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Severn Valley Railway honoured for resilience at Worcestershire tourism awards
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has been recognised with a special honour for outstanding resilience at the Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards for Tourism. Judges created the award to shine a light on a business that has demonstrated exceptional strength,...
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Severn Valley Railway honoured for resilience at Worcestershire tourism awards
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has been recognised with a special honour for outstanding resilience at the Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards for Tourism. Judges created the award to shine a light on a business that has demonstrated exceptional strength,...
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New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing
The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...
Businesses called to the crease as Worcester Street Sixes returns this July
Worcestershire businesses are being urged to bat up for a day of sporting fun and community connection as Worcester Street Sixes returns to the heart of the city on Tuesday 15 July 2025, when the event will unfold across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street....
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How Could Artificial Intelligence Impact Workplace Safety?
Artificial Intelligence has been continually in the news as the latest technology to revolutionise the way we live and work, but is it to be feared or embraced? Either way it looks like it’s here to stay. This article provides more detail on AI technology, outlines...
Food for Thought at Hazelton Mountford
At the recent team meeting, Charlotte addressed the Group and shared the latest information on the rising concern within our county. As per the information on the website, nearly 15k people were fed by Worcester Foodbank in 2022/23. That’s a 29% rise in demand...
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Welcome to our new Strategic Members
Please welcome our new Strategic Members, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. They provide a range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services across Worcestershire. The majority of its services are based at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch,...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Be-Safe Technologies (www.be-safetechnologies.com) Business over Breakfast (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) (www.bobclubs.com/wm) Caroline Waddams...
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£1bn deal to end poor rural mobile coverage agreed
Ministers and bosses from mobile network operators met yesterday to sign a £1 billion deal to make poor and patchy rural phone coverage a thing of the past. The world-first deal will be a huge boost for people across the country in rural areas and will deliver strong...
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£1bn deal to end poor rural mobile coverage agreed
Ministers and bosses from mobile network operators met yesterday to sign a £1 billion deal to make poor and patchy rural phone coverage a thing of the past. The world-first deal will be a huge boost for people across the country in rural areas and will deliver strong...
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9ct gold and diamond commission for Malvern firm Selcraft UK
A special commission for 9ct gold and diamond jewellery to recognise members service for the National Operatic and Dramatic Association has been created from start to finish by the Malvern firm. Selcraft UK were contacted by the National Operatic and Dramatic...
Little Trinity Nursery Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day
Little Trinity Nursery celebrated this year’s Random Acts of Kindness Day with a week of ‘kind’ activities. Over the week all 94 children will participate, learning more about why it’s important to be kind to the earth, as well as being kind to the people, animals and...
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Worcestershire lawyer issues advice to employers over Coronation bank holiday
A Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended to...
Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access
Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes these clear and well-evidenced proposals for reform of access to the UK labour market. We...
Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong business case to remove the uncertainty caused by...
University of Worcester Creates New Wildflower Meadow
Hundreds of wildflowers will soon be providing a habitat for nature to thrive at the University of Worcester as part of a wider wildlife project on campus. Students, including those studying on the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, along...
Preparing and Updating Health and Safety Policies
Friday 28th April is ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ which is an annual initiative put on by the United Nations (UN). This day emphasises the importance of employers around the world taking appropriate precautions to prevent accidents and diseases at work....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Alentar UK Limited Alentar UK were founded in April 2020 to operate in delivering excellent business support, leaving our Customers stronger through the relationship both financially and through the...
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