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Mayor Welcomes University Netballers After Historic Trophy Win
Netballers from the University of Worcester have been welcomed to the Guildhall by the City’s Mayor, who formally congratulated the side for their historic win in the National Trophy Final. The team defeated Bath 2s in the British Universities and Colleges Sports...
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Mayor Welcomes University Netballers After Historic Trophy Win
Netballers from the University of Worcester have been welcomed to the Guildhall by the City’s Mayor, who formally congratulated the side for their historic win in the National Trophy Final. The team defeated Bath 2s in the British Universities and Colleges Sports...
Member News
DRPG expands film and content offering with acquisition of Liquona
Creative communications agency DRP Group has acquired south-east-based boutique production agency Liquona; a move designed to grow and strengthen the agency’s global film and animation offering while expanding its London and south-east presence through the newly...
arrangeMY Managing Director Nick Scott wins Agency Leader of the Year at inaugural beam Awards
arrangeMY is proud to announce that its Managing Director, Nick Scott, has been named “Agency Leader of the Year” at the inaugural beam Awards, held at The Belfry Hotel. The beam Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across the business travel,...
Patron & Strategic News
Government-backed Help to Grow Programme Helps Spark 50% Retail Growth for Local Business
The University of Worcester has announced it will be delivering the Help to Grow Management Course for a further 3 years. The part-government-funded initiative is designed for senior leaders to boost business performance and leadership skills. Run by Worcester...
Students’ Film Shortlisted for Festival Award
A film made by students at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for an award at the Stratford Film Festival. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior’s film Celestial Intersect, created as part of their studies, is a finalist in the Best Feature category. Winners will be...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills – Crucial support services and activities for older people across the Worcester & Malvern Hills areas Braemar Frankland...
HWCC Patrons Bishop Fleming open London Stock Exchange
Leading accounting firm Bishop Fleming LLP opened trading today (29/03) on the London Stock Exchange. They received the honour after winning Business of the Year at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Now in its 18th year, the Awards are one of the showpiece events in...
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Introducing Blackberry Design
Blackberry Design are a creative design agency working with businesses across Redditch, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and the Midlands to deliver creative print and web design solutions. The company offer a strong tradition in branding, logo design and print...
Introducing Blackberry Design
Blackberry Design are a creative design agency working with businesses across Redditch, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and the Midlands to deliver creative print and web design solutions. The company offer a strong tradition in branding, logo design and print...
Policy News
Government delays easing lockdown
Due to a rise in infection rates across England, the Government has today announced it is delaying further easing of lockdown restrictions. Read the Prime Minister’s full announcement on coronavirus 31 July 2020 here. The following restrictions will remain in...
£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses
£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses
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Charity News
Two high sheriffs go wing-walking
Raising money for mental health charities on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2022 Herefordshire High Sheriff, and vertigo sufferer, Jo Hilditch is aiming to conquer her fears with her ultimate challenge – wing-walking! In aid of charities working to...
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire welcome Julia Neal as CEO
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire say goodbye to Magda Praill and welcome new CEO Julia Neal in February. The local charity, who supported over 15,000 people over 50 in the two counties last year, will miss the experienced and dedicated Magda. She came back...
Labour Market Tensions Remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside...
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Labour Market Tensions Remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside...
Worcestershire News
Britannic Place shortlisted for a hattrick of awards at Professional Adviser Awards 2023
Worcester based Chartered Financial Planners, Britannic Place, and one of their employees have been shortlisted for three awards at the Professional Adviser Awards 2023. The awards run by this professional publication are now into their 18th year and they recognise...
New podcast from Thursfields Solicitors explores role of expert witnesses in divorce cases
The role played by expert witnesses in divorce cases has been explored in a new podcast from Thursfields Solicitors. Chris Walklett, a forensic accountant and tax expert with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, was interviewed by Shane Miller, a director and head of...
Herefordshire News
Landau helps people back to work with Hereford job fair
An event in Hereford this month will bring together local, regional and national companies to help people find jobs and reduce unemployment across the county. The Hereford Job Fair – organised by award-winning supported employment and training charity Landau – will...
Katherine Harriet chooses Yeleni Therapy & Support as it’s ‘Charity of the Year’
Nicky Heath, CEO of Yeleni, says: “To have Katherine Harriet Bespoke Home Care champion the work of and raise funds for Yeleni feels more important than ever. Every pound counts as more and more people are turning to complementary therapies to help them cope with...
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Sutcliffe & Co. announce sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival 2025
Local insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co. is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival for 2025, returning to make a noise in venues all across the city over the weekend of 12th – 14th September. The non-profit making festival is...
Summer family fun at the Severn Valley Railway
With the long weeks of the school summer holidays almost here, the Severn Valley Railway is getting ready to make sure everyone can enjoy a fun-packed day out to remember. At The Engine House, Highley, a brand-new family activity is on offer free of charge to those...
Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
Toe-tapping fun at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is preparing for a dance take over on Saturday 19 July, when traditional dance groups from the Midlands and beyond travel to perform at stations along the line. The Day of Dance is now an established annual event at the popular heritage line,...
Firms co-host Royal Three Counties Show drinks event
Law firm mfg Solicitors and property specialists Fisher German co-hosted a drinks reception at the 2025 Royal Three Counties Show. Over 100 people attended the event at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground as part of the annual three-day showpiece which celebrates...
University Festival Explores Range of Legal Topics
A University of Worcester law-themed festival will offer a wide range of expert talks open to the public. The University’s Constitutions, Rights and Justice Research Group is holding a free Rights and Justice Festival at The Hive, in Worcester, on July 8, designed to...
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