Croft Architecture designs landmark waterfront development

A striking waterfront development is creating waves in Weymouth and is helping to enhance the growing reputation of a Staffordshire Architect. Croft Architecture, based at the Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford, has won the appointment to design a new £35 million residential care village in Weymouth alongside the 2012 Olympic yachting venue. After beating strong competition from a number of national …

INJURY LAW EXPERT BACKS GOVERNMENT FIGHT AGAINST ROGUE ACCIDENT CLAIMS

A leading personal injury lawyer has welcomed Government moves to ban referral fees in insurance cases. Ashley Attwood, Principal Solicitor at Attwood Solicitors says the fees encourage “spurious claims” which ultimately drive up the cost of premiums. “Banning referral fees will encourage people to find their own solicitor without the help of Claims Management Companies,” said Mr Attwood. “Referral fees …

Apprentice star Zoe goes back to school

Photocall: Apprentice star Zoe Beresford talks to pupils and staff at Newcastle-under-Lyme School. When: 1pm on Friday, 23 September, 2011, at Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Mount Pleasant, ST5 1DB. Stoke-on-Trent born Apprentice star Zoe Beresford is to return to her old school to inspire the entrepreneurs of the future. Zoe, 26, who enjoyed a lengthy and controversial spell on the hit BBC …

Headmaster on the run for sick children

A children’s ward at North Staffordshire’s main hospital is to benefit from a Headmaster’s marathon charity effort. Nick Rugg of Newcastle-under-Lyme School completed the Great North Run to raise funds for the Children’s Oncology Ward at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Mr Rugg chose the good cause because of the excellent care provided by the ward to three current …

Residents and housing staff join forces for community clean up

Photo opportunity: Where: Hambro Place, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent. When: 11.30am, Thursday, 22 September, 2011. Residents will join forces with Staffordshire Housing Association (SHA) staff to clean up a local play area. A work party will be at the play area in Hambro Place on Thursday (22 September) to remove graffiti and rubbish and to repaint play equipment. They will be …

Expansion excitement as JSW Insurance Services unveil new office plans

Independent insurance expert, JSW, has announced expansion plans as it opens its second North Staffordshire office. JSW Insurance Services has outgrown its current headquarters in Church Street, Silverdale. Around half of the current 20 strong team will move to office premises on the Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, over the next few weeks. And Managing Director, Nathan Walton revealed plans to …

Open Day as Housing Association gym opens to city residents

Residents in Stoke are to be offered a new option to aid their efforts to get fit. Staffordshire Housing Association is opening the doors of its gym at the West End Village to residents. An open day is being held on Saturday. 17 September, to show off the fitness facilities at West End Village, which provides high quality independent living …

FREE EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR AS PROFESSIONAL FIRMS COME TOGETHER TO OFFER ADVICE

Businesses are to be given up to the minute legal and insurance advice at a free to attend employment law seminar. The event is being held to demonstrate the advantages of taking up an employment law and insurance package offered by Knights solicitors llp and JSW Insurance Services . The Newcastle-under-Lyme based professional services experts are working together to provide …