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McPhillips starts Tipton Flour Mill renovation
Award winning contractor McPhillips has begun work converting a 180-year-old building into one and two bedroom council flats. The construction firm, from Telford, has been appointed as Sandwell Council’s official construction partner for this project, as part of wider...
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McPhillips starts Tipton Flour Mill renovation
Award winning contractor McPhillips has begun work converting a 180-year-old building into one and two bedroom council flats. The construction firm, from Telford, has been appointed as Sandwell Council’s official construction partner for this project, as part of wider...
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SUTCLIFFE & CO FINALISTS IN WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating being named finalists in two categories at the Worcestershire Business Awards: Employer of the Year and Community Impact Award. As a business headquartered in the heart of Worcester, this recognition is especially...
National award win recognises mfg Solicitors’ growth
Law firm mfg Solicitors, who’s head office is based in Kidderminster, has scooped the Law Firm of the Year title at a national industry awards. The firm took top honours in the Law Firm of the Year £8m+ Turnover category at the 2026 LawNet Awards in recognition of its...
Patron & Strategic News
Free Hive Lecture Explores How Moon Myths Travelled Across Civilisations
You’re invited to a free public lecture from the University of Worcester examining the fascinating way ancient traditions and cultures are interconnected through the moon. Dr Luke Devine, Senior Lecturer in History, Sociology, and Politics at the University of...
Business CCTV: Is Your Camera Capturing Too Much?
Your CCTV might help protect your business, but is it also recording the pavement, your neighbour’s doorway or conversations outside your premises? For many businesses, cameras are a sensible security measure. They deter theft, protect staff and customers, and can...
Chamber News
International Trade Forum Delivers Expert Insights on Global Growth and Trade Success
International Trade Forum – 25th August 2026 Speakers from DRP Group, Bishops Fleming and the most recent winner of the Chamber of Commerce Global Trade Business of the Year Award, Kimal PLC, explored their experiences in international trade and how they were helped...
DBT changes to DBIST and reducing numbers
DBT changes to DBIST and reduce numbers The new department absorbs parts of the former Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Investment Security Unit, merging science and innovation directly with trade and business. Headcount Reductions...
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Introducing Padelheim: New business venture in Redditch launches with Open Day this weekend!
Redditch-based premium indoor padel, fitness and social club Padelheim has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as it officially open its doors to the community. Located at South Moons Moat, Redditch, Padelheim is a state-of-the-art indoor...
Introducing Padelheim: New business venture in Redditch launches with Open Day this weekend!
Redditch-based premium indoor padel, fitness and social club Padelheim has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as it officially open its doors to the community. Located at South Moons Moat, Redditch, Padelheim is a state-of-the-art indoor...
Policy News
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report Released
We are pleased to announce the release of our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report, providing an insight into the experiences, challenges and opportunities facing businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. A total of 236 businesses contributed to...
Business Crucial To Burnham’s Devolution Next Steps
New BCC report calls for businesses to have a stronger voice in devolution. Report says economic growth and improved living standards must be the test of devolution success. The BCC outlines a three-stage roadmap to give local areas a bigger stake in economic...
Skills News
Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management
Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...
Could you host a T Level industry placement?
We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026. Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help: Construction Route – Support available for...
Charity News
Hoople Support Restart a Heart
Hoople Training are once again supporting Restart a Heart, providing free CPR training at venues across Hereford. Join the team to learn and practice CPR techniques, as well as learning how to locate and use a defibrillator. There is no need to book – just drop...
Restart a Heart is back
Hoople Training are once again supporting Restart a Heart – a nationwide initiative from Resuscitation Council UK which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by helping more people learn CPR. Last year Hoople’s...
Chancellor Takes Steady Approach But Growth Missing
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This was a ‘steady as you go’ budget, sending the right signals to business, but lacking big calls that would really shift the economic dial....
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Chancellor Takes Steady Approach But Growth Missing
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This was a ‘steady as you go’ budget, sending the right signals to business, but lacking big calls that would really shift the economic dial....
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire County Cricket Foundations Street Sixes was raining with joy
On Tuesday the 15th of July, the Worcestershire County Cricket Foundation hosted its annual Street Sixes which took place on Cathedral Square and down the High Street, despite the weather the fun could not be dampened. The event was put in place to raise money for the...
Main Line Rail Companies Pitch in at the Severn Valley Railway
Thanks to an ambitious and unique joint volunteering effort by many companies across the rail sector, the Severn Valley Railway has succeeded in re-laying track across its newly repaired Mor Brook bridge in Shropshire. This was achieved in record time and at zero...
Herefordshire News
Luctonians Sports Club investing in the future of Herefordshire’s young people
Luctonians Sports Club continues to invest in the next generation across Herefordshire, having engaged more than 20,000 children through its schools’ outreach programme since 1993 and raised over £250,000 for local charities since 2016. Today, the club is home to more...
Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
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Who Gives a Rat’s Arse? PGM Launches Winter Rat Awareness Campaign
PGM launches ‘Who Gives a Rat’s Arse?’ campaign today, urging Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to stop feeding rats With rodents accounting for 48% of all pest activity recorded by PGM & Son Pest Control in Herefordshire during 2025, the company is...
Graduate Returns to Careers Fair After Landing Role Through University Event
Some of the region’s top employers attended the University of Worcester Careers Fair to connect with students and promote graduate career opportunities. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, students were able to meet employers from the region to learn...
High Sheriff’s charity golf day drives £6,000 towards community causes
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire’s charity golf day has raised an impressive £6,000 for local charities and good causes. Hosted by Worcestershire’s High Sheriff, Maynard Burton, the event took place at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern, bringing together...
BCRS Business Loans raises thousands for charity at glittering Hollywood ball
Community lender BCRS Business Loans brought Hollywood glamour to Wolverhampton to raise vital funds for a stroke charity through a glittering themed ball. A total of £8,111.23 was collected by the business lending specialist for its charity of the year, Dudley Stroke...
Deltic D9015 Tulyar returns to the SVR for 40th anniversary diesel celebration
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that Class 55 Deltic locomotive D9015 Tulyar will be among the special guest attractions at its Spring Diesel Festival next year, marking 40 years since the railway’s very first diesel gala. Taking place over four days,...
UPDATE: The Volunteer brings heritage railway community together to celebrate 75 years of preservation
Please note there was a typo error in our press release of the same title, sent to you yesterday. This is amended (and underlined for easy reference) in the version below. Heritage railway pioneers, volunteers and enthusiasts from across the UK came together yesterday...
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