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Spotlight On – Sara Simson, Partner at FBC Manby Bowdler
Spotlight On – Sara Simson, Partner at FBC Manby Bowdler

I head up the Wills, Probate and Lifetime Planning Team in Redditch and deal with a range of matters including powers of attorney, probate and the Court of Protection, I aim to help families through what can be a really difficult time. In 2016, I became a full member of The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners,…

Estilo Interiors takes on Bristol with two-floor CAT B fit out project
Estilo Interiors takes on Bristol with two-floor CAT B fit out project

One of Birmingham’s leading main contractors – Estilo Interiors – has once again added to its extensive list of project wins, taking on the two-floor CAT B fit-out of Clarke Willmott’s new offices in Bristol’s Assembly Building C. The 15,600 sq ft project is an impressive relocation for the law firm, which…

Law Society names Mason Thomas Law Commercial Property Team of the Year
Law Society names Mason Thomas Law Commercial Property Team of the Year

Mason Thomas Law has been named as Sheffield & District Law Society’s Commercial Property Team of the Year 2024. As well as winning the prestigious title, the Sheffield-based property law specialist was also shortlisted for Niche law Firm of the Year, while director and solicitor Cathy Thomas was a finalist in…

Pinelog says a fond farewell to Paula after nearly 40 years
Pinelog says a fond farewell to Paula after nearly 40 years

After a career spanning nearly 40 years, one of the timber lodge industry’s longest known names has said goodbye to both the sector and Pinelog Limited. Paula Skelton, associate director of Pinelog, has retired from a 36 year career with the luxury timber lodge manufacturer. During her time with Pinelog Paula has…

New senior appointment at William Davis Homes
New senior appointment at William Davis Homes

Award-winning housebuilder William Davis Homes has appointed Michele Rose as its new Group Sales & Marketing Director, covering the East and West Midlands regions. Michele joins Loughborough-based William Davis from Bloor Homes, where she was Regional Sales Director. With more than 30 years’ experience in the…

School pupils create posters to alert parents to the dangers of careless parking
School pupils create posters to alert parents to the dangers of careless parking

Pupils at a Chesterfield school have been creating eye-catching posters to display around the grounds, alerting parents and carers to the dangers of careless parking. Youngsters from Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy were tasked with looking at parking outside the school, in Dunston Lane, Newbold, and then making…

Spotlight On – David Moore, Founder and Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Pied à Terre
Spotlight On – David Moore, Founder and Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Pied à Terre

David Moore, founder and owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Pied à Terre in Fitzrovia, the longest held Michelin starred restaurant in London (31 years). David is also a Trustee of Cockpit Arts an award-winning social enterprise that supports over 160 independent craft makers and businesses. Tell us a little bit…

Derby transport business collects national logistics award
Derby transport business collects national logistics award

Viking Transport Ltd has collected an award for its contribution to the logistics industry.   The Derby-based transport firm was named Platinum Award Winner by Pallet-Track following a successful year in business at an event hosted by DJ and TV favourite, Vernon Kay.  The award was for the business’ contribution…

Stacey Solomon and Stamptastic share emotional encounter at Theo Paphitis SBS Conference
Stacey Solomon and Stamptastic share emotional encounter at Theo Paphitis SBS Conference

In a deeply emotional moment of gratitude and connection, Stacey Solomon and Stamptastic shared a poignant encounter at the Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday (SBS) Conference, held at the Birmingham ICC last month (February 23rd). Despite the passage of 2.5 years since Stacey’s impactful endorsement, the…

Shropshire law firm welcomes new residential conveyancer
Shropshire law firm welcomes new residential conveyancer

A Shropshire law firm has welcomed a new member of staff to bolster its residential property team. Saffia Keegan has joined Lanyon Bowdler’s Shrewsbury office at a time when demand for the firm’s residential conveyancing services is growing. Praveen Chaudhari, head of residential property at Lanyon Bowdler, said…