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Progress is ‘impressive’ on repairs to the Severn Valley Railway’s embankment failure
The Severn Valley Railway reports that significant progress has been made with repairs to its failed embankment at Mor Brook bridge since specialist engineering contractors CML took possession of the site at the beginning of the month. CML has already excavated more...
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Progress is ‘impressive’ on repairs to the Severn Valley Railway’s embankment failure
The Severn Valley Railway reports that significant progress has been made with repairs to its failed embankment at Mor Brook bridge since specialist engineering contractors CML took possession of the site at the beginning of the month. CML has already excavated more...
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Rotherwood Healthcare Hosts Spring Celebration Events Across Care Homes
Rotherwood Healthcare is delighted to announce its upcoming Spring Celebration events, inviting residents, families, and the local community to join in the festivities throughout April. These vibrant events aim to embrace the renewal, growth, and beauty of the spring...
Effective Financial Management for Property Developers
Managing cash flow is crucial for UK property developers, particularly as they operate in a market characterised by fluctuating demand and shifting market conditions. Without careful planning and strategic financial management, even the best projects can run into cash...
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University Prepares the Cyber Professionals of the Future to Fight Online Crime with State-of-the-art Facilities.
The University of Worcester has launched its brand-new Cyber Lab; a space for the online security professionals of the future to get hands on experience of dealing with hacking threats. The Cyber Lab has 25 workstations and is connected to a ‘closed network’, which...
SUTCLIFFE & CO NEW SPONSORS OF WADDLE OF WORCESTER CAMPAIGN
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are teaming up with the Hopmarket Charitable Trust and Platform Housing Group to sponsor a penguin sculpture this summer, as part of St Richard’s Hospice great Waddle of Worcester campaign. The historic Hopmarket, which is...
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Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Chamber promoting nature and its benefits during Mental Health Awareness week
Monday May 10 marked the beginning of Mental Health Awareness week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. This year the theme is nature and how connecting with nature can support good mental health and the benefits of being around nature in their...
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Inspiring talk by Claire Lomas will take place at Primrose’s Business Breakfast
Paralysed campaigner and fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has been announced as the guest speaker for Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast. The 39-year-old will be star guest at the fundraising breakfast which takes place at Chateau Impney in Droitwich on Thursday,...
Successful charity year for SSG
The team at SSG Training and Consultancy have had a great year of charity work, raising a total of £450 for their three charities: Devon Air Ambulance Trust, RNLI and Children’s Hospice South West. On top of chosen fundraising events, they’ve taken part in a variety...

Disability at work
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have launched a new disability hub to provide clear advice and guidance on disability employment rights for employers and workers. The...
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Disability at work
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have launched a new disability hub to provide clear advice and guidance on disability employment rights for employers and workers. The...
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Thank you to everyone who has supported the Foodbank in 2021
Sadly, the number of people being helped by Worcester Foodbank has been rising significantly during 2021 and December saw their busiest month since they opened their doors on 21st June 2012, when they fed 1,654 people; that is 29% higher than December 2020. But...
Betaden Cohort 4.0 Showcase
BetaDen extends a warm invitation to attend this prestigious Technology Showcase and join Cohort 4.0 on Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12.00pm. This pitch event delivers eight founders and their exciting progress with emerging technology products and solutions. The live...
Herefordshire News
Hereford e-bike Grant scheme is now open for applications
Hereford businesses can now apply for a Hereford e-bike Grant to cover the cost of new electric bikes or electric cargo bikes to be used for business purposes. Hereford was selected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to receive a grant of...
Social Value within Procurement
Herefordshire Council are launching a new approach to embedding Social Value within its procurement and contracting approach. This invitation is extended to organisations that are currently or wish to deliver goods and services to the council in the future. This is an...
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St Michael’s Hospice Calls on Local Businesses and Volunteers to Help Transform New Shop
This year marks a significant milestone for St Michael’s Hospice as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, and we are thrilled to announce the opening of not one but two extraordinary new shops, including our largest site yet at Whitestone Business Park. The 50,000...
Teacher Encounters to help boost careers education
Teachers are being given the chance to get hands-on experience at workplaces across the region as part of a new scheme to boost links between education and the world of work. The Marches Careers Hub’s Teacher Encounters programme gives teachers the chance to get out...
University of Worcester Wins Award for ‘Achieving Equality Through Diversity and Inclusion’
The University of Worcester has won a prestigious award recognising its commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility. The University was among the winners of the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2023, which are...
BCC Welcomes UK Supply Chain Strategy
Responding to the release of the Government’s Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This strategy provides a substantial and compelling picture of the reliance an open trading...
University Donates Sports Kit for Use in Developing Countries
Sports kit donated by the University of Worcester will soon be making its way to disadvantaged young people all over the world. University staff have handed over more than 100 pieces of surplus kit to the charity SOS Kit Aid, which recycles sports kit for use by...
Surprise Rise In Inflation As Uncertainty Remains
Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Consumer price inflation remains stubborn with a slightly higher than expected growth rate of 4% in December 2023, and no change in...
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