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Empty buildings tax comes under fire

Business - Mike CherryA BURTON business leader has slammed Government plans to reintroduce a tax on small businessesʼ empty buildings. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



‘God gave me a talent for hair'

Business - Sophia Richards - Sophistique, in Derby Street, BurtonTHE owner of a new Burton salon says she has “a God-given talent” to style hair.
Sophistique, in Derby Street, held its ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



New sales chief for town furniture firm

Business - Herbie Johnson and Karl WardA BURTON furniture recycling business has appointed a new sales manager to its growing fleet. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Salon takes on two new faces

Business - Brownz Hair and Beautyʼs new trainee stylist Emma Gibson and new beautician Jannine FarrellA HAIR and beauty salon owner in Burton has welcomed two new editions to the team.
Tina Brown, owner of Brownz Hair and ... (23/02/2010) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



JCB boss gloomy over chances of recovery

Business - JCB world headquartersTHE chairman of digger giant JCB has indicated that the company faces a battle to excavate itself from the economic hole created by ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Design firm rocks on with super spa

Business - Spa at Rockcliffe HallA BURTON interior design company has completed its first multi-million pound contract.
RTR Design, which was set up only nine ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Hi-Tech future as park hands over new building

Business - Simon Winter (left), fabrication director of Hi-Tech Fabrication, with Bretby Business Park manager Tony ColemanBRETBY Business Park has handed over its first new building for 30 years to help one of its key tenants to continue its rapid expansion. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Restoring chamber is on menu at breakfast

RE-ESTABLISHING a chamber of trade in the Swadlincote area will be one of the topics on the agenda at a business breakfast for ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Fishing out advice on building up brand recognition

BUSINESS bosses from Burton and South Derbyshire are being invited to discover the importance of branding. ... (23/02/2010) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Celebrating 10 years of trading for Mezenet

Business - David Smith and his wife, Maire, are celebrating a decade in business as Mezenet Solutions LtdA COUPLE from South Derbyshire are celebrating 10 successful years in business together.
Maire and David Smith have been running ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Students invited to sign up for new manufacturing diploma

STUDENTS in Staffordshire are being urged to consider a qualification that will give them an insight into the world of manufacturing. ... (23/02/2010) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Boots pays £23m for Centrum site

A MASSIVE Burton industrial site has been snapped up by a pharmacy giant in a multi-million pound deal ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Thomas on track for Easter

Business - A Day Out With Thomas event - Uttoxeter-based Zazz ProjectsA UTTOXETER company is gearing up for a busy Easter with a packed calendar of events under its popular ʻDay Out With Thomasʼ programme ... (09/02/2010) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Retailer in administration again

A FASHION retailer with a branch in Swadlincote has slipped into administration for the second time in two years ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



New branch is a gem for jeweller

Business - Steven Marshall of Tutbury-based Marshalls Jewellers, which has opened a new branch in UttoxeterA TUTBURY jewellery business has opened a branch in Uttoxeter which is already proving a gem with townsfolk. ... (09/02/2010) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Supermarket becomes the new ‘house' of Fraser

Business - New Sainsburyʼs Burton manager Fraser Stevenson with Stuart JamesTHE new manager of Sainsburyʼs in Burton says he is looking forward to running ʻa lovely supermarketʼ. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Rex is going for a Burton

MIDLANDS-based jeweller Rex Johnson and Sons is on the lookout for a new outlet in Burton as business rockets due to the rise in gold ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



JCB pupils get taste of things to come

Business - JCB Academy vice-principal Mark Henshaw helps Phoebe Jay with her project during the taster dayTHE FIRST students to sign up for the new JCB Academy have been given an insight into what awaits them in the new school year. ... (26/01/2010) Read More [Read More]



Loyal servants are still ticking along

Business - Presentation of long service awards at WT Parker in BurtonFIVE employees at Burton electrical firm WT Parker have been awarded gold watches at a long service awards ceremony. ... (26/01/2010) Read More [Read More]



MP Dean defends record on region's economy

Business - Burton MP Janet DeanBURTON MP Janet Dean has scrutinised how effective government help has been in supporting people through unemployment, housing ... (26/01/2010) Read More [Read More]



