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More attractions added to SVR’s Railway 200: Trains Through the Ages event
Two narrow-gauge locomotives will join the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event, which takes place on 5 and 6 July. ‘Chaloner’ from the Leighton Buzzard Railway will appear alongside ‘Holy War’ from the Bala Lake Railway....
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More attractions added to SVR’s Railway 200: Trains Through the Ages event
Two narrow-gauge locomotives will join the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event, which takes place on 5 and 6 July. ‘Chaloner’ from the Leighton Buzzard Railway will appear alongside ‘Holy War’ from the Bala Lake Railway....
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Prestigious Visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire and Mayor of Kidderminster at KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice was honoured by a visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle JP, and the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor George Connolly. They visited the Hospice on Thursday 6th February 2025 to meet with dedicated staff and see firsthand some of...
EBC Group Launches THEMIS: The Future of Legacy Evidence Management for UK Policing
Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and...
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Superstore success as biggest ever store opens for Acorns Children’s Hospice
The shelves were stacked, the signs were up and the lights were on as the biggest ever store for Acorns Children’s Hospice officially opened its doors. The superstore, on Pershore High Street, will help to raise vital funds for the charity and its vital care...
NMITE’S Innovative Vision for Developing Skills In Hereford Gathers Momentum
An engine of growth, raising local aspirations NMITE’s commitment to and investment in improving Hereford’s environment and opportunities for economic growth has reached a new milestone with planning permission now submitted for The Future of Work Skills Hub (The...
Chamber News
Worcestershire Area Council May Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
Worcestershire tech firm honoured for global success with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Worcestershire based tech firm, Payara Services Ltd, has been honoured for its global success with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
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CitySigns celebrates 60 years with local charity campaign
Founded in 1960, Worcestershire-based CitySigns is celebrating their 60th anniversary by fundraising for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Family owned CitySigns aims to raise £6,000 for the local cancer charity in 2020 via a series of fundraising events...
Memory Tree ‘planted’ at Primrose Hospice to remember loved ones
A beautiful new Memory Tree has been placed at Primrose Hospice for families to remember a loved one. Ironmonger Steve Webb from SPW Ironworks created the tree which now sits in the hospice’s peaceful courtyard thanks to a private donation from a supporter. It is...

Take Five to Stop Fraud
The British Chambers of Commerce is supporting the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign which empowers business owners to stop and question situations when they could be faced with a potential scam. Criminals have taken advantage of the pandemic, with £479 million lost...
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Take Five to Stop Fraud
The British Chambers of Commerce is supporting the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign which empowers business owners to stop and question situations when they could be faced with a potential scam. Criminals have taken advantage of the pandemic, with £479 million lost...
Worcestershire News
New upskilling grant scheme for businesses in Malvern Hills and Wychavon
Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils have launched a new upskilling grant scheme to help with the cost of taking on an apprentice or trainee. Funded by the Government’s Community Renewal Fund, the grant is available to all small and medium-sized businesses in...
First phase of Redditch Gateway complete
The first phase of work on Redditch Gateway is now completed The site, which has been pre-let to Amazon, will have capacity for up to one million sq ft of brand new office, logistics and manufacturing accommodation when complete. The accommodation will include...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust 30 by 30 campaign
This is no secret. Wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate – some are calling it the next mass extinction – and the threat of climate catastrophe is a constant worry. We live in a time of emergency. There is still hope – we can tackle both of...
Sustainability West Midlands needs you
We would like to invite you to join us at one of our forthcoming focus groups. The aim of these workshops is to disseminate the emerging findings from the study, and to contribute your feedback on the support needs for the sector including skills needs. Please choose the session that is most relevant to you. If you are working across multiple LEP areas you are welcome to join more than one session.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Needs More Women
Nationally women are still underrepresented within the logistics and supply chain sectors, a situation that many businesses like total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International are working hard to change. With their goal to have a workforce which...
University of Worcester Awarded First Class Honours for Environmental Sustainability
The University of Worcester has been awarded First Class Honours for environmental sustainability in the latest People & Planet national rankings. This is the 14th straight year that the University, one of Britain’s most sustainable, has earned First Class...
Pershore College apprentice inspires golf club to shortlist of national award
A former operations manager who changed careers to pursue his passion of greenkeeping has seen his team’s project shortlisted for a national award. Stewart Marshall, 45 from Rowley Regis, is the course manager at Dudley Golf Club and alongside his team has made it to...
Kickstart 2024 with a new website
New year, new you? How many of these emails have you received since the beginning of the year? Although these emails can get a little tired after a while, the message is important. It’s a great time to consider your marketing, your business goals and how you want to...
Celebrate 40 years of hospice care at Grand Gala Dinner
St Richard’s Hospice will celebrate 40 years of care in Worcestershire at a Grand Gala Dinner on Thursday, 21 March. Louise Hewett, High Sheriff of Worcester and patron of St Richard’s Hospice, is inviting guests to attend the Gala Dinner which will be hosted in the...
MANN BROADBENT OFFICIAL SPONSORS AT THE NATIONAL RUNNING SHOW 2024
Mann Broadbent Insurance Brokers is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the awards and exhibitor drinks at the upcoming National Running Show, taking place on the 20th and 21st of January at the NEC Birmingham. As a leading insurance broker in the running industry...
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