Extraordinary Southport cave garden is a 30-year labour of love

Southport garden caves, described by TV architect George Clarke as extraordinary, will be open to the public as part of the National Open Gardens Scheme. Inspired by a visit to the famed Blue John Mines at Castleton, Derbyshire, Francis Proctor has created a unique space which includes a cavern, 20ft below ground. The garden led architect and Channel 4 Amazing …

New learning and apprenticeship programmes are providing inspiration and raising aspiration in Stoke-on-Trent

Careers and apprenticeship specialists the Spark Group is gearing up for the arrival of new apprentices and learners, just weeks after the conclusion of a programme which helped to turn around the lives of young attendees. The Stoke-on-Trent based Spark Group will welcome six property maintenance apprentices, four gas maintenance apprentices, and eight learners on an introduction to work education programme. …

Making waste management easy is paying dividends for Staffordshire’s Sixtowns Waste

A North Staffordshire company established just over two years ago is showing incredible growth.  Sixtowns Waste offers holistic waste management solutions, for almost all waste streams.    Owner Ben Trickett of Barlaston, Staffordshire, says expertise, coupled with a new sales strategy, and high customer service standards means business is booming.  “This July was 393% better than last July and is …