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Visit Herefordshire Secures Five More Years After Businesses Vote Yes
Businesses across Herefordshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a further five-year term for Visit Herefordshire, securing continued investment, destination marketing and support for the county’s visitor economy through to 2032. Visit Herefordshire has secured...
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Visit Herefordshire Secures Five More Years After Businesses Vote Yes
Businesses across Herefordshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a further five-year term for Visit Herefordshire, securing continued investment, destination marketing and support for the county’s visitor economy through to 2032. Visit Herefordshire has secured...
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Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for sixth year in succession
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded Plant Healthy Certification for its high biosecurity standards for the sixth year in a row it’s been revealed this month (September 2026). The Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower successfully retained its certification...
Safari Skies Drone Show!
Look to the Skies This Halloween as Safari Skies Comes to West Midlands Safari Park! This Halloween is set to be bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever at West Midlands Safari Park, as we get ready to take our wildlife experience into the skies with the...
Patron & Strategic News
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Bromsgrove office
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced two promotions at its Bromsgrove office. Deborah Perry has been promoted to Senior Associate within the firm’s Private Client division, while Claire Liddy has been promoted to Associate within the Property Litigation division. The...
Leading Anti-Poverty Author to Speak at Worcester’s Hive Library
One of the nation’s leading experts on poverty and its causes is to give a talk at Worcester’s Hive Library, after praising the landmark building in her latest book. In Impoverished: How to Fix Britain’s Poverty Problem, renowned author and film-maker Joanna Mack...
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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Introducing Grange Court
Grange Court is a Grade II* listed timber-framed market hall built by John Abel in 1633. It is just off the centre of the ancient town of Leominster in parkland which was once part of the Leominster Priory farm. Following extensive renovation ten years ago, it is now...
Introducing Grange Court
Grange Court is a Grade II* listed timber-framed market hall built by John Abel in 1633. It is just off the centre of the ancient town of Leominster in parkland which was once part of the Leominster Priory farm. Following extensive renovation ten years ago, it is now...
Policy News
PM’s Announcement Seen as Encouragement for our Defence Sector.
By the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Recently Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced a landmark increase in the UK’s defence budget whilst on a visit to Poland. This increase will be 2.5% of national income by 2030, allocating...
Quarterly Economic Survey Now Live for Q1 2024
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...
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Charity News
Worcestershire Ambassadors: Celebrating 25 Years of Giving Back
Worcestershire Ambassadors have proudly raised and donated an incredible £1.25 million over the last 25 years to support our local community. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we’re excited to announce a special initiative: 25 in 25. Our goal is to raise...
Paddle for a Purpose: Local Businesses Unite for Headway Worcestershire Charity Kayak Event
In an inspiring display of community spirit and commitment, eight intrepid kayakers from various Worcestershire businesses are set to embark on a challenging 38 mile paddle along The River Severn for a noble cause. Headway Worcestershire is thrilled to announce the...
New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
BCC News
New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
Worcestershire News
WCWFC’s Rise: A Winning Streak and an FA Cup Challenge
In an unprecedented feat, Worcester City Women FC has secured a spot in the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup, marking a historic moment for the club. The draw pits them against third-tier powerhouse MK Dons, and the clash promises to be a thrilling encounter on...
See Your Lost Loved One Shine as Charity’s Special Festive Celebration Returns
A moving celebration will see the memory of lost loved ones shine this Christmas with the return of a special festive campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Celebrate Your Star invites friends and family members from across Worcestershire to pay tribute to...
Herefordshire News
Manufacturing Excellence Boost For The West Midlands
Two pioneering engineering and technology centres form collaboration – Manufacturing Technology Centre and New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering A ground-breaking agreement has been signed between the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the...
Cosford finance event hailed a flyaway success
More businesses from across the Marches have been urged to take advantage of a £350million funding programme to help them grow at a hugely successful event. Around 60 people attended the event – staged by the British Business Bank and the Marches LEP at the RAF...
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More than 130 Gather in Worcester for Sell-out Creative Health Event
A sold-out event held in Worcester brought together leading voices exploring the role of creativity in health and wellbeing. The Therapeutic Landscapes II symposium, held by the University of Worcester, attracted more than 130 participants from around the UK and...
Why businesses should look twice at additive manufacturing
Nine in ten manufacturing executives now list supply chain resilience as a top priority, up from under seven in ten the previous year. Tariff pressure, stretched international logistics, and geopolitical uncertainty are driving that shift. For many businesses across...
MBE for University Provost in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Worcester’s Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Ann Jordan, who began her career as a primary school teacher before joining the University of Worcester as a teacher educator, has been...
Talbots Law strengthens Corporate & Commercial offering with three key appointments
Talbots Law has strengthened its Corporate & Commercial department with the appointments of Director Fiona Boxwell and Solicitors Kamla Singh and Alicia Di Scenza, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to supporting businesses through its recently relaunched For...
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants appoint new Associate Partner
Ormerod Rutter are delighted to announce the promotion of Marc Jovanovic to Associate Partner. Marc joined the firm in 2015 as a Tax Junior and has gone on to build an outstanding career with us. After qualifying for AAT in 2017, he went on to achieve his CTA...
Bromsgrove Speaking Coach takes to the TEDx Stage for the Second Time
Bromsgrove-based speaker coach and professional speaker Dave James delivered his second TEDx talk at TEDxWorcester in January 2026, using the world-renowned platform to make the case for human communication in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. The...
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