Recycling programme launched to support Butterfly Appeal
L-R: Century Mobile MD Scott Harrhy and Safe and Sound CEO Tracy Harrison – Picture Credit: Alex Cantrill-Jones/ACJ Media A Derby charity’s fundraising appeal has got off to a flying…
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Business and tradespeople wanted as Black Country Wellbeing Centre looks to expand
L-R: Adam Bradley and Wade Cooper with young boxers Drew, Callum and Amelia Local companies and tradespeople are being urged to get behind a new Upper Gornal fitness centre and…
Hundreds of local businesses boosted by Aston innovation scheme
Professor Nicholas Theodorakopoulos Hundreds of small to medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the West Midlands have benefitted from a scheme, managed by Aston Business School in Birmingham, which has encouraged them…
Owen Payne Recruitment team up with Compton Care to raise money for the City Cycle Challenge
On Friday 28th June 2019, Owen Payne Recruitment teamed up with Compton Care to raise money for the City Cycle Challenge. The challenge itself was devised as part of the…
Primrose Hospice launch corporate challenge
An afternoon reception helped to launch Primrose Hospice’s Corporate Challenge at The Orangery in Ipsley last Monday. Staff from businesses across Bromsgrove and Redditch met their competitors and listened to…
UK employment outlook continues fall after six years of growth
Andrew Mair, Partner and Head of BDO LLP The outlook for UK employment has fallen for the second consecutive month after years of sustained growth, according to a new report…
Another successful golf open at Birstall Golf Club raises money for Birstall BAGs
Cheque presentation – L-R: Liz Darlison (Trustee), Mick Newton (Golf Club Men’s Captain 2018/19) and Emma Shaw (Trustee) 26 teams of keen golfers hit the greens at Birstall Golf Club…
10 years of treasure – 10th anniversary of Staffordshire Hoard discovery celebrated
Staffordshire Hoard before conservation It’s the treasure that unearthed the dramatic history of 7th Century England and the world of its warrior elite. Ten years ago on 5 July 2009,…
ROAD TEST – Skoda Kodiaq vRS
Skoda Kodiaq vRS By Ian Strachan The Skoda Kodiaq broke new ground for the Czech manufacturer when it was launched. It was the company’s first ever seven-seat sports utility vehicle…
ROAD TEST – Kia ProCeed GT – 2019
Kia ProCeed GT – 2019 By Ian Strachan When Kia’s press material says the ProCeed is “all new” they are not kidding. Far from an annual facelift, the new ProCeed…
ROAD TEST – Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.0 Diesel
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.0 Diesel By Ian Strachan The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a great example of how to turn a sporty saloon into a practical estate car without losing…
ROAD TEST – Fiat Tipo S-Design 2019
Fiat Tipo S-Design 2019 By Ian Strachan The often-overlooked Fiat Tipo has been around for a while and has always been a pleasing car to look at, with a good…