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Over half of homeowners are ‘put off’ moving house due to rising mortgage rates
Over half of homeowners are ‘put off’ moving house due to rising mortgage rates

Over half of homeowners are ‘put off’ moving house due to increasing mortgage rates according to new research by self storage provider, Ready Steady Store. The research, which surveyed 1,059 homeowners across England, revealed that 51% of homeowners would no longer consider moving house due to rising mortgage…

Walton Homes to start next phase of development in Handsacre
Walton Homes to start next phase of development in Handsacre

Staffordshire-based developer Walton Homes has commenced the second phase of construction at a popular canal-side development in Handsacre. Further to acquiring a 24-acre site in the village in 2018, Walton Homes announced its plans to create Acresford Park, a 200-property scheme located off Tuppenhurst Lane, over a…

Field of Dreams for Purcell as Wolves deal marks successful launch
Field of Dreams for Purcell as Wolves deal marks successful launch

A Black Country print and graphics specialist has launched his own business and has already hit the net with a string of new contracts. Dave Purcell, who has worked in the industry for more than 27 years, has enjoyed a whirlwind start to Purcell Branding, consulting Telford United on maximising its commercial…

Lawyers inspire next generation with school visits
Lawyers inspire next generation with school visits

Solicitors from a Leamington Spa firm have been inspiring the next generation of legal eagles at a series of talks to students at local schools. Members of the team at Blythe Liggins Solicitors, based in Rugby Road, visited four secondary schools and a primary school to talk to young people about their work. Claire…

Annie’s returns to its roots as it pairs with brewers Blue Monkey in an Oktoberfest special
Annie’s returns to its roots as it pairs with brewers Blue Monkey in an Oktoberfest special

Iconic Nottingham restaurant Annie’s Burger Shack has returned to its roots by setting up a series of pop-up pub kitchens as part of a collaboration with city independent brewery Blue Monkey. The two companies came together specially for the brewery’s Oktoberfest celebrations, with staff from Annie’s taking over…

Eco-conscious Somerset vet hospital hits milestone of 250 trees planted in 2022
Eco-conscious Somerset vet hospital hits milestone of 250 trees planted in 2022

One of the South West’s leading animal hospitals is set to plant more than 250 trees this winter to celebrate its continuing growth in business and help battle climate change. Linnaeus-owned Cave Veterinary Specialists, near Wellington, Somerset, vowed to plant a tree for every practice which referred a case to them…

TV star adds sparkle to opening of £16m vet centre
TV star adds sparkle to opening of £16m vet centre

A renowned naturalist, author and television personality added some star quality to the official opening of one of country’s biggest animal hospitals last Thursday (29 September).  Southfields Veterinary Specialists moved into its new purpose-built 42,000 sq ft referral centre in Basildon, Essex, at the start of…

Derby 94-year-old carves out more than £1,000 for much-loved charity with his hand-made bird boxes
Derby 94-year-old carves out more than £1,000 for much-loved charity with his hand-made bird boxes

A Chellaston great grand-dad has used his love of carving beautiful things from timber to help put more smiles on the faces of Derbyshire children who need a break. Ken Goode may be 94 years old, but he does not believe his age is any reason for sitting around. For the past couple of years, he has been busy in his…

October Job Fair in Narborough
October Job Fair in Narborough

Hundreds of local jobs will be up for grabs at Blaby District Council’s Job Fair at their Narborough offices on Monday 10 October. Businesses will be highlighting their vacancies and jobseekers of all ages will be able to speak to company representatives, find out more information and get expert help at the event,…

Giant Clumber Spaniel can see again after ‘facelift’ at Penrith vets
Giant Clumber Spaniel can see again after ‘facelift’ at Penrith vets

A young dog’s facelift has left him looking so much better – both aesthetically and visually – thanks to expert surgery at one of the UK’s top veterinary eye clinics. Two-year-old Clumber Spaniel Bentley was in real trouble as heavy folds of skin from his forehead were forcing his eyelids inwards,…