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Enterprising pupils from Alleyne’s High School are the 2013 West Midlands Young Enterprise (YE) champions.  Team Equipo’s victory adds to a remarkable run and success for the Stafford and Stone YE Board which has seen three teams for the area take the West Midlands crown in the past six years.  Alleyne’s High School pupils won the title with their innovative …

Controversial high speed rail plans will be under the spotlight as Stone MP Bill Cash opens a new office for Attwood Solicitors.  Attwood Solicitors will open their third office in Stone‘s busy High Street on Friday, 14 June.  Veteran Tory MP Bill Cash has helped spearhead the opposition to the high speed rail route which will cause major disruption to …

Business professionals from across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire are gearing up for a Gala Ball sponsored by Brampton Recruitment.  The CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) Centenary Ball will take place at Crewe Hall on 10 July.  CIPD is the world’s largest Chartered HR development organisation. The North Staffordshire and South Cheshire Branch has over 1,200 members and …

Pensions expert Richard Jacobs is challenging fellow business people to up their game by publishing their training activity.  New rules mean that all financial advisers must keep up to date with industry standards through a programme of Continuing Professional Development.  In response, Richard – a veteran of over 40 years in the profession – has set up a new web …

A battle of the sexes has broken out at long established Stoke-on-Trent accountancy practice, Geens, as staff prepare for a gruelling charity challenge.  Geens’ partners, Steve Archer and Karen Lowe, will lead male and female teams as Geens attempt to raise £10,000 for the Stoke-on-Trent based Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Regain, a charity which helps injured sports men and women.  …

Photocall: 9am, Sunday, 26 May. Sir Bobby Charlton and his charity team at the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester. EastEnders star Kacey Ainsworth will join representatives from Manchester United’ s sponsors AON and research engineers to raise funds for locally based landmines research charity Find A Better Way at the 2013 Manchester 10k run. Thousands will take to the streets for …

Derbyshire is set fair for a Summer of Vintage as traders set up their stalls in three well known venues.  Fair organisers, The Vintage Suitcase, have reported high demand for pitches at the three events in Matlock, Buxton and Bakewell.  Now organisers Allison Elkes and Gemma Miller are hoping to attract large crowds to the fairs in June, July and …

Companies are rallying around to support an ultra marathon runners efforts for a North Staffordshire charity.  Andy Bush is running the equivalent of seven marathons in seven days across the fells of Northern England to raise funds for the Gingerbread Centre.  A seasoned marathon runner, Andy decided to complete the challenge to mark his 50th birthday and to raise funds …

Children and old people are coming together to share stories of childhood.  The project will culminate in a new work of art by well known North Staffordshire artist Rob Pointon.  Crossing Lines – Linking Memories has brought together children from Stoke Minster Primary School and older residents of the West End Village, Stoke.  The Staffordshire Housing Association project is funded …

A group of young Stoke-on-Trent mums are looking to a brighter future after setting up a business with the support of the Gingerbread Centre.  Prom Mum will provide unique dresses for sale or hire for school proms and other special occasions.  The business is being run by a group of women including mums who have been supported by the Gingerbread …