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Severn Valley Railway set to deliver frightful journeys this Halloween
The Severn Valley Railway is preparing to welcome passengers on board its popular Ghost and Scream Train services during the Halloween season, promising a series of atmospheric journeys filled with seasonal scares and entertainment. Running on Thursday 30, Friday 31...
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Severn Valley Railway set to deliver frightful journeys this Halloween
The Severn Valley Railway is preparing to welcome passengers on board its popular Ghost and Scream Train services during the Halloween season, promising a series of atmospheric journeys filled with seasonal scares and entertainment. Running on Thursday 30, Friday 31...
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Will writing drive to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation
Specialist legal teams at two Worcester law firms are throwing their support behind the Worcestershire Community Foundation through a month-long Will writing initiative. Throughout June, solicitors at City firms Bradley Haynes and HCR Law will be offering to write...
Severn Valley Railway launches short film to celebrate its 60th anniversary
The Severn Valley Railway has released a short promotional film, celebrating its 60th anniversary and marking its involvement with the Railway 200 celebrations that are also taking place in 2025-26. The film features a range of volunteers from across the railway,...
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Award for PhD Student Helping Bumblebees Thrive in their Natural Habitats
A PhD student from the University of Worcester has been given an award by an international organisation for the quality of her research pitch. Andrea Tapia Arenas entered the Research Pitches Contest from the Compostela Group of Universities, which helps students with...
Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has Announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its Charity Partner for 2024-2025.
Thursfields Solicitors has revealed its commitment to supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity for the next 12 months. Having raised £3,917.00 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in the previous fundraising drive, the firm is eager to support another...
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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...
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...
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DRPG CSR Charter Launch Event
Join The Livestream!! DRPG have been committed to CSR for many years and were the first agency to gain sustainability standards and certifications in our industry. As part of our milestone 40th Anniversary celebrations, they have challenged Themselves to really push...
Warriors Annual Charity Golf Day
Worcester Warriors are excited to announce their Annual Charity Golf Day will be taking place on Wednesday 29 April at Celtic Manor Resort. The profits from this years event will be split between two chosen charities; Warriors Community Foundation and Acorn’s...
2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
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2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
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The latest technology in garment decoration arrives in Worcestershire
DTF (Direct to Film) is here and it will revolutionise garment decoration. Surf Stitched – the garment decoration arm of Surf Works Ltd – has just taken delivery of a brand new DTF printer and finishing unit becoming one of the very first in the U.K. to possess the...
New jobs for young people as Minster Micro invest in next generation
A Worcestershire IT solutions provider has taken the next steps in its ambitious growth plans and its support for the next generation of talent with the hire of four new apprentices. Kidderminster-based Minster Micro Computers has added three young IT apprentices to...
Herefordshire News
The 2020 Business Community Carol Service – You’re invited!
As the year draws to a close we’re delighted to welcome you to The 2020 Business Community Carol Service at All Saints, in the heart of Worcester city centre
NMITE opens for business and launches search for 50 future engineers – no experience necessary
Today, 1 December 2020, NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces that it is open for business and is inviting applications to fill 50 places in its Pioneer Cohort who will be the first graduates of NMITE’s Master’s Degree in Integrated...
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The Courtyard Announces Ambitious LED Lighting Project to Enhance the Performance Spaces and Substantially Reduce its Carbon Footprint
The Courtyard is thrilled to unveil its latest initiative to bring vibrant low-energy lighting to its performance spaces through the installation of 140, eco-friendly LED lights. This innovative lighting project promises endless possibilities for creative expression,...
Wyevale Nurseries Creates Display for Gloucestershire County Council’s Stand at ARB Show 2024
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is creating plant displays for Gloucestershire County Council’s plot at the ARB Show at Westonbirt Arboretum this week (May 17 & 18, 2024). One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries is working with the Council’s Greener...
Kidderminster College Learner Raises Funds for Charity
Kidderminster College’s T-Level learner, William Harding-Taylor, organised and ran a BBQ and Bake Sale at Kori’s Construction site on Norton Road, Stourbridge, raising £645 with donations still coming in. William is a first-year student on the Electrotechnical...
Four Year IT Partnership Goes from Strength to Strength
A Stourbridge company which supplies specialist pipework expansion products has marked the next phase of its growth through a unique technology partnership. Wordsley-based Stourflex and IT experts Minster Micro entered into a partnership in 2020, with the team from...
Consent Throughout Early Life is at the Heart of Expert Talk in Worcester
A special talk is taking place at The Hive next week, aimed at helping adults have discussions with young people about sex and consent in all areas of life. Consent from Early Years to Teens with Holly Barnes-Bennetts will examine the issue of consent and look at how...
Ballards LLP Promotes Helen Sutherland to Group Finance and Operations Director
Worcestershire accounting firm Ballards LLP has promoted Helen Sutherland to the role of Group Finance and Operations Director. Helen has been with the firm since 2019, previously serving as Group Finance Director. In her new position, as well as continuing to oversee...
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