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Severn Valley Railway honoured for resilience at Worcestershire tourism awards
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has been recognised with a special honour for outstanding resilience at the Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards for Tourism. Judges created the award to shine a light on a business that has demonstrated exceptional strength,...
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Severn Valley Railway honoured for resilience at Worcestershire tourism awards
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has been recognised with a special honour for outstanding resilience at the Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards for Tourism. Judges created the award to shine a light on a business that has demonstrated exceptional strength,...
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Hayward Wright continues expansion latest acquisition
Midlands-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm Hayward Wright has expanded into Birmingham City Centre, with the acquisition of Wharfside Accountancy Services. The acquisition aligns with Hayward Wright’s strategic growth plans and responds to growing...
KEMP Hospice Santa Fun Run Returns with a New Festive Home in Wolverley
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by taking part in the jolliest jog of the year: the return of KEMP Hospice’s much-loved Santa Fun Run, launching this year from a brand-new location. On Sunday 7th December 2025,...
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Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants welcomes 12 new apprentices.
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the addition of 12 new apprentices to its growing team this year. Accountancy apprentices will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the practice whilst working towards their qualifications. The...
Bishop Fleming Announces Local Hospice As Charity Partner
The Worcester office of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with St Richard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months. St Richard’s Hospice offers free, expert care and...
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Worcestershire start-ups invited to apply for a fully funded business Membership!
For a limited time, Enterprising Worcestershire is providing funding of £150 towards a Starter Membership with the Chamber for Worcestershire businesses which will provide you with on-going support and access to a wide range of business services, critical for your early stage business. This means that for the first year, you will get our Starter Membership for next to nothing!
Chamber Employment Report 2020-21 reveals extent of challenges faced by local businesses
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with EBC Group and Hewett Recruitment, have released their Employment Report 2020-21. The report focuses on how businesses have been impacted by Covid-19 and the significant employment and...
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Coronavirus – guidance and materials for businesses
New posters for businesses to display Now that the UK government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are reminded to remove any outdated covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workplace posters are available here...
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Coronavirus – guidance and materials for businesses
New posters for businesses to display Now that the UK government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are reminded to remove any outdated covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workplace posters are available here...
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Lockdown fuels more creativity for hairdressing students and tutors at Evesham College
Evesham College hairdressing students have been getting creative after the closure of non-essential services affected their access to accessories. Students on the Level 2 hairdressing course can usually be found around Evesham in retailers sourcing eye-catching...
Additional businesses eligible to access rapid coronavirus testing for home workers
Employers in England will be able to offer free rapid coronavirus tests to homeworkers under the governments expanded testing scheme in order to detect more asymptomatic cases. Businesses with more than 10 employees will be offered the free home kits where on-site...
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New Small Equipment Grant from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant...
Herefordshire Mind – Safe Haven
Herefordshire Mind’s Safe Haven is an evening space for anyone who may be struggling, experiencing anxiety of emotional distress. These are uncertain times, there are many unknowns and it has been a period of prolonged change. A feeling of anxiety is perfectly...
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Graduating Students Give University of Worcester Excellent Marks
The University of Worcester has received glowing praise from its graduating students in the latest National Student Survey, with scores coming in well above the national average in many areas. The University scored a positivity measure of 86.7% for the teaching on its...
Restored Severn Valley Railway Carriage is ‘a Credit to the Team’
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the passion and skills of its volunteers, as the almost restored LNER Gresley teak carriage 43612 was rolled out of the paintshop at Bewdley. A team of 25 volunteers has dedicated more than 6,000 hours to the restoration of the...
MANN BROADBENT INSURANCE BROKERS LAUNCHES DYNAMIC NEW WEBSITE
Mann Broadbent Insurance Brokers has unveiled a new digital experience with the launch of their enhanced website at www.mannbroadbent.co.uk. Having an accessible, user-friendly online presence is crucial for any business but in the fast-paced world of the sport, dance...
Ending on a High Note; Fundraiser Completes Final Challenge in Memory of his Daughters.
A former University of Worcester student has signed off from his prolific fundraising career with an intense physical challenge raising thousands for charity. 55-year-old Tony Frobisher climbed Scafell Pike and then cycled 200 miles across the Lake District and into...
Hayward Wright recruits new team member to drive growth in Worcestershire
Leading Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, has recruited Daniel Lewis to join their team to help lead and grow its Worcester office. Lewis joins Hayward Wright following his time in industry as financial controller for Ultra PCS, a...
Students from Worcestershire colleges celebrated at annual awards ceremony
Students from two Worcestershire colleges have celebrated their achievements from the last 12 months in an annual awards ceremony. Staff, family members, guardians and students from Pershore College and Evesham New College came together to reflect on their successes...
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