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Platform extension at Kidderminster Town station marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway
A long-held ambition to extend the platform at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town station has been realised, with the official opening of the newly extended platform taking place today [7 May]. The project has lengthened the platform by approximately 60...
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Platform extension at Kidderminster Town station marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway
A long-held ambition to extend the platform at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town station has been realised, with the official opening of the newly extended platform taking place today [7 May]. The project has lengthened the platform by approximately 60...
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Using a mobile for warehouse management
Many things have changed in the process of organising stock in the past few years. Very few business can afford to run a paper based system and still remain efficient. If have anything more than a few products and 100 orders a day, then you need to invest in some sort...
University of Worcester Graduate Champions Inclusivity for Disabled Young People in Worcestershire
A graduate of the University of Worcester is making a difference to disabled people in Worcestershire as part of a forum aimed at improving accessibility and inclusivity. Christian Wilson has joined Voices United Worcestershire, a forum for young people up to 25 years...
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The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close. This unique art trail, organised by St. Richard’s Hospice, transformed Worcester into an open-air gallery for eight unforgettable weeks. Britannia Dynamic Logistics (BDL) was proud to be chosen as the...
Sutcliffe & Co Finalist in Chamber Business Awards 2025
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have been selected as a finalist in this year’s Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, in the category ‘Excellence in Professional Services’. Since winning the category ‘Excellence in Professional...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire ECHO – An independent, Herefordshire-based charity Humfrys & Symonds Ltd – Legal services John Crooks Associates – Chartered Quantity Surveyors...
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Wyre Forest District Council to launch community lottery
Wyre Forest District Council is to launch a new online lottery to help local good causes raise vital funds. Wyre Forest Community Lottery will help local charities and organisations raise cash to continue their good work in the district. The council will not receive...
Charity Calls for Law Firms to Join Its Annual ‘Make a Will Month’
A charity which provides vital care and support for some of the most vulnerable children and families across the West Midlands is appealing for law firms to join its annual ‘Make a Will Month’ scheme. Each year Acorns Children’s Hospice invites local law firms to...
New PM must restore business confidence
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We would like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister. “The political and economic uncertainty of...
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New PM must restore business confidence
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We would like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister. “The political and economic uncertainty of...
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Worcester Bosch & Make it Worcestershire Manufacturing Event
Worcestershire County Council and One Worcestershire would like to take the opportunity to invite you to join them on 30 November at Worcester Bosch as they launch the Make It Worcestershire campaign going into 2022. Make It Worcestershire is a collaborative...
£27 million for farmers to boost productivity
Farmers will benefit from a £27 million pot to adopt innovative new technology and invest in productivity-boosting equipment as the Farming Investment Fund opens today (Tuesday 16 November). Farmers, foresters and growers from across England are urged to apply for...
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Expert help at Green Grants for Growth event
Businesses across the Marches can get help to boost their green credentials at a special online event being staged next month. The Marches Growth Hub’s Green Grants for Growth event will bring together a range of the leading grant, funding and support schemes working...
What does Tier 2 (High) mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire will be placed in the stricter tier two of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
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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...
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...
New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy
Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...
Cool Heads Needed As Manufacturing Exporters Fear Tariff Impact
New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their operations. The survey of more than 1,200 firms, of which over 260 were manufacturing exporters, was carried out between Monday 20...
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