A growing Staffordshire based accountancy practice has increased its staff by almost a quarter inside five months. Geens Chartered Accountants have welcomed seven new staff members to their offices in Liverpool Road, Stoke, since March, 2021.  It’s part of a long-held strategy by the company to grow their own team, investing in young people from the North Staffordshire area. The …

Mary Mae Lewis has always had a passion for travel and writing. Her long-held dream of a life in Spain was finally achieved when, along with her husband Chris and pet dog, Josh, they set off for sunnier climes in a converted Liverpool transport bus. But there’s been many bumps in the road, thanks to husband Chris’ reluctance to retire …

Design work for The Oak House, Moddershall Oaks, by Newcastle-under-Lyme’s  The Interior Design Practice has been shortlisted for the 2021 SBID International Design Awards. Global recognition for their work on The Oak House follows the Interior Design Practice being named as Best Restaurant Design in Northern England in the 2020 Northern Design Awards. “It’s a huge thrill to be recognised among the world’s best design practices,” …

A team of runners and walkers will proudly support Stoke-on-Trent in Sunday’s Potters ‘Arf marathon, wearing specially designed t-shirts depicting the city’s streetscape. The six-strong Unitas Stoke-on-Trent team have been gifted running gear specially designed by local company Graphix. The team are raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Unitas Director Wayne Booth will be joined by Emma Baskeyfield, Will Askey, Steve …

A renowned head chef joined forces with a wine bar to bring high class dining to a Staffordshire town. Pop up restaurant nights brought a gourmet experience to Eccleshall over three nights. Gavin Evans, who is known by the company brand of Gavin the Chef, teamed up with Lesa Le Monnier, owner of Sancerre, Eccleshall,  to bring a gourmet experience …

A Stafford based kitchen design and retail specialist has emerged from the pandemic strongly and has unveiled new partnerships, including one with local manufacture, Getley UK. Staffordshire Kitchens has also added graduate architect Louise Williams to its team, as owner Sandra Johnson sets her sights on a more holistic home design focus. Sandra launched Staffordshire Kitchens in early 2020 and …

A Rotary Club which is working hard to destroy the idea that the organisation is old and stuffy is coming out of lockdown with a new President and a focus on giving community support. Businesswoman Emily Small has taken the reins at the Rotary Club of Six Towns (Stoke on Trent) succeeding Elaine Cunningham. Emily said: “Elaine has exceeded all …

  Cheshire hygiene specialists Qualkem Brands is helping a major rail company to stay on track by providing specialist fogging machinery to fight against Covid-19. A serious Covid-19 outbreak recently shut down Amey Rail’s Manchester Gorton Rd offices, leading to staff being sent home. But Amey Rail is now fighting back with the support of the Electrosan Februus Fogging System …

Safety experts BPA Safety have a job opportunity for a Health and Safety Consultant to progress their career – having just taken on two new faces. The Stoke-based company has continued to develop during the past year with demand high for expert safety services due to a continuing need for Covid-safe workplaces and high demand in the building sector. Managing …

Beer lovers are being given an exclusive chance to look inside North Staffordshire’s most diverse beer warehouse, while raising a glass for the Alice Charity. Best of British Beer is hosting a beer party on Saturday 21 August, with people being given a chance to choose from a range of 100 different bottled beers, three cask ales and a gin …