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Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World

Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World

Have you ever wondered what kind of world-shaping research is happening right now on your doorstep in Worcestershire? A free event at The Hive on Thursday 7 May, 18.30-20.00, will give the public a rare chance to hear directly from three University of Worcester PhD...

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Severn Valley Railway named as finalist in Muddy Awards

Severn Valley Railway named as finalist in Muddy Awards

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Family Experience in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The awards, run by Muddy Stilettos – the UK’s leading luxury lifestyle...

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Chamber News

Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region

Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region

On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome New Members | November

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout November  Lucy Labels – A sticker and labelling business offering custom labels. Barclays Greater Birmingham and The Three Counties Corporate – Barclays’ regional corporate banking services for businesses....

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Welcome New Members | November

Welcome New Members | November

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout November  Lucy Labels – A sticker and labelling business offering custom labels. Barclays Greater Birmingham and The Three Counties Corporate – Barclays’ regional corporate banking services for businesses....

Policy News

Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise

Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise

Reacting to the latest interest rate decision, by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The geopolitical kaleidoscope has been dramatically shaken since the Bank last met to set the interest rate. Today’s...

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Skills News

Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm

Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm

Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...

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Charity News

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...

BCC News

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...

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Worcestershire News

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...

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What Does Your Accent Say About You? Free Talk at The Hive

What Does Your Accent Say About You? Free Talk at The Hive

Experts in language and learning will explore how our accents tell the story of where we come from and who we’ve connected with in a free talk at The Hive in Worcester. The talk, on Wednesday 6 May, from 6-7pm, will explore how we relate to our own accents, and why...

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Bridges of Light set to return to Worcester in 2026

Bridges of Light set to return to Worcester in 2026

Worcester’s city centre will once again be transformed this autumn as Bridges of Light returns on 28 and 29 October 2026. Presented by Severn Arts, the free two-day festival brings together high-quality light installations, interactive artworks and large-scale...

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Why I’m taking on The King’s Trust Challenge

Why I’m taking on The King’s Trust Challenge

Why I’m taking on The Kings Trust CEO Challenge “I didn’t think I was good at anything… now I know I just needed a chance.” That’s the voice of a young person whose life has been changed through The King’s Trust. One of many who have moved from uncertainty to...

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