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KEMP Hospice Santa Fun Run Returns with a New Festive Home in Wolverley
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by taking part in the jolliest jog of the year: the return of KEMP Hospice’s much-loved Santa Fun Run, launching this year from a brand-new location. On Sunday 7th December 2025,...
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KEMP Hospice Santa Fun Run Returns with a New Festive Home in Wolverley
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by taking part in the jolliest jog of the year: the return of KEMP Hospice’s much-loved Santa Fun Run, launching this year from a brand-new location. On Sunday 7th December 2025,...
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Isaac’s Charity Gala
The Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank Black-Tie Gala charity evening takes place on Friday July 4, 2025 at Redditch United Football Club. Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank is becoming a well-known name in the local community of Redditch. Born out of an idea nearly five years...
Invitation to a presentation about the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force – Thurs 26 June 25
On behalf of the Trustees of the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force Charitable Trust I am inviting you to attend an evening aimed at deepening your understanding of the important role the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force fulfils in our community. You will...
Patron & Strategic News
Bishop Fleming advises YFM Equity Partners on management buyout
Bishop Fleming has advised YFM Equity Partners on its investment in Stacatruc Limited, a forklift truck specialist with a 40-year pedigree. YFM’s investment will help to accelerate Stacatruc’s growth as it continues to expand its geographical footprint and...
Oakland International Delight as 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary Winner Confirmed
Oakland International Operations Manager Valentina Florina-Drescanu has been recognised as one of just two recipients of the 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary winners conferred during the Cold Chain Live! 2024 event at the Telford International Centre...
Chamber News
Cabinet reshuffle: Liz Truss promoted to foreign secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan to lead DIT
Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the former international development minister, has become the new Secretary of State for International Trade, replacing Liz Truss who has been promoted to the role of Foreign Secretary. Trevelyan will lead the Department for International Trade...
UK delays post-Brexit border checks on EU imports
In a written statement released on Tuesday 14 September, the government announced that it will delay border checks on goods coming from the EU until next year, advising that the ‘revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new processes.’...
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The Quarterly Economic Survey for Quarter 4 is now live!
It takes 90 seconds to drive change. Join 7000 other UK businesses by taking part in the Quarterly Economic Survey for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2019. Ensure that the challenges or opportunities you are facing are placed in front of HM Treasury and the Monetary Policy Committee...
Protect Your Business, Protect Your Staff – crime, security and safety event
Businesses are invited to a free event offering advice on crime, security and safety. The Protect Your Business, Protect Your Staff event will take place at Sixways Stadium in Worcester on Thursday, 28 November, from 4pm to 7pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to...
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Students spread festive cheer with deliveries to elderly in Evesham
Students have been spreading festive cheer and boosting spirits of elderly people in the Evesham area with the delivery of special afternoon teas around the town and surrounding villages. The initiative is a partnership between students at Evesham College and the...
Christmas Raffle Onside Advocacy
There are only a couple of days left to take part of our Christmas Raffle! So don’t miss out if you would like to be in it to win it! Please feel free to pass this on to any friends, family, colleagues and contacts that may be interested in taking part Please ensure...
BCC Welcomes New Bill To Help Approve AUS And NZ Trade Deals
Following publication of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill, to help approve the two new UK free trade agreements with those countries, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These two free trade deals will offer improved trading terms for UK...
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BCC Welcomes New Bill To Help Approve AUS And NZ Trade Deals
Following publication of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill, to help approve the two new UK free trade agreements with those countries, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These two free trade deals will offer improved trading terms for UK...
Worcestershire News
Blue Plaque unveiling on riverside marks the first site of Worcester porcelain production
The Museum of Royal Worcester and Worcester Civic Society are delighted to announce the unveiling of an official Blue Plaque to recognise and mark the location of the Warmstry House factory. This was the first site of porcelain production in Worcester, founded in...
New Engineering Facilities Unveiled in the Heart of Worcester
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) have celebrated the opening of their new engineering facilities located in the Cathedral building in Worcester. The newly refurbished building was finally able to be officially opened following delays due to the Covid-19...
Herefordshire News
Chamber welcomes new Chair of Herefordshire Area Council
On 26 March, a new Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire Area Council was appointed. Mark Smith, Relationship Director at Lloyds Bank, took up the post securing him a position onto the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Mark will also be next in line for the role...
Restart Grant Scheme now open for applications
On 3 March 2021, the Chancellor announced the Restart Grant Scheme to help support businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as they reopen in line with the gradual lifting of restrictions. Applications for the Restart Scheme are now open until 30 June 2021....
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Joint Area Council meeting notes 26/7/24
Food and Drink After a difficult start to the year for hospitality/pub sector, mainly due to cost of living crisis coupled with poor weather, the succession of major sporting events (football, tennis, cricket) has seen an improvement in the 2nd quarter of the year....
It’s a Super Saturday at the Severn Valley Railway
On the final day of August, the Severn Valley Railway is putting on a mini enthusiast event to mark the fact that has a particularly superb line-up of locomotives in service. On Saturday 31 August, two visiting steam locomotives, 45596 ‘Bahamas’ and 2999 ‘Lady of...
Tributes to Much Loved Former Mayoress
Former Mayoress, Rachel Hall, has died after suffering with breast cancer since 2021. Rachel’s partner, Councillor Adrian Gregson was mayor of Worcester in 2022/23. He said: “We always knew some aspects of the Mayoress role would be challenging but the...
A Foodie Delight at the Severn Valley Railway
Those who love good food won’t want to miss the Severn Valley Railway’s Foot & Craft Fayre, which takes place at The Engine House at Highley on 24 and 25 August. ‘Dozens of suppliers will be offering treats to tempt the palate,’ said Nadia Attwell, the SVR’s...
Severn Valley Railway Celebrates ‘heartening’ Response to its Resilience Fund Appeal
The Severn Valley Railway says it’s delighted with the support it has received for the SVR Resilience Fund, launched earlier this year in May. So far, it’s received donations totaling £73,000, as it seeks widespread support to meet its ongoing costs. ‘The response...
Two more Autumn Steam Gala Guests for the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway has announced the addition of two more guest locomotives for its Autumn Steam Gala on Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 September. Black Five 44932 and Saddle Tank 51456 will join an exciting line-up of guest and home fleet engines for four days of...
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