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Jill Scott, professional footballer for Manchester City and England signed by Forever Living Products (UK) Ltd for ambassador role Professional footballer Jill Scott has been signed by health and wellness company Forever Living as a brand ambassador in the UK. Midfielder Jill, who plays for Manchester City, has…

Yvonne Pedley, 52, studied her Applied Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) Top-up degree at Newman University, graduating in 2016. Yvonne had worked in a variety of sectors before returning to education including customer service, working with the armed forces, starting her own painting and decorating business and after…

Property consultancy Harris Lamb has furthered its ongoing expansion plan with the acquisition of established Black Country Chartered Surveyors Sellers. Directors at the business said that the Dudley-based firm would continue to operate under its own name due to its history and reputation within the region. Harris…

Environmental specialists at Harris Lamb have welcomed the landmark Bill introduced by the Government as it aims to tackle the biggest environmental priorities. The Environment Bill has been introduced to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the country’s environmental protections, and sets out a…

Leading companies from across the globe will be heading to Warwickshire to showcase their ground-breaking ideas and techniques at a prestigious two-day event. NAEC Stoneleigh has been chosen to host four exhibitions next summer which will see some of the biggest trade names in the world, along with a number of top…

Manufacturing experts at the Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre are to hold a free event aimed at giving small and medium sized companies practical advice to improve their productivity. The Future of Technology event at the MTC on Tuesday, November 19 is aimed specifically at SMEs and will be made up of…

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce are offering the opportunity to experience an insight into the workings of an Employment Tribunal case with their event at The Hawthorns on Tuesday 5th November. The event, hosted by Gold Chamber members George Green LLP and barristers from No5 Chambers in Birmingham, will bring…

Staff from leading law firm Aaron & Partners have completed a series of fundraising activities, raising over £1,000 for cancer support charity, Macmillan. A team from the Shrewsbury-based practice entered the World Coracle Championships, which is an annual event run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. It is held…

A Shropshire charity dedicated to helping people with life-changing physical disabilities enjoy independent lives has launched a £250,000 fundraising campaign. The Ethos Group, based in Oswestry, provides adapted short-term accommodation and support, easing the transition to independent living and helping to free up…

Kind-hearted fundraisers at Dains Accountants have been busy baking a series of tasty treats to raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. Employees at the company’s Lichfield office held a homemade cake sale and coffee morning to raise £143 towards the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee morning which was officially…

Walton Homes has unveiled a brand-new playground to children in Stafford, having invested more than £85,000 into providing new community facilities. The playground off Wootton Drive in Creswell has been created along with a public car park as part of the housebuilder’s commitment to supporting the local community.…

Shropshire school pupils visiting a long-established outdoor education centre in Snowdonia can now enjoy a more comfortable stay following improvement work. Arthog Outdoor Education Centre, overlooking Barmouth Bay, is a leading provider of adventure activities, playing host to many children and adults from across the…

National Express West Midlands has won the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour for the fourth year in a row. The British Safety Council explains that the Sword of Honour “represents the pinnacle of achievement in the world of health and safety management”. This year, only 84 companies across the whole world…

A leading private GP group has scooped a top award at this year’s Midlands Rural Business Awards and is now aiming to claim the national crown. Concierge Medical, which provides expert services in Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, won first prize in the Best Midlands Rural Professional…

With high-street retailers facing tough competition from online, brands must go the extra mile for their customers. Rather than changing their strategy completely, brands need to adapt to this shift by offering customers a more personalised and tailored experience – but how can this be achieved? Business card…

An exclusive shopping experience is heading to Flanesford Priory for its 5th year. Janet Hutchings and Izzie Roper will be bringing together a total of 25 stalls to suit everyone’s taste; there’ll be everything from smoked foods, jewellery, pyjamas, antiques, plants, coats, china and much more. The event will be…

Manufacturing experts at the Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre are to hold a free event aimed at giving small and medium sized companies practical advice to improve their productivity. The Future of Technology event at the MTC on Tuesday, November 19 is aimed specifically at SMEs and will be made up of…

A Shropshire college is leading the race in providing golden opportunities for students to become future Olympians, according to a new national guide. Ellesmere College has earned second place in The Top Five Best Schools for Future Olympians guide produced by Tatler Magazine. It was the only school named in the top…

Jill Scott, professional footballer for Manchester City and England signed by Forever Living Products (UK) Ltd for ambassador role Professional footballer Jill Scott has been signed by health and wellness company Forever Living as a brand ambassador in the UK. Midfielder Jill, who plays for Manchester City, has…

Leading companies from across the globe will be heading to Warwickshire to showcase their ground-breaking ideas and techniques at a prestigious two-day event. NAEC Stoneleigh has been chosen to host four exhibitions next summer which will see some of the biggest trade names in the world, along with a number of top…