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Wyevale Nurseries offers free expert advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
GARDENERS, landscapers, local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to boost biodiversity by planting bird friendly hedging – and Wyevale Nurseries is offering free expert guidance to help them get started (April 2026). With 96 years of horticultural...
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Wyevale Nurseries offers free expert advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
GARDENERS, landscapers, local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to boost biodiversity by planting bird friendly hedging – and Wyevale Nurseries is offering free expert guidance to help them get started (April 2026). With 96 years of horticultural...
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Halesowen Cornbow Set To Host Annual Jobs and Skills Fair
On Friday 27th February, the Halesowen Cornbow will see the return of the Skills and Jobs fair between 10am and 12.30pm. Halesowen College have joined forces with local MP Alex Ballinger, Halesowen BID and the DWP to welcome businesses from across the area, including...
Massive new superstore with thousands of bargains on Bescot retail park
A massive new Acorns superstore has opened its doors in Walsall – the charity’s first ever store on a retail park – featuring a huge range of furniture and a dedicated book reading area. Thousands of items have been stacked on the shelves including pre-loved clothes,...
Patron & Strategic News
The Artists of Tomorrow Display Work in Worcester
People in Worcester are invited to come to the opening night of a free public exhibition showcasing the very best artwork from students in Worcester. The Show 25 is an end-of-academic-year presentation of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
Upskill in your career with Herefordshire College’s Skills Bootcamps!
If you are already employed and wishing up upskill in your role, then the college’s flexible skills bootcamps may be suitable for you. Our skills bootcamps are designed to help you upskill and progress in your career, including: Leadership and management Transition...
Chamber News
Hugely popular HR conference returns to in-person form as over 80 professionals gather to discuss the world of work
Last week saw the return of the successful HR Conference, where over 80 HR representatives gathered at Six Ways Stadium for an update on the latest hot topics within the industry. The Conference was held in partnership between Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire...
Local Businesses combine to grow the magic this Christmas
A pair of Worcester businesses have teamed up to provide Christmas trees for local organisations and raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice. PRICE Training CEO, John Brierley, has committed to offering Christmas trees to companies in exchange for a donation to...
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British Business Bank to temporarily replace Finance Guarantee (EFG)
At Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced that a ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS) will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), becoming available over the coming weeks. CBILS supports a wiide range of business finance...
Your business journey to net zero Event
BEIS are launching a virtual event for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), focused on the Midlands area, which will take place on 10 February. The event is called “Your business journey to Net Zero” and will take place virtually using a digital platform from...
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Charity News
Own A ‘Dream Horse’ For Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Crowd Racing has teamed up with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to offer supporters the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Crowd (MAAC Crowd), a discounted yearly membership offering a taste of racehorse ownership in aid of the lifesaving service. In a similar style to the...
Mission Critical Photography Exhibition: It Was Just A Normal Day, Until…
Exhibition dates: Friday 30 July – Sunday 1st August 2021 Exhibition location (Outdoor): Old Market, Newmarket Street, Hereford, HR4 9HR Mission Critical, an exhibition of thought-provoking photography telling the stories of some of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s...
Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
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Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
Worcestershire News
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading. The company founded in 1972 by Joseph Lines specialises in supply and assembly of high product value packaging, in timber, corrugated, rigid...
BetaDen named Best Tech Accelerator in national awards
Worcestershire’s first tech accelerator BetaDen is celebrating after being named Best Tech Accelerator in the country at the UK Business Tech Awards. The team, which is based at Malvern Hills Science Park and has supported six cohorts of technology entrepreneurs since...
Herefordshire News
Revitalised Shell Store is open for business
Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), cut the ribbon on Hereford’s Shell Store, newly refurbished into a modern business incubation and innovation centre. The Shell Store has a rich history, having been built...
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UK Tariff Pause Will Help Business and Consumers
Responding to the news that the UK Global Tariff is being paused on dozens of products, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Tariffs are an additional cost burden that often have to be absorbed by firms or picked up by...
Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty
Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary to support UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: “The BCC called last week for enhanced credit and financial support through...
University Staff Hoping to Raise Thousands to Help Students Through Scholarships and Hardship Funds.
Staff and friends of the University of Worcester have begun fundraising efforts to support students through scholarships and hardship funds. As part of the University’s two-year-long Anniversaries Campaign, marking two major milestones in its history – 20 years since...
University of Worcester Student Showcases Artwork on Local Landmark
A University of Worcester teaching student and former professional artist is putting on a free exhibition of his artwork, which focuses on a famous Worcester landmark. Father-of-two Jonathan Dukes, who was inspired to become an art teacher after teaching his own...
Member to Member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
STRATEGIC MEMBERS Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College Students Visit Thailand on Global Citizenship Programme
A group of students from Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College recently returned from an unforgettable two-week Global Citizenship Programme in Thailand, where they made a real difference to local communities whilst developing valuable skills for their...
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