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Marmalade sandwiches at the ready – Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Paddington™ on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 February 2026. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Paddington™...
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Marmalade sandwiches at the ready – Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Paddington™ on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 February 2026. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Paddington™...
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Marches HR launches SafeGuardHR brand
Marches HR Ltd has launched SafeGuardHR, a dedicated brand offering independent safeguarding HR investigations, case reviews and safer recruitment training for schools, academies, charities and other child-centred organisations across England and Wales. This marks a...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
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Celebrating Sutcliffe & Co’s Recognition as a 5-Star Brokerage for the Third Consecutive Year
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top insurance brokerages for 2024 by Insurance Business Magazine in the 5-Star Brokerage list, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this impressive accolade. The 5-Star...
Experts at leading property consultancy with Worcester office react to Budget
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, experts at Fisher German – a leading property consultancy and Chamber member – give their reactions to the many ways Rachel Reeves’ announcement will affect their clients: New Homes Ella Pearson, Head of New Homes at...
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Light at the end of the tunnel for businesses as legal restrictions set to be lifted
The plan has now been set out for how we move away from legal restrictions and the measures to go ahead if the next step on the roadmap to recovery is approved on 19 July. Boris Johnson announced on Monday 5 July that the government were looking to move away from...
Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
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Witley Jones volunteer at Worcestershire Foodbanks
Witley Jones would like share the positive things their team has been up to over recent weeks to help support Worcestershire foodbanks, the local community and those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. To ensure the safety of staff and clients and following Government...
Join The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust for an amazing night of live virtual stand up comedy!
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust are excited to announce they have managed to get 3 of the best comics on the circuit for your entertainment. They will be joined by Jenny Collier, multi award winning comedian, Thomas Green, an engaging story-teller, and known...
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “July was a better month for UK trade than the previous month. We are seeing trade in fuels, particularly oil and gas, at elevated levels. Vehicle and...
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Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “July was a better month for UK trade than the previous month. We are seeing trade in fuels, particularly oil and gas, at elevated levels. Vehicle and...
Worcestershire News
St Valentines Day launch for Worcestershire BID to ‘spread the love’ street by street
Worcestershire organizations including the county and district councils, faith groups, schools, businesses and others are joining forces to help streets across the county to renew their sense of belonging, support and friendliness, as widely experienced in the first...
From Apprentice to Senior Account Handler – careers with Hazelton Mountford
A career in insurance has been a rewarding experience for Ellie Jones from Hazelton Mountford. At only 25 years of age, Ellie has already forged a career in insurance by joining Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice, working hard to gain her Diploma in Insurance and...
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Marches defence and security sector gets new help
Defence, security and cyber companies across the Marches are to get specialist support to help them develop new international markets and work more closely together. A new cluster group – overseen by a specialist adviser – is being formed to bring together...
Covid-19 Discretionary Support for Businesses in Herefordshire
For businesses and charities that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant Scheme, the following support is available for the national Covid-19 restrictions that came into force on 5th January 2021: For those that are mandated to cease their main trading...
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Research Students Running Half Marathon
A group of student researchers from the University of Worcester are running a half marathon in aid of a missing persons charity. PhD students Andrea Tapia, Eya Meddeb, Isobel Dawes and Nathan Stephens are taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon this Sunday (October 6)....
Leading property consultancy announces five promotions in Worcester
A leading property consultancy has announced five promotions at its Worcester office following a strong period of success for the firm. Fisher German has promoted both Charlotte Watson and Sean Moran to associates and Agatha Hazelgrove, Rory Garside and Sophie Kelly...
Leadership Consultancy launches strategic Project Management Training Masterclass and Toolkit
Strategus Consulting, the leadership consultants who provide Business Strategy and Project Management services are excited to announce the launch of their new strategic project management Toolkit, Project SMART . We all know what a successful project looks like...
Pioneering Railway Partnership Celebrates First Anniversary
The first official partnership between Network Rail and a heritage railway is celebrating 12 months of successes and achievements. Network Rail’s Central route and the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) signed its unique partnership just over a year ago, providing an...
Model Railway Paradise at the Severn Valley Railway
Hundreds of model railway enthusiasts will be gathering at the Severn Valley Railway over the weekend of 19 and 20 October for the heritage line’s third annual O Gauge Get Together. The main event takes place at The Engine House, Highley, and offers the chance to see...
Digital Transformation: The New Business Imperative
Adapt or perish: that’s the stark choice facing businesses in today’s digital whirlwind. As technology races ahead at breakneck speed, companies must either evolve or risk fading into irrelevance. Digital transformation, once considered a buzzword, has now...
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