A major warehouse with the space to create up to 300 jobs has been released onto the market in Stoke-on-Trent. Commercial property experts, Mounsey Chartered Surveyors, have been appointed to market a 103,000 sq. ft. industrial/warehouse facility on Oldfields Business Park in Fenton. “Initial marketing has gone well and there has been strong early interest,” said company director Richard Mounsey. …
Our review of 2016 highlights business and charity success
As a new year dawns at Howle HQ, we felt it was a good time to look back at 2016. We have had the privilege to bring you some amazing success stories and we’ve listed some highlights below. The year got off to a great start with the launch of a potentially lifesaving vaccine packaging solution from Woolcool. This was …
Cheers as Stoke-on-Trent brewer Keith Bott is recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours
A leading figure in the rebirth of the British brewing industry has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. Keith Bott, a Director of Titanic Brewery, is honoured for services to the brewing industry and the economy of Staffordshire. Keith said: “Receiving such a prestigious award is a huge honour, it reflects the vast amount of hard …
D2NA ensure Beswicks receive the finest IT support
A partnership between Beswicks Legal and D2NA has helped the leading law firm achieve Government-backed Cyber Essentials Certification. Newcastle-under-Lyme based D2NA is an accredited supplier for the Cyber Essentials scheme which helps give clients peace of mind and allows certified companies to bid for Government contracts. Beswicks and D2NA have forged a strong partnership having met through finest North Staffordshire, …
Providing the knowledge to build business
Experienced researcher Tom Parry has revamped his business to focus on helping companies in Staffordshire and Cheshire to grow. Tom has worked on major research projects which have been used to lobby Parliament and shape UK business policy. Now Tom has remodelled his business, Planned Market Research, to support growing businesses and even start-ups closer to his Alsager base. “Knowledge …
Drive to breathe new life into historic city centre church
A new drive is underway to identify a suitable occupier for an historic city centre church following the opening of a major new food and entertainment complex close by. The Grade II Listed St. John the Evangelist Church in Hanley has stood empty since the late 1980s before being carefully restored a few years ago. Now marketing agents Mounsey Surveyors …
David reunites with former apprentice Mike to foster business growth
Electrician David Knight is growing his business reach by teaming up with Mike Wallace – 10 years after giving him his first chance in the business. The duo will trade independently but are joining forces to take on bigger electrical repair jobs. Both David, of Day and Knight Electrical, Stafford, and Mike, an independent electrician from Albrighton, near Bridgnorth, are …
Gingerbread Centre families to benefit from carol services at Lichfield Cathedral
A charity which provides long term support for homeless families in North Staffordshire is set to benefit from Christmas festivities at Lichfield Cathedral. The Gingerbread Centre has been chosen by the Church of England Diocese of Lichfield to receive gifts left by visitors to the cathedral. The presents will be given to three charities including the Gingerbread Centre, Stoke-on-Trent. Gingerbread …
Christmas themed Snow White figurine launch brings festive cheer to the English Ladies Co.
A limited edition figurine depicting Snow White in a Christmas cloak has been launched following the success of an exclusive deal between the English Ladies fine china company and the Disney Corporation. The Stoke-on-Trent business has seen high demand after it unveiled three Disney Princess fine bone china figurines in summer 2016. More than a 1,000 of the …
Anthony completes seven-year process to become the latest fully qualified member of the Croft Architecture team
Anthony Walker has become the fourth fully qualified architect at a growing Staffordshire practice after passing his Part 3 Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture. Anthony joined Croft Architecture as a Part 3 trainee and has combined his studies with practical on-the-job learning. “Working part time has allowed Anthony to be actively involved in a diverse range of projects,” explained …