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Birmingham’s Katie Woodcock has found the route to success after landing the top prize at a business awards night held in the city.   The 29-year-old, an administrator at National Express, was named K...  Press release location 

A creativeMidlandscompany aims to have the corporate market wrapped up after creating a unique Christmas gift. Vortex Creates, based in Offchurch near Leamington, has taken its first steps into the co...  Press release location 

AMidlandsfirm, specialising in supporting whistleblowing, is making no secret of its success on the back of new legislation.   InTouch has helped national and multinational organisations uncover fraud...  Press release location 

Derbyshire manufacturer Atlas Composites is pressing ahead with its expansion plans after receiving support from a major business support project. The Ilkeston based firm, which employs 60 people, is ...  Press release location 

A comic magician who found fame by fooling a world-famous double act on TV will star in an event to celebrate Christmas in Cardiff.   John Archer will take centre stage in a “Comedy and Carols” evenin...  Press release location 

Growing businesses from acrossCoventryand Warwickshire came together to expand their chances of success at an event hosted by aMidlandlaw firm.   The Network of Aspiring Women (NOAW) presented the War...  Press release location 

A major new charity project has been topped-out in seasonal style. Hazel Tree Barns are being restored and converted into office space – with all the rental income benefiting local causes. The barns, ...  Press release location 

A Midlands-based sport and leisure charity has been recognised for its commitment to developing its workforce after chalking up 11,898 hours of staff training during a 12-month period. Coventry Sports...  Press release location 

The new manager of aCoventryleisure centre might be tempted to shoot a few hoops in his new job.   Mark Taylor is qualified to pass on a few tips to the basketball teams on court at the Xcel Leisure C...  Press release location 

ALincolnshiremanufacturer is on track to double in size after receiving support from a major business support project.   SL Engineering, based near Grantham, is set to expand its operations, both nati...  Press release location 

A Derbyshire seating manufacturer has not taken success sitting down after reaping the rewards of a major business support project. The Seat Design Company, based in Alfreton, is set to expand after i...  Press release location 

Growing businesses from acrossCoventryand Warwickshire came together to expand their chances of success at an event hosted by aMidlandlaw firm.   The Network of Aspiring Women (NOAW) presented the War...  Press release location 

A project has been launched which will see more than 1,500 children given a taste of what it would be like to compete at London 2012. Coventry Schools Challenge for the Games is a Coventry Sports Foun...  Press release location 

A team of online experts has expanded its web of clients and is looking to grow its workforce after a fruitful partnership with a leading business park. Coventry-based web design agency Head Red was r...  Press release location 

A trio of business people are dressed for success and determined to ensure their new venture measures up after opening a new formal wear shop in theMidlands. Husband and wife Stephen and Marianne Tayl...  Press release location 

Around 50 professionals from acrossCoventryand Warwickshire flooded into the new Severn Trent headquarters inCoventryto learn about the success of the company’s relocation. The group were members ofCo...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire independent car dealership was looking on the worldwide web to find out more about a major new online car auction and surprisingly found out they were next door neighbours!   Country Ca...  Press release location 

Jim Gordon has been promoted to managing director at Legacy Hotels and Resorts as its portfolio continues to grow.   The 44-year-old was previously group finance director which involved responsibility...  Press release location 

A major travel organisation has visited Llanberis to get a flavour for what the region has to offer.   The Western branch of the Group Travel Organisers Association (GTOA) spent a weekend at theLegacy...  Press release location 

One of the Midlands most unusual meeting venues is set for a buoyant future after undergoing a £20,000 refurbishment.The Coventrian narrowboat, which is operated by the Living Environment Trust, has u...  Press release location 

Sailing is not a sport many would associate with the centre of England - but one Warwickshire 18-year-old is aiming to blow that perception out of the water.Hugh Brayshaw, from Shilton, is making wave...  Press release location 

Youngsters from across the region dug deep to brush up on their volunteering credentials and revamp a city leisure centre.Organisers of The Challenge teamed up with the Living Environment Trust to sel...  Press release location 

Thousands of school children are being given a once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in their own torch relay and celebrate London 2012 coming to the city.The Coventry Schools Torch Relay projec...  Press release location 

A new way for people to become sporting heroes has been unveiled in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.CSW Sport has launched Sport England’s Sport Makers programme in the region, a programme for adu...  Press release location 

More than 30 Coventry and Warwickshire businesses have clubbed together to raise over £1,250 for a Coventry based charity.Around 50 people attended the Harrison Beale and Owen (HB&O) golf day at the M...  Press release location 

A team of financial experts has been nominated for a second award in the space of a week.Harrison Beale and Owen (HB&O), which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, has had managing director Rob Ken...  Press release location 

The rapidly growing Legacy Hotels and Resorts has announced its first director of food and beverage as it expands into new markets.Rob Preston has been appointed to the role to assist in the developme...  Press release location 

A fundraising Zumbathon was hailed as a huge success after it raised over £800 for charity.Almost 200 people took part in the two-hour long Zumba workout - a dance craze which mixes aerobic fitness wi...  Press release location 

