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 …

A North Staffordshire finance expert is at the heart of work which seeks to simplify how businesses cope with taxation regulations across Europe. John Capper is best known in Staffordshire for coaching and advising small and medium sized businesses on finance and as President of the Staffordshire Moorlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry. But a parallel role as Executive Director …

The number of couples choosing not to marry has more than doubled in 20 years but many are unaware of the myth of “common law marriage,” according to Staffordshire family law expert, Jo Johnson. There are now more than 3.3 million cohabiting couples in the UK, an increase of 1.7 million from 2016. “Should these couples separate, they have little …

Please help if you can: We are appealing to media sources to feature the audio on their websites http://v.cogent.co.uk/hd/2017/03/23/AChildOfMineMar2017 TV star Keeley Hawes has taken part in the recording of a hard-hitting radio promo for child bereavement charity A Child of Mine. Keeley, star of Ashes to Ashes and The Missing, is a long-time supporter of the Stafford based charity …

Nursery age children are set to be enthralled by the enchanting tale of the Snail and the Whale. The award-winning story is being used by storytellers from education innovators PiCL (Partners in Creative Learning) to encourage children in Stoke-on-Trent to foster a love of reading. A programme of drama and storytelling workshops is being staged by PiCL at the West …

Patients needing help with back, neck and muscle injuries are set to benefit from a new business bringing Chiropractic services to Leek Chiropractor Andrew Smy is expanding his services into the Moorlands town less than two years after setting up Peak Chiropractic in nearby Stoke-on-Trent. Peak Chiropractic has taken consulting rooms inside Leek Health Centre, in Fountain Street, and will …

Work to rebrand and grow her family building company has led to national recognition for Stone-based businesswoman Aly Davidson. Aly has been shortlisted for a Women in Construction award less than two years after joining her husband, John, as a business partner. “I immediately set to work on re-inventing the business and rebranding, from Davidson Design and Build, to Xtenda. …

Catering entrepreneur Sarah Lewis is launching new brands after flying high with contract successes at some of Shropshire and Staffordshire’s best known venues. Sarah has won a prestigious contract to provide corporate catering at the RAF Cosford Air Show along with further contracts at Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent and the RIDE Staffordshire cycle festival. The young businesswoman and chef has built …