Training firm defies recession

Business - Luther Johnson of Trusted Training ServicesA BUSINESSMAN has defied the economic climate and is moving into larger premises and taking on staff as his firm expands at a rapid rate ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Pub firm seeks worthy causes

A BURTON-based pub company is appealing for local worthy causes to offer its support to in 2010 ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Council chief gets finance award

by TIM FLETCHER

Business - Gareth Moss - finance awardA FORMER top Burton Town Hall official who still lives in the area is celebrating after clinching a prestigious national award ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Salon features in barber's guide

by TIM FLETCHER

Business - Staff at JC's Barber Shop in SwadlincoteA BARBER'S shop in Swadlincote has proved it is a cut above the competition by clinching a national award ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Business boss in new firms plea to Govt

Business - Mike CherryA BURTON-BASED business leader has called on the Government to introduce a business manager in every job centre. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Bombardier on track for a huge China rail deal

A TRAINMAKER with a depot near Burton has landed itself a huge contract making mini metro cars.
Bombardier Inc, which has a base in Barton ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Another top VW rating for TL Darby

A BURTON car dealership is celebrating after its service team was ranked among the best in Europe by motor giant Volkswagen. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Shoe firm gets bigger toehold in the market

A SHOE firm established in 2001 and now with a turnover of £6 million is beating the recession by finding new markets across the globe. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Tailor-made spa service

Business - Nikki Kiss (front) demonstrates her skills on her mother, WendyA BUSINESSWOMAN who has opened a hand and foot spa in Burton says she wants to offer customers ʻa tailormade ʼ service. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Salon's wig advice for cancer patients

by SAMERA KHATOON

Business - Katheryn Day from Revival on Station Street, Burton, offering free tips on how to look after your wigA BURTON hair salon is offering cancer patients the chance to be pampered and have their wig styled to help raise funds for a cancer helping people affected by the ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Award-winning client loyalty

Business - Claire Fallows from Francesco Group hair salon in UttoxeterA UTTOXETER salon that has been in the town for more than 20 years is celebrating receiving a prestigious award for its client loyalty ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



It's Queen's Award No. 24 for JCB

Business - Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire James Hawley presents the Queenʼs Award to John Gill and Alan BlakeDIGGER giant JCB has been given another reason to celebrate after being honoured with its 24th Queenʼs Award for Enterprise – with a further accolade on its way later this ... (11/12/2009) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Silver pendants for fans

A BURTON jeweller has been given the go-ahead to reproduce Burton Albion's supporters' medals ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Tasty treat for sweet lovers

Business - Jayne Staples - Ye Olde Sweet Shop, in High StreetTHE JOYS of the old fashioned sweet shop have been brought to life once more with the opening of a new business in Swadlincote. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Burton welcomes upmarket restaurant, bar and bistro

Business - Geco LoungeWHEN businessman Matthew Fairbrother was looking for premises to open his top class restaurant, bar bistro, it was Rushton Hickman he first ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Idyllic setting for museum and toy shop

Business - Toys of Yesteryear Museum and Toy ShopTOY lovers will have double the fun as Barton Marina-based Toys of Yesteryear Museum and Toy Shop is set to expand its premises early ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Restaurant opens

BURTON Collegeʼs Mulberry training restaurant has opened its doors to the public for lunches, bistro evenings and gourmet themed evenings. ... () Read More [Read More]



Manager in the running for award

THE managing director of a group which runs a Burton care home complex has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. ... () Read More [Read More]



Majority of region's rates are set to fall

THE majority of business rate bills of more than £100,000 in the West Midlands will fall next year as a result of revaluation, the Government ... () Read More [Read More]



Royal appointment is a coup for Admen

A BURTON-BASED advertising and graphic design company has beaten off competition from a London agency to secure a commission from one of ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Network has a new House

Business - Terry Knight of Network House outside the firmʼs new premisesAN IT company which serves both home computer users and businesses has relocated to new premises to help expand its services. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Link up to new opportunities in IT and environment

AN ORGANISATION which helps start-up businesses in Burton get off the ground has launched two new initiatives. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Diploma deadline day fast approaching, firms warned

