Beer tax rise is ‘kick in the teeth’ says Titanic Brewery

The increase of two per cent above inflation in beer tax,announced in today’s Budget, is ‘ruinous’ to the nation’s thriving local brewing sector, ignores its contribution to the economy and puts thousands of jobs in breweries and pubs in jeopardy, says Keith Bott, Managing Director of Titanic Brewery.  “This is a real kick in the teeth to the local brewing …

COUSINS GO BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER 50 YEARS AS FAMILY MEMBERS ARE REMEMBERED

Cousins Michael and Martin Bailey returned to their old school for the first time in half a century to celebrate the revival of a tradition with links to their family.  The Bailey family, of Wolstanton donated a ceremonial mace to Newcastle-under-Lyme School in honour of relatives Captain Charles Bailey and Lieutenant John Bailey who died in World War Two.  “The …

BUSINESS GROUP EXPANDS AS STAFFORDSHIRE COMPANIES DISCOVER IT IS GOOD TO TALK

A business group is rapidly expanding as small and medium sized companies in Staffordshire recognise networking as a way to grow their businesses.  When Business for Breakfast was launched in Staffordshire it had just two groups in Stoke-on-Trent. Further groups at Stafford and Penkridge were established by June, 2010.  Now a third Stoke-on-Trent group has just been launched with a …

DEVONPORT WORKERS COME FORWARD FOR HEARING TESTS

DEVONPORT WORKERS COME FORWARD FOR  HEARING TESTS  Workers at Plymouth’s historic Devonport docks who believe their hearing was damaged while at work are to be screened by audiologists.  Around 20 people have made appointments to see audiologists working on behalf of industrial injury lawyers Attwood Solicitors.  Now a second day has been set aside for hearing screening tests on Saturday, …

HEAR THIS – INDUSTRIAL INJURY SPECIALISTS NEW OFFICE AND JOBS PLAN

A leading industrial injuries lawyer is to open a second Stoke-on-Trent office providing much needed jobs in Burslem town centre.  Ambitious Attwood Solicitors opened an office in St John’s Square, in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent’s Mother Town, in mid February.  The premises offer facilities including a “Law Lounge” where residents can call in and enjoy a free cup of coffee while …

HEAR THIS – INDUSTRIAL INJURY SPECIALISTS NEW OFFICE AND JOBS PLAN

A leading industrial injuries lawyer is to open a second Stoke-on-Trent office providing much needed jobs in Burslem town centre.   Ambitious Attwood Solicitors will open an office in St John’s Square, in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent’s Mother Town, in mid February.  And the premises will offer new facilities including a “Law Lounge” where residents can call in and enjoy a …

TRIBUTE TO TITANIC BREWERY FOUNDER JOHN PAZIO

A special charity ale has been produced by Titanic Brewery in tribute to its founder.  John Pazio died recently following a long illness. John revived brewing in Stoke-on-Trent when he launched the Titanic Brewery in 1985.  Unfortunately the project faltered, before being taken on by Keith and Dave Bott. The Titanic Founder’s Ale will be available in the brewery’s five …

FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR TITANIC CHARITY CHALLENGE

Customers will drink to their local’s favourite charities during a Cider Festival across five Staffordshire pubs. Licensees at the Titanic Brewery pubs in Stoke-on-Trent, Stone and Stafford have each chosen a favourite charity to support during the festival this weekend. Customers will be asked to support the good causes and the Potteries based brewery has agreed to match the money raised. Landlady Cherryl Poppit …

PREPARE EARLY TO AVOID FROSTY EMPLOYEE RELATIONS THIS WINTER

Britain is bracing itself for a cold winter – with the Met Office warning of bad weather as early as the second part of this week. And businesses should be planning ahead to avoid potential conflict with staff when the snow forces people to take time off, according to West Midlands employment lawyer Sarah Pugh. Sarah, a partner at Dudley …