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Hannah Hiles

A journalist and comms professional with an eye for a story, Hannah has more than 20 years' experience in news, features and PR in Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

    Topping out ceremony
    10 October 2024
    Education and Training/News

    College celebrates milestone in construction of new town centre building 

    A town centre college has held a topping out ceremony to mark the completion of the building’s concrete frame. 

    Architectural rendering of a public plaza with modern building, visitors, landscaping, and archaeological ruins display.
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Castle gateway bridge to be replaced as part of £21m town centre regeneration plans 

    Planning permission has been granted to replace a castle gateway bridge to create a wider approach to the historic site as part of a £21 million regeneration project.  

    13 December 2024

    Restaurant group Parogon reports higher sales but rising costs increase losses 

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    A Staffordshire-based restaurant group has reported rising turnover but a wider annual loss, citing inflation, higher staffing costs and investment in expansion. 

    New Italian deli to open in historic Lichfield cinema building 

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    A historic former cinema in Lichfield is set to come to life again as a new Italian deli prepares to open its doors this

    Woman sending parcel
    News

    Small businesses in the Midlands predict growth for third consecutive quarter, study reveals 

    Small businesses in the Midlands are predicting growth for the third consecutive quarter, new research reveals.  A study conducted by Novuna Business Finance also found that the overall percentage of UK small businesses predicting growth is at a two-year high.  The quarterly tracking research from Novuna, now in its 10th

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    by Hannah Hiles
    29 October 2024
    Female doctor measures blood pressure of middle aged man, windows can be seen in the background
    Health & Wellbeing/News

    Businesses urged to take up free NHS health checks in government-funded pilot scheme 

    Businesses in Stoke-on-Trent are invited to hold free NHS health checks for staff in their workplaces as part of a government-funded pilot scheme. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    28 October 2024
    Man in blue suit stands outside building underneath Laser Process sign
    News

    Manufacturer cuts bills thanks to council’s £100K green grant 

    A Staffordshire manufacturing specialist has invested a £100,000 cash boost in new equipment to help cut its energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    23 October 2024
    Five children wearing hard hats and high-visibility vests stand at a construction site with Bowmer+Kirkland signage.
    Education and Training/News

    Pupils at Stoke-on-Trent’s newest high school leave their mark as construction reaches milestone 

    Construction of Stoke-on-Trent’s newest high school has hit a significant milestone as the building starts to take shape – and pupils have left their mark on the project. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    23 October 2024
    Construction team of six workers in safety gear standing in front of colorful vehicle on job site.
    News

    Two Staffordshire companies make ‘best workplaces in construction’ list 

    Two companies from a Staffordshire-based group have been named among the best places to work in construction.  

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    by Hannah Hiles
    21 October 2024
    Technicians in navy uniforms performing engine repair work with diagnostic tools and headlamps.
    Digital/Education and Training/Innovation/News

    Students get learning boost from hands-free headsets in pioneering technology trial  

    tudents on motor vehicle courses with a Staffordshire training provider are benefiting from the use of assisted reality (AR) headsets in a pioneering trial.  

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    by Hannah Hiles
    21 October 2024
    Black and white photograph of two musicians performing on stage with guitars and microphone.
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Local acts to take centre stage in historic town centre church 

    Three local acts are set to perform an intimate gig in a historic town centre church. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    18 October 2024
    Two people standing outside a brick building with a green "coop" logo sign above them.
    News

    Flagship funeral home undergoes £500K makeover 

    A Lichfield funeral home is set to reopen following a £500,000 refurbishment. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    17 October 2024
    Businessman holds pen and looks through paperwork with payroll and salaries folders and calculator around him
    Financial/News

    Businesses warned to ensure accuracy of in-house payroll processes as accountancy sector shrinks

    A fall in number of accountancy, bookkeeping and auditing businesses nationally has been blamed on companies bringing processes in-house instead of relying on external support. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    16 October 2024
    Female with long dark hair and blue shirt works on a touchscreen display to produce a game
    Digital/News

    World-famous Aardman Animations to host free game development workshop in Stoke-on-Trent 

    Internationally renowned animation studio Aardman – home of Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Creature Comforts - is coming to Stoke-on-Trent.

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    by Hannah Hiles
    15 October 2024
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    Olympians back new £250k trampoline gymnastics centre launching in Stoke-on-Trent

    A focused gamer in gaming room playing video game.

    New £100k gaming hub lets customers test the latest PC tech in person 

    Middleport Pottery Canal Festival returns bigger than ever this weekend

    Limited edition food and drink specials launch for Staffy Trail visitors

    Pride celebrations return to North Staffordshire with Drag Race star among the stars appearing

    Hobb celebrates 30 years of supporting businesses across Staffordshire 

    Licensee’s warning prompts renewed calls for hospitality VAT cut 

    Stoke-on-Trent technician named world’s best by Kia after global skills triumph 

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