A Volkswagen Golf driver is planning to sue the car giant after the performance of his eco-friendly Blue Motion car left him thousands of pounds out of pocket. In a new twist on the VW emissions scandal, Ray Hitchens claims he has evidence that the car company’s marketing material on fuel consumption is misleading. Ray kept a detailed log of …

Specialist medical coatings company Raleigh Coatings turned to Let’s Do Mentoring for support to help market a new product line. When opportunities arose to expand the company’s offer with a new coating line for the wound dressing market, Raleigh Coatings had the in-house expertise to develop and manufacture new products. But Managing Director Pete Turton recognised Raleigh Coatings needed expert …

Superfast broadband provider Keycom has been shortlisted in the Connecting the Unconnected category of the highly prestigious Telecoms awards due to the work they have done to get social housing tenants online. Innovative partnerships with housing associations including Stafford and Rural Homes and Weaver Vale Housing, Northwich, has seen both staff and residents going online. Keycom’s superfast broadband solutions allow …

A move to bigger new premises has capped a year of growth and innovation for IT specialists Vostro Ltd. While many IT companies offer Cloud storage solutions, Vostro has developed a UK based solution which sets it apart from competitors. Vostro has provided a Cloud solution for businesses such as law firms and financial businesses who have been unable to …

A Stafford accountant is returning to his sporting roots by sponsoring youth football at Stafford Town. Carthy Accountants are the new away shirt sponsors for Stafford Town Uunder-15s. “I have very happy memories of turning out for Stafford Town and it is great to be able to support them with shirt sponsorship,” said Rupert Carthy, founder and Director of the …

Dustcheck chairman Ed Spires is to take to the rugby pitch for one last time to present new sponsored shirts to Trentham Rugby Club. Ed wore the Trentham shirt for many seasons and has been a club member for more than 40 years, having played his first game in 1974. Following a successful career in business during which Ed. and …

A major refurbishment and an exciting new beer list are on the menu at the popular White Star pub in Stoke town centre. Titanic Brewery has invested £25,000 in a programme of works at the White Star which reopened on September 24, 2015, following a three day refit. The investment is a demonstration of support for the town of Stoke …

A unique theatre experience is coming to Stoke-on-Trent. Roundabout, the world’s first pop up, plug in and play theatre, is coming to the City Centre this October. As part of the city-wide Appetite arts programme, Roundabout will present four acclaimed plays for adults and children between October 15 and October 18. Roundabout is a real theatre which can be collapsed …

Food safety expert Christina Ratcliffe is helping caterers across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire hit the heights for hygiene and cleanliness. Christina has launched The Food Safety Company to work with cafes, restaurants and pubs to help them achieve the highest 5-star standard for cleanliness and hygiene. With a wealth of experience as a local authority food safety inspector to draw …

Former accountancy managing partner John Capper has set more than 20 small businesses on the road to success after branching out as a business and financial coach. John, from Cheddleton, is celebrating five years as head of John Capper & Co. after an earlier career which saw him lead 450 staff across 12 offices in RSM Bentley Jennison’s Audit, Tax …