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Senior appointment to support growth at Coventry pallet pooler
Senior appointment to support growth at Coventry pallet pooler

One of Europe’s leading pallet pooling specialists has made a new appointment to support its ongoing growth. IPP, which specialises in pooling sustainable wooden pallets, has appointed Sarah Mercer to the role of business programme director at its UK office in Coventry. Sarah brings 16 years’ experience in…

Bike4Life Festival expands with new venue for 2024
Bike4Life Festival expands with new venue for 2024

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Bike4Life Festival returns this month (April) and will be bigger and better than ever before with a new venue to welcome its convoy of 3,500 motorbikes – Weston Park in Shifnal, Shropshire. The Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival, sponsored by The Bike Insurer, is taking place on…

Teepee Electrical wired for growth after signing RBW deal
Teepee Electrical wired for growth after signing RBW deal

A Black Country electrical specialist has signed a major deal with Britain’s only manufacturer of hand-built EV cars. Teepee Electrical, which has factories in Aldridge and Bloxwich, has extended its working relationship with RBW Electric Cars to become its official harness and wiring loom partner and a critical…

Europe’s “incredible” disabled golfers seeking Cup glory after Derbyshire’s Purpose Media steps in to help fund their trip
Europe’s “incredible” disabled golfers seeking Cup glory after Derbyshire’s Purpose Media…

Sixteen of Europe’s most talented disabled golfers are ready to fly to the USA to compete in their version of the Ryder Cup after an East Midlands marketing agency signed up as their sponsor. The team, which consists of golfers from across the continent, including England, Scotland, Denmark and Germany, have been…

Stoke-on-Trent’s You Can Do It .Training flying high with global client
Stoke-on-Trent’s You Can Do It .Training flying high with global client

A North Staffordshire training company has gone global less than two years after being founded.  You Can Do It .Training won a major deal to deliver health and safety training globally to Unilode Aviation Solutions. The company, based at the Bridge Centre, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, were tasked with delivering …

Match winning deal sees new jackets for Polegate football team
Match winning deal sees new jackets for Polegate football team

A team of budding footballers at Polegate Grasshoppers FC have received an end of season boost with a new addition to the squad – new rain jackets from a local pallet distribution company. The under 13s white team, which was formed last season, are now well protected against the elements thanks to Hailsham-based…

Something exciting to get your claws into as Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian
Something exciting to get your claws into as Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian

This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian. The concept takes inspiration from the original southern ‘seafood boil’ made famous in Louisiana in the USA’s Deep South, which uses a traditional cooking method to…

Open day to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent truck stop’s first class driver facilities
Open day to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent truck stop’s first class driver facilities

A Stoke-on-Trent truck stop, which has raised the bar when it comes to driver welfare facilities, is hosting a special open day, which will see government officials, businesses and members of the community come together. Ads Truck Parking in Longton, has totally transformed its base following a £225,000 Government…

Derby schools receive nearly £1 million to improve buildings
Derby schools receive nearly £1 million to improve buildings

Four schools in Derby, all part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, have been successful in gaining nearly £1million of funding to carry out work to improve their buildings.  Cherry Tree Hill Primary in Chaddesden, Springfield Primary in Spondon, Beaufort Primary in Chaddesden and Portway Junior School in Allestree…

Hospice thanks amazing retail volunteers
Hospice thanks amazing retail volunteers

Birmingham Hospice hosted an evening celebrating the vital contribution of its retail volunteers at its Harborne superstore, Reloved Brum, last week. Volunteers play a vital role across the charity’s 20 stores, serving customers and sorting stock, as well as bringing their own knowledge and expertise to product…