Rotarians are appealing for firms to come forward to help sponsor a fun day out for disadvantaged or disabled children. Around 300 children are expected to attend the Kids Day Out at Westport Lake on 11 June. Six Towns Rotary has organised the Kids Day Out following the success of a similar fun day in southern Staffordshire last year. And …
New jobs in pipeline in Stafford as recession fades away – Staffordshire Newsletter story from Howle Comms News Release
New jobs in pipeline in Stafford as recession fades away FIFTY-five jobs are to be created by a Stafford-based plant hire business which is benefiting from a post-recession boost. “During the recession the industry was focusing on who was the cheapest supplier,” said Rob Winstanley, financial controller of AP Webb. “Now they’re looking at who is the most reliable and they’re …
Express & Star story: £90k grant to create 20 jobs at South Staffordshire hotel
Express and Star story from a Howle Communications News Release: A landmark hotel – popular for weddings in South Staffordshire – has been handed a vital lifeline of grants worth almost £90,000, which will allow bosses to expand and create more than 20 jobs. The number of bedrooms at Dunsley Hall Hotel, in Kinver, will triple from 11 to 33 …
Dave hits the roads in Arch charity Million Metre challenge
Keen cyclist Dave Stockton has embarked on a marathon challenge for Staffordshire charity Arch. Dave, of Stafford, plans to clock up one million metres on his bike during May. The 625 miles challenge is expected to take Dave up to 44 hours to complete. Dave first completed the million metre challenge for Arch in 2013 after being inspired by a …
Appeal for pianos as art hits the high notes in Stoke-on-Trent
Appetite is bringing a worldwide street music project to the Potteries this summer and is appealing for people to donate pianos to make this a success. Play Me, I’m Yours makes pianos available for anyone to play in public spaces such as parks, shopping centres and city streets.“We are looking for around 20 pianos for the project so we are …
Plant company grows 55 jobs as Regional Growth Fund helps to boost the Staffordshire economy
More than 50 jobs are set to be created at a Stafford company with the help of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund and the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. Plant hire company A.P. Webb of Common Road, Stafford, is planning a major investment programme which is forecast to create 55 jobs over the next two years. The growth is being made …
Media Force flies high with acquisition of TriCommunications Ltd.
Specialist military broadband provider, Media Force, has announced the acquisition of TriCommunications Ltd, a service provider on six RAF bases in England Media Force is the military arm of Keycom, which supplies high-speed, tailored broadband solutions to organisations across the UK. TriCommunications is based at Holyhead, Anglesey and was founded in 2004 by Steve Adams. “The acquisition of TriCommunications further …