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Severn Valley Railway freezes fares for 2026 to deliver outstanding value to visitors
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that its 2026 fares will be frozen at 2025 prices. This reaffirms the railway’s commitment to offering great-value heritage experiences in an increasingly competitive tourism market. The fare freeze includes Freedom of the Line...
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Severn Valley Railway freezes fares for 2026 to deliver outstanding value to visitors
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that its 2026 fares will be frozen at 2025 prices. This reaffirms the railway’s commitment to offering great-value heritage experiences in an increasingly competitive tourism market. The fare freeze includes Freedom of the Line...
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15 Herefordshire businesses sign the Armed Forces Covenant at NMITE’s Military to Business event, supported by UK Government
Fifteen Herefordshire businesses signed the armed forces covenant today at NMITE’s sixth annual Military to Business Showcase. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families,...
It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
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Logistics and Supply Chain Needs More Women
Nationally women are still underrepresented within the logistics and supply chain sectors, a situation that many businesses like total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International are working hard to change. With their goal to have a workforce which...
University of Worcester Awarded First Class Honours for Environmental Sustainability
The University of Worcester has been awarded First Class Honours for environmental sustainability in the latest People & Planet national rankings. This is the 14th straight year that the University, one of Britain’s most sustainable, has earned First Class...
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INTERVIEW: Chamber & Free Radio discuss the impact on businesses after Worcester Victorian Fayre cancelled
This year’s Victorian Christmas Fayre in Worcester has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. Today, 10 September, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Marketing Manager Gabriella Fryer discussed with Free Radio the impact this could have on businesses.
Worcestershire LEP conference goes digital this October
A new virtual business conference has been confirmed for October 2020 to bring businesses across the county together and demonstrate the progress and scope of key programmes being delivered in Worcestershire. For the first time spread out over 5 days, the...
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Points-based immigration system opens
Applications for the new skilled worker visa open today (1 December), meaning the brightest and the best from around the world can now apply to work in the UK from 1 January 2021. Under the points-based immigration system, points will be awarded for a job offer at the...
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Points-based immigration system opens
Applications for the new skilled worker visa open today (1 December), meaning the brightest and the best from around the world can now apply to work in the UK from 1 January 2021. Under the points-based immigration system, points will be awarded for a job offer at the...
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Support for Worcestershire start-ups and entrepreneurs
Enterprising Worcestershire will offer support to new and early stage businesses in the region, after securing a further three years of funding. Match-funded grants between £1,000 – £15,000 will be available from November for eligible businesses under...
Worcester City Council to provide up to £2k in grants to support Worcester communities
Worcester City Council is encouraging local community groups, charities and voluntary sector organisations to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help strengthen and enhance local communities. Community grants will be considered for any proposal which will clearly...
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Be the first to experience Crumplebury
After its long awaited arrival, Crumplebury, part of Green Cow Kitchen, is delighted to reveal its grand opening in November 2019. The state of the art venue includes onsite accommodation that allows guests to experience breath-taking nature together with modern...
Employment Law Update Autumn Seminar 2019 with free buffet lunch
Local businesses are invited to Lanyon Bowdler’s upcoming Employment Law Update Autumn Seminar 2019. Date: Tuesday 22 October 2019 Time: 12.30-2.30pm Venue: Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road, Hereford HR2 7BP The seminar will cover key recent and forthcoming...
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GLOBAL TRADE MONTH: USA
Calling all Members, the British Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to join this fascinating webinar which will bring together industry figures, government representatives and BCC partners exploring the key opportunities, common issues and best advice for UK food and...
Roxel UK Welcomes New Graduates
Roxel UK are pleased to welcome three new graduates to their Summerfield site near Kidderminster. The new Graduate Scheme 2023 which has been developed in partnership with SAFRAN UK, is part of Roxel’s expansion plans as Europe’s leading supplier of tactical...
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
Protecting Your Property or Business from Flooding
Flooding can strike unexpectedly, wreaking havoc on properties and businesses. It is estimated that in the UK over 5 million properties are at risk of flooding, making it a critical concern for residents and business owners. To safeguard your property and business,...
Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment...
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce launch their new Members Events Calendar.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has recently unveiled its latest Member Benefit: the ‘Members Events Calendar.’ Following discussions with our Members, the Chamber explored innovative ways to benefit both Members and businesses...
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