Hotel's breakfasts are fit for a queenby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA BURTON hotel has launched a new service offering the town's 'ladies who lunch' the chance to enjoy a Champagne breakfast ... (10/05/2008)A new chapter for printing stalwartby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONONE of Burton's oldest family-run firms is starting a new chapter in its long history by becoming the first tenants in the ... (10/05/2008)Pair launch a multi-clothed swapshopTWO FASHION-MAD Burton friends are set to take on eBay with a new business idea that will allow women to get their hands on top of the range labels - ... (10/05/2008)Burton boost for Olympic cyclistsby ANDY DONE-JPHNSONA BURTON-BASED company has revealed the prototype of a state-of-the-art new training machine for the country's top cyclists. ... (10/05/2008)Pair launch a multi-clothed swapshopTWO FASHION-MAD Burton friends are set to take on eBay with a new business idea that will allow women to get their hands on top of the ... (10/05/2008)Why companies lack faith in our politiciansBUSINESSES in Burton and South Derbyshire lack faith in politicians, according to new research carried out by the British Chamber of ... (10/05/2008)Would-be leaders gaining an insightASPIRING managers from Burton and South Derbyshire have been visiting large, local companies to gain an insight into ... (10/05/2008)EPCs are now a legal requirementA BURTON-BASED commercial property agent is warning other businesses and customers in the area about new legal requirements coming ... (10/05/2008)Conder returns to its city rootsBURTON-BASED steelwork contractor Conder Structures has returned to its roots by opening its first regional office. ... (10/05/2008)New chamber members get to know each otherA NEW networking event has been sponsored by Burton-based law firm Else Solicitors, to help new chamber of commerce members get to ... (10/05/2008)PR guru Lesley has Coors to celebrateby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONSTAFF at a public relations firm set up by a former Coors communications boss are celebrating after making it through to the finals ... (10/05/2008)Conversion specialist picks up trophyby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONSTAFF at Ashby-based commercial vehicle conversion specialists Bott are celebrating their success at this year's ... (10/05/2008)Kimberly reveals she has real styleby ANDY DONE JOHNSONA GIFTED South Derbyshire stylist has shown she can cut the mustard, after making it through to the finals of a prestigious competition ... (10/05/2008)Gold award for flood defencesby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONTHE Environment Agency's Burton Flood Defence Scheme has scooped a gold award at the prestigious Considerate Constructors ... (10/05/2008)The rich just keep on getting richerby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONJCB BOSS Sir Anthony Bamford has been named the 34th richest person in the country, with a family fortune of almost £2 billion. ... (10/05/2008)Pallet firm has a taste for Burtonby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONPub industry rolls with the Punchesby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONLong serving Linda reopens revamped storeby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONCricket deal pays off for Marston'sby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBURTON brewing giant Marston's has been short-listed for another top sports award, for its high-profile sponsorship commitment ... (10/05/2008)Queen's Award honour for Greenbank Groupby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONWOODVILLE-based Greenbank Group has been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in recognition of its innovative boiler optimisation ... (10/05/2008)Help cutting your CO2A SUSTAINABLE business organisation is calling on businesses in Burton and South Derbyshire to try out its new web-based environmental ... (10/05/2008)40 years and still hitting the targetby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA NORTH West Leicestershire-based cleaning products manufacturer which began by blending its goods by hand is getting ready ... (10/05/2008)2012 Olympics warningby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBRITISH firms are yet to take full advantage of the billions of pounds worth of business opportunities linked to the 2012 ... (10/05/2008)Two more Queen's accolades for JCBby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBOSSES at digger giant JCB are celebrating after being honoured with two prestigious Queen's Awards for Enterprise. ... (28/04/2008)Plenty of space in new developmentby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONCONSTRUCTION work has started on two of the remaining three plots on Centre 38, at Barton Business Park, where more than 1,000 ... (10/05/2008)Tesco feels the heat from rivalsby JONATHAN HORSFALLRETAIL giant Tesco today rang up annual profits of £2.85 billion, despite 'challenging' trading conditions and increased competition ... (10/05/2008)Pubs merry-go-round takes another spin?by JONATHAN HORSFALLPUB chain Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) has launched a bid to buy Burton-based Punch Taverns' managed division - weeks after ... (10/05/2008)New kids on the block show their salon stylesby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONASPIRING young hairdressers have taken part in a special competion which allowed them to show off their talents. ... (10/05/2008)Councils quizzed over £300k grantsby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONLEADERS at South Derbyshire District Council are being called on to explain how they intend to spend a £300,000 Government handout. ... (10/05/2008)Polly takes off with gift from her heroesby KEITH BULLA LOYAL secretary who has retired after 44 years has been given a fitting send-off.Polly Bivens has stepped down from her ... (10/05/2008) Coors give kids' shirt booze ban an early kick-offby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONCOORS Brewers and Scotland's 'Old Firm' football clubs have announced that the Carling branding will be removed from children's replica ... (10/05/2008)£35.8 million fine for Severn Trentby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONWATER firm Severn Trent has been fined a record £35.8 million and pledged to repay customers after admitting a catalogue of failures. ... (10/05/2008)Snack firm finds a niche marketby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA SOUTH Derbyshire snacks company is taking on the might of Walkers with a new low fat crisp range which it claims is even healthier ... (10/05/2008)Competition win is a record boostby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONAN aspiring Burton-based music fan will be given the chance to start up his own record label after winning a national competition. ... (10/05/2008)Punch prove to be jolly good sportsBURTON-based pub company Punch Taverns has donated £1,000 from its Punch Community Spirit Project (PCSP) to the Burton Rugby ... (10/05/2008)Darling, you're not welcome hereby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA BURTON pub has taken the