Smart digital solutions sparks growth and new premises for Blink Digital
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Digital innovation has seen North Staffordshire businesswoman Tracy Hollins develop new offices and support more clients, despite the stormy economic conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Tracy founded Blink Digital three years ago setting up a work station at her family home in Caverswall. Growth has seen the company take on premises in Queen Street,...
Travel expert John sets his sights on a bright new dawn for travel with rebrand
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A North Staffordshire travel consultant has reacted decisively to a dreadful year for his industry by using his time to rebrand his business and to plan for a brighter future. In common with everyone in the travel sector, John Lehnert has endured a difficult 2020 as coronavirus grounded planes and left cruise ships stranded at […]
New opportunities for volunteers at charity Emmaus North Staffs
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Volunteers at a Stoke-on-Trent charity will now be able to access valuable skills development and training following on from the appointment of a new development coordinator. Emmaus North Staffs – a charity which works to prevent homelessness – has welcomed Keziah Stott as Volunteer Development Coordinator to help to oversee volunteers at the...
Business Boost Awards to rise again in 2021
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Boost awards plans to rise again in 2021 to help borough businesses bounce back. The organisers of an annual Newcastle-under-Lyme focused business awards programme have vowed to relaunch in 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of this year’s competition. The Business Boost Awards are committed to fostering...
Baba Baboon expands Media Team
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A Staffordshire public relations and communications firm has taken a step forward in developing its media hub. Baba Baboon has welcomed award-winning journalist Adam Gratton and PR expert Jamie Summerfield to their editorial team. Since 2018, Baba Baboon has been reporting and publishing local news from Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme and has fast...
Spicy competition gives ginger cats and dogs a chance to shine
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Calling all ginger cat and dog owners, a unique festival wants you to shout about your beloved pets. The fourth annual Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place between September 23 to September 27 and celebrates all things ginger. Kennel and cattery Quintessential Quarters, of Cotes Heath, near Eccleshall, has linked up with festival […]
The Alternative Board mentor scheme at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
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A highly experienced business mentor, who launched his new business during lockdown, is working with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to deliver a brand new service to SMEs across Staffordshire. Peter Harris, of Stone has been providing local businesses with management board-style support, advice and mentoring – not normally available to independent...
CAFAG reopens its doors at the Whitfield Valley Centre
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A Stoke-on-Trent charity, which has supported hundreds of residents during the pandemic, has now resumed several of its face to face services. Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) had to temporarily close the Fegg Hayes Whitfield Valley Centre in March due to the lockdown which saw weekly workshops, fitness classes, lunchtime clubs and gardening projects...
Rescue kennels benefit from professional photographer Cathy Bower’s love of dogs
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A photographer’s passion for rescue dogs has led to donations of food to support Stoke-on-Trent’s City Dogs Home. Cathy Bower pledged to support the rescue kennels by taking portraits of pet owners and their adopted dogs and she’s now appealing for more rescue dog lovers to come forward. All entries will be entered into a […]
The Hitmix welcomes new additions
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Radio Station, The Hitmix, has welcomed three new presenters to its team. The community radio station has recently seen ex-Signal 2 presenter Paul Fairclough sign up for a weekday show, plus experienced radio presenter Dave Evison will be doing a new Soul show and Brit Pop expert Rob Fiddaman is set to start his […]