BUSINESSES in Burton and South Derbyshire are being reminded that the deadline for signing up to deliver a pioneering new qualification ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Prescription robot

A ‘ROBOT' which selects the correct prescriptions and serves them to customers has been introduced to a village pharmacy. ... () Read More [Read More]



Top manufacturing award up for grabs

BUSINESSES and organisations working together in the field of manufacturing in South Derbyshire are being urged to put themselves forward ... () Read More [Read More]



New £3m centre opens

A NEW £3 million amenity centre has officially opened in Fradley.
The Stirling Centre forms part of the ... () Read More [Read More]



Apprenticeships help to boost businesses

PEOPLE in Burton are more likely to use a business if it offers apprenticeships to young people, new research has shown. ... () Read More [Read More]



Tips on how to avoid postal problems

A BUSINESS support organisation is urging Burton and South Derbyshire firms to plan ahead to minimise disruption caused by further postal strikes ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Town business club put in the picture

DID you know that you could fit 5,000 pixel receptors from the average camera or mobile phone on the tip of a sharp pencil? () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



College signs Govt skills pledge

BURTON college has signed the Government's Skills Pledge in recognition of its ongoing commitment to more than 700 members of staff ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Firm celebrates move to new home

Business - Mace Electrical opening - (l-r) Janet Dean, Geoff Morrison, Pauline Morrison, Simon Chapman (MD of company), Sandra Nelson (company employee)A BURTON electrics and security firm that scooped the Mail's business of the year award in 2007 is celebrating its move to a new home. ... (20/10/2009) Read More [Read More]



Helping business be socially responsible

Business - New owner of ORS UK Karl Ward (right) with former owner Mark FitzGeraldTHE NEW owner of a Burton office furnishings and recycling specialist says his company can help other businesses to be ‘socially responsible'. ... (20/10/2009) Read More [Read more]



£1m of loans coming up for grabs

STAFFORDSHIRE County Council is backing plans to provide £1million of loans for small businesses with good ideas but a lack of funds. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Prize pump

A HEATING installer has picked up a prize from a Burton company after producing the oldest known working Wilo small circulator heating system ... () Read More [Read more]



Coining it in

THE Burton branch of the NatWest Bank, in High Street, is offering customers the chance to be among the first in the country to try out a ... (19/10/2009) Read More [Read more]



Burton pub group's new HQ wins design praise

THE NEW headquarters of a Burton pub company has been highly commended at the Southern Staffordshire Design Awards. ... () Read More [Read More]



Firm's open day to celebrate 25 years

A BURTON aerial and satellite specialist is marking 25 years in business with an open day this weekend. ... () Read More [Read More]



MK aiming to be the don of salons

A SALON owner is hoping to be a ʻcut aboveʼ the rest after opening a new business in Burton.
Martin Kirk, proprietor of MK hairdressing, ... () Read More [Read More]



£10m adds spice to the off-trade

BURTON brewer Molson Coors has announced a £10 million marketing investment to capitalise on ʻethnic food occasionsʼ. ... () Read More [Read More]



Business link with college is electric

A LONG-ESTABLISHED Burton electrical firm has gone into a partnership with Burton College in a new initiative designed to deliver management ... () Read More [Read More]



Trophy store on display

Business - Ken Slater, Liam Evison, Chris Evison. (back left to right) Guy Branston, Ben Robinson and Paul PeschisolidoA FAMILY of five have begun a new business venture in Burton.
Awardboard Trophies, in unit one of the ... (12/10/2009) Read More [Read More]



Government is in their sights

A BURTON-BASED company which has a major contract in Saudi Arabia is now hoping to attract Government business. ... () Read More [Read More]



Poland visit for rail company

A COMPANY which designs, manufactures and supplies electronic displays to the UK rail industry is attending an international ... () Read More [Read More]



Another top award for college principal Asha

A COLLEGE principal who lives near Burton has been crowned Midlands Businesswoman of the Year, just months after receiving an OBE from the ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Couple heading for the top with own floor firm

Business - Home of Floors - Mark and Julie Cantillon with son GeorgeA COUPLE from Branston are refusing to be beaten by the recession after opening their own specialist flooring company. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



