A Stoke-on-Trent letting agent has proved best in class for the second year in succession after winning rave reviews from customers. Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent took the Gold Award for Stoke-on-Trent city centre-based lettings agents in the UK All Agents Awards, following up on its success in 2022. “We are delighted to get this recognition, especially as it is based on customer …

With pic: Colonel Sam Plant MBE and Daniel Bailey of Ford Mainwaring. Building Services company Ford Mainwaring is guaranteeing interviews to armed forces veterans as part of a wider commitment to support the UK’s Armed Forces. The North Staffordshire based business has made a commitment to support present and former service men and woman by signing up to the Armed …

Staffordshire-based water safety expert and business owner Lizzie Ward is to address a national industry exhibition on spa pool and hot tub safety. Lizzie, the Managing Director of SAS Water Ltd has been asked to speak at SPATEX 2024 by industry body, the Legionella Control Association (LCA). To be chosen from hundreds of LCA members to speak at SPATEX is …

If you are reading this, you may know that my wife died suddenly in April. This led to some work being paused. I want to thank you for your understanding. This, therefore, isn’t the usual review of the year, however, here’s a flashback to some of the stories we shared. Firstly, some good news from the Peter Pan Centre for …

Leading Midlands insolvency specialists Currie Young has helped to save 58 jobs after completing the sale of Shopify experts Eastside Co to its former management team. The insolvency specialists stepped in following the demise of the Stratford-on-Avon based ecommerce business, brokering a pre-packaged sale. Currie Young Director Justin Brown said “We are delighted that we have been able to find …

Apprenticeship and training specialist Steve Rushton has praised the astonishing generosity of people in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme following the success of an appeal to spread a little Christmas cheer. Steve teamed up with Newfriars College, Bucknall, to collect Christmas gifts for children and young people, and the response has been incredible. “I’ve been blown-away by the generosity of spirit among …

Legionella and water safety experts SAS Water has forged a series of partnerships with Midlands Universities, colleges, and schools. The company, with headquarters in Leek, recently completed cleaning and disinfection work at De Montford University’s engineering department in Leicester. SAS Water, which has a team of legionella consultants and commercial plumbers, also works with Staffordshire University, the Apollo Buckingham Health …

A new Community Interest Company has been launched by a trio of women with a long record of supporting families in North Staffordshire and beyond. Mother and daughter Steph Talbot and Emily Petts have joined forces with Charlie Beswick to found Special Connections CIC. And they’ve successfully launched Loui’s Café offering great food alongside work experience opportunities for young adults …

A North Staffordshire charity whose training workshops have helped scores of local companies to understand the impact of sexual violence and trauma on their employees is extending its reach across the UK and beyond with a new online platform. Savana has been supporting survivors of sexual abuse and their families for over 30-years. The charity’s face-to-face CPD accredited training has …

A sales and lettings business has invested in new staff as part of a continued commitment to customer service excellence. Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent, Biddulph and Leek, has added two staff members in the last month, with franchise owner Ramona Hirschi reporting increased demand for services. Sally McNicholas and Amie Carter joined the Belvoir team in September, taking staff numbers to seven, …