrate in duo of ceremonies
Pershore College graduates from across the last two years have been celebrating their successes in a duo of ceremonies in Warwick. The former students were presented with certificates at St Mary’s Church in Warwick as part of college group WCG’s (which includes...
Hereford job fair hailed huge success
A Hereford job fair, which showcased more than 500 job vacancies in the region, has been hailed a huge success by organisers and attendees alike. The event, which was organised by award-winning supported employment and training charity, Landau, welcomed over 125 job...
Charity News
Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity
Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...
Purple Pathways : Brighter Futures for Children – West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC)
Purple Pathways: Brighter Futures for Children WMRSASC has been accepted into the UK’s biggest matched giving campaign – the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025. We’re raising vital funds for our Purple Pathways project, which provides specialist support to children and...
URGENT Briefing Webinar: What Does the Middle East Conflict Mean for Your Business?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is already having significant consequences for global energy markets, supply chains, insurance costs and wider commercial risk environments. As the situation continues to evolve, UK businesses need timely, reliable...
BCC News
URGENT Briefing Webinar: What Does the Middle East Conflict Mean for Your Business?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is already having significant consequences for global energy markets, supply chains, insurance costs and wider commercial risk environments. As the situation continues to evolve, UK businesses need timely, reliable...
Worcestershire News
Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive
Experts from the University of Worcester will confront some of the most un-talked about and controversial topics of our time in a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks. The ‘Talking Taboos Discussion Group’ series will cover ‘fat activism’, sex, and ‘cancel...
Spire Appeal at St John’s Bromsgrove
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Friends of St John’s who are raising funds for urgent repairs to the spire at Bromsgrove’s landmark, Grade I listed, building. In January, the project was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £249,975. With...
Herefordshire News
The Haybarn Christmas Party
Christmas Party Event 2nd December at The Haybarn, Herefordshire Join us for a night of festive fun and fabulous food at The Haybarn. Book your tables for your company & team Christmas party or family & friends Christmas gathering. Saturday 2nd December...
Marches LEP launches new £140,000 transport fund
A new fund to help finance the preparation of strategic business cases for vital transport infrastructure projects has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The £140,000 fund – developed in partnership with regional transport body Midlands Connect...
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Worcester Academic Contributes to New Study Tackling Cultural Loss for Children in Care
An expert from the University of Worcester is partnering on a new nationwide study which will give a voice to children and young people from marginalised communities to address the growing issue of children in care being raised outside their culture. Led by the...
The Ladybird’s Path: Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Unveils Magical School Garden created by the children it supports at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026
A wonderful, fun-filled day out for families and gardening enthusiasts alike, The RHS Malvern Spring Show Festival 2026 brings with it a plethora of garden ideas with plenty to see and do for all ages. The RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 (7–10 May) will showcase...
Leading Through Uncertainty
We’re wired to seek certainty. To look for answers, plans, and predictability. But right now? Many leaders are navigating in the dark. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are rising. Job security feels fragile. And your team is looking to you, not for perfect...
Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed a 20% drop in export activity to the Middle East as conflict escalated in March. The findings are based on the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce. These are a...
St Michael’s Hospice charity shop in Ross-on-Wye temporarily closes following neighbouring fire
St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed that its charity shop on Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye is temporarily closed following a significant fire at a neighbouring business last Friday evening (24th April). The fire, which began in the adjacent car MOT garage, caused...
New Headquarters Update- Building What’s Next for Trueline
We’re excited to share some big news… we’ve officially received planning permission for our new facility! Located just over the road from our current site, this marks a significant milestone and the start of the next phase of our growth journey. The latest designs...
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