A film production company is looking to give opportunities to would-be movie makers in Staffordshire. Green Eye Productions Academy was set up as a creative hub two years ago backed by a £3,000 Get Started and Grow grant from Staffordshire County Council. As well as providing a more efficient and
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The UK’s tight labour market is continuing to hinder growth and the situation needs immediate Government action to relieve the pressure, business experts have said. Figures released yesterday showed that the number of vacancies in October to December 2022, was 1,161,000 – a decrease of 75,000 from the three previous
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A best-selling author, journalist and high-profile social media commentator will give a humorous and inspiring insight into her life at an innovative event aimed at boosting self-confidence. Award-winning writer, national newspaper columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran – who has nearly a milion Twitter followers – will headline a high-profile line-up
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Staffordshire-based engineering and manufacturing firm, The HEX Group has announced the promotion of two senior managers to join their board of directors. Adam Smith becomes Operations Director at Bri-Stor Systems and Michael Whitfield takes up the role of Sales Director in Alpha Manufacturing. These promotions reflect the continued profitable growth
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Up to 120 local tradespeople and 20 professional services companies are expected to be offered work opportunities through a multi-million-pound project to redevelop a landmark historic building. Developers have been selected to transform the Grade II Listed former Tunstall Library, baths and snooker hall building. The aim is to bring
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Latest plans to improve transport in Stoke-on-Trent with developments such as a new tram-type network are expected to move one step further today, Tuesday. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s cabinet will meet this afternoon to discuss the Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan outlining proposals covering the period up to 2031. Members are
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Town centre businesses in Tamworth are being given the chance to apply for a new grant to help them battle the economic headwinds. Tamworth Borough Council is setting aside £25,000 per annum in funding for the next three years to provide a boost for enterprises with less than 250 employees.
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Businesses and organisations are being urged to participate in an upcoming apprenticeship careers fair, designed to connect local schools with employers in the community. The fair, organised by Stoke & Staffs Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, will take place on Wednesday 8 February at Port Vale FC between 10:00am and 6:00pm, and
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A major logistics solutions firm is to become the latest company to invest in a growing commercial development in North Staffordshire. Emerge Global has signed a deal to move into a 70,000 sq. ft warehouse at St Modwen Logistics’ development at Festival Park, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent. Emerge, which includes Amazon and eBay among
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Sales at Portmeirion Group are expected to have hit at least £110 million last year. Strong Christmas trading and “robust” demand across its portfolio of consumer goods brands means the firm estimates full year sales will be four per cent higher than 2021 and four per cent ahead of market expectations.
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