A charity race night was given some added spice after organisers introduced an Indian theme to the event.Financial experts Harrison Beale and Owen, which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, suppor...  Press release location 

Virgin Active Solihull marked 10 years on Blythe Valley Park by holding a celebration for its members. The leading health and fitness club held a barbeque and fun day next to its heated outdoor pool, ...  Press release location 

Businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire can now register for a major regional conference.The Coventry and Warwickshire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) is holding its first regional conference n...  Press release location 

A pair of lifelong Coventry City fans have started a Sky Blue revolution of their own after designing their company’s logo to reflect their football allegiance.Coventry City Premier Club members...  Press release location 

The heat is set to be turned up on the competition after a charity race night was given some added spice.Financial experts Harrison Beale and Owen, which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, is sup...  Press release location 

Businesses which fall victim to rioters, looters and criminal damage could lose more than owners expect, according to a team of financial experts.In light of the riots and scenes of destruction sweepi...  Press release location 

The shortage of university places and rise of tuition fees is leading to an increasing number of undergraduates to consider leaving the UK to study abroad.With 700,000 students applying for 470,000 un...  Press release location 

A trio of high-profile appointments has been made at a leading business development organisation on its third anniversary.The new posts of commercial director and operations director have been created...  Press release location 

Figures show Coventry and Warwickshire has received a major boost to the local business economy as a result of the 2012 Games being hosted in London.With just over a year still to go until London 2012...  Press release location 

A commemorative pin badge has been launched to mark Coventry’s status as a co-host city as the one year to go until London 2012 landmark is reached.A limited number of the sky blue and silver badges h...  Press release location 

Youngsters from across the region have been experiencing a challenging time at two city leisure centres.Organisers of The Challenge selected the Coventry Sports Foundation-managed Xcel Leisure Centre,...  Press release location 

A tree is to be planted in the garden of a leading Stratford hotel as a poignant reminder of those held captive by the Japanese during WW2. The Java Far East Prisoners of War Club 1942 is returning to...  Press release location 

Hundreds of school children have taken part in a London 2012-inspired day of sport and celebration.A total of 530 children at Stivichall Primary School took part in a Community Games event which saw t...  Press release location 

A daring duo is faced with tackling thousands of miles of desert, secluded dirt tracks and mountain ranges topping 16,000 feet.It sounds like the script from a James Bond movie – but these are s...  Press release location 

A leading Midlands law firm has advised counsellors from across the country about the importance of protecting personal and sensitive information.The Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC), an umb...  Press release location 

A recent fall in the number of businesses being placed into liquidation could actually be bad news for creditors, according to experts in the field.Birmingham and Coventry-based insolvency firm Popple...  Press release location 

A team of legal experts has warned users of sites such as Twitter and Facebook to be careful what they write – or potentially end up in court.Recent headlines have been filled with stories of in...  Press release location 

A Coventry school pupil found his calling when it came to raising funds for a life-changing London 2012-inspired project.James Knights, 16, is one of 10 ambassadors from five Coventry secondary school...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire manufacturer, which already exports to every continent, is aiming to tap into a range of new markets across the globe.The Tappex Group, which is based in Stratford-upon-Avon and employs...  Press release location 

Leadership and organisational development company Acua has expanded globally with the appointment of an international business development manager. Philippe Caron has joined Acua following seven years...  Press release location 

A woman has landed a top job helping to launch a company’s new online auction product after making a cheeky bid of her own.Cherie Woodhouse, 38, from Coventry, has been appointed as the senior a...  Press release location 

A dance group from Coventry who appeared on the hit TV show Britain’s Got Talent are looking for a boost up onto the international stage.Street dance crew Kombat Breakers reached the final of th...  Press release location 

A Lancashire man is set to get on his bike and cycle the length of the country to help beat blood cancer. Alex Buckland from Darwen is to cycle 960 miles from John O’Groat’s to Land’...  Press release location 

Businesses are being offered valuable translation expertise free of charge to help them find new customers overseas - thanks to a Midlands languages firm.Comtec Translations, based on Brandon Parade i...  Press release location 

The nomination process for awards to be presented at the region’s largest celebration of professional and amateur sport is now open.This year’s Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sports A...  Press release location 

Wet weather failed to dampen the mood as hundreds of people attended a fun-filled summer fete in the city.Coventry Sports Foundation recently hosted its popular annual Summer Fete at the Xcel Leisure ...  Press release location 

A talented young Coventry athlete is aiming to repay the faith of a city law firm by competing in a top European championship next month.Rowena Cole, who is sponsored by legal experts Band Hatton, has...  Press release location 

A Coventry property expert has urged homeowners in the city not to embark on a DIY frenzy in a bid to sell their home.Andrew Moss, a director of Shortland Horne – which has offices in the city c...  Press release location 

A team of Midlands-based legal experts is hosting a free workshop for those seeking information about long-term care.Wright Future is a specialist department of Leamington law firm Wright Hassall that...  Press release location 

Legal experts have warned owners of small and medium-sized businesses the cost of failing to establish legally-binding trading agreements could be disastrous.Band Hatton solicitors, in Station Square,...  Press release location 

