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BCRS Business Loans raises thousands for charity at glittering Hollywood ball
Community lender BCRS Business Loans brought Hollywood glamour to Wolverhampton to raise vital funds for a stroke charity through a glittering themed ball. A total of £8,111.23 was collected by the business lending specialist for its charity of the year, Dudley Stroke...
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BCRS Business Loans raises thousands for charity at glittering Hollywood ball
Community lender BCRS Business Loans brought Hollywood glamour to Wolverhampton to raise vital funds for a stroke charity through a glittering themed ball. A total of £8,111.23 was collected by the business lending specialist for its charity of the year, Dudley Stroke...
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BCRS Business Loans raises thousands for charity at glittering Hollywood ball
Community lender BCRS Business Loans brought Hollywood glamour to Wolverhampton to raise vital funds for a stroke charity through a glittering themed ball. A total of £8,111.23 was collected by the business lending specialist for its charity of the year, Dudley Stroke...
Deltic D9015 Tulyar returns to the SVR for 40th anniversary diesel celebration
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that Class 55 Deltic locomotive D9015 Tulyar will be among the special guest attractions at its Spring Diesel Festival next year, marking 40 years since the railway’s very first diesel gala. Taking place over four days,...
Patron & Strategic News
Author to Launch Eagerly Awaited Thriller at The Hive
The second novel in a Worcester-set crime thriller trilogy will be launched at a free author talk at The Hive in December. Girl Gone Bad is the latest novel from former BBC radio presenter and novelist Tony Fisher, following his successful debut book, Good Gone Bad....
Help celebrate Herefordshire’s apprenticeship stars – nominations now open
Do you know an outstanding apprentice, a supportive employer or a mentor who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for the Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2027, celebrating the people and organisations helping to develop skills, create opportunities and...
Chamber News
Chamber Responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
Robert Elliott, Director of Business Development and Policy at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has shared the Chamber’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, highlighting the importance of supporting business growth, encouraging investment...
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
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Welcome New Members | October 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout October: Rosemary Bookkeeping Wyre Forest: Reliable, friendly and efficient bookkeeping services in the Wyre Forest and surrounding areas. National Infrastructure Solutions Limited: At National...
Welcome New Members | October 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout October: Rosemary Bookkeeping Wyre Forest: Reliable, friendly and efficient bookkeeping services in the Wyre Forest and surrounding areas. National Infrastructure Solutions Limited: At National...
Policy News
Event leaders in the UK, Germany and the US reveal the hidden barrier to proving event ROI
More than 400 senior corporate event experts across the UK, Germany and the US took part in The Big Experiment, a new study from ICEN, developed and supported by DRPG. The results show an industry that knows its value but still struggles to show it, and that the...
Building Lifelong Learning From The Ground Up
With Alan Milburn set to publish his keenly awaited review of Young People and Work this Autumn, it’s vital we build a complete ladder of opportunity for young people, not just the first rung. To support strong, lifelong career pathways, businesses need to see three...
Skills News
Building Lifelong Learning From The Ground Up
With Alan Milburn set to publish his keenly awaited review of Young People and Work this Autumn, it’s vital we build a complete ladder of opportunity for young people, not just the first rung. To support strong, lifelong career pathways, businesses need to see three...
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes New Apprentices After Record Recruitment Campaign
Hazelton Mountford has welcomed two new apprentices, Harry and Yasmina, following its most competitive apprenticeship recruitment process to date. The pair have joined the independent insurance broker to begin their careers through a structured apprenticeship...
Charity News
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
WORCESTERSHIRE AMBASSADORS REWARD PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE HENLEY
On rare occasions, Worcestershire Ambassadors choose to use their Annual Ball to award a prestigious ‘Pride of Worcestershire’ award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the organisation and the county over many years. This years Ball – held at...
Exports Lagging As Economy Grows
Reacting to the latest ONS trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “July’s improved export performance was not sustained in August, and for goods trade it almost completely reversed. Looking at the three-month picture,...
BCC News
Exports Lagging As Economy Grows
Reacting to the latest ONS trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “July’s improved export performance was not sustained in August, and for goods trade it almost completely reversed. Looking at the three-month picture,...
Worcestershire News
Finalists and sponsors confirmed for 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The finalists and sponsors have been announced for the prestigious 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Over 30 finalists have been announced for 2026 from across 10 categories. These categories recognising the very best apprentices, employers, training...
Coffee Express opens at Kidderminster Town station
The Severn Valley Railway has opened its new Coffee Express grab-and-go refreshment outlet at Kidderminster Town station, with the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Shazu Miah, performing the opening ceremony on 29 July. Located at the front of the Railway’s...
Herefordshire News
Help celebrate Herefordshire’s apprenticeship stars – nominations now open
Do you know an outstanding apprentice, a supportive employer or a mentor who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for the Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2027, celebrating the people and organisations helping to develop skills, create opportunities and...
Global manufacturer invests in new Herefordshire headquarters
The opening of a new Herefordshire headquarters for international manufacturing business CEJN Group is being welcomed as another positive example of business growth and investment in the county. Swedish-owned CEJN Group, a global specialist in high-performance...
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BCRS Business Loans raises thousands for charity at glittering Hollywood ball
Community lender BCRS Business Loans brought Hollywood glamour to Wolverhampton to raise vital funds for a stroke charity through a glittering themed ball. A total of £8,111.23 was collected by the business lending specialist for its charity of the year, Dudley Stroke...
Deltic D9015 Tulyar returns to the SVR for 40th anniversary diesel celebration
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that Class 55 Deltic locomotive D9015 Tulyar will be among the special guest attractions at its Spring Diesel Festival next year, marking 40 years since the railway’s very first diesel gala. Taking place over four days,...
UPDATE: The Volunteer brings heritage railway community together to celebrate 75 years of preservation
Please note there was a typo error in our press release of the same title, sent to you yesterday. This is amended (and underlined for easy reference) in the version below. Heritage railway pioneers, volunteers and enthusiasts from across the UK came together yesterday...
Ghost Trains sell out and Christmas is steaming ahead at the SVR!
Following the complete sell-out of its Ghost and Scream Trains, the Severn Valley Railway is urging families to book early for its hugely popular Christmas experiences, with tickets already selling fast. The SVR has proved it knows how to put on an unforgettable...
Author to Launch Eagerly Awaited Thriller at The Hive
The second novel in a Worcester-set crime thriller trilogy will be launched at a free author talk at The Hive in December. Girl Gone Bad is the latest novel from former BBC radio presenter and novelist Tony Fisher, following his successful debut book, Good Gone Bad....
Help celebrate Herefordshire’s apprenticeship stars – nominations now open
Do you know an outstanding apprentice, a supportive employer or a mentor who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for the Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2027, celebrating the people and organisations helping to develop skills, create opportunities and...
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