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Double cheers for SVR pubs as CAMRA honours King and Castle and Railwayman’s Arms
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating a double success after both of its pubs received recognition in this year’s Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) pub of the year awards. The King and Castle in Kidderminster has been named Worcestershire CAMRA Pub of the Year and will...
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Double cheers for SVR pubs as CAMRA honours King and Castle and Railwayman’s Arms
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating a double success after both of its pubs received recognition in this year’s Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) pub of the year awards. The King and Castle in Kidderminster has been named Worcestershire CAMRA Pub of the Year and will...
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Free professional resource for tree selection, planting & climate resilience released
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has released a new free to download Tree Technical Guide – a resource designed specifically for the amenity industry and garden centre plantaria staff (February 2026). The publication consolidates expert practical knowledge with...
Give to gain and the rise of flexible marketing
International Women’s Day often focuses on confidence and visibility as well as representation. All important. But this year’s theme, Give to Gain, feels practical. If you create the right environment for people to grow and share knowledge, the business benefits too....
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Boost your career and make a difference as a Special Constable
Are you looking to develop your skills, meet new people, and give back to your community? Volunteering as a Special Constable with West Mercia Police could be the unique opportunity you’ve been searching for. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who wear...
The Artists of Tomorrow Display Work in Worcester
People in Worcester are invited to come to the opening night of a free public exhibition showcasing the very best artwork from students in Worcester. The Show 25 is an end-of-academic-year presentation of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
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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.
Report shows businesses Covid-19 main cause of mental health absences
Small businesses across the Midlands need urgent help with improving wellbeing in the workplace after a new report showed COVID-19 is now a main factor in causing mental health absences from work. The Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) is encouraging...
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Ecrubox Digital Commits to giving back to the local community while raising money for the British Heart Foundation.
“A Month of Good Deeds” is a campaign devised by global digital marketing agency, Ecrubox Digital, of Worcester. The campaign aims to help those who may feel overwhelmed, or forgotten about during these challenging times. Ecrubox has announced its month long campaign...
Onside Advocacy Christmas Raffle
Please see attached details of our Christmas Raffle, please feel free to pass this on to any friends, family, colleagues and contacts that may be interested in taking part Tickets are £1 each Available to purchase from www.justgiving.com/onsidechristmasraffle Or by...
BCC welcomes proposals for new protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC has long been calling for a negotiated solution to the trading difficulties caused by the initial version of the protocol. ...
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BCC welcomes proposals for new protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC has long been calling for a negotiated solution to the trading difficulties caused by the initial version of the protocol. ...
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Worcester’s festive parking offer for Christmas shoppers
Festive shoppers are being given a cracking deal by Worcester City Council in the run-up to Christmas. From Monday 6 to Friday 24 December 2021 inclusive, parking will be free after 3pm from Monday through to Saturday in all 14 of the City Council-run car parks in the...
Improvement works to tackle congestion at Kidderminster’s Hoobrook Roundabout are now operating
Improvement works to tackle congestion at Kidderminster’s Hoobrook Roundabout are now operating. The junction now includes additional lanes and signalisation on the three main arms of the roundabout to help improve the flow of traffic up to and around the roundabout....
Herefordshire News
Government offers firms new grants to survive lockdown
Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat until spring, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.
The grants will be worth up to £9,000 per property, the Treasury says.
BREAKING: Tier review – what does this mean for the two counties?
Today (17 December 2020), Health Secretary Matt Hancock has addressed the Commons to announce the latest changes to the tiered system. Following a review of coronavirus cases, Herefordshire will now be moved from tier 2 down into tier 1. Bristol and North Somerset are...
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DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities
As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....
Building Futures: How Kidderminster College’s Skills for Green Technology Centre is Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
Kidderminster College’s brand-new Green Technology Centre opened its doors in September 2024 and is already making a significant impact to the local community. During Women in Construction Week, Kidderminster College celebrated the incredible female learners at...
SVR’s Spring Steam Gala to host artefacts from unique steam locomotives
Visitors to the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala between 18 and 21 April will be able to see number and date plates from a locomotive that holds a unique place in the history of railway travel. The original number and date plates from ‘Locomotion No 1’will be...
A Night to Remember: Our First Charity Ball Was a Huge Success!
We are still feeling the excitement from our first-ever Charity Ball on Saturday, 1st March, at Cheltenham Racecourse in support of Maggie’s! It was an amazing evening, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our guests and donors, whose kindness and...
A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...
Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!
What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...
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