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A former junior international gymnast is to open a championship standard training school in her home town of Stafford. Adele Booth is to launch the Back2Back Gymnastics Club, with the aim of developing talented young able bodied and disabled gymnasts. Contract negotiations to acquire a large industrial building in the town and convert it into a high-specification gymnastics centre, are …
A TALENTED tax expert has been rewarded with a Directorship by long-established accountancy company, Geens. Chris Beeston joined Stoke-based Geens in 2007 and has risen rapidly through the industry ranks. Chris became a fully qualified Chartered Accountant at just 21 and gained national recognition when he achieved the best marks in the UK in the Chartered Institute of Taxation CTA …
Spaces are running out for vintage businesses looking to sell or promote their goods at the prestigious RAF Cosford air show. Vintage village organiser Sarah Lewis says bookings have reached record heights for the popular event and anyone wishing to join in needs to make immediate contact. Sarah, who runs linked vintage and catering themed businesses and events, won contracts …
Eight in 10 businesses are set to employ more people in 2017, according to a new survey by recruitment specialists Appointments Personnel. An upsurge of optimism among employers is the main finding from a wide-reaching survey of businesses in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The findings are in stark contrast to Appointments Personnel’s findings in a survey taken towards the …
Keith Bott, Director of Titanic Brewery has received his MBE from the Princess Royal in a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace. Keith said: “I’m extremely proud to receive this honour, particularly as the citation refers to services to the brewing industry and the economy of Staffordshire. “I joined the industry as an apprentice brewer and I could never have predicted …
Mothers with young children are being urged to dance their way to fitness following a successful bid for funding to the THIS GIRL CAN campaign. Stafford based dance and fitness business, the Groove Academy, joined forces with the town’s Northfield Centre to secure a grant from the National Lottery and Sport England run campaign. Launching on Saturday, 6 May, the …
From homes to dogs, keeping things clean and tidy has helped North Staffordshire entrepreneur David Caddy sweep to success. The former butcher has built successful companies Dial A Dog Wash and Spot On Cleaning in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Now, having established a growing business empire in Ireland, coincidentally based in Newcastle, County Down, David is handing the management reins of Spot On …
Partnerships with major businesses, charities and sporting organisations in Staffordshire is driving jobs and growth at the Strategi Solutions Group. The Newcastle-based business has enjoyed rapid expansion after winning major contracts across the UK. And the Strategi Solutions formula has proved a winner closer to home with Uttoxeter Racecourse. A full marketing and design review led to a major refresh …
A major renovation programme at the 17th Century Bulls Head, Alton, is nearing completion with the installation of a stunning oak bar and a state of the art wood and gas fired pizza oven from Italy. James and Gemma Miller are lovingly restoring the Bulls Head having bought the pub in High Street, Alton, last year together with the neighbouring …
Looking back to 1993, the UK looked like a different place: Charles and Diana were heading for divorce, the IRA bombed Warrington, UKIP was formed as the Tories waged war over the Maastricht Treaty, Mr Blobby topped the pop charts and the Premier League made its debut. It was also a momentous year for Stoke-on-Trent school boys Mike McDonald and …
