JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire. More than 900 jobs have been saved at JCB manufacturing plants across the Midlands and Wales, after an agreement is reached between the company and trade union leaders. Today it has been announced that more than 900 jobs have been safeguarded at…
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An artist's impression of the mixed-use scheme. Planning permission has been approved for the development of a mixed-use scheme at a historic former ceramic factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. A grade II-listed building in Longton (Stoke-on-Trent) looks set for a new lease of life, following…
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An artist's impression of 3 Smithfield. Development at the Smithfield scheme (in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent) looks set to move into its next stage. Genr8 Developments, a leading partner in Hanley’s Smithfield scheme, have submitted plans for the next phase of development at the site – a 62,000ft²…
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A range of sustainable packaging is produced by Woolcool. Stone-based company, Woolcool speaks on facing their first crisis, the challenges of running a family business and the importance of learning lessons. Woolcool is a Staffordshire-based packaging company, founded in 2008. The company…
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A new web service has been launched by a Staffordshire tech-firm to support communities and businesses during the coronavirus restriction period and beyond. Local Food Drops – developed by Stafford-based iWeb – is a solution that enables people to find local businesses that deliver food in their…
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Lauren Burnham (pictured) has launched Prickly Peach Films with business partner Emily Kirkham. A Staffordshire University film graduate has kickstarted her own business thanks to a £3,000 boost from the Be Inspired start-up scheme. Lauren Burnham, 22 from Leek, graduated from Staffordshire…
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Staffordshire University joins the UK-wide effort to tackle the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Skilled technicians at Staffordshire University are using 3D printers to produce face shields as part of a UK-wide effort to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare…
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An artist's impression of the warehouse and office scheme. Plans have been approved for a job-creating warehouse and office scheme at Etruria Valley Business Park, located in Stoke-on-Trent. Land off Shelton Boulevard (Etruria Valley Business Park, Stoke-on-Trent) has been earmarked for 133,670ft²…
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Micro businesses based in Staffordshire – that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak – can now apply for grants of up to £1,000. Staffordshire County Council has introduced a new emergency grant scheme for micro businesses based in Staffordshire. The £500,000 scheme will help companies…
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We Need Your Views! We want to hear how your business has been impacted by COVID-19 Businesses from across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are being urged to let their local enterprise partnership know about the support that they need via an online survey (issued this week). The Stoke-on-Trent…
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