unusual step of banning Chancellor Alistair Darling from their premises - in a protest over the ... (10/05/2008)Savers turning to building societiesBUILDING societies are seeing historically high savings levels as consumers tighten their belts and look for safe havens for their money. ... (10/05/2008)Shopping centre wins top safety awardby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBURTON'S Coopers Square Shopping Centre is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and ... (10/05/2008)Government is told to get smartby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONNORTH West Leicestershire MP David Taylor has gained support in his bid to force the roll out of so-called 'smart' energy meters ... (10/05/2008)College's business service enters the Matrixby ANDY DONEJOHNSONTHE Employer Engagement service at Burton College has been awarded the unique Matrix Standard - the leading national quality ... (10/05/2008)Assessment puts service in the eliteSTAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has joined the elite after being awarded Investor in People status, following a recent assessment. ... (10/05/2008)Festival offers pubs a lifelineby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONORGANISERS hope that a major beer festival which starts today will throw a lifeline to Burton's beleaguered pub trade. ... (10/05/2008)Jon cuts a swathe through oppositionby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA BURTON hair stylist is celebrating after scooping a top prize in the national finals of the country's top hairdressing and ... (10/05/2008)Minister to address business crime conferenceby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBUSINESS leaders in Burton and East Staffordshire will be able to hear a keynote speech from a Government minister ... (10/05/2008)Scheme underway for the disabledby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA NEW initiative has been set up in South Derbyshire to help disabled entrepreneurs start up new businesses. ... (10/05/2008)Store refurb sees an increase in stockA BURTON supermarket is now selling MP3 players, satellite navigation systems and digital cameras - following a recent refurbishment. ... (10/05/2008)Takeaway competition hots up in townBURTON may not be short in the take-away department - with eateries serving every possible taste already occupying the town ... (10/05/2008)Search is on for graduatesby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONSUPERMARKET giant Morrisons has launched its yearly search for the brightest graduates in Burton and South Derbyshire. ... (10/05/2008)Pay rises 'below headline inflation'PAY rises have remained at an average of 3.5 per cent in recent months, "firmly parked" below headline inflation, according to a new ... (10/05/2008)Accountants launch new websiteCradley Town - 2 Rocester - 2BURTON-BASED accountants Greenhalgh and Co are offering customers the chance to win £100, following the launch of their new website. ... (10/05/2008)Experts give church that lighter touchby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONSTAFF at Burton-based Mace Electrical and Security have taken a step back in time - by rewiring its oldest property to date.Workers at the award-winning firm, based in Wharf ... (10/05/2008) EMA figures are up, up and awayby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONTHE NUMBER of holidaymakers using East Midlands Airport (EMA) is up more than 19 per cent on last year, transport bosses claim.New destinations and increased seat capacity by ... (10/05/2008) Nursing company going paper-freeby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA BURTON-based specialist nursing company is set to get some high-tech help from experts at the University of Derby. ... (10/05/2008)Students learn about the spirit of enterpriseby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBURTON College has received £6,250 from Business Link West Midlands to encourage entrepreneurship amongst its students. ... (10/05/2008)Japanese brewer pays town a visitby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONSTAFF at Marston's had a taste of the Orient last week when they were visited by a top Japanese brewer. ... (10/05/2008)Great Scott a step nearer dreamlandby LAURIE DEVITTA TALENTED musician is one step nearer to clinching a £20,000 recording contract as part of a national competition. ... (10/05/2008)Record profits for digger giantby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONROCESTER-BASED JCB enjoyed its best-ever year in 2007 as sales and its global market share rose to an all-time high. ... (10/05/2008)BUDGET ANGERS BREWERSby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBUSINESS leaders in Burton have slammed a Budget which ignored pleas from the town's brewing industry not to hike up the cost of a pint. ... (10/05/2008)What a great night: Business Awards 2007Gallery owner takes top awardby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONAN ASHBY gallery owner has just been crowned East Midlands Business Woman of the Year in the 2008 Women of Worth (WOW) awards. ... (10/05/2008)Staff lack skills to pay the billsby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONRECRUITING skilled staff is one of the biggest challenges affecting companies in Burton and the surrounding area, according to a new ... (10/05/2008)The right way to boost Bangladesh's profileby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBUSINESS and community leaders from Burton have joined more than 500 other delegates from across the UK at the first ever Bangladeshi ... (10/05/2008)Rebecca shows she can cut itby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA WOODVILLE mum has set up her own hair salon in a bid to provide a better life for herself and her family. ... (10/05/2008)Supermarket set for upgrade workby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBOSSES at a Burton supermarket say it will be business as usual in the store today as a week-long project begins - which store ... (10/05/2008)BES is chosen to join the eliteby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBURTON-based enterprise agency Business Enterprise Support (BES) has joined the 'premier division' after being awarded one of the sector's top titles. ... (10/05/2008)Source of the apprenticesby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONA PRESENTATION has taken place to recognise the efforts of 67 young apprentices currently studying at Burton College. ... (10/05/2008)A taste of industry for textiles studentsby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONTEXTILE students at Burton College have been getting a taste of life in industry after taking part in a six-week project with a ... (10/05/2008)Toyota reaffirms its faith in Britainby ANDY DONE-JOHNSONBURNASTON-BASED car giant Toyota is set to invest a further £88 million into its UK operation to build a new small petrol engine. ... (10/05/2008)Laura helps to open door to EuropeLAURA Grieve has been appointed information executive for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a new service that offers firms in South Derbyshire access to European market and company information. ... (10/05/2008) |