Pensions guru Steve Bee will address leading finance directors at a breakfast briefing being held by accountants Chantrey Vellacott DFK. Bee, pensions partner at Paradigm Pensions LLP, is well known f...  Press release location 

More than £660,000 is to be invested across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire to drive thousands of teenagers and young adults into sport.A programme called Sportivate has been launched by Spo...  Press release location 

A Midlands construction firm has completed a £750,000 project to build its first family support centre. MCS, based in Claverdon near Warwick, has worked on the construction of Primrose Hospice&r...  Press release location 

A paralympic dressage hopeful from Leamington Spa has had her chances of competing at London 2012 boosted by an IT worker based in Germany.Twenty-six-year-old Ruth MacCarthy launched an appeal in Apri...  Press release location 

An ancient church in Leamington that was ruined by fire is one step closer to its restoration thanks to a local Sikh charity.At least part of St Nicholas Church has stood in Radford Semele for over 1,...  Press release location 

An organisation which specialises in assisting visually impaired and blind people in the region has celebrated reaching a major milestone in dramatic fashion.Warwickshire Association for the Blind (WA...  Press release location 

Companies from across the region have teamed up to tackle a disease which affects thousands of people by holding a charity football tournament.The sixth annual Meggitt Dunlop Championship reached its ...  Press release location 

Coventry’s Lord Mayor has had help decorating his new office from teenagers in the city.A group of 11 youngsters staged a London 2012-inspired event in the City Arcade to raise money for charity – whi...  Press release location 

A fun-filled family day is set to be held at a city leisure centre with visits from some high profile guests. Coventry Sports Foundation is set to host its popular annual Summer Fete at the Xcel Leis...  Press release location 

Construction firms from across the UK travelled to Llanberis to help build a brighter future for those less fortunate.COINS – a market leader in construction software – sponsors and hosts ...  Press release location 

A Blue Peter presenter has been given some last minute swimming pointers at a Coventry school ahead of diving into a big challenge.Andy Akinwolere joined pupils at Coundon Court School to film for the...  Press release location 

A firm of financial experts is on course to further establish itself in the Black Country and Staffordshire after adding an experienced head to its team.Ludgate Finance, which has offices in Birmingha...  Press release location 

A group of secondary school pupils were bowled over by a big screen experience after being invited to test out Coventry’s London 2012 Live Site.Around 20 youngsters from Sidney Stringer Academy were i...  Press release location 

A free event is being held to help businesses understand new legislation which will enable them to trade internationally more securely.The event has been organised by the UK Trade and Investment Team,...  Press release location 

The search is underway to crown the inspirational and entrepreneurial achievements of the Businesswoman of the Year 2011.The Vitalise Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards will be held at the Hilton B...  Press release location 

Business owners have been warned to keep on top of tax payments after tax bills were highlighted as one of the biggest killers of small to medium sized businesses.Birmingham and Coventry-based insolve...  Press release location 

A former electronics engineer is aiming to spark a new craze across the city after he gave up his career to study an ancient Chinese martial art.Michael Chan, 38, has launched Tai Chi classes in assoc...  Press release location 

A special seminar has been held to help professionals understand how social media could benefit their business.Financial experts Harrison Beale and Owen, which has offices in Coventry and Leamington, ...  Press release location 

A top rugby league side has teamed up with a leading city leisure organisation to help identify talent in the region and raise the sport’s profile.Coventry Bears now train at all three Coventry ...  Press release location 

A tax expert is urging people to plan ahead after an independent survey revealed that UK tax payers will waste £1.3 billion this year due to poor inheritance tax planning.The review, carried out...  Press release location 

To be made redundant in your 60s might signal early retirement for many – but not for one businessman.Human Resources expert Phillip Mogg, 64, from Solihull, was forced to consider calling time ...  Press release location 

A leading Midland law firm is bucking the national trend by enjoying continued growth in its turnover – as well as its trophy cabinet.Leamington-based lawyers Wright Hassall experienced a sixth ...  Press release location 

Employers are being offered piece of mind by a new scheme which could potentially save them tens of thousands of pounds.The number of legal disputes surrounding employment law has been rising in recen...  Press release location 

The race is on to nominate Coventrians with a burning passion for the Olympic Games and their home city to carry the Olympic Flame.Together with the three Presenting Partners – Coca-Cola, Lloyds...  Press release location 

The newly installed leader of Coventry and Warwickshire’s professional services sector has stated his desire to help the region step further out of the West Midlands’ shadow.Phil Ewing has...  Press release location 

A celebration event will be held in Coventry after it was announced the Olympic Torch Relay will stop in the city during its journey around the UK. The Olympic Flame is set to visit Coventry in the bu...  Press release location 

Golfers, guests and staff at The Belfry paused for a minute’s silence today as a mark of respect to Ryder Cup hero Seve Ballesteros. They fittingly gathered around the 10th hole of The Brabazon course...  Press release location 

Former Arsenal striker Karen Carney believes women’s football in the Midlands will receive a major boost following the staging of The FA Women’s Cup Final at the Ricoh Arena.The 23-year-ol...  Press release location 

