A Leek couple who used to run a popular Mexican restaurant are preparing to open a waffle and dessert venue in their hometown.
A host of events marking the city’s centenary and the first-ever Stoke-on-Trent Day culminated with one of the highest civic honours being awarded to 10 individuals and organisations who have provided ‘exceptional’ service to the city. Honorary Freeman of the City titles were awarded at a special Stoke-on-Trent City Council meeting yesterday as
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A gruelling, almost 14-hour session saw North Staffordshire businessman Adam Whitehouse complete a 100km charity fundraiser in one day. Adam, who founded tech repair company TMT First, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, embarked on the challenge yesterday to raise money for the Dougie Mac and celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary. Starting off from the headquarters of Staffordshire Chambers of
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The celebrations will continue beyond Stoke-on-Trent Day and the People’s Parade with upcoming events ranging from special musical events to plays, festivals and fundraisers. Here are 10 of the events and activities to look forward to:
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More jobs are set to be created in part of Stoke-on-Trent with the construction of 10 new employment units completing a multi-million-pound business park. Indurent Management was granted planning permission yesterday to erect two new buildings for industrial and storage and distribution use at Indurent Park Stoke Central at Etruria Valley.
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With high-profile names under pressure, Steve Currie, Director of Currie Young – Insolvency & Restructuring, reflects on the importance of early advice, community support, and preserving local heritage — and why there’s still reason for optimism in the region’s ceramics sector. “The recent liquidation of Royal Stafford and the reported difficulties
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Accountancy and advisory services Dains Group has completed its largest acquisition yet. The deal – the company’s second since securing private equity backing from IK Partners – will see Barnes Roffe join Dains Group from today, 4 June. It means Dains will now have established four key regional hubs across the UK and Ireland — in the
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Businesses are being encouraged to get behind a scheme to provide digital hardware and support to individuals and community groups in need. Community interest company Reboot IT for All has been co-founded by Adam Whitehouse, from technology lifestyle services provider TMT First. The new organisation distributes donated hardware to low-income individuals and community
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Rural businesses in the Lichfield district could benefit from a share of £120,000 in funding which has been secured to help their growth and diversification. A sum of £120,261 has been secured from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) by Lichfield District Council with expressions of interest now being accepted. The scheme
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Psychotherapist and Mental Health Training Provider Abi Twomlow, who runs Wellbeing Training Academy, based near Hixon, talks about workplace wellbeing and why community and emotional intelligence matter. “We often think of community as something that exists outside of work. But a sense of connection, belonging and care is just as
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Another round of consultation and masterplanning to work towards the long-awaited redevelopment of Stoke’s historic Spode site was unveiled last night. City councillors voted through a new relationship with developers Capital&Centric, who are delivering the Goods Yard development next to Stoke Railway Station. The company said it is already working
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