Health care professionals have spoken about the longer term legacy of the coronavirus as infection rates rise again across the UK. While some sceptics rally against new local lockdowns and early pub and restaurant closures, physiotherapist Carys Roberts and Occupational Nurse Lyndsey Marchant are seeing patients who are struggling to fully recover, months after being discharged from hospital. Meanwhile,  BBC …

Parcel company DPD has made a special delivery for North Staffordshire-based Alice Charity. The  company has donated a van to the charity which will be used to deliver much needed furniture and white goods to vulnerable families across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The vehicle is a vital part of the Pass It On service provided by Alice Charity in response to …

The organisers of an annual Newcastle-under-Lyme focused business awards programme have vowed to relaunch in 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of this year’s competition. The Business Boost Awards are committed to fostering business growth across the borough. “2020 is the first time there hasn’t been a Business Boost competition in more than a decade, but planning …

The growing appetite for electric vehicles has led bright sparks One Way Electrical to start up a new EV charging business. EV Smart Charging aims to resolve the major issue holding back householders and companies from buying green, electric cars – a lack of charging points. The new business will generate a new role as a business development manager at …

The organisers of an annual Newcastle-under-Lyme focused business awards programme have vowed to relaunch in 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of this year’s competition. The Business Boost Awards are committed to fostering business growth across the borough. “2020 is the first time there hasn’t been a Business Boost competition in more than a decade, but planning …

Award winning tech-innovators Enlighten have added 3D modelling to their business offering as they look to support companies in using technology to drive new business opportunities. Enlighten, based in Tamworth town centre, have built a reputation for using Augmented Reality. Founded in 2016, the company began using tech to support education and mental health projects but are now refocusing their …

North Staffordshire’s Rydale Roofing has signed a partnership with a training company which will give young people a pathway into the trade. With an ageing workforce, roofing is facing a skills shortage while, at the same time, there’s no formal pathway for school leavers to start a career in the industry. But Silverdale-based Rydale Roofing has joined forces with Juniper …

Calling all ginger cat and dog owners, a unique festival wants you to shout about your beloved pets. The fourth annual Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place between September 23 to September 27 and celebrates all things ginger. Kennel and cattery Quintessential Quarters, of Cotes Heath, near Eccleshall, has linked up with festival organisers to launch Best Ginger …

A photographer’s passion for rescue dogs has led to donations of food to support Stoke-on-Trent’s City Dogs Home. Cathy Bower pledged to support the rescue kennels by taking portraits of pet owners and their adopted dogs and she’s now appealing for more rescue dog lovers to come forward. All entries will be entered into a competition to win a free …

Cycling clubs are being urged to take on a virtual Tour de France challenge this September to help support impoverished and vulnerable families. UK cycling youth star Josh Marsden is helping to front the fundraising campaign by the Alice Charity based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the home town of the Lyme Racing Club where Josh is a member. He’s hoping cyclists from …