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Business CCTV: Is Your Camera Capturing Too Much?
Your CCTV might help protect your business, but is it also recording the pavement, your neighbour’s doorway or conversations outside your premises? For many businesses, cameras are a sensible security measure. They deter theft, protect staff and customers, and can...
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Business CCTV: Is Your Camera Capturing Too Much?
Your CCTV might help protect your business, but is it also recording the pavement, your neighbour’s doorway or conversations outside your premises? For many businesses, cameras are a sensible security measure. They deter theft, protect staff and customers, and can...
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Business CCTV: Is Your Camera Capturing Too Much?
Your CCTV might help protect your business, but is it also recording the pavement, your neighbour’s doorway or conversations outside your premises? For many businesses, cameras are a sensible security measure. They deter theft, protect staff and customers, and can...
Choking First Aid: Why Acting Too Soon Can Make It Worse
Someone starts choking at lunch. They’re coughing, spluttering, red in the face. A colleague rushes over and starts thumping them on the back. Sounds helpful, doesn’t it? Not always. While someone is coughing effectively, the cough is doing the work....
Patron & Strategic News
Business CCTV: Is Your Camera Capturing Too Much?
Your CCTV might help protect your business, but is it also recording the pavement, your neighbour’s doorway or conversations outside your premises? For many businesses, cameras are a sensible security measure. They deter theft, protect staff and customers, and can...
Graduate Returns to Careers Fair After Landing Role Through University Event
Some of the region’s top employers attended the University of Worcester Careers Fair to connect with students and promote graduate career opportunities. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, students were able to meet employers from the region to learn...
Chamber News
KEMP Hospice opens new-look charity shop on Stourport High Street
KEMP Hospice has opened the doors to its newly refurbished shop on Stourport High Street, welcoming shoppers to discover a fresh new space, filled with pre-loved items helping to raise vital funds for the hospice charity. The new shop which was officially opened by...
Chamber Responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
Robert Elliott, Director of Business Development and Policy at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has shared the Chamber’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, highlighting the importance of supporting business growth, encouraging investment...
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Welcome New Members | October 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout October: Rosemary Bookkeeping Wyre Forest: Reliable, friendly and efficient bookkeeping services in the Wyre Forest and surrounding areas. National Infrastructure Solutions Limited: At National...
Welcome New Members | October 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout October: Rosemary Bookkeeping Wyre Forest: Reliable, friendly and efficient bookkeeping services in the Wyre Forest and surrounding areas. National Infrastructure Solutions Limited: At National...
Policy News
Event leaders in the UK, Germany and the US reveal the hidden barrier to proving event ROI
More than 400 senior corporate event experts across the UK, Germany and the US took part in The Big Experiment, a new study from ICEN, developed and supported by DRPG. The results show an industry that knows its value but still struggles to show it, and that the...
Building Lifelong Learning From The Ground Up
With Alan Milburn set to publish his keenly awaited review of Young People and Work this Autumn, it’s vital we build a complete ladder of opportunity for young people, not just the first rung. To support strong, lifelong career pathways, businesses need to see three...
Skills News
Building Lifelong Learning From The Ground Up
With Alan Milburn set to publish his keenly awaited review of Young People and Work this Autumn, it’s vital we build a complete ladder of opportunity for young people, not just the first rung. To support strong, lifelong career pathways, businesses need to see three...
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes New Apprentices After Record Recruitment Campaign
Hazelton Mountford has welcomed two new apprentices, Harry and Yasmina, following its most competitive apprenticeship recruitment process to date. The pair have joined the independent insurance broker to begin their careers through a structured apprenticeship...
Charity News
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
WORCESTERSHIRE AMBASSADORS REWARD PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE HENLEY
On rare occasions, Worcestershire Ambassadors choose to use their Annual Ball to award a prestigious ‘Pride of Worcestershire’ award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the organisation and the county over many years. This years Ball – held at...
Exports Lagging As Economy Grows
Reacting to the latest ONS trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “July’s improved export performance was not sustained in August, and for goods trade it almost completely reversed. Looking at the three-month picture,...
BCC News
Exports Lagging As Economy Grows
Reacting to the latest ONS trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “July’s improved export performance was not sustained in August, and for goods trade it almost completely reversed. Looking at the three-month picture,...
Worcestershire News
Finalists and sponsors confirmed for 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The finalists and sponsors have been announced for the prestigious 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Over 30 finalists have been announced for 2026 from across 10 categories. These categories recognising the very best apprentices, employers, training...
Coffee Express opens at Kidderminster Town station
The Severn Valley Railway has opened its new Coffee Express grab-and-go refreshment outlet at Kidderminster Town station, with the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Shazu Miah, performing the opening ceremony on 29 July. Located at the front of the Railway’s...
Herefordshire News
Help celebrate Herefordshire’s apprenticeship stars – nominations now open
Do you know an outstanding apprentice, a supportive employer or a mentor who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for the Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2027, celebrating the people and organisations helping to develop skills, create opportunities and...
Global manufacturer invests in new Herefordshire headquarters
The opening of a new Herefordshire headquarters for international manufacturing business CEJN Group is being welcomed as another positive example of business growth and investment in the county. Swedish-owned CEJN Group, a global specialist in high-performance...
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Business CCTV: Is Your Camera Capturing Too Much?
Your CCTV might help protect your business, but is it also recording the pavement, your neighbour’s doorway or conversations outside your premises? For many businesses, cameras are a sensible security measure. They deter theft, protect staff and customers, and can...
Choking First Aid: Why Acting Too Soon Can Make It Worse
Someone starts choking at lunch. They’re coughing, spluttering, red in the face. A colleague rushes over and starts thumping them on the back. Sounds helpful, doesn’t it? Not always. While someone is coughing effectively, the cough is doing the work....
KEMP Hospice opens new-look charity shop on Stourport High Street
KEMP Hospice has opened the doors to its newly refurbished shop on Stourport High Street, welcoming shoppers to discover a fresh new space, filled with pre-loved items helping to raise vital funds for the hospice charity. The new shop which was officially opened by...
Who’s the “Geoff” in Your Office?
Does your team have a go-to person who solves everyone’s tech problems? Tim Price of Train IT Midlands says that’s often the clearest sign a business needs proper training. Tim told host Adam Hanslow-Smith that the right time to invest is “when you can see people are...
Who Gives a Rat’s Arse? PGM Launches Winter Rat Awareness Campaign
PGM launches ‘Who Gives a Rat’s Arse?’ campaign today, urging Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to stop feeding rats With rodents accounting for 48% of all pest activity recorded by PGM & Son Pest Control in Herefordshire during 2025, the company is...
Graduate Returns to Careers Fair After Landing Role Through University Event
Some of the region’s top employers attended the University of Worcester Careers Fair to connect with students and promote graduate career opportunities. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, students were able to meet employers from the region to learn...
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