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Historic day for the SVR as the Severn Valley Railway Society is formally launched
The Severn Valley Railway has today [1 June 2026] reached a landmark moment in its history, with the successful conversion of Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc into a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS). The organisation is now known as the Severn Valley...
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Historic day for the SVR as the Severn Valley Railway Society is formally launched
The Severn Valley Railway has today [1 June 2026] reached a landmark moment in its history, with the successful conversion of Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc into a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS). The organisation is now known as the Severn Valley...
Member News
Action for Mental Health Awareness Week At WHC Hire Services
For 2026, WHC Hire Services are proud to once again support Mates in Mind during Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 11th – 17th May. Following our continued commitment to raising awareness around mental health within our industry, this year’s...
6 Practical Ways to Prevent Unpaid Invoices in Your Business with Talbots Collect.
Getting paid on time is essential to maintaining healthy cash flow. That’s why we launched Talbots Collect, a new debt recovery solution offering transparent fixed-fee pricing and commercially focused support to help businesses recover outstanding debts quickly and...
Patron & Strategic News
New Headquarters Update- Building What’s Next for Trueline
We’re excited to share some big news… we’ve officially received planning permission for our new facility! Located just over the road from our current site, this marks a significant milestone and the start of the next phase of our growth journey. The latest designs...
Trueline Products Announces Charity Partnership
Trueline Products are proud and excited to announce that Acorns Children’s Hospice is our chosen main charity for the year ahead. This partnership means a great deal to us. Community sits at the heart of everything we do at Trueline, and we are truly honoured to...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION’ Wild Edric Media & Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Of Commerce has appointed a local production company as their Video Partner for the upcoming Chamber Expo, in a drive to create engaging video content to promote the Chamber and it’s services, as well as providing a spotlight...
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Circet Wireless Limited – Circet Ireland & UK are leading providers to the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power Sectors in Ireland and the UK. Design in the Shires – Design in the Shires are an award winning website design &...
Welcome New Members
Circet Wireless Limited – Circet Ireland & UK are leading providers to the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power Sectors in Ireland and the UK. Design in the Shires – Design in the Shires are an award winning website design &...
Policy News
Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...
Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...
Skills News
BetaDen North Cleantech Programme Extension
Applications are now open for this popular Cleantech Bootcamp opportunity. This is an extension of their current programme that is already supporting six exciting cleantech founders. BetaDen North is looking for up to four more innovators who have a new product or...
First ever T-level students are a success!
A-level results day on 18th August 2022 is arguably much more anticipated than the previous two years, as exams were cancelled due to the pandemic and students were awarded grades based on teacher’s assessments. Therefore, this year’s results day marks a return to...
Charity News
Dedicate a shooting star this Christmas to someone you’ll never forget
A unique, handcrafted ‘shooting star’ tribute to remember someone loved and missed is at the heart of an emotional campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice this December – to ensure their memory still shines bright. Celebrate Your Star invites people to honour lost...
KEMP Hospice Invites Community to “Shine a Light” for Those Living with Life-Limiting Illness and Bereavement
This festive season, KEMP Hospice is proud to launch its “Shine a Light” appeal, calling on the Wyre Forest community to remember, celebrate, and support loved ones through a heartfelt fundraising campaign. As a charity that never charges for its care, KEMP Hospice...
Tariff Clouds Weigh on Exports as 2026 Begins
Commenting on the first trade data release of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Goods exports trade with the EU and the rest of the world, excluding the United States of...
BCC News
Tariff Clouds Weigh on Exports as 2026 Begins
Commenting on the first trade data release of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Goods exports trade with the EU and the rest of the world, excluding the United States of...
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway is now part of a Local Geology App
The Severn Valley Railway is now part of a free-to-download smartphone app that aims to open up the hidden world that lies within the geology of the landscape. The Geopark Way app covers a walking trail that stretches 109 miles, from Shropshire to Gloucestershire,...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
Herefordshire News
JUNE CHARITY EVENT WILL BRING HAWAIIAN COLOUR TO ‘LEOMINSTER-by-the-SEA’.
Ledbury-based high tech coatings application company Cleftbridge Limited is sponsoring the third annual Colour Run around Leominster, with a theme for 2024 of ‘Hawaiian Beach’. The event is organised by ECHO, an independent Herefordshire-based charity that organizes...
New Future of Farming Line-up Announced
Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...
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04/05 Architecture: Design-Led, Technically Grounded, Commercially Aware
04/05 Architecture is a RIBA Chartered Practice based in the West Midlands, providing design-led architectural services with a strong focus on technical delivery, compliance and buildability. Our work is rooted in residential and mixed-use projects, particularly where...
Professional Organiser Features on Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast
Worcestershire-based professional organiser Kath Holmes of Uncluttered by Kath is featured in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, exploring a profession many people don’t know exists. With only 400 professional...
PRIME MIX WINS INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MARKETING SPECIALISTS OF THE YEAR
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, a full-service marketing agency based in Worcester, has been named the 2026 winner of the Innovation and Excellence Awards for Marketing Specialists of the Year. This recognition highlights the agency’s commitment to delivering high-quality,...
Cornerstone Group Expands into Full Multi-Disciplinary Services with Strategic Acquisitions of ONE Creative environments (ONE) and Brinson Staniland Partnership (BSP)
Cornerstone Group today announces the acquisitions of ONE Creative environments Ltd (“ONE”), an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design consultancy and Brinson Staniland Partnership (BSP), a highly respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering...
BCRS Business Loans fuels growth with annual lending generating £53m economic impact
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is marking another year of success having generated more than £53 million in economic growth across the West Midlands, surrounding areas and Wales through funding to underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According...
Worcestershire’s welcomes new High Sheriff
A former solicitor has been appointed as the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire. Maynard Burton was officially sworn in at a ceremony held at Worcester’s Shirehall on the 15 April. The 69 year-old retired solicitor, who was a partner and chairman at county law firm...
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