A lasting tribute to a popular Coventry rugby player, who died aged just 22-years-old, has been unveiled in his home city on his birthday.Michael Whetstone, a former first team rugby captain at King H...  Press release location 

A Hampshire hotel is tickled pink to be hosting an event in aid of two cancer charities.The Pretty in Pink ball is being held at The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa on Saturday, May 28 to raise fun...  Press release location 

Lloydspharmacy, which has its head office at Walsgrave, Coventry, has made a significant donation to the Jimmy Hill statue fund, taking Coventry City Football Club a step closer to its fund-raising ta...  Press release location 

The continued growth of a UK hotel management company presses on with the contracting of two Lincolnshire venues.Legacy Hotels and Resorts will take over at the helm of the Legacy Woodhall Spa Hotel a...  Press release location 

A leading management and development company has strengthened its management team with the appointment of a Northumberland woman. Acua designs and delivers accredited leadership and management program...  Press release location 

Banks and business owners need to act now to help the manufacturing industry in the West Midlands, according to a leading business insolvency expert.The high volume of manufacturers in the region, com...  Press release location 

A leading accountancy firm is celebrating its nomination in the 2011 ICAEW West Midlands Chartered Accountant of the Year Awards.Harrison Beale and Owen, who have offices in Coventry and Leamington, h...  Press release location 

A taste of Asia is coming to Coventry as the city gears up to host a wedding fayre with a difference.The Coventry Sports Foundation-managed Alan Higgs Centre on Allard Way is set to host a special Asi...  Press release location 

A team of leisure centre staff fox trotted their way to a generous total after they raised around £2,000 for charity.Members of Coventry Sports Foundation arranged a special ballroom dancing competiti...  Press release location 

The tables were turned on over 40 venues at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry.Sixty-five hotel booking agencies attended the sixth Midlands Consortium of Conference Organ...  Press release location 

The man who has played a key part in ensuring Coventry will host Olympic football matches during London 2012 has been named as Coventry and Warwickshire’s Professional of the Year.Tom Clift, Coventry ...  Press release location 

A pioneering invention developed in the Midlands is set to become commonplace in the medical industry after receiving valuable backing from an investment network.Cipher Surgical, which is based at the...  Press release location 

A Rugby-based Coventry City supporter has been encouraging the town’s youngsters to follow in her footsteps after visiting schools.Elaine Ward, from Dunchurch, has been organising visits to schools ac...  Press release location 

Coventry has become a training venue for some of the nation’s top swordsmen as we reach the sharp end of the countdown to London 2012.Members of the Great Britain wheelchair fencing team have based th...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire construction firm is building for the future after it added two new members to its team.MCS, based in Claverdon near Warwick, has recruited two new contract managers to handle its const...  Press release location 

A leading worldwide engineering company has set up business in Warwick in one of the Midlands’ largest office letting deals of the year so far. Commercial property agents Wareing & Company have attrac...  Press release location 

The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership has motored into its new home.The two staff of the LEP will be based at the Gaydon plant of Jaguar Land Rover, which is offering the space fr...  Press release location 

The Easter bunny will be returning to his magical burrow in the historical caves at The Follies this month.Children of all ages will be searching for the rabbit in the egg-stravaganza at Hawkstone Par...  Press release location 

Fun-loving families will be able to enjoy a daytrip to the seaside with a difference once again when the popular Heart Country Park and Beach re-opens for the summer season.Armed with buckets, spades ...  Press release location 

A hotel manager with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry is looking forward to playing a major role in the long-term future of a popular Preston hotel. Philip Dunn has been appointed genera...  Press release location 

The organisers behind one of the Midlands’ most popular agricultural events are celebrating after securing a hat-trick of major deals. The Kenilworth and District Agricultural Society’s (KADAS) annual...  Press release location 

Forty jobs have been taken under the wing of one of the sector’s leading management companies after a hotel on the edge of the Peak District National Park has been taken on by Legacy Hotels and Resort...  Press release location 

Glamour, glitter and gleaming smiles will be the order of the day as a team of leisure centre staff take to the dance floor for a good cause.Members of Coventry Sports Foundation have arranged a speci...  Press release location 

Owners of a long-established family-run vehicle repair business can look forward to many more years trading after it underwent a service of its own.Independent vehicle repairers VW Hicks and Sons, bas...  Press release location 

Primary school children are being given the chance to enjoy afterschool activities thanks to a charity.Coventry Sports Foundation is offering children at Aldermoor Farm Primary School, in Stoke Alderm...  Press release location 

A leading professional body which promotes innovation and enterprise has announced the election of a new chairman.David Rowe, director of the University of Warwick Science Park, has been elected by th...  Press release location 

A fun-packed London 2012-inspired celebration of sport, culture and community spirit has been held in Coventry - and it is hoped it will be the first of many to be held across the region.Moat House Le...  Press release location 

 Coventry and Warwickshire’s talented young athletes have been given valuable backing as they aspire to achieve their sporting ambitions.A group of 25 young sports stars from across Coventry and Warwi...  Press release location 

