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Grab a crafty present at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre
A host of local artisans are gathering for the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre on the weekend of 14 and 15 March at The Engine House, Highley. Dozens of stalls will be arranged alongside the full-size locomotives on display, in the stunning surroundings of...
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Grab a crafty present at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre
A host of local artisans are gathering for the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre on the weekend of 14 and 15 March at The Engine House, Highley. Dozens of stalls will be arranged alongside the full-size locomotives on display, in the stunning surroundings of...
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Brockencote Hall Hotel appoints familiar face as new general manager
A new General Manager has checked in at a four-star Victorian country manor hotel in Kidderminster – five-and-a-half years after joining as a receptionist. Dan Brennan has been promoted to the lead role at the 24-bedroom Brockencote Hall Hotel in Chaddesley Corbett,...
Trio of new partners join HCR Law
Top 50 UK law firm, HCR Law, has welcomed three new partners across business and private client legal services. The three new partners, Lisa Adams, Joanna Baker and Sean Boucher, are based in the firm’s Wye Valley, Cambridge and Cardiff offices, respectively. These...
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NMITE Re-engineers Timber Courses for Targeted Learning: Making Sustainable Construction Education more accessible
The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) announces the reconfiguration of its pioneering Timber Technology Engineering Design (TED) courses into specialised, concise programmes tailored for professionals within the UK’s built environment...
Events Give Public a Taste of University’s Work
Residents of Worcester can get a taste of some of the interesting work and research happening in their City at a three-day festival of knowledge sharing. The University of Worcester is running the Pint of Science event next month, in which academic staff and students...
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Thursfields Talk Legal: how to tackle COVID-19’s impact on commercial contracts
The best approaches to solve problems caused when commercial contracts are unfulfilled because of COVID-19 will be discussed at a Thursfields Solicitors’ webinar later this month. Stuart Price, a director at Thursfields and an expert in commercial contracts, will host...
What does the 3-tier lockdown mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
In his address to the Commons on Monday 13 October, prime minister Boris Johnson outlined the new three-tiered scheme, though said the exact criteria will not be worked out until Tuesday, eventually coming into effect on Wednesday (October 14).
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Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
Today (Thursday 11 February), the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU....
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Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
Today (Thursday 11 February), the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU....
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Local graduates are helping to lead Business Innovation in Worcestershire
Local graduates have been able to continue their career development within the emerging technology sector in the county through the community of BetaDen. In Worcestershire, one of the aims of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and other organisations is...
Tech firms supported by mentoring and expertise
HCR’s leading technology law expert has been supporting growing companies being developed by Malvern-based tech accelerator BetaDen, which is now looking for its next group of entrepreneurs and tech companies to apply to join Cohort 4.0. Nicola McNeely, who has worked...
Herefordshire News
Potential businesses rate reduction for Herefordshire businesses affected by flooding.
Hereford council are calling for local people whose properties or businesses have been affected by flooding in recent weeks, to be aware of council tax reduction and business rate reduction available. Heavy rainfall in the county has resulted in high river levels,...
The Marches Tourism Forum
On Tuesday 21 January The Green Dragon Hotel will play host to the Marches Tourism Forum, this is an opportunity to unite bordering tourism association, providers and stakeholders in conversation to share ideas, best practice and thoughts on collaboration to enhance...
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Charities of the Year for 2024!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce that they have selected two charities to support as their ‘Charities of the Year’ in 2024! We are overwhelmed by the incredible work that is carried out in our local community. We learn...
Berrys Ranked in the Top 25 UK Planning Consultancies
Berrys has been ranked amongst the top UK planning consultancies in the annual Planning Consultancy Survey. The survey conducted by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) listed Berrys in the top 25 in the country and in the top 10 UK consultancies for heritage and...
University Arts Graduate Helping Organise Worcester’s Light Night
University of Worcester graduate Chantalle Cox has taken a step to her dream career in the arts with a role helping to produce one of the biggest arts events in the Worcester calendar. Chantalle, who graduated with a degree in Drama & Performance and English...
Supercharge Your Social Media Strategies with Redhawk.uk: Boosting Your Online Presence and Reaching New Customers
In today’s digital age, having a strong social media presence is more important than ever for businesses. It’s not enough to simply have a Facebook page or Twitter account – you need to have a comprehensive social media strategy that engages your audience...
Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation
Worcestershire businesses are being invited to join the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for its flagship event of 2023/24, ‘Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation’. Taking place on Friday 23 February, ‘Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation’ will be a...
An Apprenticeship in Insurance – My Journey by Andrew Jackson from Hazelton Mountford
Since joining Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice in 2022, Andrew Jackson – or AJ – has been busy building his career in insurance and successfully achieving a permanent role within the team. AJ joined the Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers after...
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