An experienced recruitment consultant has decided to take control of her own career by setting up a new business serving the Midlands. Kerri-Ann Hargreaves has taken on the challenge of setting up a Midlands branch for recruitment to recruitment specialists Qui Recruitment. Qui has gained a reputation for its recruitment to recruitment work in North West England. Now, Kerri-Ann of …
Titanic link wins Stoke-on-Trent huge exposure
What’s the most famous address in Stoke-on-Trent? The Wedgwood Museum perhaps or the Potteries Shopping Centre? Thanks to Titanic mania, we have a new contender – Well Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. This unassuming terraced street was the birthplace of a certain Edward Smith – humble beginnings for someone who rose to be Commodore of the White Star Line and Captain of RMS Titanic. …
Hearing event gives compensation hope for Potteries workers
Industrial injury experts who have helped hundreds of people pursue compensation for hearing damage suffered at work across the UK are planning to help people in their home city of Stoke-on-Trent. Attwood Solictors have pursued claims for manufacturing workers from Cumbria to Southampton. Now the Potteries based solicitors practice is planning a hearing advice day on home turf in Burslem …
Congleton businesses work together to boost local economy
Congleton sees a business boost this month as UK-wide referral marketing community. Business for Breakfast (BforB), launches its newest group at the Lion & Swan Hotel on 20 April. Over £500,000 worth of business was generated in neighbouring Staffordshire groups during 2011. The 130-plus members referred work to each other from their own contacts after spotting opportunities on each others’ …
Film challenge inspires office staff to greater heights
Sales staff became film producers for the day in an innovative business event organised by Partners in Creative Learning (PiCL). Wolstanton based AMB Insurance teamed up with PiCL for a team building session with a creative twist. Erica Love of PiCL, said: “We were approached by the Directors at AMB to arrange a workshop focused on team building and leadership …
Organisations join forces to offer more to customers and communities
Two North Staffordshire organisations have joined forces to enable them to expand the range and quality of their services. Arch officially became part of the Staffordshire Housing Group after signing a Joint Agreement on Monday 2nd April. Based in Hanley, Arch is a registered charity which offers advice, accommodation and support to a range of people across Staffordshire and Cheshire, …
3d a pint offer as brewery commemorates Titanic Captain Edward Smith
1912 saw Suffragettes protesting on the streets of London, a national miners strike and the sinking of RMS Titanic. The price of beer in the Potteries was around 3d a pint in old money. And to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s loss, Burslem’s Bulls Head pub will be serving beer at 1912 prices on Sunday 15 April. Visitors …
New plaque will mark the birthplace of Captain Edward Smith 100 years on from the Titanic disaster
The home of one of Britain’s best known sea captains is to be marked with a plaque once again thanks to Titanic Brewery. Titanic Brewery has commissioned a new plaque to mark the birth place of Edward Smith, Captain of the ill fated RMS Titanic. The plaque has been made by Kevin Milward, a local potter, who previously worked as …
High Court ruling opens the way for higher payouts to asbestos related cancer victims
A High Court ruling may help hundreds of North Staffordshire residents claim the compensation they deserve to cope with the suffering caused by exposure to asbestos. Around 2,300 people in the UK are diagnosed as Mesothelioma sufferers each year. Ashley Attwood of Attwood Solicitors says that a landmark ruling in favour of a former British Coal worker means that compensation …
Staffordshire businessman plans major expansion programme after helping local companies on the road to success
A Staffordshire businessman is set to more than treble the size of his business just two years after its launch. Stuart Walton, a former corporate Finance Director, launched Business for Breakfast Staffordshire with around 30 members in April 2010. An estimated £500,000 worth of business was generated between the 130-plus Staffordshire BforB members in 2011. Now Stuart is expanding into …