New club opens in town to get you fit

A NEW fitness club is set to open in Burton next month.
E3 Fitness Club, based in the Maltsters, ... () Read More [Read More]



Med flavour to a new-look boutique

A WOMENʼS boutique inspired by the Mediterranean has opened its doors in Tutbury.
Fatale II, in High Street, has been ... () Read More [Read More]



JCB gets a loader boost from Tarmac

DIGGER giant JCB is celebrating after the UK's leading road surfacing and maintenance organisation invested in a fleet of its ... () Read More [Read More]



Threat to link jobs

UP to 25 jobs could go at Business Link West Midlands as part of a restructuring programme at the organisation designed to improve ... () Read More [Read More]



Hennessy is making law firm a large one

A BURTON law firm has appointed a new partner to its criminal department, making it the largest crime team in the the town. ... () Read More [Read More]



Council hails a CAB

BUSINESSES in Burton and South Derbyshire battling against the recession are being given a helping hand thanks to a new support package. ... (03/10/2009) Read More [Read More]



Apprentice is hired

A HAULAGE dealer with a presence in Burton has promoted a former apprentice to the post of managing director. ... () Read More [Read more]



Debbie is ready to Rumble at new store

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

A BURTON cafe and sandwich bar which last year made what is believed to be the townʼs biggest breakfast bap has defied the credit crunch ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Pub couple swap the seaside for the heart of England

A COUPLE from Torquay have moved from the busy seaside resort to a run a village pub in South Derbyshire. ... () Read More [Read More]



Seddon wins a prize for its people skills

A BUILDING, painting and maintenance company with a presence in Burton has scooped a prestigious industry award for its people skills. ... () Read More [Read More]



Yvonne's gone from a bust business to her own shop

Business - Yvonne Whitbread - The Bra Shop, Market Place, UttoxeterA born and bred Uttoxeter woman is going it alone after losing her job following the closure of a popular lingerie store in the town. ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Civic Society plaque goes up in restaurant

A BURTON restaurant is now displaying the first Burton Civic Society blue plaque to be awarded for two years. ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Having say on rural economy

BUSINESES and investment leaders from Burton are being urged to have their say on the future of rural economies at a special summit taking ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Oh brother! What a good year for this group of companies

BROTHERS John and Norman Scott, whose Scott Group Ltd owns a Burton timber company and has a majority stake in a Church Gresley-based ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Andrew takes over chamber presidency

ANDREW Gentles has been announced as the new president of the Burton division of Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Network evening for young professionals

FOLLOWING a successful first event earlier this year, SucceSS, the business and professional group within the Southern Staffordshire ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



JCB's Brazilian connection

SIXTEEN JCB excavators made at the digger giant's Heavy Products factory in Uttoxeter are playing a pivotal role in helping irrigate and improve ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Big Brother treatment for new Thai restaurant

A former Big Brother contestant has helped open a new Thai restaurant in Barton under Needwood.
The Siam Corner Thai Marina Restaurant, ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Advertising agency changes hands

An advertising agency has been acquired by Derby-based McConnells Group as its former owners retire. ... (09/09/2009) Read More [Read More]



Nursing agency buys homecare company

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

A FOSTON-BASED nursing agency has acquired a Uttoxeter domiciliary care business.
Mediline Nurses and Carers Ltd, based in ... () Read More [Read More]



Dramatic leap in software firm's shares

SHARES at a Burton-based software maker have leapt up since it was announced that the company had signed a new distribution deal. ... () Read More [Read More]



It's a Wrap for Molson Coors

BURTON brewer Molson Coors has pledged its commitment to cut packaging weight by signing up to the Courtauld Commitment. ... () Read More [Read More]



100 vans contract

BURTON vehicle management specialist CBVC has completed a contract to supply 100 new vehicles to engineers ThyssenKrupp Elevators. ... () Read More [Read More]



Joinery duo join in specialist venture

TWO work colleagues who were made redundant are refusing to be beaten by the credit crunch and have set up their own specialist replacement ... () Read More [Read More]



Students host own awards ceremony

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

STUDENTS at Burton College have hosted their own awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements on a variety of business administration courses. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Clothes shop that helps you profit . . .