The Belfry is celebrating its own golden wedding anniversary by issuing an invitation to its first wedding open day.It is 50 years since the first wedding reception took place in 1961 at the venue in ...  Press release location 

Organisations in Coventry and Warwickshire have been encouraged to plan how they want to celebrate the one-year countdown to London 2012.All organisations and venues from culture, sport, learning and ...  Press release location 

Interested in keeping your business accounts up-to-date while you are on the move? There’s an app for that.That was the message from Midlands-based accountants and financial experts Harrison Beale and...  Press release location 

A high-flying manager is looking forward to taking a leading Plymouth hotel to new heights.Katie Walton, who was in charge of her first hotel within four years of being in the industry, has been appoi...  Press release location 

One of Britain’s most accurate spiritualists will be heading to Stratford next month as part of his nationwide tour.Steve Holbrook will be travelling to the Legacy Falcon Hotel in Chapel Street on Sun...  Press release location 

A group of budding young reporters descended on the home of Coventry City to interview the people behind hosting Olympic football at the venue during London 2012.Around 30 pupils from Whitley Abbey Sc...  Press release location 

A scheme which could help thousands of first time buyers onto the housing ladder has been welcomed by a team of legal experts – and it has urged city leaders to consider signing up.Coventry-based soli...  Press release location 

A group of young people from Wolverhampton have broadened their horizons with the help of a Coventry-based training firm. Twelve students from schools across the city created and developed their own s...  Press release location 

A club-supporter partnership to attract the next generation of Coventry City fans is branching out after tremendous success in its first 18 months. The Tickets for Schools Scheme – which offers school...  Press release location 

A company which has attracted world-famous brands in its first year of trading is set to continue its success after securing valuable investment.Crowd Technologies, which has produced social media ris...  Press release location 

 A Salisbury hotel has played host to a sparkling celebration – for a second time.Victor and Mary Jones of West Grimstead chose to stage their 60th wedding anniversary at the Legacy Rose and Crown Hot...  Press release location 

A Coventry explorer wants to achieve a world first – and two city businesswomen are backing him to do it.Mark Wood, 44, is a full-time explorer and is planning to be the first person to walk solo to t...  Press release location 

A leading Midlands businesswoman believes the business of football will not remain male dominated for much longer.The popularity of football among women is something which continues to grow, and while...  Press release location 

A leading Midlands accountant has been appointed as a partner at a national firm with a growing presence in the region. Bill Devitt has joined the partner team at Chantrey Vellacott DFK in Birmingham ...  Press release location 

Over 90 diners have sampled the new spring mouthwatering menu at a restaurant near Coventry.Regular guests and corporate clients were invited to two tasting sessions at the Quicken Tree Restaurant at ...  Press release location 

Interest in volunteering has received a boost following the opportunity for people to work as Games Maker volunteers at the London 2012 Games.A free workshop is being held in Stratford-upon-Avon to ha...  Press release location 

 The climax of the Six Nations rugby tournament is being given some added bite at a Coventry leisure centre.The Coventry Sports Foundation managed Alan Higgs Centre in Allard Way is to host a special ...  Press release location 

An increasing number of tenants are struggling to pay their rent and a leading Midlands law firm has warned landlords the consequences of handling the situation incorrectly could be severe.According t...  Press release location 

Tradespeople across the West Midlands are being urged to take advantage of a tax amnesty announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – and avoid being tapped up. Paul Spencer, partner at Coventry-based...  Press release location 

Coventry will play host to a qualifying game for the men’s Olympic football tournament in April 2012 – ahead of staging 12 matches during London 2012 later that year.The announcement comes after the L...  Press release location 

A new chairman and director have been appointed as preparations get underway ahead of Warwickshire’s biggest one day agricultural show. The 68th annual Kenilworth Show will take place opposite the Nat...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire athlete has been nominated for a prestigious award and hopes to use his achievements to inspire others.Great Britain’s wheelchair rugby star Mandip Sehmi, 30, has been nominated for the...  Press release location 

Football fans in Coventry and Warwickshire are being given the chance to make a high profile mark on London 2012 by naming the football which will be used during the Olympic football tournament. Coven...  Press release location 

The test driver responsible for developing one of the most iconic cars in automotive history has spoken about his and Coventry’s proud association with the vehicle.The Jaguar E-type, which was designe...  Press release location 

 A legal firm has found the answer to overcoming potential international barriers right on its doorstep.Solicitors Alsters Kelley and translation specialists Comtec Translations have offices based les...  Press release location 

A leading recruitment company has announced a re-launch of its East Midlands operations. Katie Bard, which is part of the international Angela Mortimer Group, has appointed Tamsin Millns and Leon...  Press release location 

 A group which encourages the growth and development of young professionals in the area has appointed a new chair.Coventry and Warwickshire First’s Young Professionals Group has appointed Michelle Vin...  Press release location 

Bridal fashions for 2011 will be paraded by real-life models at a wedding fayre near Coventry this month.Classique Bridal Studio in Winsford Avenue, Allesley, will be showcasing brides and bridesmaids...  Press release location 

