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Peter Rabbit™ to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in March

Peter Rabbit™ to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in March

There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Peter Rabbit on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House at Highley to see Peter Rabbit...

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Law Firm Steps up to Support its Future Boxing Star

Law Firm Steps up to Support its Future Boxing Star

Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors is set to play a role in helping one of its trainee solicitors take the next step in his professional boxing career. The local law firm is supporting trainee corporate solicitor Oscar McCracken, who is taking part in a...

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Patron & Strategic News

Chamber News

Three Key Fixes Needed For SME Finance

Three Key Fixes Needed For SME Finance

The BCC has called for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs as accessibility, awareness and a lack of competition continue to hold firms back.  In written evidence submitted to the Treasury Select Committee, the BCC said many smaller firms are no...

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Introducing ‘Where Next’ to Chamber Membership!

Established in 1984, Where Next is a local charity offering day services to young people and adults with learning disabilities enabling them to fulfil their potential.  This includes offering real life work placements through our community based social enterprises...

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Introducing ‘Where Next’ to Chamber Membership!

Introducing ‘Where Next’ to Chamber Membership!

Established in 1984, Where Next is a local charity offering day services to young people and adults with learning disabilities enabling them to fulfil their potential.  This includes offering real life work placements through our community based social enterprises...

Policy News

Government extends deadline for CE marking rules

Government extends deadline for CE marking rules

The government has extended the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for construction products by 12 months, after being told that sticking with next year’s deadline would have caused chaos across the industry. The current CE markings had been due to...

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Skills News

Charity News

Hospice to celebrate ‘incredible’ volunteers

Hospice to celebrate ‘incredible’ volunteers

Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice will be celebrating the tireless support of hundreds of volunteers over the next week. (1 – 7th June) During Volunteers’ Week from June 1st to 7th, the hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations...

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BCC News

Worcestershire News

Wyre Forest IT Firm Donates to Local Foodbank

Wyre Forest IT Firm Donates to Local Foodbank

Local IT firm Minster Micro has donated food and toiletries to Kidderminster Foodbank as the need grows for emergency supplies this Christmas. The staff at the IT firm, which is based on Worcester Road, has come together to collect food and toiletry parcels for the...

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Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace

Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace

A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...

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ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!

ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!

Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...

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