Tyre emissions – the environmental elephant in the room
Nick Molden As CEO of a company specialising in vehicle emissions, Nick Molden believes that in many countries tyres are becoming the biggest source of emissions from in-use vehicles. Speaking…
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Lucky Swallows take flight online: New website launches for recycled ocean plastic design brand
After winning hearts at the Cherry Picked Pop Up in Glasgow’s Saints of Ingram at the weekend, Lucky Swallows — the striking wall-mounted birds made from recycled ocean plastic —…
New B&Q Merry Hill store now open
B&Q has opened its brand-new store at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Dudley, the 10th new store this year which will employ 22 colleagues. The new 23,000 square foot B&Q…
ScotRail welcomes record number of new apprentices
ScotRail has welcomed its largest-ever group of new apprentices, with 46 positions created across a wide range of roles. The train operator’s latest intake of new apprentices includes opportunities in…
Fuchsia garden opened in memory of landscaping mastermind of Telford Town Park
Front: Doreen Wassell, David’s widow, his daughter Tina Corfield and his son Benjamin Corfield – Back: Volunteers from Friends of Telford Town Park and Councillor Carolyn Healy A specialist garden…
Squire Patton Boggs accelerates UK growth with Partner hires across four offices
Miles Robinson Squire Patton Boggs have announced partner hires across its Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester offices. Spanning various areas of expertise, the additions build upon the firm’s strong UK…
Hundreds of women have a hand in major community art project
Photo Credit: Alex James Harvey “Each stitch carries a story – of courage after hardship, of rebuilding confidence, of daring to dream of a new future” – The Esther Project.…
Wolverhampton author turns Japanese with ‘Haiku for the 92’ football book deal
Matt Eccles A Wolverhampton writer has blended British football terrace and Japanese cultures with the launch of his first book. With the title based on the cheeky terrace chant ‘Who…
Aviation expert Aurrigo International raises £14.1m in jobs and expansion boost
Professor David Keene MBE, CEO of Aurrigo International plc A leading autonomous transport specialist has raised £14.1m to accelerate growth, identify larger manufacturing facilities and increase its technical and manufacturing…
Oakland International champions Zero Waste Week with staff engagement drive
Staff at Oakland International were reminded of the importance of reducing what they throw away during this year’s Zero Waste Week, with a campaign highlighting practical steps to cut everyday…
Long-term support helps make the difference to local foodbank
Tracy Shepherd, human resources manager at PDI International, with the £200 of goods bought and donated to Corby Foodbank A local foodbank has benefitted from a generous donation of essential…
David Kelly joins Naylor as Regional Sales Manager
David Kelly Naylor has expanded its sales team with the appointment of David Kelly as Regional Sales Manager for Naylor Drainage. Kelly brings extensive experience of the merchant sector and…