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Worcester Graduate and Countdown Record Holder to Host Event in City
A former University of Worcester student turned Countdown Champion is inviting people to take part in a day of word and number games inspired by the show. The event is being hosted by Tom Stevenson, who broke two records on the hit Channel 4 programme by achieving a...
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Worcester Graduate and Countdown Record Holder to Host Event in City
A former University of Worcester student turned Countdown Champion is inviting people to take part in a day of word and number games inspired by the show. The event is being hosted by Tom Stevenson, who broke two records on the hit Channel 4 programme by achieving a...
Member News
Leading property consultancy welcomes high-profile industry figure to leadership team
A leading property consultancy has welcomed a high-profile industry figure to its leadership team. Fisher German has announced that Eleanor Deeley, Joint Managing Director of Deeley Group, has joined its leadership team as a non-executive director. It comes as the...
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...
Patron & Strategic News
Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
Make Strides – A Digital-First Learning and Development Company
Make Strides is a digital-first learning and development company, helping people and organisations grow with purpose, clarity, and confidence. We specialise in early careers and leadership development, offering bite-size, engaging and accredited digital programmes...
Chamber News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates a Year of Success and Community Engagement
As the year draws to a close, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce takes a moment to reflect on a year filled with impactful initiatives, growth, and community support. Serving as a constant pillar of business support across two counties, the...
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...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Adder Bookkeeping Ltd – Adder Bookkeeping was established in December 2006. Their core purpose is to relieve business owners of the pain and stress of accounting and support clients to make better...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Adder Bookkeeping Ltd – Adder Bookkeeping was established in December 2006. Their core purpose is to relieve business owners of the pain and stress of accounting and support clients to make better...
Policy News
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q1 2023 released
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q1 2023, sponsored by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The latest survey was completed by 5258 businesses across...
Skills News
Blaze into Autumn! How to keep your Tourism Business all Fired Up this Season
Sign up for Worcestershire County Council’s September workshops, providing dedicated advice and support for Worcestershire Tourism Businesses. The Here2Help Business programme run through Worcestershire County Council is offering a range of support for our...
£7 million fund launched to support more flexible apprenticeship opportunities
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to support the creation of new flexible apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are at least 12 months long, so some sectors with flexible employment patterns...
Charity News
Hundreds of Runners Help Raise Almost £50,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
Hundreds of fundraisers spent one of the hottest days of the year so far running for St Michael’s Hospice. The Bartestree-based charity says it is likely that Sunday’s RUN Hereford has raised around £48,000. This vital finding will go towards the palliative and...
Severn Vale Home Care’s Double Award Triumph!
In an era where high-quality care for the elderly is paramount, Severn Vale Home Care has emerged as a beacon of excellence. Recently, the prestigious GHP Social Care Awards recognised Severn Vale’s commitment to care by awarding Severn Vale Home Care with the award...
Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....
BCC News
Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway wins UK Transport Award
The Severn Valley Railway has won a UK Transport Award as the Best Regional Heritage Railway Attraction for 2024. The UK Transport Awards are run by SME News, a quarterly digital publication aimed at small to medium businesses. They are given to commend companies that...
Sneak Peek for Chamber Members
Sneak peek tours are in full swing over at Kidderminster College’s new Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre before it opens to the public later this year. Dave James and Terry Livesey were invited to have a look around the facility that will soon...
Herefordshire News
Wyevale Nurseries sponsors Tatton’s ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is sponsoring five of the ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this year (July 19-23, 2023). Many of the designs have been put together by final year Landscape Architect...
Greener Footprints Launch New Business Champion Awards for Employees of it’s Growing Business Network
Since it launched over a year ago, Herefordshire’s Greener Footprints campaign has engaged with business in bold new ways. Its 30 for 2030 initiative has brought together companies from across sectors to share best practice from their own journeys to net zero...
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It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
Prime Mix Marketing crowned Winners in Prestigious SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025
Worcester-based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is thrilled to announce that it has been announced as winner of Best Full-Service Marketing Agency category for Worcestershire in the highly regarded SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025. This latest award...
NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems
NMITE and BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to share skills, knowledge and talent NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division, signalling a commitment to work...
Tickets for ‘Flying Scotsman’ at the Severn Valley Railway sell out in three minutes
The Severn Valley Railway was expecting demand to be high for tickets to travel behind ‘Flying Scotsman’ when it visits the line next month, but so strong was the demand to travel behind the iconic locomotive that all the seats were snapped up within three minutes of...
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...
Up to £1,000 of Fully Funded Workforce Planning Support for Worcestershire Businesses + How BuzzGen Benefited from Employer Branding Consultancy at No Cost
If you’re a business based in Worcestershire, there’s a fantastic opportunity currently available that could directly support your growth plans and it comes at no cost to you. The Worcestershire County Council (WCC) has launched a fully funded workforce planning tool...
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