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SVR’s Boogie Lights Express is back, with an Early Bird ticket offer
Following its hugely popular debut last year, the Boogie Lights Express is set to return to the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) in 2026, running on Friday and Saturday evenings from 13 February to 14 March. The experience has received national recognition as a finalist in...
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SVR’s Boogie Lights Express is back, with an Early Bird ticket offer
Following its hugely popular debut last year, the Boogie Lights Express is set to return to the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) in 2026, running on Friday and Saturday evenings from 13 February to 14 March. The experience has received national recognition as a finalist in...
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Your team could be your best product developers
Product development might make you think of labs, whiteboards and sticky notes. But for small businesses and charities, some of the best product and service ideas often come from the people already on your team. Your staff are the ones closest to your clients, service...
6 months since the Awards… and nearly 3 years since the leap
Well, it’s been 6 months since we walked away from the Herefordshire Means Business Awards with not one, but two trophies – Professional Services Business of the Year and Overall Achievement. It’s safe to say we didn’t expect to win anything at all that evening. So...
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Air Quality Debate Concludes Week of Sustainability Activities
A debate on the issue of air quality in Worcester rounded up a week of activities dedicated to sustainability held at the University of Worcester. The debate, held as part of the University’s longstanding Go Green Week and open to the community, featured...
‘Hewett Fest’ a success in aid of St Paul’s Hostel
Hewett Recruitment are delighted to share their recent charity live music night, ‘Hewett Fest’, hosted in Kidderminster’s 45 Live Venue, was a great success. The event was to raise money for the Recruitment Agencies ‘Charity of the Year’,...
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For successful debt collection, be consistent and robust!
As a business operating in the construction industry, it’s important that you get paid on time and what you’re owed in full by your customers and suppliers. Late payments, and payment disputes, can be costly to your business and have long-lasting...
Chamber proud to sponsor Sight Concern’s ‘Walk the Blindfold Mile’
Every penny raised by Sight Concern Worcester’s forthcoming ‘Walk the Blindfold Mile’ will be donated to the charity. That’s because the event, to be held in Worcester city centre on Saturday 18th April, is being sponsored by Lesk Engineering, Herefordshire &...
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of...
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of...
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National expert believes University will play important role in integration of health and social care
A national expert in health and social care, involved in advising the Government on integrating the two services, believes the University of Worcester will play a key role locally in that process. Professor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE was at the University to give a...
Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
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New Academy Launched to Support Local Sports Workforce
A partnership between the University of Worcester and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire sees the launch of a new Coaching Academy, developed to support local sports coaches and volunteers. The aim of the Coaching Academy is to provide opportunities for the...
How Do You Like Your Eggs in the Morning?
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) like theirs to feel valued and appreciated which is why their Good Egg Awards returns for another year. The ISO Providers based in Worcester first launched the Good Egg Awards back in 2018 to encourage organisations to nominate their...
New Member Profile – Introducing LimeliteHR & Learning
Hi! I’m Lisa, Founder of Limelite, a values-led, commercial and creative HR and learning solutions provider in the Worcestershire area and nationwide. I founded Limelite with a passion to bring our unique approach to HR and Learning to help build amazing...
Hazelton Mountford recruits new member to bolster the team
The team at Hazelton Mountford Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers has been recently bolstered by the additions of new team members, the latest is Sophie Gregory with 15 years of expertise in service. Sophie started her career with Hazelton Mountford as a Claims...
Inflation remains in double digits despite second consecutive easing
Commenting on the ONS inflation figures for January 2023, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “A further easing in the rate of inflation to 10.1% continues a very slow move out of the peak. “Household electricity and gas costs remain by far the biggest...
New Academy Launched to Support Local Sports Workforce
A partnership between the University of Worcester and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire sees the launch of a new Coaching Academy, developed to support local sports coaches and volunteers. The aim of the Coaching Academy is to provide opportunities for the...
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