The author of Shotley Bridge Murders has revealed that the reason she started penning the crime story was to make friends giggle – but the project quickly deepened into something more powerful.
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PR and marketing chiefs take the spoils in business awards
Marketing excellence has been recognised with awards for a local PR – and the marketing firm she collaborates with.
Amphion Construction marks 20 years of UK development with landmark project showcase and major new investments
Two decades. Thousands of projects. One unwavering mission: building spaces that power communities, industry and growth.
‘Give yourself the gift of sight this Christmas’ urges optometrist
People in Northampton have been urged to prioritise their vision and give themselves ‘the gift of sight’ this Christmas.
FareShare Midlands launches Big Give Campaign to support families facing a hungry Winter
As winter sets in and the cost of living continues to squeeze households across the Midlands, FareShare Midlands is launching its Big Give Christmas Challenge (2nd to 9th December), where all donations are match-funded – doubling the impact of every gift.
Oxford Innovation Space’s Jo Stevens honoured as Institute of Economic Development Leader of the Year 2025
Jo Stevens, Managing Director at Oxford Innovation Space, has been named Leader of the Year at the prestigious Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Awards 2025.
Venus Legal promotes former legal apprentice after record year of growth
A pioneering solicitor who was among the first in the country to qualify through the groundbreaking Solicitor Apprenticeship route has been promoted at one of the North West’s fastest-growing litigation firms.
Thousands of Northampton College students to see world premiere of play about toxic masculinity
Thousands of students will see the world premiere of a play about toxic masculinity and social media thanks to an important collaboration between Northampton College and Royal & Derngate theatre.
Group that supports vulnerable women announces first fundraising Gala Dinner
People in Warwickshire will be hoping to paint the town pink in the New Year at an inaugural fundraising Gala Dinner.
Male homelessness in the spotlight as Mandem Meetup completes biggest ever ‘Sleepout’
Over 20 members of a Wolverhampton men’s mental health charity fought the elements and biting cold to spend 24-hours on the streets of the city this weekend.
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College named finalist in prestigious national awards
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) has been announced as a finalist in the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards for The City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers.
Flexible Space Association Awards 2025 winners announced at record-breaking event
The flexible workspace industry convened at Pan Pacific London on Thursday 27 November, for the Flexible Space Association’s (FlexSA) annual Gala Dinner, where the winners of the FlexSA Awards 2025 were also revealed.