Coventry will be the first English city to host an Olympic event during the London 2012 Games – two days ahead of the opening ceremony in London.The Ricoh Arena, which will temporarily be re-nam...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire construction firm has received the contract to build a landmark Midland showroom for the all-new McLaren MP4-12C, the first in a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren Autom...  Press release location 

Romance will be in the air when a wedding showcase takes centre stage at a leading Stratford hotel.Couples struck by Cupid’s Arrow on Valentine’s Day are among those invited to the event a...  Press release location 

A group of leading decision makers chose Coventry as the location for a meeting which could shape the way the Government does business.The Government Equalities Office (GEO), a central Government poli...  Press release location 

A Woolston resident celebrated turning 100 years old surrounded by family and friends and is also set to enjoy a special trip on the Orient Express. Phyllis Ward celebrated the landmark with a pa...  Press release location 

When accountant Simon Evans decided he needed a change he did not do things by half.Evans, a partner at Chantrey Vellacott DFK, is packing away the contents of his desk in March and heading off to wor...  Press release location 

Jobseekers in Coventry are being given the opportunity get a step ahead of their competition at a city centre careers event.Next Step, the adult careers and skills service, is running a free CV and in...  Press release location 

A multi-purpose venue near Coventry is set for a double celebration on a date close to its heart.Valentine’s weekend will mark the tenth anniversary of the day Midlands entrepreneur Stephen Hamm...  Press release location 

A Birmingham man has laid the foundations for a great career with the help of Next Step and Phoenix Training.Thomas Beasley, from Selly Park, took the first step into his new career after visiting Nex...  Press release location 

 School-leavers in (area) are being given the chance to get up close and personal with London 2012 while boosting their academic skills thanks to a new scheme.Applications are now being accepted ...  Press release location 

The chief executive of the multi-purpose Ricoh Arena in Coventry has won a major business award.Daniel Gidney was officially named the Midlands Business Person of the Year 2011 at the NEC Hilton Metro...  Press release location 

 A Coventry leisure centre has hit the right note with an all female musical group after a move to a new home produced an unexpected silver lining.Ladies barbershop chorus, Silver Lining, are bas...  Press release location 

Future leaders in the automotive industry have been developing their leadership techniques with the help of corporate training experts.Almost 30 delegates from Ford UK met at the Centre of Engineering...  Press release location 

 The boss of Coventry’s Ricoh Arena has been officially named the Midlands Business Person of the Year 2011.   Daniel Gidney took the plaudit at the 2011 Midlands Business Awards, la...  Press release location 

It is a long way from studying law in the Czech Republic, but Michael Gajdos has graduated to a top conference operational role at a Stratford hotel.The 29-year-old has been appointed Conferences Mana...  Press release location 

Proposed changes to laws surrounding employment tribunals could help protect employers against frivolous unfair dismissal claims according to a leading Coventry law firm.The Government have announced ...  Press release location 

The new Coventry and Warwickshire Enterprise Partnership believes the strength of its economy has been underlined by some “outstanding” bids for Government funding.The board of the LEP &nd...  Press release location 

The new Coventry and Warwickshire Enterprise Partnership believes the strength of its economy has been underlined by some “outstanding” bids for Government funding. The board of the LEP – which is des...  Press release location 

Interest in volunteering throughout Coventry and Warwickshire has received a boost following the opportunity for people to work as Games Maker volunteers at the London 2012 Games.And now a free worksh...  Press release location 

Over 250,000 tickets will be available for people to watch Olympic football in Coventry when they go on sale in March.The Ricoh Arena, which will temporarily be re-named the City of Coventry Stadium d...  Press release location 

 A Coventry-based organisation could be set to revolutionise business after developing software known as intelliFor which uses artificial intelligence to predict the future.Centre for Factories o...  Press release location 

A trip to Twycross Zoo had a whole new meaning for a local firm.Alan Moore from diamond drilling and sawing firm D-Drill (Master Drillers) Ltd in Shilton near Coventry was assigned the task of creatin...  Press release location 

 Business is going swimmingly for a smoked salmon producer who has successfully continued his family’s legacy with the help of a Midlands accountancy firm.Dickon Green is entering his tenth...  Press release location 

 A Midland travel firm is aiming to further drive up business after appointing a new national sales manager.TMG Corporate, of Dormer Place in Leamington, has recruited Bruce Ratcliff as the compa...  Press release location 

 An innovative new form of exercise is set to make a splash in Coventry as people aim to get in shape for the New Year.Aqua Zumba, which combines high-intensity Latin dance-inspired fitness class...  Press release location 

Social care workers in Coventry are blazing a national trail thanks to support from a training and development company and university close to home. Coventry City Council is working with Acua Lim...  Press release location 

A group of young people from Coventry have been recognised for making a big difference after taking to the small screen.Students from Bablake School and King Henry VIII School received two grade B GCS...  Press release location 

A leading Midland business travel firm has suggested that strength is returning to Britain’s economy after recording promising financial results for the end of the year.TMG Corporate, of Dormer ...  Press release location 

A Coventry tailor proved he measured up to the challenge when he received the first team call up for the Sky Blues.Nick Chohan, who owns menswear business Suit Lounge, got the surprise of his life whe...  Press release location 

