Staffordshire University Future Journalist Awards 2023 launch

Entries are now open for Staffordshire University’s Future Journalist Awards 2023. The annual event is run by third-year Sports Journalism students at Staffordshire University and aims to discover the next generation of reporters, bloggers and vloggers. Organisers are looking for children, from primary and secondary schools, sixth form and FE colleges to enter. Applicants need to write an article, review …

Peter Pan Centre flies high to delight Ofsted education watchdogs

A charity and early years setting dedicated to supporting children with special needs has delighted education inspectors by achieving the top outstanding rating across all inspection categories. Ofsted has rated the Peter Pan Centre as outstanding for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Parents and carers told inspectors that children are excited when …

DJH Mitten Clarke Accelerate Growth with Acquisition of Senovo Health

Top 50 accountancy practice, DJH Mitten Clarke, has announced specialist dental broker, Senovo Health, have joined their professional services group, adding yet more expertise and knowledge to the team. The partnership will enhance the services available to the Groups dental clients, whilst providing Senovo further opportunity to grow their brokerage client base. The move also bolsters DJH Mitten Clarke’s merger …

New holiday apartment developed at historic White Hart, Alton

A new apartment is set to open at Alton’s historic White Hart community run pub. The former manager’s flat at the White Hart has been transformed into an attractive two-bedroom family holiday let, with much of the work completed by local trades people.   It’s the latest investment by the White Hart Community Interest Company, run by a group of …

Job creation and new development plans as entrepreneur, property specialist and lawyer Ramona Hirschi marks five-years at helm of city estate agency

Property expert Ramona Hirschi is adding new services and has won recognition in a national awards scheme as she celebrates five years at the helm of a Hanley-based estate agency. When Ramona took control of Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent in 2017, the Albion Street business was seen as under-performing and there were just two part time staff. In 2022, the business has …

Pandemic support leads to national award recognition for Staffordshire commercial finance experts

Commercial Finance Specialists Beta CF have been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards, including one for their support to businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Alton, Staffordshire, company were able to broker deals to sustain companies and create jobs – even when the traditional “High Street” lenders couldn’t help. In one case, Beta’s intervention led to the regeneration of the …

Spark and a willingness to learn the key to success, say Geens, as they prepare to recruit for new roles

Chartered Accountants, Geens, is planning a new recruitment drive with roles available for autumn starts. Director Karen Staley stressed the key to success was enthusiasm, with an ability to learn while on the job. Her comments follow news headlines surrounding one of the world’s largest professional services companies. PwC said it will no longer only recruit new staff with a …