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Wyevale Nurseries celebrates deep-rooted heritage as it marks 95th anniversary
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has formally unveiled its 95th anniversary logo and launched the celebration of its deep-rooted horticultural heritage this month (October 2025). The award-winning, leading commercial grower was established in 1930 by Harry Williamson*,...
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Wyevale Nurseries celebrates deep-rooted heritage as it marks 95th anniversary
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has formally unveiled its 95th anniversary logo and launched the celebration of its deep-rooted horticultural heritage this month (October 2025). The award-winning, leading commercial grower was established in 1930 by Harry Williamson*,...
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Lanyon Bowdler lawyers retain their place in national legal guide
A Shropshire law firm is celebrating after being highlighted in a national guide which recognises expertise in assisting with private wealth clients. Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales, has two lawyers featured in the...
Upper Teme Business Park brings new hope for local businesses in Tenbury Wells
A new chapter in the future of Tenbury Wells’ local economy begins with the unveiling of Upper Teme Business Park, a state-of-the-art development offering 23 commercial units designed to encourage economic growth, innovation and employment in the area. CAPTION:...
Patron & Strategic News
‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination
A senior lecturer at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. Dr Paul-John Alegado is in the running for the Educator Nurse of the Year award, which celebrates nurses who have demonstrated...
DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry
Worcestershire, March 2025 – Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG’s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested...
Chamber News
£16m Surgical Hub Moves A Step Closer For Hereford Hospital
A new £16 million Elective Surgical Hub at Hereford County Hospital has moved another step closer with the design now submitted for planning approval. Designed by ADP Architects and project managed by Currie & Brown, the government-backed scheme is one of over 50...
40-year high inflation figures place further pressure on businesses
After a revised mini budget was announced on Monday by newly appointed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, stability is the key message the government are portraying following the economic turmoil in the last few weeks, which has included the sacking of former Chancellor Kwasi...
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Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Alliance Payroll Services Limited – Payroll Bureau Atticus Insurance Brokers – Insurance Broker Be The Change Hospitality – Hospitality Group Highfields...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Alliance Payroll Services Limited – Payroll Bureau Atticus Insurance Brokers – Insurance Broker Be The Change Hospitality – Hospitality Group Highfields...
Policy News
Opportunity to meet HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson MP
HS2 is a once in a generation opportunity to better connect UK towns and cities, regenerate communities and make a step change in the Government’s commitment to become Carbon Zero.
UK and Australia agree in principle to first post-Brexit trade deal
Source: BBC News A trade deal between the UK and Australia has been agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his counterpart, Scott Morrison. The deal is the first to be built from scratch since the UK left the EU. The new deal could allow the UK to eventually...
Skills News
Week of Halloween fun at Kidderminster nursery
Children at Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster are having a Spooktacular Halloween week decorating biscuits, sampling creepy foods and creating fun water-tray witches’ potions. Nursery Manager, Gaynor Carter, commented: “They’re having a fabulous time decorating...
Employers Network Meeting – Worcester University
Did you know that 1 in 7 employees in the UK are also caring for someone outside of their job, and this number is set to dramatically rise in the next few years? Working for Carers is a local initiative, led by the charity Worcestershire Association of Carers,...
Charity News
Santa numbers on the rise ahead of festive St Michael’s Hospice run
Shoppers in Hereford this Christmas will be greeted by a sea of Santas as a popular festive run returns. A flurry of bookings for the St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run on Sunday 18th December means just a handful of places remain. The annual run is organised by St...
Wear A Christmas Hat Day 2022 for Brain Tumour Research
‘Tis the season to help find a cure! Businesses can now register for Brain Tumour Research’s ‘Wear A Christmas Hat Day’. Businesses are encouraged to help raise awareness and raise funds by wearing a festive hat on Friday 16th December....
King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
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King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
Worcestershire News
First Choice University Destinations for Malvern St James
It’s the long-awaited A Level results day and pupils at Malvern St James Girls’ School have been celebrating achieving places at some of the top universities in the country, including: • Medicine at Bristol • Biomedical Science at York • Rural land Management at Royal...
Introducing ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ to the Chamber
Hi, I’m Beth. I am a qualified therapist at ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ www.justasyouare.org.uk I’m also an ordinary human being, I have flaws and make mistakes! I provide one-to-one walk and talk/outdoor therapy in Worcester to adults of any age. I also...
Herefordshire News
‘System Harmony’ Will Help
We Are The Missing Link are offering website audits to members in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with the aim of highlighting and enhancing what they refer to as “System Harmony”. Now based just over the Shropshire border in Ludlow, they are an established,...
MAGICAL HEREFORDSHIRE VENUE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR FIRST TIME
Beautiful Brinsop Court is opening its doors and inviting local companies, groups of friends or family to celebrate the festive season at their Christmas party nights, hosted on Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th December. Pat Churchward from Brinsop Court...
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Capital Allowances for Solar Panels
Are you considering installing solar panels on your business premises? As well as the environmental benefits and energy efficiency, solar panels can provide tax benefits too. There are two main types of allowances applicable for solar panels: 1. Annual Investment...
The Courtyard launches Actors Academy
The Courtyard is delighted to be launching Actors Academy, a series of workshops and classes for ages 11 – 19. The Actors Academy will offer students the opportunity to develop advanced techniques in all aspects of theatre and performance as well as creative writing...
Worcester insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co secure £5,000 award for local charity The Myriad Centre from the Aviva Broker Community Fund
Worcester-based insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co is delighted to announce the success of their application to the annual Aviva Broker Community Fund and securing £5,000 towards their chosen local charity, The Myriad Centre, whose mission is to make a positive...
Worcester Aiming for the Treble in the Battle of the M5!
The University of Worcester is looking to retain the highly coveted trophy for the third time in a row as sports teams across the campus prepare for Varsity 2025. Teams from the University of Worcester will face teams from the University of Gloucestershire in 17...
Worcester Leadership Expert Lucy Barkas joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that leadership expert, coach and author Lucy Barkas joins host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast – ‘Women In Leadership’. Lucy talks about her excellent...
Third visitor announced for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival
Organisers have confirmed that a pair of HST powercars will join the guest line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Nos 43480 and 43468 from Rail Adventure will appear at the four-day event, which takes place between 15 and 18 May. The HST...
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