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Engineering students gain behind-the-scenes insight at the Severn Valley Railway
Seventeen final-year engineering students from the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Hereford visited the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) yesterday [21 April], gaining a first-hand look at the technology, infrastructure and people behind one of...
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Engineering students gain behind-the-scenes insight at the Severn Valley Railway
Seventeen final-year engineering students from the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Hereford visited the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) yesterday [21 April], gaining a first-hand look at the technology, infrastructure and people behind one of...
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Dolphin Computer Access: Innovating for Accessibility, Inclusion and Global Impact
From its headquarters in Worcester, Dolphin Computer Access transforms lives through technology that empowers blind and partially sighted people. It’s a leading example of how innovation fuels commercial success and social impact. For more than 35 years, Dolphin has...
Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals & Awards Ceremony
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire service and members of the community recognised for special commendation awards at two awards ceremonies at Worcester Guild Hall and...
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Medical Students Host Free Event to Discuss Palliative Care and CPR
Medical and Paramedic students at the University of Worcester are inviting the community to a free pre-Christmas event designed to encourage open conversations around palliative care and CPR. “Show a Little Respect”, taking place on Monday 16th December, will offer an...
Widely Respected Solicitor James Hayes Retires After 35-year career
One of region’s most popular and respected solicitors has retired after a career spanning over three and a half decades. James Hayes, a partner in the Corporate division at law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired after 35 years of advising business owners, boards and...
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BEIS seek business views on mass testing
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking views from businesses in England about their interest in asymptomatic testing and the reasons they are/are not testing, or planning to test, their asymptomatic staff. They are investigating...
Immigration – Right To Work Checks
The UK Home Office has produced information for employers on Right to Work Checks with information for individuals on their rights and obligations depending on when they arrived in the UK. This includes: a leaflet for employers to use during the grace period to...
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Competitive spirit drives corporate challenge campaign for Primrose Hospice
Primrose Hospice is looking for Worcestershire businesses to take on the Corporate Challenge. Businesses will compete in a bid to raise the most money for Primrose Hospice from 1st July – 18th September 2019. The campaign is being held to encourage competition and...
Charity Adventure Golf Open
Local businesses are invited to join Free Radio Cash for Kids at Ravenmeadow Golf Course on Friday 28 June for its charity crazy golf networking day. From lunchtime onwards, guests will enjoy fun, food and drinks at Ravenmeadow Golf Club and its new Jungle Safari....
Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...
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Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...
Worcestershire News
Work to Transform Worcester’s Railway Arches into Cultural Hub Gets Underway
Work has got underway this week on the transformation of Worcester’s railway arches into a major new cultural quarter for the City. As the latest phase of the ambitious The Arches – Worcester project, workers are now on site to refurbish and repurpose the Victorian...
University of Worcester Selected as Founding Member of British Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Premier League
The University of Worcester has been selected as one of four universities to become part of a new women’s premier league for British Wheelchair Basketball. The League will be the first of its kind for women’s wheelchair basketball in the world, and the very first...
Herefordshire News
New £200million innovation fund to help companies recover from Covid-19
Companies across the Marches are encouraged to apply to a £200 million fund to drive innovation and boost the post-pandemic economy. The Sustainable Innovation Fund will be open to companies across all parts of the UK to help businesses recover from the impact...
Would you like to join our Herefordshire Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently recruiting for two businesses to join the Area Council in Herefordshire. We have two vacancies and are looking for businesses from the following sectors, but would welcome applications from any...
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Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
Graduate Lands Dream Role with England Netball
A University of Worcester graduate has landed what she describes as her dream job working for England Netball. Dani Kennedy has a job as a Marketing Executive with the national governing body of the sport, which manages netball in England, from the grass roots level,...
The SVR Celebrates an ‘ambitious, exciting, successful’ Autumn Steam Gala
Increased passenger numbers, a timetable that ran smoothly and a smart solution to what could have been a major hitch have given the Severn Valley Railway the prize of yet another highly successful enthusiast event. The recent Autumn Steam Gala, which took place...
Small Changes, Big Impact – How Waste Management Can Contribute to Net Zero
When it comes to sustainability, there’s a lot of talk – and a fair amount of greenwashing. But real change can start with small, practical steps. Have you considered how your washroom and waste management services could help you move towards Net Zero? Switching to...
Striving for Sustainability at Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers and Bromsgrove District Council Waste Services partnership significantly enhances waste management at Aggborough Stadium. Committed to sustainability, Kidderminster Harriers continue to succeed with efforts to improve their environmental impact...
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