A Leek couple who used to run a popular Mexican restaurant are preparing to open a waffle and dessert venue in their hometown.
Dr Colin Rigby, Reader and Director of Enterprise at Keele University, is an academic with long standing links to the Staffordshire ceramics sector, where he worked in manufacturing of sanitary ware and conducted a number of high-profile research projects in manufacturing innovation with the industry Research Technology Organisation.
Following the news of Wedgwood announcing
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At NSCG, we believe that strong employer partnerships are the foundation of a successful skills system. Working closely with businesses across our region allows us to support workforce development, create real opportunities for learners and ensure training is aligned with industry needs.
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Businesses have been told to act now to make sure their voices are heard as consultation begins on a shake-up of local government.
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A new pilot scheme providing fully funded apprenticeship training has been launched.
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Leek has been declared the home of Great Britain’s best small indoor market, just over a year since a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme completed.
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Two apprentices from Keele University have described the benefits of their occupational therapist courses.
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MP Allison Gardner has said the government must act now to support the ceramics industry following the announcement of job cuts at Wedgwood.
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As part of a Daily Focus campaign promoting National Apprenticeship Week, Jane Tunnicliff, Director of Apprenticeships at Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG), explains their Higher Apprenticeship offer.
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A new category celebrating businesses who have gone above and beyond to support local communities has been added to an awards campaign in Newcastle-under-Lyme this year.
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Broadcaster and music lover John Suchet, best-selling historian Alison Weir and author and comedian Robert Newman are among the stars on the line-up for this year’s Lichfield Literature Festival.
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