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Full-on family fun as the Severn Valley Railway reopens for the 2026 season
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to welcome families back for the start of its 2026 season on Saturday 14 February, for the half-term break, with heritage trains, hands-on activities and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained. Running between...
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Full-on family fun as the Severn Valley Railway reopens for the 2026 season
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to welcome families back for the start of its 2026 season on Saturday 14 February, for the half-term break, with heritage trains, hands-on activities and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained. Running between...
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The Dice Box Worcester Launches ‘The Library’ – A Private Room for Hire
Looking for the cosy café vibe without the crowds? The Library is The Dice Box Worcester’s brand-new private games room, now officially open for bookings! Following a series of successful soft-launch events, The Dice Box Worcester is thrilled to unveil The Library –...
JMDA Design to Bring Key Industry Update to ABC Kids Expo
JMDA Design, a renowned leader in nursery product design, is excited to announce its attendance in the upcoming ABC Kids Expo, scheduled to take place from 21st to 23rd May 2025. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
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New Pedestrian and Cycling Route in the City
A new walking, wheeling and cycling route linking Henwick Road to the riverside has opened at the University of Worcester. The new route, which was formerly opened by the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Adrian Gregson, in a special ceremony, was created as part of the...
Worcestershire Law Society president to serve a second term
The president of the Worcestershire Law Society is to serve a second term. Andrew Chandler, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, will continue in the role for a second year after taking over QS Parkinson Wright’s Charlotte Perry in June 2022. Mr Chandler, who is...
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Over £169m for Herefordshire & Worcestershire Businesses
A combined figure of over £169 million has been paid out to businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire who have been affected by the Coronavirus under the Government’s Small Business Grant Scheme. Over £134 million has been paid out to businesses in...
How is the Coronavirus impacting the UK economy and what will recovery look like?
This is an ever-changing situation and the content here should be read as correct at the date of publication (29.04.20). Poppy Bramford, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Where are we now? The...
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New UK tariff to back UK industries
The government has announced that the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period. The new tariff will support the economy by making it cheaper and easier...
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New UK tariff to back UK industries
The government has announced that the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period. The new tariff will support the economy by making it cheaper and easier...
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Technology Accelerator hosts successful Virtual Pitch event
Worcestershire’s Technology Accelerator, BetaDen has successfully delivered a virtual pitch event to seventy invited guests for their second cohort of technology founders on Thursday 30 April. Currently working with Cohort 2.0, BetaDen has produced a virtual solution...
Intensive Care Nurse Unable To Work After Car And Glasses Stolen In Burglary
When the owner of D&G Security Systems, Darren Griffiths, saw the news that a local intensive care nurse, Sarah Banks, had experienced a burglary at her home while she slept in bed, following her 14 hour shift at the hospital where she worked, he instantaneously...
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Lume Cinema Kidderminster Fundraiser
West Midlands community cinema and art spaces CIC is a not-for-profit organisation that assists in developing Cinema and Arts projects in the region, with its main aim helping to ensure long term sustainability for projects in the community though fund raising and...
Droitwich event aims to boost business in Worcestershire.
Potter Space, the market leader in the small to mid-box (sub-100k sq. ft.) industrial and logistics property sector, held a breakfast networking and panel event aimed at boosting business in Worcestershire on 27 April. The morning event saw local businesses,...
Children’s Charity Makes History as First Hospice Ever to Strike Gold with UNICEF UK Award
Acorns Children’s Hospice continues to make history as the first hospice in Britain ever to win a UNICEF UK ‘Gold’ award for its work to protect children’s rights. The prestigious accolade recognises the charity’s commitment to ensuring the United Nations Convention...
Business Round-Up April 2023
The Business Manifesto was launched at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Conference on Thursday 30 March. The Chamber outlined their plans for the next financial year detailing the priorities for local and national government, as identified by local businesses during...
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...
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