A successful members’ organisation which champions and supports outstanding independent businesses in Staffordshire is to extend its reach across the UK. Simply Staffordshire is evolving into Simply Great Britain under the guidance of founder Emily Whitehead. “The success of the Simply Staffordshire brand has exceeded our expectations and we have become aware of demand to expand our reach and activity,” …

Long-established protective clothing and workwear supplier Stafford Industrial Supplies (SIS) Ltd are entering a new growth phase after bolstering its management team and gaining quality management qualifications. Jake Chadwick has joined the team as Operations Manager, Garedd Duncan has achieved Director status and Ted Valentine has joined as an apprentice with the Astonfields Industrial Estate based business. Managing Director Paul …

A live music show, perhaps best described as North Staffordshire’s answer to Later…with Jools Holland, is set for its second season. Honey Box showcases the area’s music scene and is filmed live at King Street Studios, Newcastle-under-Lyme. A new run of shows – streamed live on Facebook – begins on Sunday, 19 November. Each episode is filmed in front of …

Technical solutions from the Hixon Group are helping Totally Delicious to constantly update performance at its restaurants. The Stoke based Hixon Group has recently completed a state-of-the-art IT installation for the new Totally Delicious restaurant at Trentham Gardens. Hixon has developed a suite of IT solutions for Totally Delicious ranging from data cabling to customer WiFi, up-to-the-minute computerised till data, …

A tea room near Stafford is to throw open its doors to people who face this Christmas alone. Lily’s Secret Vintage Tearoom will provide free tea, coffee and mince pies on Friday, December 22, for anyone facing a lonely Christmas. “Christmas is a time of year when people go home to celebrate with their families and this can make people …

Business growth and potential were under the spotlight as the Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Boost competition unveiled its 2017 winners. A diverse range of finalists took to the stage for the awards event held at Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s Performing Arts Centre. An expanding chauffeur service, a haberdashery and an online store dedicated to the craze for Zombie themed products were among the main …