Business Direction Online
Latest News
Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.
Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Urges Public to Learn CPR This Restart a Heart Day
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to teach lifesaving CPR skills to a further 1,000 people, thanks to generous donation from the charity Get Up Give Back, in support of Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16th October 2025. Since being founded in 2018, Get Up...
Latest Article
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Urges Public to Learn CPR This Restart a Heart Day
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to teach lifesaving CPR skills to a further 1,000 people, thanks to generous donation from the charity Get Up Give Back, in support of Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16th October 2025. Since being founded in 2018, Get Up...
Member News
Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’
The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival between 15 and 18 May welcomed more than 3,700 visitors and saw 20 locomotives in action, for what organisers believe was 2025’s largest diesel event on the preservation circuit. ‘What a fantastic show we put on!’...
One year on – how a charity superstore in Herefordshire has been embraced by their local community
In May 2024, St Michael’s Hospice opened the doors at its brand-new charity superstore in Whitestone Business Park, Hereford. Hundreds flocked to its grand opening and have continued to show their support throughout its first year, with over 160,000 visitors spending...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries receives Planet Mark Certification for Sustainability
HEREFORD-BASED Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability (August 2024). Using this accreditation, the leading commercial nursery is now measuring and finding...
From Clearing to Medical School at the University of Worcester
Sophie Bennett has just completed her degree in Biomedical Science and is about to start her journey at the University of Worcester’s Medical School. It’s a very exciting time for Sophie, but when she opened the envelope containing her grades on A-Level Results Day...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire International Special Training Facility – Covert Operations Ltd – Professional Training Services, supplier of Covert Technologies and Operational Solutions to...
Supporting businesses in an ever-changing environment
If just over 5 years ago I had told you that by Autumn 2021 the UK would have left the European Union and be recovering from the grips of a global pandemic, you would have no doubt looked at me rather quizzically. The referendum result in June 2016 sent economic and...
Our Latest Member
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Policy News
Annual Bank of England Breakfast Briefing 2019
Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Breakfast Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between...
BCC: Economy hits the buffers in Q2
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest figures suggest that the UK economy hit the buffers in the second quarter. We’re seeing the unwinding of...
Skills News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Charity News
Ecrubox Digital Commits to giving back to the local community while raising money for the British Heart Foundation.
“A Month of Good Deeds” is a campaign devised by global digital marketing agency, Ecrubox Digital, of Worcester. The campaign aims to help those who may feel overwhelmed, or forgotten about during these challenging times. Ecrubox has announced its month long campaign...
Onside Advocacy Christmas Raffle
Please see attached details of our Christmas Raffle, please feel free to pass this on to any friends, family, colleagues and contacts that may be interested in taking part Tickets are £1 each Available to purchase from www.justgiving.com/onsidechristmasraffle Or by...
UK launches negotiations on Free Trade Agreement with Canada
The UK and Canada have launched negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement in Ottawa. Building on the benefits of the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement, the new Free Trade Agreement will go further than ever before in areas like innovation, digital, data, the...
BCC News
UK launches negotiations on Free Trade Agreement with Canada
The UK and Canada have launched negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement in Ottawa. Building on the benefits of the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement, the new Free Trade Agreement will go further than ever before in areas like innovation, digital, data, the...
Worcestershire News
GJS Dillon negotiates lettings for entire industrial park in Kidderminster
Image shows Cllr Mary Rayner from Wyre Forest District Councillor and Andrew Lewis, Commercial Agency Director at GJS Dillon Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has successfully negotiated all six lettings at an industrial park in Kidderminster....
Help shape the future of business support for Worcestershire
Worcestershire businesses have the chance to have their voice heard and change the business support landscape for the county. By completing a short survey, you can provide vital feedback which will be used to transform the county’s support offer to ensure more...
Herefordshire News
Friday hub marks 12-month anniversary with new networking record
A virtual networking event set up at the start of the first lockdown to help businesses across the Marches during the pandemic has been such a success it is now the biggest of its kind in the region. A total of 76 people attended the latest meeting of the Shropshire...
Boxing clever as taste of the Marches heads overseas for event
These are just some of the boxes of produce from Marches food and drink producers making their way overseas as part of a major Meet the Buyer event. The boxes of samples are being sent to representatives around the world as part of the March 24 showcase of the best...
All Latest News
Oakland International and Friends Training For 200-Mile Charity Cycle Challenge
Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day and 200-mile bike ride from Brighton to Warwick (6th to 8th September) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. Oakland International Strategic Innovation Manager Luke...
Bishop Fleming driving growth with strong financials
Andrew Sandiford, Managing Partner of Bishop Fleming has revealed his confidence in future growth, based on solid financial performance. The firm, which is one year into its five-year Better Growth business strategy designed to double the size of its business and...
Worcestershire based Ballards LLP Appoints Peter Henry as New Governance and Risk Director
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Henry as its new Governance and Risk Director. With over three decades of experience in audit, compliance, and risk management across various sectors, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to this crucial role....
Celebrating Acceptance into the ABIA: A New Chapter in Jacquie’s Matchmaking Journey
Jaquie is proud to announce her acceptance as a member of the Association of British Introduction Agencies (ABIA). This is not just a milestone in her career; it’s a testament to the dedication and hard work she’s put into helping people find meaningful connections....
Prime Mix Hosts Successful Training Day for Worcester Sixth Form College Students
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, a leading marketing agency in the region, has hosted a work experience training day for students from Worcester Sixth Form College, providing practical insights into marketing planning, empowering the next generation of marketing...
Wyevale Nurseries sponsored ‘Long Border’ designs win medals at Tatton
The four Wyevale Nurseries sponsored ‘Long Border’ designs featured at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this week have won three Silvers and one Bronze Medal (July 17-21, 2024). The winning designs were put together by final year...
Become a Chamber Member!
Contact our Chamber Membership team to find out how we can help your business.