by HELEN KREFT

A CLOTHES shop in Woodville aiming to help the environment and donate to charities has opened its doors. ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Bosses 'exploiting recession to make redundancies'

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

HALF of workers believe their employers are exploiting the recession by imposing unnecessary pay cuts, reduced hours and redundancies, ... () Read More [Read More]



Auto parts industry given a £3.5m lift

A £3.5 MILLION support package to help automotive suppliers in East Staffordshire get through the economic downturn has been launched by West ... () Read More [Read More]



Building firm's birthday move

A BUILDING firm from Burton is celebrating its 10th birthday by moving premises.
PA Russell Building Contractors will remain ... () Read More [Read More]



Digger firm unearths a bright new future

by SAMERA KHATOON

A SOUTH Derbyshire digger firm which went into administration towards the end of last year has bounced back with a new owner, name and ... () Read More [Read More]



Business leaders want a ‘clear plan'

BURTON business leaders are calling on the Government to present a “clear plan” on how it will move out of the recession. ... () Read More [Read More]



Good year for the PC grime-busters

A BURTON-based business which found an unusual niche in the market is celebrating its first anniversary. ... () Read More [Read More]



Firm gets it sorted with new equipment

by JON HORSFALL

A BURTON print and mail firm has got it all 'sorted' after investing £175,000 in a new piece of equipment. ... () Read More [Read More]



School team lifts award

by CLARE PIDSLEY

STUDENTS from a Burton school have shown they mean business by bagging an industry award.
Youngsters from de Ferrers Specialist ... () Read More [Read More]



Hair salon lifts top regional award

by SAMERA KHATOON

A BURTON hair salon has proved it is a ‘force to be reckoned with' by being crowned the regional winner of a prestigious competition. ... () Read More [Read More]



It's mashes to Ashes for Pedigree

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

Business - Marston's Brewery, BurtonBURTON-BREWED Marston's Pedigree — the official beer of the England cricket team — has pulled on its cricketing whites in support of the ... () Read More [Read More]



Nine airlines hit EMA noise targets

Nine airlines operating from East Midlands Airport (EMA) have been recognised for ‘exemplary performance' against the stringent ... () Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



Ban employment law – leader's call

by ADRIAN JENKINS

A BURTON business leader says the Government should support jobs by temporarily banning new employment law and scrapping planned National ... () Read More [Read More]



Shop takes on the recession and wins

by SAMERA KHATOON

A BURTON store is bucking the economic trend by attracting shoppers who have been hit by the credit crunch. ... () Read More [Read More]



Training firm bucks the downward trend

by ADRIAN JENKINS

Business - Swan Corporate Training Limited, in Third Avenue, Centrum 100 - Sophie Jancic, Becky Mulhearn, Graham Gallier, David Lort, Adam Clewer, James Gallier and Jan GallierA TRAINING company from Burton has bucked the downturn by enjoying phenomenal growth in only its first year in business. ... (05/05/2009) Read More [Read More]



Firms are urged to sign up to hotline

by JON HORSFALL

FIRMS in East Staffordshire struggling to survive the recession have been urged to take advantage of a newly extended service from Business ... () Read More [Read More]



Queen's Awards at double for JCB

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

Business - DIGGER giant JCB is celebrating after being honoured with its 25th Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 40 yearsDIGGER giant JCB is celebrating after being honoured with its 25th Queen's Award for Enterprise in 40 years — an achievement ... (23/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Burton firm now moves into Cumbria

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

Business - Serious Waste Management owner and managing director David Birkett AN AWARD-WINNING Burton waste management firm has expanded its operations into Cumbria.
As part of a major expansion, Serious Waste ... () Read More [Read More]



Free mailing offer to firms

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

COMPANIES in Burton selling consumer products nationwide can take part in a free national mailing saving them thousands of pounds. ... () Read More [Read More]



Pedigree pals up with Yorkshire CCC

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

ONE of Burton's favourite brews will see its name in lights this year after brewery bosses extended their links with cricket — in the year that ... (14/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Travel shop celebrates 20th birthday

by HELEN KREFT

A BURTON travel shop has celebrated a birthday milestone after clocking up its second decade of holiday sales. ... () Read More [Read More]



