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Final guest locomotive completes SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala line-up
The Severn Valley Railway has completed the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala, with the announcement that BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 will be the fourth and final guest locomotive appearing at the four-day event from 17 to 20 September. The popular tank engine...
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Final guest locomotive completes SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala line-up
The Severn Valley Railway has completed the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala, with the announcement that BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 will be the fourth and final guest locomotive appearing at the four-day event from 17 to 20 September. The popular tank engine...
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Microsoft APPy Hour Drives Digital Confidence with 638 Registrations
Turns out, if you make Microsoft 365 a bit more fun (and a lot less confusing), people show up. Train IT Midlands has been hosting its lively new APPy Hour webinar series—and the response from the business community has been brilliant. A whopping 638 people signed up...
Landlords warned of final court date for Section 21 eviction notices
Worcestershire landlords are being urged to act quickly if they wish to rely on Section 21 eviction notices served before major reforms to the private rented sector came into force. The Renters’ Rights Act, introduced on 1 May, represents the most significant overhaul...
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Exhibition of Student Work to Celebrate Worcester’s Sense of Place
An inspiring new exhibition celebrating Worcester’s sense of place will open to the public at the University of Worcester’s Art House this week. The exhibition will showcase a vibrant collection of collage-based artworks created by students working alongside...
Club Partners with College to Support Future Sports Leaders
Halesowen College is delighted to announce that Coaches Club CIC has joined the college’s PowerPartner Programme with platinum partner status. Founded in 2020, Coaches Club CIC is dedicated to developing the next generation of coaches and community leaders through...
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ONSIDE Independent Advocacy are offering a Free 6 week Timeout Course
Timeout is an exploration of creative techniques to inspire mindfulness and increase positive mental health. The course is provided by ONSIDE, charity no 1102022. During a free 6 week course, participants are encouraged to learn and practice simple, accessible...
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Wyre Forest IT firm donates to local foodbank
Local IT firm Minster Micro has donated food and toiletries to Kidderminster Foodbank as the need grows for emergency supplies this Christmas. The staff at the IT firm, which is based on Worcester Road, has come together to collect food and toiletry parcels for the...
Law firm mfg Solicitors gives £1,000 festive foodbank donation
Local law firm mfg Solicitors has donated £1,000 to help support Worcester Foodbank as the need grows for emergency winter food and clothing packages. The law firm, which has offices on The Tything has provided the money through its CSR Committee, seeing £1,000 going...
Inflation Heaping More Pressure On Firms
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be worried by inflation holding at 3.8% at a time when cost pressures continue to bite, especially on...
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Inflation Heaping More Pressure On Firms
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be worried by inflation holding at 3.8% at a time when cost pressures continue to bite, especially on...
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First Choice University Destinations for Malvern St James
It’s the long-awaited A Level results day and pupils at Malvern St James Girls’ School have been celebrating achieving places at some of the top universities in the country, including: • Medicine at Bristol • Biomedical Science at York • Rural land Management at Royal...
Introducing ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ to the Chamber
Hi, I’m Beth. I am a qualified therapist at ‘Just As You Are Counselling’ www.justasyouare.org.uk I’m also an ordinary human being, I have flaws and make mistakes! I provide one-to-one walk and talk/outdoor therapy in Worcester to adults of any age. I also...
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Photography students set to capture Hereford’s new transport hub in pictures
Construction of Hereford’s new £10 million transport hub is being captured in pictures thanks to a group of Hereford photography students. Contractor McPhillips has partnered with Hereford College of Arts to give a group of BA Photography students regular access to...
Ballards unveils bold brand refresh, built on ‘The speed of knowing’
James Syree, CEO, Ballards A major rebrand signals Ballards’ transformation into one of the Midlands’ most agile, insight-driven advisory groups. Ballards, a leading Midlands business advisory and consultancy group, today reveals a striking new brand identity...
We’re all a bit on the spectrum, aren’t we?
Did you ever look at a cave painting and wonder who was the first human to decide “I’m going to mix ash and bone into a paste and wipe it on the walls of my home to represent my tribe and the animals I chase”? Presumably, this wasn’t a normal thought at the...
Students Prepare for Annual 24-Hour CPR Challenge
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester are gearing up for this year’s CPR Marathon; a non-stop, 24-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation challenge aimed at raising vital funds for Heart Start Malvern and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Beginning at 9am on...
REHAU Window Solutions to showcase innovation at Fensterbau Frontale 2026
REHAU Window Solutions will be attending Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg this month, with a stand dedicated to showcasing innovation and strengthening long-term partnerships across the window industry. At the exhibition, REHAU Window Solutions, including a team from...
BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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