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Flexible Space Association celebrates local industry’s “robust upward trajectory” with Newcastle roundtable
Flexible Space Association celebrates local industry’s “robust upward trajectory” with…

The Flexible Space Association was in Newcastle on the 16th of April, bringing together people from businesses in the city to celebrate the success of the Newcastle flexible space industry. Research from The Instant Group shows that demand rebounded significantly in 2023 and is expected to continue rising in 2024 and…

SEND sector client win for Hop&Co.
SEND sector client win for Hop&Co.

Cheshire-based PR and marketing agency Hop&Co. is delighted to announce that it has recently welcomed niche sector job board and resource hub Senploy back into its ever-expanding client portfolio. Founded by Amy Allen in 2019, Senploy was the UK’s first job site for the special educational needs and disabilities…

A taste of something different as The Lesters Arms comes to life
A taste of something different as The Lesters Arms comes to life

South Staffordshire’s culinary scene has received a mouth-watering boost with the official opening of The Lesters Arms. The gourmet restaurant and bar, the brainchild of local packaging entrepreneur Billy Hutchinson, is aiming to be a destination venue for discerning diners and drinkers looking for a new level of…

AI in 2024: What the present and future may look like
AI in 2024: What the present and future may look like

It’s been over a year since artificial intelligence jumped into the mainstream and threatened to change the world forever. OpenAI’s Chat GPT became a one-stop shop for users overnight, competing with Google search engines as the place to find the answer to all of life’s questions online, whether it…

Birmingham based entrepreneurs open Pride of Africa Trade Cash & Carry
Birmingham based entrepreneurs open Pride of Africa Trade Cash & Carry

A leading provider of authentic African-Caribbean food products held a grand opening at the weekend for their venture, Pride of Africa Trade Cash and Carry. Founded by Olusegun Akande and his wife, Oyetola, this will be the first one-stop African trade cash and carry in the UK, that is exclusively black owned. …

Save a life with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Lifesaving Lottery
Save a life with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Lifesaving Lottery

You can help Midlands Air Ambulance Charity save lives by playing its Lifesaving Lottery for as little as £1.15 each week. With the weekly chance to win a fantastic £1,000, this first prize could be a real lifesaver for you too. Not only do you get the opportunity to win one of five cash prizes each week, by taking…

Global hygiene company extends partnership with pallet pooling experts
Global hygiene company extends partnership with pallet pooling experts

One of the world’s largest hygiene and health companies has extended its supply chain partnership with one of Europe’s leading pallet poolers. Essity has signed a new contract with IPP, taking a collaboration which began in 2009 into its 15th year. IPP delivers more than two million pallets per year into 21…

Innovative approach from Minerva is providing solutions
Innovative approach from Minerva is providing solutions

A North Staffordshire financial planning company has invested in top class technology to enhance the client experience. Founder of Minerva Financial Solutions Nicola Conway decided to introduce document management platform DocPortal in February this year, to help with the storing of important documents and information…

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 –…