A historic shopping centre in Stratford-upon-Avon is under new ownership after being sold for £1.85 million. The Minories, in Henley Street, has been sold to Jewellery Quarter-based Sutton Carter Investments by Leamington Spa commercial property experts ehB Reeves. The centre comprises nine units, including the Grade…
3rd February, 2022
When sisters Roxie and Issy Webster set up their wholesale vintage clothing business in 2017, they had just £2,000 in the bank. Now, as they prepare to move into a brand-new warehouse on Pride Park, they are celebrating turning over their first few million – with their ever-growing team to help run their…
3rd February, 2022
Talbots Law has celebrated becoming an officially accredited ‘Living Wage Employer’ by announcing its largest ever recruitment drive. The law firm, which became an Employed Owned Trust in 2021, is in the process of creating 100 new roles over the course of the next twelve to eighteen months, reflecting the…
3rd February, 2022
In 2019, Stacey Karlsson, the Anglo-Swedish Girl On Her Own (hence the name “Goho”), decided to start her own boutique Marketing and Events agency, with just a laptop, and a shed-load of positive energy. Just three years on, Goho is now a team of 8 professionals, offering a full range of communication services for…
2nd February, 2022
After a very tough 2021, and 28% of alcohol drinkers reporting an increase in their consumption, many people decided to start fresh and clean and try Dry Jan. This year, the number of adults participating in the initiative was 6% higher, with nearly 1 in 5 adults signing up. As February starts, a quarter of drinkers…
2nd February, 2022
A Derbyshire IT manager who won a company prize for his sterling charity efforts over many years has donated the money to an inspiring forestry project near Smalley. Tim Hollingshurst, EMEAI Network Services Manager at Lubrizol in Hazelwood, won the company’s Christine Sewell award, which is given annually for…
2nd February, 2022
A major disruptor to the packaging sector has pressed the button on its latest purchase as it looks to maximise a boom in online shopping and a move towards greater sustainability. Lesters has seen sales rocket by 120% to £16m this financial year and is looking to build on this growth by acquiring a new TCY N6 3…
2nd February, 2022
A cat who suffered a shattered leg after being shot with an air rifle needed a two-hour operation at a Cheshire vets to remove the pellet and repair the widespread damage. The one-year-old cat, called Obi, was referred to Northwest Veterinary Specialists, in Runcorn, where Orthopaedic Specialist Nick Macdonald took…
1st February, 2022
Birmingham homeless charity, SIFA Fireside, recently received an £18,000 donation from the annual fundraiser organised by prominent supporters from Birmingham’s Irish community. The group of ladies have been long-time supporters of SIFA Fireside, with members regularly dropping donations of daily essentials such as…
1st February, 2022
Bridging loan company aims to double lending book in 12 months Cheadle lender plans to expand in all areas including product enhancements and increasing its maximum loan size having recently lent £3.87m in one week Shawbrook Bank continues to back firm with increased wholesale facility A speciality finance company…
1st February, 2022
