Specialist military broadband provider, Media Force, has announced the acquisition of TriCommunications Ltd, a service provider on six RAF bases in England Media Force is the military arm of Keycom, which supplies high-speed, tailored broadband solutions to organisations across the UK. TriCommunications is based at Holyhead, Anglesey and was founded in 2004 by Steve Adams. “The acquisition of TriCommunications further …

Two leading lights in the Business for Breakfast organisation have been rewarded for their tireless efforts working for Young Enterprise. Stuart Walton, UK Managing Director of referral marketing business BforB and Sarah White, owner of the BforB Ladies franchise in Staffordshire have been recognised with Gold awards from the national education charity. Stuart has been involved in Young Enterprise for …

A housing association is investing in local talent and helping graduates build their careers. Staffordshire Housing Association has given traineeships to Dan Ratcliffe and Chris Shaw, both 22, who have degrees in finance and accounting. The two graduates are now working in the association’s finance department and the SHA will pay for them to gain their Chartered Institute of Management …

A businessman has gone green to cut his fuel bills by almost half at a time when many face fuel poverty due to rising prices. Dr Bernard Lovatt invested in solar panels on his home in Newcasle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire in summer 2012. As a result, he has seen his electricity bills reduce by 45 per cent and has received an additional …

A UK charity funding research into landmine detection and destruction has appointed its first Chief Executive. Martin Dansey is to head the Find A Better Way team. Martin comes to Find A Better Way from the Centre for Blast Injuries at Imperial College, London, where he was Head of Operations. He has previously held senior roles in the British Military …

Fair Trade company Little Trove has been chosen to exhibit at a premier London exhibition as it explores new trade markets. Pulse at Earls Court showcases specially selected design led goods to an international audience of trade buyers. Little Trove of Newcastle, Staffordshire, is an on-line fair trade luxury goods and homeware business. The company was founded on a party …

Stoke-on-Trent’s Appetite programme is looking for more volunteers to help communities get arty. The volunteers, known as Appetisers, will support a range of innovative and exciting events throughout 2014. Open sessions will be held at the Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley, on 2nd and 9th of April (6-9pm). Anyone hoping to get involved should register an expression of interest by logging …

Keycom and Vision Fibre Media collaborate to offer residents up to 1 gigabit broadband speeds 68 times faster than UK average Residents in an exclusive London development are benefiting from the UK’s fastest broadband. Keycom and Vision Fibre Media have teamed up to deliver broadband users at Kings Chelsea with superfast broadband at speeds of up to 1 Gb/s – …

A survey of employers by Brampton Recruitment has revealed pinch points at Christmas and in the summer when productivity and staff holidays peak. The data, from around 2000 companies surveyed by Brampton Recruitment could prove valuable for businesses as they plan for the year ahead. December is a critical time with a majority of companies at their busiest in the …

Regulars at a Stoke-on-Trent pub are among the subject of the latest work by renowned Potteries artist Rob Pointon. Rob has been documenting the comings and goings in the Bulls Head, Burslem, as he prepares for the opening of his homecoming exhibition at the town’s Barewall Gallery on Friday. Following a painting trip to the US, Rob has been getting …