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New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
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New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
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Body Image and Mental Wellbeing
The obsession with achieving a “perfect body” often leads to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Constant comparisons with digitally altered images on social media exacerbate feelings of inadequacy, potentially resulting in serious mental health...
Why do some people find it difficult to control their drinking?
Clever marketing has often linked alcohol to confidence and fun, conditioning many to view it as a shortcut to relaxation. For some, a couple of drinks may suffice, but for others, alcohol creates a cycle of craving that is hard to break—not due to weakness, but...
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Elite and Talented Student Athletes Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Elite and talented athletes studying at the University of Worcester have been recognised at an inaugural sports award’s ceremony. Seven awards were handed out at the awards, including UW Sports Personality of the Year, Academic Commitment, Excellence in Leadership,...
Will writing drive to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation
Specialist legal teams at two Worcester law firms are throwing their support behind the Worcestershire Community Foundation through a month-long Will writing initiative. Throughout June, solicitors at City firms Bradley Haynes and HCR Law will be offering to write...
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Record breaking fifty employers receive coveted Ministry of Defence Award
Fifty employers from the West Midlands region received their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards from West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA). The ERS was launched in 2014 to recognise employer support...
Free eLearning courses to support businesses
A new range of online training courses were launched this year by eLearning specialists Indegu Ltd, with a different business critical topic being covered each month throughout 2021, designed to support businesses get back on their feet. Indegu Ltd reached out to...
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£22m Worcestershire Parkway finally opens
Last Sunday finally saw the grand opening of the brand-new Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station on Sunday, the counties first new rail station in over 100 years. The station, which is a key part of the County Council’s commitment to improve the counties infrastructure,...
Are you a Wychavon based business concerned about climate change?
Wychavon District Council would like feedback on their carbon reduction plan, Intelligently Green. The plan outlines what the Council will do over the next ten years to reduce their own direct emissions and how they will encourage others to reduce emissions. The aim...
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Chamber’s Nelly unveiled for Elephant parade
Worcester has welcomed a parade of painted elephants as part of St Richard’s Big Parade. The art trail sees 66 elephants, big and small line the streets of Worcester City Centre for 8 weeks bringing the community together for one unforgettable event. Each sculpture is...
Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are:...
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Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are:...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Ambassadors Christmas Food Bank Appeal
We aim to raise £100,000, this will provide a 3-day food parcel for everyone that uses one of our nominated local food banks. Christmas is a time of celebration for many of us, but with the ongoing cost of living crisis, many families will need to turn to Food Banks...
Sustainable Car Hire in Worcester Arboretum
Enterprise Car Club have placed a vehicle in the Worcester Arboretum which will help free up parking and provide instant access to car rental via the Enterprise Car Club app. There have been problems with car parking in Worcester City Centre for some time, but the car...
Herefordshire News
Help to Grow your business – Management
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Help to Grow your business – Digital
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
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Industry Celebrates Outstanding Suzi
Worcester-based independent financial adviser, Bespoke Advice Ltd, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chartered Financial Planner, Suzi Lane, has been honoured with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Advice Industry’ award at the prestigious...
Sutcliffe & Co Finalist in Chamber Business Awards 2025
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have been selected as a finalist in this year’s Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, in the category ‘Excellence in Professional Services’. Since winning the category ‘Excellence in Professional...
Worcester kids to benefit from recruitment firm’s Easter Egg generosity
Expert Worcester jobs firm Pineapple Recruitment has donated over 200 Easter eggs to a local foodbank. Staff at the Diglis-based recruiter, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality and catering industries, have donated the chocolate treats to Worcester...
Why is Climate Change so Prevalent in Children’s Books?
A leading expert in children’s literature will give a free public talk in Worcester, examining the role climate change plays in story books. Jean Webb, Professor of International Children’s Literature at the University of Worcester, will deliver the talk, titled...
Extent Of US Tariff Impact Revealed
62% of UK firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will be negatively impacted by US tariffs, compared to 41% with no exposure 32% of firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will increase prices in response to the tariff 44% of firms with exposure to the...
St Michael’s Hospice seeks Leader of the Future
St Michael’s Hospice says it wants to appoint a leader of the future to work alongside its senior managers. The Bartestree-based charity has launched a search to recruit a graduate to lead on “exciting and innovative projects”. It’s looking for a candidate graduating...
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