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Help Drive Change: Support Young Drivers in Our Community
In July 2026, the Ely Memorial Fund is once again hosting its impactful Young Driver Experience at Hereford & Ludlow College – an initiative designed to equip local young people aged 14–17 with the essential skills and awareness they need to stay safe on the...
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Help Drive Change: Support Young Drivers in Our Community
In July 2026, the Ely Memorial Fund is once again hosting its impactful Young Driver Experience at Hereford & Ludlow College – an initiative designed to equip local young people aged 14–17 with the essential skills and awareness they need to stay safe on the...
Member News
ATWELL INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
Worcestershire-based Atwell International Ltd has been named a finalist in the 2026 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, shortlisted in the Excellence in Innovation category. These prestigious awards celebrate the very best of business...
Award-Winning Partnership Showcases Power of Help to Grow Programme
A participant and a leader of the University of Worcester’s Help to Grow: Management programme have been recognised at a national awards ceremony in London. At the event, hosted by organisers of the Help to Grow programme, Steve Ennis and Richard Sadler each scooped...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE AND THE BRITISH ARMY UNVEIL DETAIL OF THE NEW UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS
Event attended by Al Carns MP, Minister for the Armed Forces 21 January 2026 – Following on from the December announcement of its new Autonomous Robotics degree, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) hosted an event today in conjunction...
Students Earn Choreography Commission with Worcester Theatre
Two talented dance students will take centre stage at Worcester’s Swan Theatre after securing a prestigious paid commission for their work. Maisey Tromans and Ruby Brown are both in the first year of their Dance and Performance degree at the University of Worcester...
Chamber News
Chamber Business Awards 2023 – Finalists Announced!
We are delighted to reveal the shortlisted finalists for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023! Sponsored by Herefordshire Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a fantastic way to raise awareness...
Chairs Report March 23
Planning for the future Following the challenges of recovering from the pandemic, inflation is now becoming the largest threat to business. We face continued challenges around labour shortages, supply chains, raw material availability and energy costs will drive price...
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Introduction to Kev Thomas – Enterprise
My name is Kev Thomas from Enterprise. I represent the Business Rental department and work with businesses helping them to realise the business value in tackling ground transportation costs. Our ability to offer several types of products under one brand enables us to...
Introduction to Kev Thomas – Enterprise
My name is Kev Thomas from Enterprise. I represent the Business Rental department and work with businesses helping them to realise the business value in tackling ground transportation costs. Our ability to offer several types of products under one brand enables us to...
Policy News
Increased furlough contribution to test business resilience
This week employers who are claiming furlough pay for their workers now will have to pay 20% towards the subsidised wages as the Job Retention Scheme continues to gradually wind down. Figures published in July show the fewest number of people on furlough since the...
£7 million fund launched to support more flexible apprenticeship opportunities
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to support the creation of new flexible apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are at least 12 months long, so some sectors with flexible employment patterns...
Skills News
320 people attend Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2019 Final
28 of the county’s best apprentices, apprenticeship employers, careers leads, schools and training providers were celebrated in front of 320 people at Treetops Pavilion, West Midlands Safari Park on Thursday 14 November. The event ended with the announcement of the...
Fellowship awarded to popular local businessman and Chair of WLEP
As part of this year’s graduation ceremonies, Mark Stansfeld, local entrepreneur and Chair of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP), was named a Fellow of the University of Worcester following his outstanding work and over 30 years’ experience in his...
Charity News
Ball in Aid of the Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund
Join Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for a charity ball to raise funds for their Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund. The ball will be hosted by Elliott Webb (Radio Presenter on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester) and will be held on the 23rd of September at...
Discover Moving Meaning Behind Charity’s Limited-Edition Garden Sculpture Capturing Hearts Across Worcester
A stunning limited-edition dandelion sculpture is the poignant symbol behind a new charity appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice, that’s capturing the hearts of people across Worcester. The bespoke handmade ornaments represent Acorns care and support for local...
Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with...
BCC News
Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with...
Worcestershire News
Graduation Celebrations Mark the Achievements of More Than 3,000 Students
The University of Worcester will be celebrating the achievements of more than 3,000 students during a series of graduation ceremonies next month. The annual autumn graduations will see 12 ceremonies taking place in the beautiful, historic Worcester Cathedral from...
University of Worcester to Evaluate the 2023 Düsseldorf Invictus Games
A team of researchers from the University of Worcester has been commissioned by the Royal British Legion to undertake a comprehensive evaluation the 2023 Invictus Games. The project aims to provide the Royal British Legion with wide-ranging insights into the extent to...
Herefordshire News
Cost-of-Living Bulletin: Supplementary Monthly Monitoring Report November 2022
The November 2022 Monthly Monitoring Report has just been published. The monthly monitoring report is a supplementary report to the quarterly Cost-of-Living Bulletin and provides the latest data from the limited number of datasets that are updated on a monthly...
Beauty and the Beast Dementia Friendly Performance
This Christmas, audiences living with Dementia can enjoy a beast of a show in The Courtyard’s Dementia Friendly Performance of annual pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. After Beauty finds herself imprisoned by a mysterious beast in an enchanted castle, there is little...
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Accountants welcome well-known Worcestershire face as NED
Blackthorns Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth and evolution, with David Price re-establishing a long standing relationship with the leadership team and coming on board as a Non-Executive Director....
‘Phenomenal’ – Law firm raises more than £118,000 for Acorns vital care
A phenomenal £118,136 has been raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice by a local law firm following ‘an incredible’ three-year partnership with the charity. Award-winning Talbots Law demonstrated the power of the partnership by supporting key events such as Bubble Rush,...
JH LINES POWERING UP PRODUCTION WITH NEW MACHINERY
JH Lines is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new machines enhancing our capabilities to the packaging and point of sale industries. Earlier this year we added a Trotec Laser Q400 with a work area up to 1300 x 900 mm and laser power of up to 120 watts, which can...
BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy. The first forecast by a major business organisation since the Chancellor’s statement shows the UK’s growth outlook will remain...
Luctonians Celebrate Success At Club Awards
Luctonians Sports Club is proud to announce that it has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the UK Club Awards 2025, an event that celebrates excellence across clubs nationwide, from Legions to Sporting Clubs. On Wednesday, 26th November, several members of...
Final Call: Register now for TDM’s January Degree Apprenticeship Cohort. Funding available.
Time is running out! Employers and employees have until 15th December to express interest in joining TDM’s Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship January cohort. This is your chance to kick off the new year in the right way; invest in your...
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