Two growing Staffordshire Moorlands companies are working in partnership to ensure companies can benefit from professional office cleaning and water safety services. Lizzie Ward, Managing Director of SAS Water Ltd met with Suzanne Davy, a Director at Moorland Contract Cleaning, as part of a strategy to become more involved with the Moorlands business community. “Not only is Suzanne a partner …

Travel agent John Lehnert is embarking on a journey of a lifetime while raising much needed cash for a small charity close to home. The independent travel expert, from Packmoor, is in training for a trek to the lost city of Teyuna, Colombia. John is seeking sponsorship for his epic journey to support Burslem-based charity Helping Angels. He has set …

Fijian Rugby Sevens star Apolosi Satala has been unveiled as the new Coach at Trentham Rugby Club. Signing Apolo for 2019/20 is a major coup for the New Inn Lane club as the experienced Apolosi has played for Fiji, in both 7s and the15-a-side game, the British Army 7s team, Leeds, in the Championship and Premiership Gloucester. Having watched from …

Excellent customer service standards have led to Staffordshire company FunkyWunky DooDahs Inspired Designed Interiors scooping an international interior design award.  Run by Sandra Johnson, the Gaol Mews, Stafford, company was founded after the former pharmaceutical sales executive decided to follow her passion and flare for great design.  “I visited an antique centre, where there were several small companies trading from …

Well-known stockpicker Neil Woodford’s flagship fund remains locked for investors, it has been confirmed.   The extension, announced as the initial 28-day suspension expired, means investors will have to wait at least another month to withdraw their money. Investors in the Equity Income Fund have now not been able to access their money since 3 June, 2019. Withdrawals were frozen …

Local artists will take centre stage alongside  stars of the West End and classical music at Shropshire’s Proms and Prosecco in the Park. Close harmony group The Ronnies will entertain the crowd at Chetwynd Deer Park with their nostalgia-tinged swing songs, while The Darby Singers will showcase songs from their wide repertoire of pop and choral songs. BBC Radio Shropshire’s …

  Titanic Brewery has acquired an historic Derbyshire pub as it continues to expand its estate across the Midlands region. The Old Poets’ Corner, Ashover, is a multi-award-winning pub, which also features B&B rooms and an historic holiday cottage and is located in a much-prized countryside setting, just a few miles from Chatsworth House. Titanic Brewery, based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent …

Event management experts PH Production Services are supporting the development of women’s football by sponsoring two Crewe Alexandra midfielders. PH Production Services are officially backing Becky Garner and Shanice Finbow for the 2019/2020 season, Crewe Alexandra women play in the North West Regional Premier Division and won the Cheshire Women’s FA Cup last season. The company are experts at planning …

By Karen Coleman, Employment Law specialist. The Good Work Plan sets out our vision for the future of the UK labour market. Government Minister Greg Clark says the plan is a “vision for the future of the UK labour market,” adding that this should be a labour market that “rewards people for hard work, that celebrates good employers and that is ambitious …

Ten years of Business Boost success is to be celebrated as past winners are invited to the 2019 launch at Newcastle-under-Lyme’s historic Guildhall. Business Boost rewards growing businesses across the borough, giving business development advice and cash prizes to support future success. Every former winner is invited to attend the 2019 launch at the Guildhall on 10 July. Sarah Da …