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Lanyon Bowdler appoints new debt recovery manager
Lanyon Bowdler appoints new debt recovery manager

A Shropshire law firm is highlighting the need for businesses to have proper procedures in place to help reduce bad debts and improve their cash flow. Liam Holyhead, Lanyon Bowdler’s new debt recovery manager, said it was essential that firms safeguard their interests by performing their due diligence correctly…

Innovative diabetes tech firm in Wales celebrates five years of success
Innovative diabetes tech firm in Wales celebrates five years of success

A leading Welsh innovator in the field of diabetes technology is celebrating half a decade in business as it edges closer to transforming the realm of continuous glucose monitoring.   Afon Technology opened its doors in 2019 and started creating the world’s first non-invasive wearable blood glucose sensor –…

Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions, research reveals
Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions,…

New research funded by an East Midlands research organisation shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions, despite being more likely to be affected. A systematic review funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research…

Carnsight Communications marks exciting Q2 growth with new hire and promotion
Carnsight Communications marks exciting Q2 growth with new hire and promotion

Laura Witte and Alexandra Johansen bring fresh international perspective.  Carnsight Communications, a boutique PR and social media agency based near Bath, has welcomed Laura Witte as its new Social Media Manager. Alexandra Johansen, who joined the business in 2023, also celebrates a promotion to PR Account Manager.…

Drinks group Virtus Brands set to grow its market reach as it ties up Parfetts distribution deal
Drinks group Virtus Brands set to grow its market reach as it ties up Parfetts distribution deal

West Midlands independent drinks startup Virtus Brands has taken a major step in expanding its UK sales after signing a deal with leading wholesalers Parfetts. The Dudley-based firm, which manufactures and distributes 15 drinks brands including its high-selling Jatt Life ultra-premium vodka, has joined Parfetts’…

Health food chain Grape Tree doubles its presence in the Midlands
Health food chain Grape Tree doubles its presence in the Midlands

A popular health food chain is doubling its warehouse and manufacturing capabilities in the Midlands as it continues its rapid expansion across the UK.  Formed in January 2013 by Nick Shutts and Nigel Morris, Grape Tree already occupies almost 34,000 sq.ft. on the Multipark Pensnett Estate in Kingswinford. The…

78% of those approaching retirement fail to seek professional advice
78% of those approaching retirement fail to seek professional advice

Global investment company abrdn have conducted a survey that found that almost four out of five people taking retirement are not seeking professional advice in respect of their financial plans.  The survey questioned 2,000 retirees in the UK, finding that 78% have not taken any professional advice from finance…

High fives all round as league tables reveal Northampton College is one of best in country
High fives all round as league tables reveal Northampton College is one of best in country

New national league tables have revealed Northampton College is now the fifth best-performing college in the country. Data released as part of the latest 2022/23 National Achievement Rates Tables (NART) shows Northampton College is placed fifth out of 225 colleges for 16 to 18-year-old education and training. The…

Harrogate friends raise thousands for cancer charity as they embark on marathon challenge
Harrogate friends raise thousands for cancer charity as they embark on marathon challenge

Two Harrogate friends & colleagues have already raised thousands of pounds for charity ahead of taking on the ‘challenge of a lifetime’ at this weekend’s London Marathon.  Bridget Moore and Amy Cresswell of Alchemy Media will tackle the 26.2-mile trek through the streets of the capital on Sunday having…

200 years of Weston Park history ends as Martin retires
200 years of Weston Park history ends as Martin retires

The head gardener at one of the region’s leading stately homes is to retire – ending a family association with the estate stretching back more than 200 years. Martin Gee – whose family has enjoyed unbroken service at Weston Park on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border since 1803 ­– is hanging up his spade…