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07/06/2024

GROW & ACHIEVE TOGETHER CIC calling on businesses to help them support people with different needs to maximise their independence in the workplace.

Businesses are being urged to get involved with a Community Interest Company (CIC) that supports people with learning disabilities.

07/06/2024

One of Staffordshire’s most well-known hotels is the star of a new national TV series being aired next week.

Film crews spent three months at The Moat House in Acton Trussell filming The Motorway Hotel, a fly-on-the-wall style production about the venue and its relationship with the M6.

One of Staffordshire’s most well-known hotels is the star of a new national TV series being aired next week.

06/06/2024

Newcastle-under-Lyme BID brings in new Projects and Marketing Executive who wants to help businesses in the town 'really flourish'.

A new Projects and Marketing Executive has been appointed by the Newcastle-under-Lyme BID.

06/06/2024

A trailer manufacturer is celebrating a record year after seeing turnover increase and pre-tax profits soar.

Latest accounts registered for Don-Bur, headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, show turnover hit £85.1 million in the year to 30 September 2023, up 23 per cent from £69.4 in the previous year.

A trailer manufacturer is celebrating a record year after seeing turnover increase and pre-tax profits soar.

05/06/2024

Well done to digital whizz Curtis Burrows, who has been recognised by a UK-wide technology agency for his outstanding achievements at South Staffordshire College.

Digital whizz Curtis Burrows has been recognised by a UK-wide technology agency for his outstanding achievements at South Staffordshire College.

05/06/2024

With Volunteers’ Week well underway, a Middleport community trust is thanking a broadband and mobile company’s employees for helping out with an environmental project.

A group from the Stoke-on-Trent office of EE joined Middleport Matters to tidy up a green space on Newton Lane, in the city.

With Volunteers’ Week well underway, a Middleport community trust is thanking a broadband and mobile company’s employees for helping out with an environmental project.

04/06/2024

A chocolate maker who has bucked retail trends by moving her business Mishka Truffles on to a Staffordshire High Street, has praised the people of Stone for their support.

A chocolate maker who has bucked retail trends by moving her business on to a Staffordshire high street has praised the people of Stone for their support.

04/06/2024

South Staffordshire College has been rated as “GOOD” in their latest Ofsted inspection 👏

South Staffordshire College has been rated as “GOOD” in the latest Ofsted inspection.

04/06/2024

An industrial productivity specialist has invested a six-figure sum into a ‘UK-first’ facility aimed at helping manufacturing businesses gain a competitive edge.

Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions has re-engineered its existing building at the i54 business park in South Staffordshire and opened a Smart Factory Innovation Centre as a showcase and training hub for its industry-leading smart tooling, industrial assembly systems and machine vision solutions.

An industrial productivity specialist has invested a six-figure sum into a ‘UK-first’ facility aimed at helping manufacturing businesses gain a competitive edge.

03/06/2024

£14,000 donation from Stafford Borough Council will help charity train more support workers to help people dealing with loss or bereavement.

A charity for people dealing with bereavement or loss will be able to train more support workers thanks to a £14,000 donation from recycled artificial hip and knee joints at the crematorium in Stafford.

03/06/2024

The Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University has heavily criticised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying his pre-election “attack” on university education has left him “incensed”.

Professor Martin Jones described the Government’s pledge to get rid of “rip-off” degrees to fund 100,000 apprenticeships as “unhelpful and divisive”.

The Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University has slammed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying his pre-election “attack” on university education has left him “incensed”.

31/05/2024

Latest Anasma restaurant ready to throw open its doors at Trentham Estate promising "all the good stuff" Italian cuisine has to offer.

It has been launched by the owners of the already popular Anasma Greek Bakery and Anasma Greek Eatery.

North Staffordshire’s newest and much-anticipated Italian restaurant is preparing to open its doors.

31/05/2024

A development partner has been appointed to take forward Stafford's Eastgate regeneration scheme, which aims to boost the town's attraction to businesses, residents and visitors.

Urban regeneration specialist ION Developments has been chosen to take forward a transformative project in central Stafford.

30/05/2024

Ignite Facilities LTD appoint seasoned industry professional to further strengthen service delivery and client relationships.

Established provider of heating, plumbing and electrical services Ignite Facilities has announced the appointment of Mark Cleverley as Contracts Supervisor.

30/05/2024

Stoke-on-Trent’s new £20 million Levelling Up pot has been welcomed by business leaders who believe the cash will inject new life into town centres and help turn around diminishing footfall.

They also say it will help the city fulfil its net zero aspirations through proposed green growth and training initiatives.

The Government money award was confirmed just days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a summer general election for July 4.

Stoke-on-Trent’s new £20 million Levelling Up pot has been welcomed by business leaders who believe the cash will inject new life into town centres and help turn around diminishing footfall.

