A fresh approach to family law has seen Jo Johnson establish her business as she celebrates its first anniversary. An experienced family lawyer, Jo Johnson founded her own firm in 2015 in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. “For many, the trauma of a divorce or a separation can be compounded by both the adversarial way that UK law handles divorce and the way …
Graphix wins the Double with high profile projects at the bet365 Stadium and new offices
A growing design agency is celebrating high profile contract wins as work begins to rebrand Stoke City’s football stadium. Graphix has been awarded the contract to transform the visual image and the signage at the newly named Bet 365 stadium. A second project with the bet365 company saw the Norton, Stoke-on-Trent based company installing the branding at the online betting …
Croft Architecture welcomes Richard Evans to its Staffordshire team
Experienced architect Richard Evans has returned to his North Midlands roots to join the growing team at Croft Architecture. Richard, a fully qualified architect, joins Croft with a portfolio of work on large retail and health projects. “Richard has an impressive CV and a passion for architecture,” said Managing Director Carl Croft. “His enthusiasm and knowledge give him the ability …
Fairy tale success for the English Ladies Co. as they secure the rights to produce Disney’s iconic Princesses in fine bone china
A small English pottery company is celebrating an exclusive global deal with the Disney Corporation. The English Ladies Company has secured the rights to produce high quality figurines of the iconic Disney princesses for sale in select global markets, including Disney’s theme parks. The first Disney Princess figurines will be launched at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique inside the world renowned …
Geens Chartered Accountants appoint new Director
Chartered Certified Accountant Dean Clacher has been appointed as a Director of Geens, Stoke-on-Trent. Dean joined Geens Chartered Accountants as a trainee in 1997 and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2003. He previously held the role of Accounts and Tax Manager at Geens and will continue to work with his current client base in areas including …
Savers urged to keep calm and not to raid pension pots in the wake of Brexit
Pension experts have urged caution in the wake of the UK’s decision to exit the European Union. Emily Jacobs, Director of Newcastle-under-Lyme based Richard Jacobs Pension and Trustee Services, said that people should not panic and pause to consider their options. “The current volatality on the financial markets can lead to a reaction with people looking to take money from …
World War One hero Major Cecil Wedgwood and comrades honoured as exhibition launches at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Media opportunity: Launch of the Forward North Staffords Exhibition, 12 noon,Friday, July 1, the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, DMS Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9PY. A new exhibition is to be launched paying tribute to Major Cecil Wedgwood, a war hero and Chairman of the world renowned Wedgwood company, who led volunteer soldiers from the firm into one of the bloodiest battles in history. The …
Brexit is a gamble we cannot afford says Staffordshire businessman with EU insight
A Staffordshire businessman with first-hand experience of dealing with European regulatory proposals has described a UK vote to exit the EU as a gamble which we cannot afford. John Capper also dismissed talk of a mass of Brussels red tape, telling a referendum debate in Leek that it was no worse than Westminster. Mr Capper, is the President …
New qualifications spur growth at safety experts BPA Services
Qualification to the highest professional standards is helping Director Darren Bedson drive jobs and growth at Stoke-on-Trent based health and safety specialists, BPA Services. Darren has been accepted as a Chartered Fellow of IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) – an elite status in the industry. Further recognition has come with Fellowship of the International Institute …
Film makers score a deal to tell the inspiring story of Leicester City’s Premier League title win
Investment in the latest 360 degree film technology is helping Inspired Film and Video score with Premier League champions Leicester City. The Stoke-on-Trent based company is a seasoned campaigner at Premier League level as it produces regular footage from the top English league for Danish TV. And Inspired’s latest success has seen them working on the Fearless Foxes exhibition which …