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£7,500 Raised for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at ISO Quality Services Ltd Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is delighted to announce the success of its annual Charity Golf Day, raising an impressive £7,500 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a lifesaving emergency service the company has proudly supported for many years. Held at Bransford...
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£7,500 Raised for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at ISO Quality Services Ltd Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is delighted to announce the success of its annual Charity Golf Day, raising an impressive £7,500 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a lifesaving emergency service the company has proudly supported for many years. Held at Bransford...
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Conference to Examine Impact of Brexit on Politics and Law in the UK
The two-day conference, held on June 25 and 26 and funded by the Society of Legal Scholars, will hear from some of the biggest names in politics, who’ll be discussing how Britain’s departure from the EU impacted accountability, parliament, rights and equality, and...
Going the extra mile as law firm backs marathon runner’s charity effort
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has backed a local businesswoman by donating a four-figure sum to support her recent London Marathon effort. Through its mfg Charitable Foundation, the law firm has donated £1,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation via Sarah Cutler, a...
Patron & Strategic News
Steel signing ceremony marks major step forward for new £13.6M Hereford Fire Station
Construction of the new £13.6 million Hereford Fire Station has reached a major milestone with the completion of the full steel frame. This progress was marked with a steel-signing ceremony attended by representatives from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
Worcester Sides Heading into BUCS Big Wednesday
Teams at the University of Worcester are preparing for one of the biggest days in the university and college sporting calendar, as BUCS Big Wednesday approaches. BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday (25 March) is the culmination of 16 different...
Chamber News
BCC Trade Manifesto – International Trade Vital For UK Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for Government to focus on boosting services, advanced manufacturing, green and digital trade if it wants to hit its £1tn trade target. The move comes as research shows SME exports continue to languish: In...
Chamber achieve Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award!
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and cadets. Gold award holders must demonstrate a number of positive measures and...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
Policy News
New Survey Invites Opinions on Proposals for Redditch DMIC
Redditch Borough Council have commissioned SQW to carry out a survey to help inform the development of the Redditch Digital Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (DMIC). As a key part of Redditch’s Town Investment Plan, the DMIC aims to become a focal point for...
Will you be levelled by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund?
Much will have been heard about “Levelling Up” The government say it’s their central mission to level up the whole of the United Kingdom and this can take many forms. This revolves around levelling up opportunity and prosperity and overcoming deep-seated geographical...
Skills News
Entries open for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020!
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that entries are now open for the popular Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020. The Awards celebrate the most successful apprentices, schools, careers leads, training...
£23.5 million funding programme helping companies grow
A £23.5m funding pot for businesses across the Marches is delivering real results for small and medium-sized companies across the region, the chair of the Marches Growth Hub said today. Paul Hinkins said the ERDF Business Growth Programme 2 had already helped a number...
Charity News
Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to the...
‘A Leap of Faith’ Charity Skydive for The Courtyard
Four supporters of The Courtyard are taking their own leap of faith for Leap Year by jumping 15,000ft in a tandem skydive in May to raise funds for Herefordshire’s much loved community arts charity, celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Chief Executive Ian Archer,...
Regional Investment Key To UK’s Economic Future
Responding to the Chancellor’s speech at the Regional Investment Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “These new investments must drive the partnership between government and business to a new level, as we work together to power up our regions....
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Regional Investment Key To UK’s Economic Future
Responding to the Chancellor’s speech at the Regional Investment Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “These new investments must drive the partnership between government and business to a new level, as we work together to power up our regions....
Worcestershire News
Finalists, Celebrity Host and Sponsors confirmed for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Hub has confirmed exciting news for their 2023 annual awards evening, taking place later this year on 16 November. Comedian, performer and TV and radio star, Lucy Porter, has been confirmed as the host for this year’s Worcestershire...
Gardeners can now Buy Bare Root Hedging Direct from Growers Online
A TOP British nursery has launched a new website selling bare root hedging to gardeners while also allowing them to access the business’ decades of horticultural expertise in one hit (September 2023). Wyevale Nurseries’ new website www.wyevalehedges.co.uk was born out...
Herefordshire News
Winter of Wellbeing Grant
Grant funding is available as part of the Household Support Fund (HSF) to community hubs and organisations across Herefordshire to create a ‘Winter of Wellbeing’ for families, that are most in need, to access in their local community. The Council invites you to open...
Wyevale Nurseries signs-up for Four Oaks Trade Show 2023
One of the country’s leading commercial nurseries based in Hereford has once again signed-up to exhibit at the Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire this September (2023). Wyevale Nurseries, which has had a stand at the show for more than 10 years, will be showcasing its...
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Free professional resource for tree selection, planting & climate resilience released
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has released a new free to download Tree Technical Guide – a resource designed specifically for the amenity industry and garden centre plantaria staff (February 2026). The publication consolidates expert practical knowledge with...
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...
Give to gain and the rise of flexible marketing
International Women’s Day often focuses on confidence and visibility as well as representation. All important. But this year’s theme, Give to Gain, feels practical. If you create the right environment for people to grow and share knowledge, the business benefits too....
Implementing Neuroinclusive Practices in the Workplace: Live Panel Discussion Brings Together Local Champions of Inclusion for Neurodiversity Celebration Week
‘Implementing Neuroinclusive Practices in the Workplace’, a live panel discussion for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, will bring together passionate professionals who are actively driving inclusion in their practice. Cath Darwen, Business Engagement and Support...
Suzanne Richards to Receive Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Fellowship at the University of Worcester
The mother of a student who died in a terrorist attack before he could complete his studies is to be awarded both an Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Fellowship from her son’s university. Suzanne Richards MBE, mother of Joel Richards, will receive her awards at this...
Growth Elusive As Labour Market Loosens
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are strong signs that the labour market is continuing to loosen as wage...
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