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Immersive 1940s events return to the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is inviting visitors to relive the spirit of wartime Britain as its much-loved Step Back to the 1940s weekends return this summer, taking place across two consecutive weekends on 27–28 June and 4–5 July. Promising an immersive journey into...
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Immersive 1940s events return to the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is inviting visitors to relive the spirit of wartime Britain as its much-loved Step Back to the 1940s weekends return this summer, taking place across two consecutive weekends on 27–28 June and 4–5 July. Promising an immersive journey into...
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County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
Autumn Budget 2025 summary: What you need to know
After months of unprecedented and exhausting speculation, policy kite-flying and last-minute U-turns that rattled the markets, Rachel Reeves has finally unveiled her much-anticipated second Budget, delivered as late in the year as politically possible. She faced a...
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Worcestershire Solicitor Issues Paperwork Alert to Homeowners
A Worcestershire conveyancing specialist has warned homeowners with unregistered property to consider voluntary registration with the Land Registry over the risk of facing severe delays and additional costs on property sales where deeds have been lost. The warning...
Wyevale Nurseries partners Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to Save Wood & Become an Investor in Wildlife
WYEVALE Nurseries is sponsoring a wood near its site in partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to help save the habitat which was originally given to the charity by the company’s founder (January 2025). The collaboration surrounding Wyevale Wood marks a...
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Chamber release latest Quarterly Economic Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Report, outlining business performance between Monday 15 February 2021 and Monday 8 March 2021. To read the full report click here. After an extremely...
Pets’ names used by millions as passwords
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have conducted a survey in the UK recently and have found some shocking statistics when it comes to the populations passwords strength. According to the NCSC, 15% of the population use pets’ names, 14% use a family...
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ABE’s charitable donation to charity and fellow Chamber Members MBH
A generous gift from Chamber Members and Ledbury based logistics firm A.B.E. has resulted in local charity and fellow Chamber Members, Megan Baker House (MBH) being emblazoned on one of the company’s lorries, ready to travel all over the UK. ABE managing director...
Gas Safety Inspections Save Lives
Worcestershire-based commercial kitchen design company, Abraxas Catering Equipment, is continuing to support Midlands Air Ambulance Charity for the third year running. For every gas safety inspection that Abraxas Catering Equipment carries out during 2020, Midlands...
BCC comment on today’s interest rate rise
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling...
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BCC comment on today’s interest rate rise
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling...
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University Vaccination Centre Opens to the Public
The University of Worcester has opened a vaccination clinic at its City Campus, which has been available for students and staff, and is now being opened to the wider community. We are delighted to welcome members of the public to receive their vaccinations at our City...
Wellbeing workshop for Worcestershire businesses at bi-annual event
Worcestershire Works Well, which has recently celebrated 10 years of supporting businesses, held its first in-person event in 2 years. Over 50 business professionals from across Worcestershire attended the Three Counties Showground on Tuesday 14 September for the...
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Wyevale Nurseries tests new Botrytis kit that could help save money and plants
Wyevale Nurseries has been assisting with trials of a new test to detect the early signs of Botrytis to reduce the spread of the disease in nursery and garden centre plants (October 2020). Its work with researchers at Pershore College, biotechnology company Mologic...
Diageo finalise deal for Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery
It has recently been announced that FTSE 100 drinks company, Diageo, has agreed a deal to purchase Chase Distillery – founded by William Chase, the entrepreneur behind Tyrrells crisps. Spirits giant Diageo has an impressive portfolio of over 200 brands, and...
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Benefits of Corporate Golf
Corporate golf offers a unique and powerful way to build relationships, foster teamwork, and leave lasting impressions. It provides a relaxed yet engaging setting for networking, where meaningful conversations can flourish, helping to build trust and rapport with...
Director Simeon Chapman delivered a leaders training day at the !Audacious Church in Manchester for the Assemblies of God (AOG)
In November, Director Simeon Chapman (2nd from the right) was honoured to speak at the Assemblies of God (AOG) leaders training day at the !Audacious Church in Manchester. Simeon, with over 30 years of experience in insurance, shared his extensive knowledge of risk...
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Local Councillor Jim Kenyon
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Local Councillor Jim Kenyon Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes welcomed local councillor Jim Kenyon for a special visit. The event brought joy to residents, staff, and Mr. Kenyon alike as they engaged in...
Turning Risks into Opportunities: How Insurance Can Support Business Growth in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Running a business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire presents fantastic opportunities, but it also involves risks. Whether you’re a manufacturer in Malvern, a farm shop owner in Herefordshire, or a tech start-up in Worcester… growth often means taking on...
Commonwealth Scholars Want to Use Experience at University to Make a Difference
Two students from Africa are hoping that their time in the UK studying at the University of Worcester will enable them to make improvements to healthcare in their own country. Alice Azongo, from Ghana, and Calliope Ntuyenabo, from Rwanda, are both doing a year-long...
Paul Harris Tackles 100km Sahara Trek for Hope For Tomorrow
Paul Harris, founder and principal consultant at Coacto, recently traded the comforts of the office for the scorching sands of the Sahara Desert. His mission? To trek 100 kilometers and raise vital funds for Hope For Tomorrow, a charity that brings mobile cancer care...
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