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Severn Valley Railway welcomes back Railway 200’s Inspiration for half-term spectacular
The ‘brilliant’ and free-to-visit Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train is returning to the Severn Valley Railway for a special half-term visit from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, giving families and young people another chance to step inside this unique and...
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Severn Valley Railway welcomes back Railway 200’s Inspiration for half-term spectacular
The ‘brilliant’ and free-to-visit Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train is returning to the Severn Valley Railway for a special half-term visit from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, giving families and young people another chance to step inside this unique and...
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Wyevale Nurseries to unveil 2026 retailers’ catalogue at HTA National Plant Show
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2026 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers is launching at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week featuring an abundance of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The leading commercial grower is showcasing...
‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line
The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...
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Experienced commercial professional joins Hazelton Mountford’s Growing Insurance Brokerage
Bringing over 20 years of insurance experience, Helen Barratt strengthens the existing team at Hazelton Mountford. Helen joined the Chartered firm earlier this month as Commercial Account Handler. Helen boosts the team’s expertise, sharing her experience within...
Randy Langford, 98, Receives Honour for Voluntary Work at St Michael’s Hospice
A 98-year-old volunteer who has devoted almost 30 years of his life to St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford has been honoured by the King. Ernest Randolph Langford – affectionately known as ‘Randy’ – was described as “a bit of a legend” and an “incredible...
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak (Friday 3 April) announced that the government are taking further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies....
Kings School Worcester Head of DT produces masks to support local NHS
Head of Design and Technology at Kings School Worcester, Mr Wilson, has been using his skills to help support local NHS surgeries by creating masks to help protect front line staff. Mr Wilson, reviewed what was being offered by other Design and Technology teachers and...
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£1.25 billion Coronavirus support package for firms driving innovation
The Chancellor today has announced a new £1.25 billion in funding to protect firms driving innovation and development. This will ensure these companies are protected through the crisis so they can continue to develop innovative new products and help power UK growth....
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£1.25 billion Coronavirus support package for firms driving innovation
The Chancellor today has announced a new £1.25 billion in funding to protect firms driving innovation and development. This will ensure these companies are protected through the crisis so they can continue to develop innovative new products and help power UK growth....
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The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Ladybird Ball
Local Worcester-based Childhood Cancer Charity, The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, works hard to support children diagnosed with Cancer and their families locally and nationally and also educates on the signs and symptoms of all childhood cancers helping to aid...
University of Worcester Shortlisted in Whatuni Student Choice Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two national awards following a host of positive reviews from its students. The independent Whatuni Student Choice Awards are based reviews submitted by students and published on Whatuni.com. Over the last six...
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OLPRO awarded B-corp certification
Worcestershire-based stand-out Outdoor brand OLPRO become the first major UK-based Camping company to be awarded B-Corporation certification. Founded by Daniel Walton in 2011, OLPRO ensures that the company have a positive impact on the planet and community, whilst...
Extending design capabilities in the two counties
Chamber members, Simple Design Works, has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates nine years of designing and developing products. After moving to larger premises four years ago in Hereford, a new office has opened in Worcester to boost their...
Meet artisan wine makers and taste products at Hellens Garden Festival’s charity fundraiser
Visitors to Hellens Garden Festival next month can meet the team behind an artisan Herefordshire wine maker and taste their products while also helping raise funds for charity (June 2023). Foxbury Fields Vineyard will be showcasing its English wines made from grapes...
Linda wins competition to name new phormium
A member of the team at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries in Hereford has won a competition to name a new phormium bred by new variety managers at Plantipp (May 2023). Linda Price, Wyevale Nurseries’ Supply Chain Trading Foreman, was the lucky winner picked...
Introduce Tough Enough To Care
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce Tough Enough To Care, the mental health charity and our latest suicide prevention awareness session offering, funded and supported by Worcestershire County Council. We are a midlands based charity offering mental health...
Students’ CPR Awareness Efforts Earn National Award Shortlisting
An event to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) has seen students at the University of Worcester up for a national award. Those who worked together to bring about the 24-hour CPR Training Marathon fundraiser back in March...
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