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Dean Friedman embarks on 40+ city 2024 UK/Ireland Tour accompanying release of a new compilation album, ‘More Words & Music’
Dean Friedman embarks on 40+ city 2024 UK/Ireland Tour accompanying release of a new compilation…

Dean Friedman, one of the pre-eminent songwriters of his generation, announces a 40+City UK/Ireland concert tour, to accompany the release of his new compilation album, ‘More Words & Music’. The tour runs from January 12th thru August 21st, 2024, including stops in London, Manchester, Leeds, Cambridge,…

Transatlantic deal puts Alloy Wire International in good shape for Wire 2024
Transatlantic deal puts Alloy Wire International in good shape for Wire 2024

The UK’s leading manufacturer of round, flat and profile wire is heading to Wire 2024 off the back of one of its largest ever export orders. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which is taking its 60-strong range of exotic alloys to Dusseldorf next week (15-19th April), has sealed a $400,000 contract with a US…

National planetary science conference to be hosted in Leicester for first time
National planetary science conference to be hosted in Leicester for first time

Exploring Mars and the latest results from the ground-breaking James Webb Space Telescope will be among the hot topics up for discussion at a major conference coming to Leicester. The brightest minds working in the UK’s space industry are set to descend on Leicester for the four-day British Planetary Science…

American recording-artist & singer-songwriter, Dean Friedman, announces the return of his micro-music-festival, ‘SongFest’
American recording-artist & singer-songwriter, Dean Friedman, announces the return of his…

SongFest, in its 5th year, was conceived by Friedman and friends as an indoor, boutique music festival, providing an appreciative, listening audience with an intimate, concert experience, focusing on excellent songs and their creators. (a mudless music-fest – no bumbershoots required!) The Artist Lineup for SongFest…

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity partners with The Charity Shop Gift Card
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity partners with The Charity Shop Gift Card

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s retail team is excited to announce its new partnership with The Charity Shop Gift Card, making it easier for thrifty shoppers to support the charity in its shops in Merry Hill, Walsall and West Bromwich. The Charity Shop Gift Card is the UK’s first multi-retailer gift card…

Rebranded South West security firm pledges to replace entire fleet with hybrid vehicles
Rebranded South West security firm pledges to replace entire fleet with hybrid vehicles

A newly rebranded South West security firm has committed to replacing its ageing diesel fleet with hybrid vehicles in a move which helps crime detection as well as the environment. Avonmouth-based S2K – formerly known as Security 2000 – is investing in the new vehicles as it actively looks for ways to reduce its…

Running a marathon to raise funds for KEMP Hospice
Running a marathon to raise funds for KEMP Hospice

Local runner Nicki Fisher is taking on the mighty London Marathon this month (April), raising funds for Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice. After months of tough preparation and training, Nicki is getting ready to face the challenge in the capital on Sunday 21st April and has so far raised over £1,200 for the hospice.…

Lloyds Bank to sponsor TFDi’s 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day
Lloyds Bank to sponsor TFDi’s 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day

The Trade Finance Distribution Initiative (TFDi) is excited to announce Lloyds Bank as a partner for the 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day, highlighting the bank’s innovative and proactive approach in the trade finance sector, particularly in embracing digital transformation. Lloyds Bank, one of the UK’s leading…

Williams launches new company to solve clients’ engineering challenges with F1-derived innovation and pedigree
Williams launches new company to solve clients’ engineering challenges with F1-derived…

Williams is proud to announce the launch of a new company that will apply the cutting-edge innovation and technologies of F1 to tackling clients’ engineering challenges in other sectors. Drawing on lessons learned over almost 50 years at the pinnacle of motorsport, Williams Grand Prix Technologies will bring a laser…

New directory from Zero Carbon Forum helps hospitality and brewing operators reduce supply chain emissions
New directory from Zero Carbon Forum helps hospitality and brewing operators reduce supply chain…

Marketplace from Zero Carbon Forum has officially launched the world’s first directory of pioneering sustainability products and services dedicated to helping reduce hospitality and brewing operators’ supply chain emissions.  A recent benchmark study by Zero Carbon Forum, a non-profit members organisation…