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New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
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New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
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Top level changes for West Midland RFCA leadership team
A new leadership team is bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) after the election of a new Chair and the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Over the summer, Major General John Crackett...
New Gallery and Studio Space Brings Art to the Hop Market
A space in the historic Hop Market in Worcester has been transformed into a special gallery and studio space, run by a local artist. Lewis Graham, a University of Worcester Fine Art graduate, is curating shows with contemporary artists focusing on the landscape, as he...
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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...
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Local lockdown rules: What Covid tier is my area in?
Coronavirus rules vary depending on whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Millions of people are also affected by extra local restrictions, with England now divided into three tiers: medium, high and very high.
Covid: New Tier 3 rules for Manchester and South Yorkshire
The highest tier of coronavirus restrictions will be imposed on Greater Manchester from 00:01 BST on Friday 23 October, and in South Yorkshire from 00:01 on Saturday.
It means the areas will be moved from Tier 2 (high risk), to Tier 3 (very high risk), joining the Liverpool City Region and Lancashire.
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Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released yesterday (Monday 12 April), has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. The survey of more than 2,900 UK exporters revealed that the percentage of...
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Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released yesterday (Monday 12 April), has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. The survey of more than 2,900 UK exporters revealed that the percentage of...
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Thousands join first ever Worcestershire LEP Virtual Conference
From the 12th to the 16th October, The Worcestershire LEP ran its new Virtual Conference programme. The Virtual Conference covered 5 key business challenges and interests broken down into a topic each day. The themes for each day were Skills and employment,...
Mentor support set to launch for local businesses
In light of the pandemic, Worcestershire County Council is launching a new mentoring project to help local businesses diversify, grow and recover. Working in partnership with University of Worcester Business School and Worcestershire Ambassadors, the innovative...
Herefordshire News
Introducing our newest Patron, Neoperl
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest Patron, Neoperl UK Ltd. Neoperl is an international company and employs more than 1,900 employees in 16 countries all over the world, they provide innovative solutions regarding...
A new kind of flood insurance
With the recent downpours and the resulting flooding around the two counties, which resulted in local companies taking a heavy impact on their operations, some have experienced expensive premiums when insuring their business against the risk of flooding. However, a...
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Welcoming a New Addition to the Let Property Team at Hazelton Mountford
Patron members Hazelton Mountford are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new team member to cover maternity leave within Let Property. Sophie Gibbins, Let Property Account Executive, is preparing to head off on maternity leave. Sophie says: “While I’ll...
DRPG’s Stage & Scenic Team Celebrates Earth Day with Green Initiatives
Leading creative communication agency DRPG has marked the month of Earth Day with a series of eco-friendly initiatives, highlighting the proactive efforts of its Stage & Scenic team specifically in championing sustainability and community engagement. ...
Bewdley Festival Announces Dr. Mya-Rose Craig to Appear at One Earth Festival
Bewdley Festival are super excited to announce that 21-year-old prominent British-Bangladeshi ornithologist, environmentalist and diversity activist, Dr Mya-Rose Craig, is joining the roster of artists and speakers at One Earth 2024 on July 13th. As well as being an...
Blues Rising Star to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the county’s most successful Festivals has put together a one off, all star group to perform at the event. The Elgar Festival – which runs from Tuesday 27 May until Sunday 2 June this year – will welcome Blues star, guitarist and special guest Alex Voysey, who...
Leadership Consultants Launches New Podcast Focused on Business Strategy.
Strategus Consulting, the leadership consultants who provide business strategy & planning, coaching and mentoring through their Worcestershire and Southeast Hubs, have launched an exciting new podcast. The Leaders In Strategy Podcast, hosted by Mike Harris...
Evesham Motor Vehicle Students Gain Insights from Leading Car Dealer Group
Students in Evesham have been given career insights from one of the largest private-owned dealer groups in the UK and had the chance to share their knowledge of superchargers and turbochargers with industry experts. More than 30 motor vehicle students from Evesham New...
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