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.
SVR confirms 35006 P&O S N Co and overnight running for its Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed the first guest for its Autumn Steam Gala will be 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co, which will make its first-ever appearance at the heritage line during the four-day event from 18 to 21 September. And, in a special move...
Latest Article
SVR confirms 35006 P&O S N Co and overnight running for its Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed the first guest for its Autumn Steam Gala will be 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co, which will make its first-ever appearance at the heritage line during the four-day event from 18 to 21 September. And, in a special move...
Member News
SVR’s Spring Steam Gala to host artefacts from unique steam locomotives
Visitors to the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala between 18 and 21 April will be able to see number and date plates from a locomotive that holds a unique place in the history of railway travel. The original number and date plates from ‘Locomotion No 1’will be...
A Night to Remember: Our First Charity Ball Was a Huge Success!
We are still feeling the excitement from our first-ever Charity Ball on Saturday, 1st March, at Cheltenham Racecourse in support of Maggie’s! It was an amazing evening, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our guests and donors, whose kindness and...
Patron & Strategic News
Visually Impaired Students Visit to Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges visited the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education and things to consider. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a...
Downing Street Event Acknowledges Sports Therapy Students’ Efforts at Marathon
A national charity has recognised the help it receives from University of Worcester Sports Therapy students at a special reception at Downing Street. Every year Sports Therapy students from the University provide support to those competing in the London Marathon for...
Chamber News
National recognition for Chamber Members
After the successful Chamber Business Awards, which took place in September and celebrated the achievement and success of local businesses, I am pleased to hear a number of local businesses are now being recognised on a national scale. A number of our Chamber Members...
Chamber goes pink for Breast Cancer Now
On Wednesday 20 October, Chamber staff pulled out their best pink outfits to support #WearItPink Day, in support of Breast Cancer Now. The day is officially due to be held on Friday 22 October, but with most staff working from home on this day, the team brought...
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
BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee’s report
Commenting on the release of the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the UK’s immigration system, published today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses want a flexible immigration system that provides access to the staff they need, without...
Businesses representing all areas of UK economy offer government help designing new immigration system
An open letter to the Home Secretary has been published days ahead of the Migration Advisory Committee report. The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities,...
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
Opportunity: National Workplace Chaplains Mini-conference
Run by Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK, WCM UK, the national professional association for workplace chaplains, the National Workplace Chaplains Mini-conference will take place on Tuesday 11 May 2021 from 7.00 – 8.30pm via Zoom. There are more than 500 members of...
Weʼre raising £3,000 to Worcester Rainbow Project Fundraising
Lockdown has been tough for all kids, but especially hard for kids who need that extra help and support. The Worcester Rainbow Project is a local grassroots group raising money to help families with disabled children and young adults in Worcestershire. Just some of...
BCC Welcomes New Bill To Help Approve AUS And NZ Trade Deals
Following publication of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill, to help approve the two new UK free trade agreements with those countries, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These two free trade deals will offer improved trading terms for UK...
BCC News
BCC Welcomes New Bill To Help Approve AUS And NZ Trade Deals
Following publication of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill, to help approve the two new UK free trade agreements with those countries, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These two free trade deals will offer improved trading terms for UK...
Worcestershire News
Promotions at JMDA Signify New Growth Phase
JMDA Design is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Carter to Managing Director and Chris Raynor to the position of Operations Director at their UK Headquarters in Pershore, Worcestershire. Their roles signify a new growth phase for the business, as their...
Worcestershire Vineyard Celebrates a Sparkling Year
Astley Vineyard, located close to Stourport and owned by the Haywood family, is celebrating as one of their wines is named as the country’s best value still wine in ‘Tim Atkin’s English Wine Report’ for 2022. This comes after winning several other accolades, including...
Herefordshire News
Rural Media’s powerful short drama prompts BBC Countryfile to cover rural domestic abuse
The Willows – Dawn’s Story A film about one woman’s escape from rural domestic abuse Domestic abuse in rural areas is different. Abuse lasts, on average, 25 times longer in the most rural areas. The sense of isolation, of being alone without support, or ways to travel...
Hereford receives £22.4m to transform the city
Hereford has been successful in its bid for funding from the Government’s Towns’ Fund. A total of £22.4 million has been secured for the development of up to 15 transformational projects included in the city’s ‘Town’s Investment Plan’ (TIP). The projects were...
All Latest News
SVR announces Saint as first Autumn Steam Gala guest, with an extended stay for 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that GWR 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ is to make an extended visit to the railway, culminating in a guest appearance at its Autumn Steam Gala on 19-22 September. The Saint locomotive is the only one of its class in existence, and it...
2024 Elgar Festival Hailed as ‘Best Event Yet’
The Worcestershire-based Elgar Festival returned for its May and June events this year with a joyful week of concerts, conversations, events and exhibitions celebrating the life and music of Britain’s greatest composer. The music of the Festival’s namesake was the...
West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
Oakland International Secures Knottingley Site
Redditch based total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has secured a new industrial site at Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Completed in March 2024, Clews & Co Chartered Surveyors helped secure the acquisition of the 161,578 sq. ft. building which...
Award for PhD Student Helping Bumblebees Thrive in their Natural Habitats
A PhD student from the University of Worcester has been given an award by an international organisation for the quality of her research pitch. Andrea Tapia Arenas entered the Research Pitches Contest from the Compostela Group of Universities, which helps students with...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here