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Assure Technical Achieves 5-star TrustScore Rating, Ranking #1 on Trustpilot for IT Security Services in the UK
MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE – 16 September 2026 – Assure Technical, an award-winning cybersecurity firm based in Malvern, is celebrating achieving a flawless 5-star Trustpilot rating, cementing its standing as one of the most trusted IT security service...
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Assure Technical Achieves 5-star TrustScore Rating, Ranking #1 on Trustpilot for IT Security Services in the UK
MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE – 16 September 2026 – Assure Technical, an award-winning cybersecurity firm based in Malvern, is celebrating achieving a flawless 5-star Trustpilot rating, cementing its standing as one of the most trusted IT security service...
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Regent Advisory Appointed Central Services Provider for the Celtic Challenge
Regent Advisory has been appointed central services provider for the Celtic Challenge, the leading women’s cross border rugby competition operated by the Welsh Rugby Union, Irish Rugby Football Union and Scottish Rugby. The appointment, made by the Celtic...
IM Export Services works with leading experts to boost productivity and improve customer service.
IM Export Services Limited has doubled its daily manufacturing capacity after working with experts from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) through the University of Warwick’s Innovation Lighthouse programme, funded by Bromsgrove and Redditch Council. The...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE AWARDED INVESTMENT TO BOOST STUDENT PLACES AND FACILITIES TO STRENGTHEN UK DEFENCE INDUSTRY
Directly supporting the building of the country’s sovereign capability NMITE, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering, today announces that it is the recipient of a new government award which will enable it to offer additional student places and build...
Meet the Author of New Crime Thriller Based in Worcester
A crime thriller set in Worcester will take centre stage at a special free author event at The Hive next month. Tony Fisher, former BBC radio presenter and novelist, will be talking about his latest book, Good Gone Bad, on July 8 at the city’s library; the very place...
Chamber News
Age UK Guildhall Christmas Bash
Guildhall Christmas Bash with Isy & Louis Join Isy, an exceptionally talented musician from New College Worcester, and the Mayor of Worcester, for a Christmas Bash! What to expect: The bash will feature multiple festive performances from Isy, as well as guided...
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce launch their new Members Events Calendar.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has recently unveiled its latest Member Benefit: the ‘Members Events Calendar.’ Following discussions with our Members, the Chamber explored innovative ways to benefit both Members and businesses...
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Introducing TIEM Design and Business Space Midlands
TIEM Design are a talented, innovative marketing agency based in Worcestershire and work with businesses all over the country. Formed during the global pandemic of Covid-19, TIEM Design was created to provide marketing solutions, as a response to the financial crisis...
Introducing TIEM Design and Business Space Midlands
TIEM Design are a talented, innovative marketing agency based in Worcestershire and work with businesses all over the country. Formed during the global pandemic of Covid-19, TIEM Design was created to provide marketing solutions, as a response to the financial crisis...
Policy News
Inflation eases but rising prices increase pressure on businesses
UK inflation has eased in March, however rising food prices has meant inflation remains higher than expected above 10%, adding to the speculation that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again on Thursday. According to data released from the Office for...
Labour market struggles continue, according to the Office for National Statistics
The UK continues to struggle with labour shortages despite the estimated number of vacancies falling on the quarter, data released today from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown. April’s labour market overview revealed that between January and March...
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Charity News
Join the Movement: Inclusive Sporting Events Make Sure No Kid Gets ‘Left on the Bench’
Pupils from special and mainstream schools around Worcester spent a morning taking part in inclusive sports at the University of Worcester, led by a charity founder with a unique vision. Supported by students from the University, around 70 pupils formed teams to...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
Services Trade Continues To Stall
Reacting to the latest trade data for November 2025 from the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Services exports have been the standout feature of UK trade over the past decade, and the prospect...
BCC News
Services Trade Continues To Stall
Reacting to the latest trade data for November 2025 from the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Services exports have been the standout feature of UK trade over the past decade, and the prospect...
Worcestershire News
The Chamber Welcomes Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC)
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC), established in 2021, is a determined participant in a movement sweeping the nation and, quite frankly, the globe: women’s football. Since England’s Euro Success in 2022, the Women’s Super League (tier 1) has seen an...
Big challenges ahead for former student to honour the memory of his daughters.
A former University of Worcester student has been back on campus as he gets ready for his last year of big fundraising challenges. 55-year-old Tony Frobisher has already run the London Marathon, cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats, climbed Kilimanjaro and trekked...
Herefordshire News
Caplor Energy Certifies as a B Corporation
Renewable Energy company Caplor Energy Ltd has announced on March the 1st its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Caplor Energy has been certified by B Lab, the...
Wyevale Nurseries’ Perennial charity salvias ready for garden centres to order for summer
Garden Centres keen to support the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this month order two special salvias for delivery in the summer to help raise funds for the organisation (March 2023). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says the new plants, which were...
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Worcester Conference to Examine Rise of AI in Crime and Policing
Worcester’s annual Evidence-Based Policing Conference will examine both the challenges posed by criminals using emerging technologies such as AI, and the opportunities these tools offer to law enforcement. Into the Digital Age: The Increasing Use of Technology in...
The Bearded Plantaholic to Appear at The Hive
A world-renowned author and plant expert is appearing at The Hive this month, where he’ll discuss his book ‘You’re Overwatering It’. Jonny Balchandani, better known to his more than a million followers on social media as the Bearded Plantaholic, will join former BBC...
Platform extension at Kidderminster Town station marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway
A long-held ambition to extend the platform at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town station has been realised, with the official opening of the newly extended platform taking place today [7 May]. The project has lengthened the platform by approximately 60...
Could you be a Children’s or Young Adult’s Author? Writer’s Day Invites New Writers in Worcester
Could your idea become the next Charlie and Lola, The Hunger Games, or Where the Wild Things Are? Aspiring writers, experienced authors, and anyone curious about writing for younger audiences are invited to Writer’s Day 2026 at The Hive in Worcester, where this year’s...
Volunteers wanted to help bring ‘brilliant’ Railway 200 Inspiration train to life this half term
The Severn Valley Railway is calling on members of the public to step forward and volunteer during the return visit of the Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train this May half term. The ‘brilliant’ and free-to-visit Railway 200 Inspiration train will be at...
THE KEY SAFE COMPANY RECEIVES A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
The Key Safe Company has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise Innovation. The Key Safe Company is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026. Announced today (Wednesday 6 May), the Award...
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