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Hereford Ergonomics Experts Launch Free Webinar to Help Businesses Meet Workplace Legal Obligations
Hereford-based Wyvern Business Systems (WBS) is inviting businesses to attend a free webinar on workplace ergonomics and reasonable adjustments, taking place on Thursday 29th October at 2pm. With musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) accounting for 6.6 million working days...
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Hereford Ergonomics Experts Launch Free Webinar to Help Businesses Meet Workplace Legal Obligations
Hereford-based Wyvern Business Systems (WBS) is inviting businesses to attend a free webinar on workplace ergonomics and reasonable adjustments, taking place on Thursday 29th October at 2pm. With musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) accounting for 6.6 million working days...
Member News
PB Signs Supports Community Fundraising
Throughout 2026, PB Signs has been supporting team member Jess and her family following the heart-breaking loss of their family member Luke, a passionate sportsman and much-loved member of the local community. In his memory, family, friends, local sports clubs and the...
Community spirit shines as Sleep Easy 2026 raises over £6,000 for young people
On 17th October, staff, supporters and families swapped their beds for cardboard boxes at YMCA Worcestershire’s first Sleep Easy event, raising over £6,000 for young people facing homelessness across the county. Participants slept out at Redditch United Football Club,...
Patron & Strategic News
We Are Marketing UK campaign shortlisted for national award
A campaign devised by We Are Marketing UK for heating and plumbing specialist Hewer has been shortlisted for the 2026 Data & Marketing Association (DMA) Awards. The DMA Awards recognise excellence in marketing strategy, creativity and results, and the campaign,...
mfg Solicitors celebrates record number of Legal 500 rankings
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors is celebrating after a record 18 solicitors and departments from across the firm were ranked in the latest Legal 500 guide. The recognition includes nine solicitors and nine departments, highlighting the breadth and strength of...
Chamber News
Winners Revealed at the Chamber Business Awards 2026
The Chamber Business Awards 2026 brought together the very best of business from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition and global-inspired entertainment. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and...
Welcome New Members | May 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout May: WHC Hire Services Ltd – A provider of tool, plant, and equipment hire services for construction and trade projects. WH Integrated Solutions Ltd – A facilities management company providing operational...
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Welcome New Members | June 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout June: KSP Secure – Provides professional CCTV, intruder alarm, and security system installation services, delivering reliable, tailored protection for homes and businesses. Jespearl Services Ltd...
Welcome New Members | June 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout June: KSP Secure – Provides professional CCTV, intruder alarm, and security system installation services, delivering reliable, tailored protection for homes and businesses. Jespearl Services Ltd...
Policy News
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...
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 2) is Now Live – Share Your Insights
The second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 11 May to 1 June, QES 2 gives businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and...
Skills News
NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills
NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...
Unlock HR Success: Expert-Led Workshops for Worcestershire Organisations
Worcestershire businesses are being offered valuable support through a new series of events focused on key HR topics. This support is designed to enhance the workforce and help organisations thrive. In today’s fast-changing landscape, many businesses are navigating...
Charity News
Butterfly Release Raises over £6,500 for KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice’s fifth annual Butterfly Release took place on Saturday 12th September in the incredible surroundings of Bodenham Arboretum, raising over £6,500 to support local people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the Wyre Forest. Sponsored by...
Herefordshire Mind Launches New Suicide Prevention Campaign Supported by Herefordshire Council
Herefordshire Mind has launched a new suicide prevention initiative, supported by Herefordshire Council, to make mental health support more visible and accessible across the county. The campaign has seen 20,000 specially designed beer mats distributed to more than 40...
Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
BCC News
Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
Worcestershire News
First stop: Severn Valley Railway, for the Railway 200 exhibition train
Railway 200’s travelling exhibition train arrived in style at the Severn Valley Railway today [Friday 27 June] for the very first leg of its UK-wide tour. The specially commissioned Inspiration train arrived at Kidderminster Town station, sporting its one-off livery,...
Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils
A major consultation is underway to decide how Worcestershire’s local government could be reshaped. Shape Worcestershire invites all residents to share their views on how council services should be delivered in the future. What’s Changing? Currently, Worcestershire...
Herefordshire News
Escape to the Country features Herefordshire and Country & Classic Properties
On Monday 13th October Escape to Country featured Herefordshire – what a fabulous showcase for our fabulous rural county, showcasing all the county’s lovely views, countryside, attractive towns and villages. Not just one but two of the lovely, and quite...
Baton of Hope Tour to Visit Hereford on 2nd October – Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour, will arrive in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd October, bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the...
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Deltic 55009 to bring extra roar to the SVR’s Winter Diesel Day
Diesel fans have something special to look forward to this festive season, as legendary Deltic locomotive 55009 will be the star guest at the Severn Valley Railway’s Winter Diesel Day on Tuesday 29 December. The visit will mark the first time the increasingly popular...
University with UK’s Best Graduate Job Outcomes Named University of the Year for Social Mobility
The University of Worcester, recently recognised as the UK’s leading university for graduate employment outcomes, has now been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards. The prestigious national award recognises organisations making a measurable...
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...
Former New Zealand PM Among Contributors to New Book Edited by Worcester Expert
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand is among the distinguished names who have contributed to a new book on the UK’s constitution, edited by a Worcester expert. Dr Chris Monaghan, Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester’s Law School, has just...
McPhillips set to complete key phases of £1m Longton town centre improvements
Civil engineering and construction firm McPhillips has delivered major improvements across a town centre in Stoke – with another phase set for completion next year as part of a £1m project. The award-winning company was appointed to deliver the scheme in Longton...
Raise the Roof gathers momentum as major construction contract signed and fundraising approaches £500,000
The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust’s Raise the Roof appeal has reached another significant milestone, with the fund now standing at just under £500,000 thanks to multiple donations and the addition of remaining funds from a significant legacy. At the...
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