Family business E. Bennett Electrical has been keeping the wheels of British industry turning for half a century. Three generations of the Bennett family have worked for E. Bennett Electrical since it was founded in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1965 by Harry John Bennett. The company is now run by Harry John’s sons, Andrew, Nigel and Roger Bennett and is a …
Croft Architecture helps to build a thirst for micro-pubs
Croft Architecture is helping to slake a new found thirst for real ale and craft beer in Staffordshire. The Stafford based architects have been successful in gaining planning permission for three new micro-pubs in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. “There’s been a revolution in the tastes of beer drinkers, with many people moving away from mass produced beer, and this has sparked …
Family business dials up success with call handling service following management buy-out
Father and son David and John Marks are dialling up business success after completing a management buy-out at GRG Public Resources. The duo have launched Call Handling Stafford as they begin plans to remodel the business which employs 43 on the Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford. Meanwhile, two long serving staff members have been rewarded for their work by joining David …
Stoke-on-Trent’s Santa Dash will support North Staffordshire families in need
Runners, joggers, strollers and walkers are being sought for Stoke-on-Trent’s charity Santa Dash. The Alice Charity Is appealing for people to join the festive fun run at Hanley Park on Saturday, 12 December. Santa dashers aged 14 or over will be supplied with a free Santa suit in return for a £20 donation to the North Staffordshire based charity which …
Failure to ensure against cyber threats leaves companies at risk
Attacks by hackers on companies including Talk Talk and the Ashley Madison adultery website create panic around the world. Yet most businesses are failing to insure against the risk of cyber crime with many unaware of the availability of cyber liability insurance, commercial insurance expert James Miller has warned. Computer experts continue to warn about a rising tide of online …
Embassy Homme and Luxury Coffee Bar Embassy Grind
A classically designed new coffee lounge and barbers shop is to open in Newcastle-under-Lyme following major investment from award winning Embassy Hair. The coffee bar at Embassy Grind is designed as a cool space pervasive in London or Manchester. Urbanites and the like can relax and enjoy excellent quality Nespresso coffee, Tiffin sandwiches, salads and pastries baked in house. The …
It’s party time as Titanic Brewery celebrates 30 years of success with a charity fundraising extravaganza
Titanic Brewery is to throw a huge party in aid of local charities as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Funfair rides, charity stalls, musicians and a beer tent will take over the brewery’s site in Callender Place, Burslem, on Saturday, November 14. From humble beginnings behind the Travellers’ Rest pub, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, Titanic Brewery has been at the forefront of …
Bright new image puts adoption in focus as experts highlight the waiting game for older children
A Staffordshire based adoption agency is challenging prospective parents to consider adopting an older child. Adoption Focus has been really successful in finding families for older children, finding families for 22 children aged four and above in the past 12 months. As National Adoption Week 2015 begins on 19 October, Newcastle-under-Lyme based Adoption Focus is working with campaigners across the …
VW scandal: Ray vows action against car giant amid claims he was misled and left hundreds of pounds out of pocket
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 …
Raleigh Coatings learn the science of marketing with Let’s Do Mentoring
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 …