VMS Ltd, a leading UK-based vegetation management and landscaping contractor has partnered with YMCA to help young people build skills and careers in arboriculture through its apprenticeship scheme.
Posts by Olly Attfield-Tomes
Triple appointment for growing Derby-based PR agency
PR and communications agency Nielsen McAllister has announced the appointment of three new members of staff in support of its rapidly growing client portfolio.
First anniversary sees second contest for schools
An educational experiences company is celebrating its first anniversary in business in the same way that it began its journey – by giving back to the community it serves and launching a competition for local schools.
Delapré Abbey’s Stables project receives nearly £200,000 to go green
A new health and wellbeing hub which is being created at one of Northamptonshire’s most important historic sites will be environmentally friendly thanks to a major funding boost.
Opportunity lies ahead at Vulcan Works
The time between the beginning of a new calendar year and the end of a financial year is often a reflective one for businesses, as they shake off past decisions and look ahead for future opportunities.
New campaign launched to tackle business rates avoidance and save councils millions
A new campaign, End Rates Avoidance (ERA), is launched today to tackle business rates avoidance in England and save councils an estimated £250-300 million annually.
ROAD TEST – Volkswagen Tayron
I was always a fan of Volkswagen’s Tiguan Allspace, the German company’s offering in the compact sports utility vehicle sector which gave you practicality and performance, with a comfortable seven-seat cabin.
ROAD TEST – Ford Tourneo Courier
When you drive a car that started life as a van, you probably wouldn’t expect much in the way of creature comforts. But in the case of the Ford Connect Tourneo, you’d be very wrong.
ROAD TEST – Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru might not be a brand which automatically makes it onto buyers’ choice lists. And that’s a shame because the manufacturer has a very attractive range of vehicles offering solid and dependable alternatives to the more obvious choices from mainstream manufacturers.
ROAD TEST – MGS5 EV
The range of fully electric cars on the market is growing rapidly, and now MG has pitched into the competitive medium SUV market with the MGS5 EV.
ROAD TEST – Volvo XC60 PHEV
Volvo’s XC60 is one of the biggest selling Volvos ever, with nearly three million sales worldwide. Despite being around since 2017 this Swedish SUV can still compete with newer opposition.
ROAD TEST – CUPRA Tavascan VZ2
The CUPRA Tavascan was the first electric SUV under the CUPRA brand and the second all-electric CUPRA after the excellent CUPRA Born.












