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Severn Valley Railway provides snow clearance locomotive for Network Rail
As Storm Garetti closed in on the UK last night [8 January], a diesel locomotive from the Severn Valley Railway heeded a call from Network Rail to help clear snow and debris from the West Midlands main line overnight. With an amber weather warning in place and the...
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Severn Valley Railway provides snow clearance locomotive for Network Rail
As Storm Garetti closed in on the UK last night [8 January], a diesel locomotive from the Severn Valley Railway heeded a call from Network Rail to help clear snow and debris from the West Midlands main line overnight. With an amber weather warning in place and the...
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University a Finalist in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a national sustainability award, recognising its efforts to encourage biodiversity and support nature on campus. It has been named a finalist in the Nature Positive category of the Green Gown Awards for improving...
National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive
The Hive, Worcester’s iconic library, was the subject of discussion on a national podcast examining the importance of libraries and librarians. Campus, the podcast from Times Higher Education, explores the most pressing issues in global high education. In this...
Patron & Strategic News
Meeting the artist of our Picasso Penguin
At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we believe in supporting creative community initiatives that bring joy to Worcester and attract visitors to our amazing city. This year, we are thrilled to be a sponsor of the St Richard’s Hospice Waddle of Worcester Campaign,...
Celebrating Kidderminster College’s Supported Interns Class of 2024 Graduation
More graduations?! You’ve probably seen a few graduation posts by now and Kidderminster College finished off in style with their Supported Interns and the team at The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College! The first ever cohort of Supported Interns at...
Chamber News
Hay Festival unveils free Programme for Schools and new Beacons Project workshops
Hay Festival has today revealed its free Programme for Schools for this spring’s edition, bringing writers and young people together online for a series of inspiring interactive activities and workshops, 24-28 May 2021, ahead of the main programme running 26 May-6...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Crucially Digital Ltd – Digital signage solutions Parker Newton Ltd Reed in Partnership – Advice, Business Support, Education, Employment, Health, Justice,...
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Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia….
Over the last 4 weeks, Worcestershire has been swept up in a sea of support for Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia. It has been truly heart-warming to see the Worcestershire supporting Oscar’s family in the most incredible ways. From children donating...
KEMP Special Guest at Kidderminster Nursery’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Marking their year-long chosen charity relationship, Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster invited KEMP for Kids to join them as they celebrated and raised funds for this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP for Kids is our...
BCC November Economic Review
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published their November Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is an analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data...
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BCC November Economic Review
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published their November Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is an analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire LEP launches new Local Skills Report to help create the county’s Future Workforce
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched its new Local Skills Report to outline the aims for skills development in the county. The new Local Skills Report will be embedded in the Worcestershire LEP’s people strategy and will contribute to the...
Could you trim, clip, and shave the costs of business energy bills with a smart meter
Hairdressers, beauty salons and other close contact services have made a welcome return in recent months, bringing much-needed services back to towns and cities across the UK. While the impact of the pandemic is still being felt, business owners and managers have...
Herefordshire News
£5,000 local community project grants available
Last year Connexus donated over £40,000 worth of grants to local community projects. Projects from across Herefordshire and Shropshire applied to the Community Development Fund (CDF) for grants of up to £5,000 each. The Community Development Fund has been set up to...
Marches Small Business Recovery Grant launched
A new £630,000 grant scheme to help small businesses across the Marches which have suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched today.
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Historian’s Talk Reflects on National Politics 400 Years Earlier
For those still craving more politics after the General Election results come in, a historian at the University of Worcester will be reflecting on the political landscape 400 years earlier. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be giving a talk on...
Classic Cars at the Severn Valley Railway, as the MGA Rally Lands in Highley
If stylish, vintage sports cars are your thing, you’ll want to head to the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 21 July, where there’ll be a huge collection of MGAs on display. Around 60 examples of the well-known sports cars will travel to the railway’s Highley station...
Terry Livesey Photography Launches “Rainy Day Guarantee”
Worcestershire, UK – June 2024 – Terry Livesey Photography is proud to introduce the “Rainy Day Guarantee,” ensuring clients can enjoy stress-free outdoor photo or video sessions, regardless of the weather. Clients can reschedule their sessions for free if...
Wyevale Nurseries new look 2025 catalogue launches with 14 new introductions
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2025 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers launched at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show recently featuring a new look and a plethora of British-grown introductions (July 2024). The leading commercial nursery...
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Finance Department Celebrated as ‘Finance Team of the Year’ at East Midlands Finance Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that its Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious’ Finance Team of the Year (with less than 10 staff members)’ at the East Midlands Finance Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place on June 27th at...
Worcester City Women FC Unveils New Club Badge and Branding
Worcester City Women FC has today announced the launch of its new badge and brand identity. As one of the few female-owned, independent football clubs in England dedicated to women and girls, Worcester City Women FC has built a unique identity focused on being a...
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