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.
New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
Latest Article
New SVR Summer Gala to feature rare ‘Witch’ class locomotive
The Severn Valley Railway has announced an exciting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of its Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. The two-day rail celebration will showcase a lively mix of steam and heritage diesel traction,...
Member News
Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer
Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...
NCB No 49 to join No 11 in a rare Backworth pairing at the Severn Valley Railway
The rare and atmospheric pairing of two National Coal Board locomotives will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, between 18 to 21 September. The railway has confirmed that NCB No 49 will appear at the event, giving the opportunity to run an...
Patron & Strategic News
Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Support Lifeline Care at Acorns Children’s Hospice
‘Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2024. There are lots of ways people can make a...
HCR Partner with CyNam to Drive Collaboration Across Cyber Clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship and shared values around collaboration. The two organisations will facilitate a number of...
Chamber News
A deeper recession but a faster recovery: the economic impact of the Coronavirus compared to the Global Financial Crisis
Poppy Bramford, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Despite some worrying GDP figures for Quarter 1 2020, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) and the Bank of England have published...
Life after lockdown guide for employers – returning to work
Here we answer your questions on how employers can prepare for a post lockdown return to work. How can businesses prepare for reopening? The Government has now published eight online guides intended to help employers and workers to work safely as lockdown is gradually...
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
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
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
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
BCC responds to proposed planning reforms
Responding to the publication of the government’s Planning for the Future white paper and associated consultation, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:
BCC News
BCC responds to proposed planning reforms
Responding to the publication of the government’s Planning for the Future white paper and associated consultation, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:
Worcestershire News
Kidderminster’s Ogl Computer Helps Avanti Hygiene To Clean Up Online Sales
Bristol-based Avanti Hygiene, a leading cleaning and janitorial supplies provider, has implemented a new e-commerce website as part of expansion plans and to meet growing online sales. The multi-million pound turnover family-run business initially started as a...
Businesses Have Chance To ‘Meet’ Sajid Javid MP At Virtual Event In Aid Of Primrose Hospice
Local businesses will have the chance to meet with Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid during a virtual event in aid of Primrose Hospice. In Conversation With: the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP will take place via Zoom on Thursday, June 18 from 4pm. Primrose Hospice has organised the...
Herefordshire 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.
All Latest News
HoW College Principal Visits University of Worcester to Strengthen Links
The new Principal and Chief Executive of Heart of Worcestershire College said she was looking forward to building new and strengthening existing successful links with the University of Worcester to help bring opportunities to individuals and local business. Michelle...
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Launch Member 2 Member Referral Scheme
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Member 2 Member Referral Scheme, which is intended to promote business growth and collaboration within the Chamber’s dynamic and diverse business community, whilst giving...
Leading accountancy firm raises thousands for children’s mental health charity at annual golf event
Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with YoungMinds – a leading charity that fights for young people’s mental health by providing a range of support to children, young adults,...
Book your Exhibition stand at the Specialist Defence and Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK) today!
? Do you design, manufacture or supply innovative, high performance and technological products or services? ? Are you involved in industries such as: Defence & Security Agritech Fintech Gaming Automotive Cyber ? Are you seeking a ‘step in the door ‘ to supply...
Top Reasons to visit Lakes Edge Limited, Pudleston Court
Feel guilt free knowing, when we can, we use sustainable renewable energy sources across our 50-acre site, the log burners are lit from seasoned wood grown in our ancient woodland, our solar field catching daily rays and the biomass burning local woodchip. Breathe in...
Knockhundred Translations: Joining Hands with HWCC for Local Prosperity
We are delighted to share the news that Knockhundred Translations is now a proud member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. This momentous occasion signifies our commitment to both our local community and the broader business landscape....
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here