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Full-on family fun as the Severn Valley Railway reopens for the 2026 season
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to welcome families back for the start of its 2026 season on Saturday 14 February, for the half-term break, with heritage trains, hands-on activities and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained. Running between...
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Full-on family fun as the Severn Valley Railway reopens for the 2026 season
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to welcome families back for the start of its 2026 season on Saturday 14 February, for the half-term break, with heritage trains, hands-on activities and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained. Running between...
Member News
Industrial space available to let in Upton on Severn
Link and Upton Business Centres offer high-quality industrial units and offices to rent in Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn. Both Centres have been owned by the Wilesmith family since 1980 and they take pride in providing a well-maintained, professional and friendly home...
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REWIND back to November 2020 …. go to my back to work interview at VAX after having my 2nd child. Even remember taking her in the pushchair with me ha-ha. Sitting there with the section manager and setting everything up. Yep, see you in a few weeks and off home...
Patron & Strategic News
David vs Goliath FA Cup Match ‘Like a Dream’ for Worcester Student
A student says working with Tamworth FC on their incredible FA Cup run has been ‘like a dream’, as he played his part in one of the biggest competitions in football. Ethan Parker, 22 and in the 3rd year of his Sports Coaching degree at the University of Worcester, has...
Appointment Expands Law Firm’s Residential Development Team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Worcester office, residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire AJB SPORTS IN EDUCATION LIMITED – Sports coaching and holiday camp experience for children aged 5 to 12 in Worcester Assure Technical Ltd – Technical...
20 Year Strategy for Worcestershire Launched
Outlining the strategy towards 2040 in Worcestershire, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has launched its new Plan for Growth. This new strategy was launched alongside the arrival of the National Net Zero Carbon Tour Bus in Worcester, where the...
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Policy News
Conservatives win majority in landslide victory
In Britain’s first December general election in almost 100 years, last night saw the political landscape of the UK change significantly. The Conservative Party has formed a majority government with 365 seats in parliament won, giving the Prime Minister a clear mandate...
BCC comments on General Election Results
Congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory, as reported at 7.00am, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Restoring business, investor and consumer confidence – and firing up the economy – must now be the Prime Minister’s top priority. “Campaign...
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Charity News
Get rainbowed up and run… or skip, or jog, or walk, or skate, or hop for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
With Easter and April soon to be upon us, the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust would like to invite you to join them and celebrate this magical time of year with some rainbow fun. Join them for your very own Rainbow run at your own home or place of work, at a time...
Hospice jubilant as major new build completed
A Worcestershire hospice is celebrating the completion of a £5.2m building project and giving ‘a huge thank you’ to kind-hearted supporters who helped make the vision become a reality. St Richard’s Hospice embarked on the Build 2020 Appeal to grow hospice care for...
Inflation remains in double digits despite second consecutive easing
Commenting on the ONS inflation figures for January 2023, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “A further easing in the rate of inflation to 10.1% continues a very slow move out of the peak. “Household electricity and gas costs remain by far the biggest...
BCC News
Inflation remains in double digits despite second consecutive easing
Commenting on the ONS inflation figures for January 2023, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “A further easing in the rate of inflation to 10.1% continues a very slow move out of the peak. “Household electricity and gas costs remain by far the biggest...
Worcestershire News
Double win for Sinclair Day Accountancy in Worcestershire Social Media Awards
The team at Sinclair Day Accountancy is celebrating a double victory having won two awards for best practice in social media. The Worcester-based accountancy firm won accolades for Best Use of Twitter and Best Use of LinkedIn by a Business at the Worcestershire Social...
Can you help with support for Ukraine Nationals?
Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, leading recruitment firm Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working to support Ukraine Nationals who have applied to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....
Herefordshire News
Hay Festival Unveils 2021 programme
Hay Festival has revealed its free digital programme for its 34th spring edition, bringing writers and readers together for an inspiring array of conversations, debates, workshops and performances online, Wednesday 26 May to Sunday 6 June. Festivalgoers can explore...
Your invitation to the live launch of the Marches Careers Hub
The Marches LEP and Careers & Enterprise Company are working with employers and local authority partners in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin to launch The Marches Careers Hub. The Marches Careers Hub is a network of schools and colleges in the...
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Practical Steps to Reduce the Impact of Flooding
Recent flooding incidents this autumn have shown just how devastating and unpredictable flooding can be, leaving many homes damaged and people feeling overwhelmed. We understand the distress that flooding can cause, and we are here to help you take proactive steps to...
DRPG Empowers The Westminster School Students Through Creative Industry Programme for Special Educational Needs
Creative communications agency DRPG has continued its commitment to giving back to the community with a creative initiative for The Westminster School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands. Through a hands-on workshop series, students were introduced to the world of media...
Joint Area Council Notes
Retail (1) Business is steady with one month up and the next month down, but it could be much worse. We have been affected this year by a shortage of stock caused by moving production of some items from China to India, although some of these issues were internal, not...
Ballards LLP Partner Appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee
Ballards LLP, one of the Midlands’ prominent independent audit and advisory firms, announces that Sean Devlin, IT & Digital Transformation Partner, has been appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee. AGN International is a worldwide...
Wye Valley Brewery Unveil Golden Keg Trophy for Winners Malvern RFC
For the first time in history local rugby teams Malvern Rugby Club and Ledbury Rugby Club clashed in a highly anticipated league match. The two teams are proudly sponsored by Wye Valley Brewery who created a trophy like no other; a golden keg symbolising camaraderie,...
HCR Law Reaffirms Commitment to 2040 Net Zero Goal
HCR Law has today (Thursday, 5th December) published its annual report, ‘Audit of Carbon Emissions and Decarbonisation Strategy’. Now in its third year, the report outlines the firm’s progress towards achieving its goal of becoming a Net Zero business by 2040. In the...
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