Changes to the laws surrounding tax relief on pensions could leave people with income shortfalls in retirement if they fail to make plans now, a leading Midlands accountancy firm has warned.Chartered ...  Press release location 

A new group to support learned societies is set to be launched.The Learned and Professional Societies Forum is made up of key professionals from a range of disciplines and is co-ordinated by leading a...  Press release location 

Christmas shoppers in Coventry might have come across a bizarre sight in the city centre this week.As unsuspecting members of the public were collecting those final few bits and pieces for Christmas, ...  Press release location 

Staff from express delivery operator TNT are driving forward the extra mile in their careers thanks to a pioneering leadership course.Seventeen workers at TNT, which has its headquarters in Atherstone...  Press release location 

Chantrey Vellacott has extended its reach in the south by taking over a business rescue and insolvency practice.The company has taken over Rogers Evans in Southampton, which now has 10 offices across ...  Press release location 

It is a case of Friends Reunited at a top four-star hotel near Southampton following the appointment of a new-look management team.General manager Patrick Cunningham has appointed Derek McNeill as hot...  Press release location 

People are being offered the opportunity to save the environment while sticking to their New Year’s fitness resolutions thanks to an innovative scheme.Coventry Sports Foundation - in connection ...  Press release location 

A Midland travel firm is aiming to further drive up business after appointing a new national sales manager.TMG Corporate, of Dormer Place in Leamington, has recruited Bruce Ratcliff as the company loo...  Press release location 

Bereaved families have the opportunity to leave their prayers and messages on a Christmas tree at a funeral directors and raise money for Mary Ann Evans Hospice in Nuneaton.Staff at D B Devall and Son...  Press release location 

A Celtic band will not have far to travel on the biggest party night of the year.Fiddle player Clive Cunningham from experienced band Dancing Ledge, who lives in Salisbury, will be performing at The L...  Press release location 

A leading accountancy practice is relocating its Birmingham office to a flagship property on The Calthorpe Estate in Edgbaston.Chantrey Vellacott DFK, one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms, w...  Press release location 

Leading Warwickshire businessman Denys Shortt is set to be the chair of the new Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership.Shortt, founder and chief executive of DCS Europe – the Str...  Press release location 

 A charity which helps premature babies and their families has been able to count on the generosity of an accountancy firm.Leamington and Coventry-based accountants and financial experts Harrison...  Press release location 

A Coventry school has become the first secondary school in the region to be accepted onto a special London 2012 network.Cardinal Wiseman School in Potters Green Road is the first secondary school in t...  Press release location 

Christmas is the season for goodwill and one web design firm has decided to lead by example.Bright Fox Solutions, based in Parrotts Grove near Coventry, is offering to create websites for up to three ...  Press release location 

A Nuneaton funeral directors has been hailed for its “outstanding reputation” as it unveiled a new £750,000 expansion.D B Devall and Son, of Nuneaton, has doubled the size of its hea...  Press release location 

A young person from Wood End, Coventry is rallying support ahead of a special journey.Kieran Armour, 19, works as a volunteer peer mentor with the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Partnership (CSWP...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire law firm has won the right to administer clinical negligence actions on a legal aid basis. Legal Services Commission (LSC) funding, formerly known as legal aid, is only awarded to ...  Press release location 

Coventry – and its neighbours – can use its tradition as the UK motor city to lead the low carbon revolution not just locally, but internationally.That was the message from technology expe...  Press release location 

Coventry Sports Foundation has secured a triple signing which will see youngsters in the city receive top class sports coaching.The organisation has taken on Coventry Rugby Club’s number eight S...  Press release location 

The UK’s leading fitted-bedroom company is pioneering an online recruitment software programme to advertise its vacancies nationally within a matter of minutes.Hammonds Furniture, which employs ...  Press release location 

A multi-purpose venue near Coventry has bucked the national trend by reporting an increase in festive parties this year.Research carried out by Employment Law Advisory Services (ELAS) revealed 45 per ...  Press release location 

Business owners could face huge fines if they fail to ensure the protection of personal data stored by their company a Coventry law firm has warned.Under the Data Protection Act any organisation which...  Press release location 

A leading Coventry and Warwickshire accountancy firm has added another face to its expanding team.Chartered accountants and financial advisors Harrison Beale and Owen (HB&O) has just appointed cha...  Press release location 

West Midlands-based Hi-Spec Precision Toolmakers has changed its trading name to Goodfish.The re-brand follows a buy-out of the Cannock-based company in September by integrated manufacturing service G...  Press release location 

Christmas office parties have long been used as a way of boosting staff morale at the end of a busy year.But now a new type of party venue is on offer in Coventry which is guaranteed more than most to...  Press release location 

The Birmingham office of leading national accountancy firm Chantrey Vellacott DFK is basking in the glory of four of its clients celebrating success at the Midlands Business Awards. Halesowen-bas...  Press release location 

 Research into cures for genetic disorders and diseases such as Parkinson’s and cancer has received a boost thanks to a Coventry-based investment group.nanoTherics, based in Stoke-on-Trent,...  Press release location 

