A Leek couple who used to run a popular Mexican restaurant are preparing to open a waffle and dessert venue in their hometown.
Revenue at Portmeirion Group dropped during the first half of this year but current trading is in line with market expectations, according to latest results. Interim results released for the six months to 30 June 2024 show revenue dropped to £36.6 million from £44.1 million in the previous year. The
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Two teams from the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) have received honours for their work improving patient safety. The diversional therapists helping patients on the Older Adults wards at the Royal Stoke University Hospital won the Patient Safety Pilot Project of the Year at last week’s HSJ
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The government has announced a new package of measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling a scourge of late payments. With figures showing the issue is costing small businesses £22,000 a year on average and leads to 50,000 business closures a year, the government has said it
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A national pub company has chosen Stoke-on-Trent as the place to launch a new experience-led dining concept with a multi-million-pound investment into renovations underway.
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A Tamworth pub boasting a string of national accolades has picked up another top title being named Britain’s Best Pub for Beer. The Tamworth Tap was crowned winner of the category at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards. Hundreds of the best pubs across Great Britain entered the awards and
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A principal contractor has opened a £215,000 new office which it hopes will generate £3 million of revenue in its first year. Cannock-headquartered Inco Contracts has created eight jobs with the launch of a new office in Cardiff. The company has targeted the region due to a significant rise in
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A team working to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer has been shortlisted for a national award in a scheme celebrating the work of those in the health and care sector. The Staffordshire Lung Health Checks Team, part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM), has made it through
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A Stoke-on-Trent-based retail and field marketing services provider has been acquired by an advertising services firm. The strategic acquisition of Dee Set Group establishes Acosta Europe as the UK’s most comprehensive agency provider of multi-channel digital and physical field sales solutions. Dee Set will now operate alongside leading field sales
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A cosmetic scientist who followed her dream to launch her own product range has scooped a national award for her brand.
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A cocktail bar concept known for its bottomless brunches has opened its third branch – and unveiled plans to dramatically up its number of sites with a focus on Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.
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