29/05/2024

Keele University has announced this summer's honorary graduates.

They include a prison reformer, one of the UK’s most experienced leaders in football, and a world-renowned human rights lawyer.

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A prison reformer, one of the UK’s most experienced leaders in football, and a world-renowned human rights lawyer are among those being recognised for their positive contribution to society by Keele University.

29/05/2024

A Stoke-on-Trent-based technology company celebrating its 18th birthday has broken through the £5 million turnover mark for the first time – and aims to double the figure within the next five years.

Fifteen Group, which specialises in IT, communications, software development and fire and security systems, is celebrating the milestone whilst also planning a £500,000 move to bigger, better premises in Hanley later this year.

28/05/2024

📣 Staffordshire businesses - can you help VAST charity during Volunteers' Week?

Businesses are being invited to consider helping out with community projects as Volunteers’ Week approaches.

28/05/2024

A new £22.5 million Institute of Technology (IoT) being built in Stafford is to receive £1 million of government funding.

Stafford Borough Council has announced it will be handing over the sum from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, part of the government’s Levelling Up agenda.

A new £22.5 million Institute of Technology (IoT) being built is Stafford is to receive £1 million of government funding.

24/05/2024

Hundreds of pupils enjoyed walking with dinosaurs thanks to support from a Staffordshire adventure farm's 'biggest' attractions.

Hundreds of young pupils have been walking with dinosaurs during Walk to School Week.

24/05/2024

A new head chef has been brought in at Lunar Wedgwood following the departure of Chef Director and two-star Michelin chef Niall Keating.

Carl Riley has taken up the position at the restaurant based at World of Wedgwood, in Barlaston, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a distinguished culinary background.

His first service is at lunchtime today, 24 May.

A new head chef has been brought in at Lunar following the departure of Chef Director and two-star Michelin chef Niall Keating.

24/05/2024

Stoke-on-Trent-based FUCHS Lubricants has seen an increase of more than 110 per cent in profits despite volume reductions during the last financial year, according to latest results.

The company, part of the Germany-based FUCHS Group, has reported pre-tax profits of £14.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2023, up from £6.9 million in the previous year.

FUCHS Lubricants (UK) has seen an increase of more than 110 per cent in profits despite volume reductions during the last financial year, according to latest results.

23/05/2024

Students at Stoke on Trent College had the chance to quiz two of the prospective candidates for the seat of Stoke-on-Trent Central at the General Election which has now been called for July 4.

Students at Stoke-on-Trent College had the chance to quiz two of the prospective candidates for the seat of Stoke-on-Trent Central at the General Election which has now been called for July 4.

23/05/2024

Business leaders and senior council figures have been championing Staffordshire and all it has to offer to potential investors at the UK’s largest property development expo.

Delegates from companies and authorities including Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire County Council, South Staffordshire Council, St. Modwen Logistics, JCB and Keele University have attended UKREiiF in Leeds this week.

As well as showcasing prime development sites and projects, it has been an opportunity to promote the merits of what extra Government investment in Staffordshire’s transport system could bring.

Business leaders and senior council figures have been championing Staffordshire and all it has to offer to potential investors at the UK’s largest property development event.

22/05/2024

Update for commuters as £200,000 highways improvement scheme underway in south Staffordshire.

A major highways improvement scheme in Codsall is underway and will affect commuters for the next three weeks.

22/05/2024

The owners of the UK’s leading cashback site TopCashback have expanded their operations to include a Spanish arm.

TopCashback Spain joins the list of five other international counterparts including those in the US and Germany.

The owners of the UK’s leading cashback site TopCashback have expanded their operations to include a Spanish arm.

21/05/2024

Lichfield tech company Minster WMS is eyeing growth through a new software partnership with leading custom shipping integration platform Shipster.

Lichfield tech company Minster WMS is eyeing growth through a new software partnership with a leading custom shipping integration platform.

21/05/2024

Leading developer St. Modwen Logistics has put forward detailed plans for a business park at Uttoxeter which is expected to lead to hundreds of jobs being created - and a £26 million boost to the local economy.

Leading developer St Modwen Logistics has put forward plans for a business park at Uttoxeter which is expected to lead to hundreds of jobs.

20/05/2024

Massive team effort as surgeons at UHNM NHS Trust perform UK-first procedure.

Vascular surgeons at University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) have become the first in the country to perform a safer and less complicated form of a stent graft.

20/05/2024

Key residential development opportunities in Stoke-on-Trent – including the multi-million-pound city centre Etruscan Square scheme – are being promoted at the largest property event in the UK.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has put together a prospectus featuring four sites in the city, which will be showcased to potential developers at UKREiiF which starts tomorrow.

Key residential development opportunities in Stoke-on-Trent – including the multi-million-pound city centre Etruscan Square scheme – are being promoted at the largest property event in the UK.

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