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A stroke can be caused by one of two things. A mild stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack – TIA),which is a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, or a severe stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident – CVA), which is a bleed on the brain. Both conditions...
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15 Herefordshire businesses sign the Armed Forces Covenant at NMITE’s Military to Business event, supported by UK Government
Fifteen Herefordshire businesses signed the armed forces covenant today at NMITE’s sixth annual Military to Business Showcase. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families,...
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...
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Christmas takeover at DRPG Studios
Preparations are well underway for Christmas at DRPG’s studio complex in Hartlebury. Every year the group pulls out all the stops to transform the studios into famous fantasy environments, primarily for DRPG’s own team’s conference and their very own Children’s party....
Law firm celebrates hat-trick at Worcestershire Law Society Awards
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has won a trio of honours at this year’s Worcestershire Law Society Awards ceremony. The firm’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs team, led by partner at Alexandra Phillips, won the prestigious Discipline of the Year category,...
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Businesses urged to consider how to retain staff after coronavirus restrictions are lifted
Employers should start putting plans in place now to keep hold of skilled staff once the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions are lifted, or risk losing them to competitors. That is the warning from Worcestershire employment lawyer Chris Amys, who says despite...
We need a national effort to build testing capacity on a massive scale
A message to businesses and industry from Lord Bethell, the Health Minister leading the government’s testing strategy, first published in The Times Red Box. “If the past few weeks have shown anything, it is that we are steadfast as a country in our resolve to...
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Government extends furlough scheme in response to Chamber lobbying
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). With 50% of business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire utilising the furlough scheme to protect their business, this...
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Government extends furlough scheme in response to Chamber lobbying
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). With 50% of business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire utilising the furlough scheme to protect their business, this...
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Vital healthcare equipment from University of Worcester makes its way to the NHS
The University of Worcester has made its nursing and healthcare training equipment available for use in the NHS in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. This is one of a number of measures that the University, its staff and students, are taking to assist in any way...
BetaDen announces finalists for Cohort 3.0
BetaDen, Worcestershire’s dynamic commercial technology accelerator, has selected the next eight emerging technology entrepreneurs to join them for cohort 3.0, starting June 2020. The new cohort will have access to a unique package of mentoring, funding and industry...
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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
Corporate Sponsorship Worcestershire Acute Hospital’s Charity are asking the Worcestershire business community to make the new Accident and Emergency Department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital be the very best it can be. Will you please join us in supporting the very...
BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy. The founding partners will be uniquely placed to shape the BCC’s policy and influencing,...
Culture is the key to Innovation
It seems like every NASDAQ company has announced huge layoffs for IT staff in the last couple of years, and it only seems like yesterday those companies were exalting the virtues of giving staff free time each week to work on whatever they want to in the belief this...
Newly qualified duo complete law firm training contracts
Two up and coming solicitors are celebrating after completing their training contracts with leading Worcestershire law firm, mfg Solicitors. Kidderminster-based lawyers Lucy Harrold and Lucy George have completed their respective qualifications at the firm and have...
Introducing Uncover Britain, who have recently joined Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
A website library of inspirational road trips throughout the United Kingdom. Founded and directed by Annah and Andrew Todman, this visionary company is dedicated to helping road trippers unearth the hidden treasures of Britain through immersive campervan and motorhome...
Businesses Run for Foodbank
Worcestershire based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has collaborated with Four Squared Recruitment to embark on a series of fundraising initiatives in support of their chosen charity of the year, the Worcester Foodbank. The joint efforts of the teams from Ballards...
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