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Steam swap: ‘Manor’ and ‘Dukedog’ in a cross-UK exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor,...
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Steam swap: ‘Manor’ and ‘Dukedog’ in a cross-UK exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor,...
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Wyre Forest law firm raises four-figure sum for local charity Mentor Link
A kind-hearted Wyre Forest law firm has donated almost £4,000 to local children’s charity Mentor Link. Partners and staff at Kidderminster law firm, mfg Solicitors, held a variety of fundraising events throughout the past year for the Stourport-on-Severn charity which...
Warm Welcome for New Boutique Charity Shop in Hagley
The sun shone on Hagley this morning as the newest addition to the high street officially opened its doors. The grand opening of The Boutique by KEMP Hospice took place on Thursday 3rd July at 10am, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a warm welcome from staff,...
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The Withdrawal of BT Redcare Alarm Signalling Products
In a recent announcement, BT Redcare has shaken up the alarm signalling industry by declaring the cessation of new product sales by the end of February 2024. Moreover, all existing product services will come to an end on August 1st 2025, or earlier if contractual...
University Neuroscientist Explores Imagination in Public Talk
What is imagination? How does it work and where does it come from? These are some of the questions that a neuroscientist from the University of Worcester will be attempting to answer at an upcoming talk. Dr Matt Di Miceli, Lecturer in Biomedical Science, who...
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Bishop Fleming Webinar: In Conversation with Spiral UK
Join Patron Member Bishop Fleming for the next instalment in their ‘Conversations with…’ series as they move to the manufacturing sector and speak with Eric Nicholls, Managing Director at Spiral UK.
£500 million Film and TV Production Restart Scheme officially opens from today
Screen productions struggling to restart due to a lack of Coronavirus-related insurance will now get the go-ahead, the Culture Secretary and Chancellor have announced today, as the Government-backed Film and TV Production Restart Scheme formally launches following...
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BCC comment on proposals for hotel quarantine
Commenting on the government’s proposal to quarantine passengers entering the UK in hotels, Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said:
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BCC comment on proposals for hotel quarantine
Commenting on the government’s proposal to quarantine passengers entering the UK in hotels, Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said:
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High Sheriff of Worcestershire and Mayor of Worcester Come Together To Support Local Producers
A campaign to encourage people to buy local and support Worcestershire’s food and drink industry is being backed by the county’s High sheriff and the Mayor of Worcester. The High sheriff of Worcestershire, Lt. Col Mark Jackson OBE and Councillor Jo Hodges, Mayor of...
Thousands join first ever Worcestershire LEP Virtual Conference
From the 12th to the 16th October, The Worcestershire LEP ran its new Virtual Conference programme. The Virtual Conference covered 5 key business challenges and interests broken down into a topic each day. The themes for each day were Skills and employment,...
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Black Friday Fritz Fryer fundraiser
Whilst Black Friday deals sweep the world, Fritz Fryer Lighting decided to do something a little different. Instead of slashing prices of their handmade lighting they opted to donate £10 to charity for every sale made online over a 10-day period. This resulted in...
Introducing our newest Patron, Neoperl
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest Patron, Neoperl UK Ltd. Neoperl is an international company and employs more than 1,900 employees in 16 countries all over the world, they provide innovative solutions regarding...
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Preserving History, Building a Future: Colwall Malvern Water Site to House State-of-the-Art Luxury Care Home
Colwall Malvern Water, an iconic site renowned for its centuries-old history and pristine spring water, is poised to embark on a new chapter. The historically significant location, known for its natural mineral-rich spring water, will soon be transformed into a...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates a Year of Success and Community Engagement
As the year draws to a close, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce takes a moment to reflect on a year filled with impactful initiatives, growth, and community support. Serving as a constant pillar of business support across two counties, the...
Children and Families at Acorns are Bowled Over with Special Visit from Worcestershire Cricket Stars
Sports stars from Worcestershire Country Cricket Club hit a pitch-perfect six during a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice yesterday (Monday 18 December). Children and families at the charity’s hospice for the Three Counties were bowled when the cricket...
Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Worcestershire college awarded £488,000 to help close agri-tech skills gap
A Worcestershire college has been awarded £488,000 to upgrade equipment to help close the agri-tech skills gap in the region and meet increasing course demand. Students at Pershore College, part of WCG, will soon be benefiting from £488,000 of Local Skills Improvement...
Laser Welding – The Environmental Benefits
The laser welding advantages of speed, precision, accuracy, low thermal distortion, and versatility deliver significant environmental benefits too. Laser welding offers businesses higher productivity than traditional methods and not just because it is faster and more...
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