Keele University’s Business School is expanded its offering with a host of new courses and a new Director at the helm. Dr Scott Bambrick has joined Keele from Manchester Metropolitan University, where he was Head of the Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability department. Dr Bambrick said: “This is a very exciting
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A Stoke-on-Trent based charity supporting the homeless has launched a fund-raising appeal on the back of the nationwide Christmas Jumper Day. The Gingerbread Centre is asking people to don festive outfits on Friday, December 9, the day after Save the Children’s annual event. Donations will go towards the Centre’s work
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A fast-growing accountancy firm is reaching out for fresh talent after doubling its numbers over recent months. Dains, which now has offices across the UK, is growing its nearly 400-strong workforce after making three major acquisitions and expanding its operation on Festival Park in Stoke-on-Trent. The firm, founded in Lichfield in
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People in Staffordshire are being reminded about the many ways to have a nostalgic Christmas in Staffordshire as part of a new campaign. Whether shopping for that unique gift, looking for an overnight stay, a night out or something festive to do with the family, the #ChristmasInStaffs campaign can help.
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Hopes are still alive this morning of a takeover to save Stoke-on-Trent-based Wade Ceramics from administration. Daily Focus understands at least two interested parties have spoken to administrators to look at Wade as an investment opportunity. Reports that the 155-year-old business was on the brink of administration have shocked the
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Entrepreneurs are being targeted by Staffordshire University in a drive to harness business success in new partnerships to benefit the county. Company leaders heard Vice Chancellor Martin Jones open doors while throwing down the gauntlet during a dinner for hundreds of the area’s most successful companies. As well as unveiling
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An ethical chocolate business run by an environmentally conscious couple has launched a range of truffles in time for Christmas – with a nod to the festive spirit. Cocoa Creations in Stafford was set up by Rachel Costello and Ian Wilson when they decided to pursue their passion for all
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Ambitious plans to build a £16m technical training hub in Stafford have taken a major step forward with the acquisition of key land and announcement of a significant new partner. Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has secured a site where the new Institute of Technology (IoT) is expected to
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MasterChef judge turned jazz pianist Jay Rayner leads an ensemble of topflight musicians through a vivid night of music at the New Vic in the spring, before the sensational Ballet Cymru return to the theatre with an adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs from Roald
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Local businesses have been invited to participate in Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s consultation on proposed improvements to Station Road. The council was awarded £29 million by the Department for Transport through the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), which sets out to transform how people move around the city, address current infrastructure challenges,
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