A charity that supports  local people struggling to provide for their families in North Staffordshire is on the move to new premises in Newcastle-under-Lyme.  Alice Charity founders Steph Talbot and Emily Petts say they have taken the decision to purchase premises to meet unprecedented demand from families in need of help and is no cause for celebration.   Staff will begin …

An expanding Cheshire chemical blending company unveiled plans to invest in new eco-friendly  packaging and forecast new jobs for young people as it celebrated 50 years in business and a record year in 2020. Plans for Repclif Chemical Services include new contract filling and packing plant using 100 per cent Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic tubes and recycled labels were …

Kibblestone International Scout Camp is appealing for volunteers this summer as it springs back to life following lockdown. The picturesque 98-acre site, near Stone, is looking for support in numerous roles, from caterers to activity coordinators, It’s a chance to get out and about more this summer and to help young people enjoy energetic, outdoor activities. Manager, Stevan Fern, said: …

The Building Futures Stoke-on-Trent programme has announced another opportunity for young people to learn a trade. Up to 15 young people, aged 16 to 19, will get to join the programme,  based at Rydale Roofing, Silverdale, in September. Rydale Roofing is working in partnership with Juniper Training Ltd to try to tackle a shortage of tradesmen, particularly in the roofing …

Pensions experts at a North Staffordshire firm are urging people with larger savings have their investment strategy reviewed as the Treasury considers changes to how funds are taxed. Whitehall civil servants are understood to be considering changing the  tax regime for pensions as one way to help pay for heightened public sector spending during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the …

Innovative gift supplier AdGiftsOnline has won new customers with the launch of the Zoom box. Despite lockdown beginning to lift, online meetings are here to stay and Newcastle-under-Lyme based AdGiftsOnline are on a mission to personalise them with a special gift box. “We launched the Zoom box to help companies who are now meeting online but still want to add …

Safety experts BPA Safety have won a series of contracts as it reports growing demand in the modular build sector. The Stoke-based company first worked to ensure safety in the sector 30 years ago and BPA Managing director Darren Bedson says modular build is enjoying a renaissance as demand rises following the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. Modular build projects typically see …

With pic: Joanne Webster-Sisson   Experienced former banker Joanne Webster-Sisson has joined growing commercial finance company Beta CF. Joanne will support commercial customers at the Staffordshire Moorlands company, ensuring finance applications go from acceptance to completion. She’s the third new employee at Beta Commercial Finance in just over 12 months and the expansion recognises both the expansion planning by Beta …