One of Chaddesden’s best known businesses is under new ownership after a member of staff bought the firm saving it from closure. Carpenter Myles Hayhurst, 31, had been working for Castle Blinds, in Nottingham Road, for three years when its owners decided to put it up for sale after running the store for 26 years.…
25th March, 2024
Reducing energy consumption, limiting travel emissions, becoming a paperless operation and recycling equipment are some of the key measures businesses take to become a low-carbon or carbon-free operation. Yet few realise their website has a big role to play in sustainability, too. Latest figures from environmental…
25th March, 2024
Spring is here – and it won’t just be wardrobes that will be getting a makeover. March and April is also a popular time to carry out at Spring clean closer to home and finish those DIY jobs which have been put on the back burner. For many the tweaks will be designed to make life a bit more luxurious. While for…
25th March, 2024
Ann Powell is currently the Centre Manager of Smart Works Birmingham, a charity which supports women into employment by offering a free two-hour session, providing clients with an Interview Outfit and Coaching session. A strong believer in equality for all, in all areas of life, she is passionate about helping women…
25th March, 2024
A senior receptionist at a popular Ashby de la Zouch vet practice is celebrating a decade of looking after patients and clients. Diane Bird first stepped through the doors of Linnaeus-owned Woodward Veterinary Practice in March 2014 and hasn’t looked back since. It’s the team spirit at Woodward which particularly…
25th March, 2024
Three members of staff at a popular Eastbourne veterinary practice have taken on two charity challenges to raise money for a cause that is close to their hearts. Registered veterinary nurse Menna Field from Linnaeus-owned St Anne’s Veterinary Group has just successfully completed the Big Winter Roam for Cats…
25th March, 2024
By Angela Prentner-Smith, MD and Founder of This is Milk. As millions tuned in to watch the 96th Academy Awards, what should have been an evening of entertainment was overshadowed by uncomfortable and cringe-worthy moments. From John Cena’s naked antics (too much!) to Emma Stone’s dress mishap (awkward)…
24th March, 2024
An award-winning HR & Employment company has continued its growth by adding an experienced head of client services to its ranks. Derby-based Precept has welcomed Mark Honeybell to the team. Mark has previously worked for Flint Bishop, Knights and TDX Group, where he was Client Services Excellence Manager. His…
24th March, 2024
Jessica Morgan founded PR and communications consultancy, Carnsight Communications, in 2016, after 15 years in London. She was previously director at a PR agency promoting M&C Saatchi and Ogilvy amongst others. Before that, she was a marketing client director working on brands such as The British Army, Pedigree,…
24th March, 2024
A successful start to 2024 has led to the creation of more new jobs at asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services Northampton. As many as 12 new roles have been created at the company, based on Northampton’s Moulton Park, including five trainees and apprentices. In January, Sam Savage became the…
24th March, 2024
