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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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Heritage headboards for the Severn Valley Railway’s brand-new Christmas experiences
Things have taken on an early festive flavour at the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth, where production is underway on specially commissioned headboards for two brand-new Christmas experiences at the popular heritage attraction. Volunteer Bernard Green...
Graduate’s Debut Novel Shines Light on Care Sector
A novel written by a University of Worcester graduate has gone on sale through a national book retailer. Best Before: The Short Shelf Life, is the first novel published by Trudi Holland, who writes under the pen name DD Holland. It is a social comedy exploring life...
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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...
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...
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Thursfields Talk Legal: how to tackle COVID-19’s impact on commercial contracts
The best approaches to solve problems caused when commercial contracts are unfulfilled because of COVID-19 will be discussed at a Thursfields Solicitors’ webinar later this month. Stuart Price, a director at Thursfields and an expert in commercial contracts, will host...
What does the 3-tier lockdown mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
In his address to the Commons on Monday 13 October, prime minister Boris Johnson outlined the new three-tiered scheme, though said the exact criteria will not be worked out until Tuesday, eventually coming into effect on Wednesday (October 14).
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Join the free Zero Carbon Business Webinar
The government has launched ambitious targets for the reduction of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. The changes needed mean that all businesses need to phase out all emissions within the next few decades.
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Join the free Zero Carbon Business Webinar
The government has launched ambitious targets for the reduction of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. The changes needed mean that all businesses need to phase out all emissions within the next few decades.
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What does Tier 2 (High) mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire will be placed in the stricter tier two of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
BetaDen launches applications for Cohort 4
BetaDen – Worcestershire’s commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park – has opened applications for its fourth cohort of businesses.
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Law firm awarded accreditations for Cyber Security
A law firm in Herefordshire has been recognised for its work to protect its computer systems and data from online security threats. Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certificate – part of a Government-backed initiative to...
Hundreds of local business have their say in 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce‘s 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report, in association with Hewett Recruitment, gives an insight into the issues facing businesses in recruiting and retaining the right staff, barriers to growth and a...
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Calibre Virtual Assistant Services Announced as Finalist for two business awards
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), “Calibre”, has been announced as a finalist for two upcoming awards: The Business Success Recognition Awards 2024, “BSN”, in the Business Start-up of the Year 2024 category and the Women Who Achieves...
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
Number Fifteen Recruitment expands into Herefordshire
Worcestershire-based recruitment agency Number Fifteen Recruitment is expanding its services into Herefordshire with Jack Donovan joining the Partnership. Number Fifteen Recruitment is Worcestershire’s only specialist sales and marketing recruitment agency and...
Christina Darling of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Named MD of the Year 2024 by SME News
Christina Darling, Managing Director of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing & PR Agency MD 2024 – Worcestershire’ by SME News in their esteemed Managing Director of the Year Awards. This...
JMDA Design to Bring Key Industry Update to ABC Kids Expo
JMDA Design, a renowned leader in nursery product design, is excited to announce its attendance in the upcoming ABC Kids Expo, scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th May 2024. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Local Lawyers Take on Snowdon in Aid of Local Family Charity
A team of Kidderminster lawyers have completed a grueling 12km Snowdon hike to raise funds for a local family-focused charity. The group of 18 lawyers from mfg Solicitors, together with family and friends, completed the climb up the highest peak in Wales in six hours....
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