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Missing artwork of derelict Lancashire hall discovered on charity’s eBay shop
Missing artwork of derelict Lancashire hall discovered on charity’s eBay shop

A missing oil painting dating back to the 1930s is reunited with its rightful owners after it was discovered for sale on Derian House Children’s Hospice’s eBay shop. The work of art, by local artist Ernest Holden, is a depiction of Grade II listed Rock Hall in Farnworth – once home to a family of paper…

Construction boom leads to £120,000 investment in Bruderer high-speed press line
Construction boom leads to £120,000 investment in Bruderer high-speed press line

Taking advantage of new reshoring opportunities has seen a Warwick-based manufacturer invest more than £120,000 in its first high-speed press line with Bruderer UK. JBS Products Ltd, known worldwide for its patented hook-on plaster bead, has installed a precision BSTA 25H press line at its Park Farm factory. The…

Hopes for sweet success at the baking oscars
Hopes for sweet success at the baking oscars

A Derby artisan doughnut company is earning national recognition after being shortlisted for a prestigious baking award which recognises excellence in the industry. Luxury doughnut company, Project D, has been announced as one of three bakeries to be shortlisted for the Online Bakery of the Year category in the…

Spencer Riley appoints new Head of Marketing
Spencer Riley appoints new Head of Marketing

Leeds-based global executive search consultancy, Spencer Riley has appointed Jackie Parkhill as its new head of marketing, to support its UK and international growth ambitions. The newly created role will see Jackie spearhead the consultancy’s marketing strategy, encompassing channels such as PR, social media and…

They shoot, they score! New venue between historic sporting grounds to open in Notts
They shoot, they score! New venue between historic sporting grounds to open in Notts

An exciting new hospitality venue is set to open in Nottingham’s prime sporting location following a commercial property deal advised on by local law firm, Nelsons.   The William Gunn, named after the famous cricketer, footballer and co-founder of renowned cricket brand ‘Gunn and Moore’, will be a pub, bar and…

HealthTech 50 ranked wellbeing platform uncovers major challenges faced by CSR leaders
HealthTech 50 ranked wellbeing platform uncovers major challenges faced by CSR leaders

WellGiving, a platform designed to improve the health and wellbeing of employees through fitness and fundraising, has uncovered several major challenges faced by CSR leaders according to its recent report. The research, which included extensive interviews with CSR leaders and teams across multiple corporations, found…

Midlands’ older generation splurge on financial gifts to help loved ones
Midlands’ older generation splurge on financial gifts to help loved ones

Several in their golden years are not prepared for inheritance tax. As the cost of living continues to rise, over-50s in the Midlands say they are giving money to their loved ones, so they can afford to make ends meet. A poll of 500 over-50s, commissioned by Prime Accountants Group, revealed 60 per cent spend their…

Wolverhampton soapbox race welcomes thousands to the city centre
Wolverhampton soapbox race welcomes thousands to the city centre

Wolverhampton City Centre welcomed the sunshine as more than 15,000 people gathered to watch Krazy Karts wind their way through the streets. Sixteen soapbox teams took to the track on August 21st for the third Krazy Races event of 2022 – with The Shropshire Lads recording the fastest time and being crowned the…

Supporters of much-loved Derby charity Derby Kids Camp pitch in ahead of 50th birthday celebrations
Supporters of much-loved Derby charity Derby Kids Camp pitch in ahead of 50th birthday celebrations

Business leaders and supporters of much-loved charity Derby Kids’ Camp have visited the site to see for themselves the impact that the voluntary organisation has on hundreds of disadvantaged children each year, as the charity looks for volunteers to help mark its 50th anniversary. Penguin PR Account Manager Kerry…

Four-day working week trial could bring great opportunity
Four-day working week trial could bring great opportunity

A Kettering-based HR consultancy has outlined the benefits of the world’s largest trial of a four-day working week. More than 70 organisations worldwide signed up to the six-month pilot scheme in June, which involves more than 3,000 UK employees. Although HR Solutions are not taking part in the trial themselves, CEO…