Investment in state-of-the-art machinery and a clear business strategy has seen sales grow at Stoke-on-Trent-based Central Glass and Windows. The Hanley-based company is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020 and goes into its second decade with confidence having made a significant investment in CNC fabrication machinery. This has resulted in new work across the UK. Recent contracts have included the …
New year cheer as family and friends celebrate the life of well-known local businessman and avid Stoke City supporter Steve Poole at the Potters’ first home league game of 2020
Friends and family will raise a toast to commemorate Stoke City supporter and businessman Steve Poole at the Potters’ bet365 Stadium in January. Steve’s untimely death (aged 64), in spring 2019 also saw the end of an era for long-established business George Poole and Sons, a company that could track its history through four generations of the same family. His great …
Office move and awards sponsorship cap a phenomenal 12 months for Phoenix Occupational Health
Occupational nursing company Phoenix is forecasting further growth after moving into larger offices at the end of a year that has seen them double in size, Led by former Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nurse Lyndsey Marchant, Phoenix Occupational Health provides services to companies across the UK. Now they are celebrating their success by sponsoring the prestigious BNI Staffordshire awards evening, …
New cafe bars, touring cars and proms in the park – Howle Communications’ review of the year
It’s time to celebrate a fantastic year for our clients as we look back at award winners, café bar openings and lots of business growth. For transparency, please note that all work for the Donna Louise Hospice referred to is unpaid. January 2019 kicked off in style as Stoke City announced that they had appointed Graphix as the club’s first Official Print and Signage …
Titanic response to brewery’s Giving Tree means 230 vulnerable children will get presents this Christmas
Customers and staff at Titanic Brewery pubs and bod café bars have collected more than 230 presents for children in need of a boost this Christmas. The Stoke-on- Trent brewery launched its Christmas Giving Tree Appeal in early December and have been overwhelmed by the generosity of local residents. Deliveries of toys have been made to Staffordshire Women’s Aid, the …
Back to the future as historic White Hart, Alton, gets a makeover in time for Christmas
An historic community run pub is going back to the future with a refurbishment in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations. The bar at the 19th century White Hart, Alton, has been reinstated into its original position at the centre of the pub as part of an improvement project by the White Hart community trust. Moving the bar …
North Staffordshire animation team help to make Christmas magical by bringing the Trentham Gardens fairies to life
Animation experts at Carse & Waterman have added to the magic of Christmas by bringing the world-renowned Trentham Gardens fairies to life. The award winning Stoke-based animators have partnered with Junction 15, another local film company, on a festive advertisement for Trentham Gardens. The finished commercial can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=30&v=3PyGnj1R2mc&feature=emb_logo The commercial, which combines live action with animation, will …
Photographer Cathy’s Christmas campaign puts a love of rescue dogs in focus
Dog lover and professional photographer Cathy Bower is asking owners of rescue dogs to celebrate their furry friends and help to give less fortunate residents of the City Dogs Home, Stoke-on-Trent a Christmas treat. Cathy, who works from offices at the Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek, is asking people who have adopted a rescue dog to get in touch and share …
Carthy Accountants welcomes new Senior Accountant to their growing team
A Stafford accountancy firm has more than doubled in size in the past two years as it responds to a significant upturn in clients. Their latest recruit is Vikki Miles who has joined from another Stafford practice and brings with her a wealth of experience, not only in standard compliance work but also in the more complicated tax areas, such …
Stepping Stones Education and Training take great strides forward with investment in new offices
A training provider is celebrating a landmark year after investing in new offices in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Stepping Stones Education and Training has passed its external Ofsted examination and Matrix reassessment in Autumn 2019 and has a growing portfolio of clients across Staffordshire and beyond. “It has been non-stop in the past few months,” said Director, Andy Talbot. “We have completed our …