Producing Pedigree people

by JON HORSFALL

Business - Marstons emplyees Rachael Brassington, Julie Innes and Vicky Lenton THREE Marston's customer services employees have qualified from a dedicated training course run by Burton Technical College. ... (07/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Recruitment firm again in top 100

by JON HORSFALL

PERTEMPS has been voted one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK — for the third year running. ... (07/04/2009) Read More [Read More]



Telecom company joins the Vodafone empire

A BURTON-BASED company has become part of telecommunications giant Vodafone UK, it has been revealed. ... () Read More [Read More]



Giving tourism a boost

TOURIST BOOST . . . (l-r) Kevin Mason, William Smart, Claire Lambert, Chris Nix, Heather Wheeler, Paul Hunt, Paul Pattern and David Richards

TOURISM businesses are being encouraged in South Derbyshire.
South Derbyshire District Council leader ... () Read More [Read More]



Here come the men in black

A BLACK JCB digger built specially to raise money for a children's charity has been snapped up by one of the digger giant's customers. ... () Read More [Read More]



Dave's building a new career

A BURTON building expert has laid new foundations for his future by landing a top job with a construction giant. ... () Read More [Read More]



Dan's the man at town restaurant

A BURTON restaurant has welcomed the arrival of a new head chef.
Daniel Pilkington has been in the position ... () Read More [Read More]



Interior design firm unveils its new collection

AN INTERIOR design company has unveiled its latest collection.
Living Inside, in Main Street, Barton ... () Read More [Read More]



Engineering firm expands into Oz

by JENNY MOODY

A BURTON engineering company has expanded its global operations to Australia.
ETS Workforce Ltd, a local provider of ... () Read More [Read More]



Salon's two new stylists

by KATIE BOWLER

Business - Brandon's Hair Salon on Rosliston Rd, Stapenhill - new staff Helena Young, Lara Dennis and Katey HaywoodA BURTON hair salon is trying to beat the credit crunch after taking on two new stylists to create a 'vibrant new atmosphere'. ... () Read More [Read More]



Quality training award for college

by SAMERA KHATOON

Business - Burton College principal Dawn WardBURTON College has been awarded a quality mark for its efforts in delivering training to employers. ... () Read More [Read More]



Summer sun-seekers start to take off

BMIbaby is reporting a peak in bookings for summer sun destinations, giving a taster of which routes will be hot for the summer from ... (10/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Blackboard chalks up another success

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

BLACKBOARD Recruitment, a specialist education recruitment agency based in Burton, has been accredited with the Department for Children, ... () Read More [Read More]



Stepping out it to a shoe party

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

DESPITE the talk of a recession or a credit crunch, there is always one essential item most women need access — the very latest trend ... () Read More [Read More]



David scores with football T-shirts

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

AS THE credit crunch bites, one ex-Burton student has found a fitting way to score in business — and is showing the red card to recession ... () Read More [Read More]



Airport launches an anti-terror project

by HELEN KREFT

Business - East Midlands AirportBUSINESSES based at East Midlands Airport are being asked to support police in the fight against counter-terrorism and crime. ... () Read More [Read More]



Help for Arctic survey

by JONATHAN HORSFALL

BURTON-BASED Jenrick Engineering is a sponsor of the Catlin Arctic Survey polar expedition, a pioneering scientific project of global ... () Read More [Read More]



Coors-Tradeteam £500m contract

by JON HORSFALL

BURTON brewer Coors has signed a 10-year contract with drinks logistics provider Tradeteam worth more than £500 million. ... () Read More [Read More]



Liz is turning her hand to feet

by JENNY MOODY

WITH only one pair of feet to last a lifetime people are being advised to give them a treat.
Liz Tandy, a state registered chiropodist ... () Read More [Read More]



New head for village hairdressers

by JENNY MOODY

Business - Hair Affair in Farmer Court, Tutbury - new owner Sharon RitchieA TUTBURY hairdressers is now under new ownership.
Hair Affair in Farmer Court is now owned by Sharon Ritchie, after former owner Sharon ... () Read More [Read More]







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