A Coventry University aviation student is flying high after being selected for a new work placement programme at Coventry Airport. Twenty-year-old Marco Ng, who is in the second year of his aviation m...  Press release location 

A Coventry-based training organisation reached an historic milestone when students gave their studies full attention during half-term.Progressive Educational Tools (PET), based at Mercia Business Vill...  Press release location 

A Warwick business centre has waved goodbye to one of its longest serving tenants – and is delighted to have done so!Solid Solutions has been based at the University of Warwick Science Park&rsqu...  Press release location 

The Heart of England Conference and Events Centre has firmly established itself in the leisure and business markets after returning impressive annual figures.The multi-purpose venue in Meriden Road, F...  Press release location 

There is a new name above the driver’s seat at Wyndon Motors in Coventry.After 14 years in charge of the Kersley repair centre, Martin and Su Taylor have passed the keys on to their long-serving...  Press release location 

Swimmers are being encouraged to dive into the pool at the Xcel Leisure Centre, in Canley, as a special offer is set to cause a splash.The main pool at the Coventry Sports Foundation managed centre is...  Press release location 

One of the region’s leading London 2012 prospects is searching for support to help fulfil her dream of representing Great Britain at a home Olympic Games.Leamington table tennis star Kelly Sible...  Press release location 

Coventry City manager Aidy Boothroyd has thanked a local firm for supporting him – and his 15 predecessors!D-Drill, which is based in Shilton, near Coventry, and has offices across the UK, has b...  Press release location 

Three nationally renowned branding experts have been lined-up to talk at a breakfast event in Birmingham next month. The Living the Brand event is being hosted by Katie Bard recruitment at Malmai...  Press release location 

A leading national accountancy firm has strengthened its team in Reading with the appointment of a senior tax manager.Justin Bond is heading up the tax team at Chantrey Vellacott DFK’s Thames Va...  Press release location 

The 2012 ball is rolling in Coventry after more than 1,000 schoolchildren took part in a London 2012-inspired sports day at a leisure centre in the city.The Alan Higgs centre, in Allard Way, provided ...  Press release location 

Brides and brides-to-be have received a special invitation to see their wedding venue in its full glory ahead of their big day.The Heart of England Conference and Events Centre has organised an open e...  Press release location 

Andy Townsend, chief executive officer of Legacy Hotels and Resorts, said: “Legacy can confirm that von Essen hotels has acquired the Llangoed Hall Hotel in Brecon for an undisclosed sum.“...  Press release location 

One of the city’s top sign makers is aiming to help a hotel become a soaring success.Eagle Signs, based in Barn Close at Langage Business Park, Plympton, secured the contract to install new sign...  Press release location 

Olympic gold medallist and world record holding swimmer Kirsty Coventry has achieved a long-standing ambition by visiting the city which shares her name.Coventry – who won gold in Athens and Bej...  Press release location 

BBC’s Geoff Foster is a well-known name in Coventry and Warwickshire sporting circles – now he is going to be a well gnome face as well this Christmas.The BBC Coventry and Warwickshire spo...  Press release location 

 Nuneaton badminton star Rhys Walker has landed his first national senior title at the age of just 16 as he continues to fuel his ambition of competing at an Olympic Games.Walker, a former Higham...  Press release location 

Businesses in Nuneaton are being given free support to get ahead in the race to win London 2012-related contracts.From a total of 59 parliamentary constituencies in the West Midlands, Nuneaton is one ...  Press release location 

Musicians from Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to help London 2012 organisers hit the right note when the Games arrive.Orchestral performers in Coventry and Warwickshire have been given the ...  Press release location 

The first Coventry Sports Foundation Toddlerthon proved a success as youngsters raised over £500 for charity.More than 20 children under five-years-old took part in the event for BBC Children in...  Press release location 

A team of expert web designers has caused a splash after designing its 200th website which it hopes will help one of its clients to reel in more customers.Bright Fox Solutions, based in Parrotts Grove...  Press release location 

A West Midlands accountancy firm’s charity fundraising for the year raced through the £11,000 barrier when it held a successful go-karting event. Spencer Gardner Dickins, based on Cov...  Press release location 

A firm of Midlands accountants and financial experts has been making an impression on the international stage after flying into South Africa for a major conference.Harrison Beale and Owen, which has o...  Press release location 

Two local businesses are toasting the early success of a major property conversion in Nuneaton. Warwickshire-based Cartwright Homes are carefully converting the Fox & Crane pub, off Weddingto...  Press release location 

A leading management training and development company is expanding its operations across England having enjoyed a successful 2010.Acua Limited is preparing to open new offices across the country and h...  Press release location 

Twenty-four-year-old Amy Tucker is taking The Bull by the horns.Tucker, who has lived locally all her life, took over the lease for the Weston-under-Wetherley pub The Bull Inn in the spring – despite ...  Press release location 

A luxury hotel in Mid Wales has scooped a prestigious Merit award in the 2010 Wales in Bloom competition in association with the Royal Horticultural Society.The Llangoed Hall Hotel in Llyswen, Brecon,...  Press release location 

A leading estate agency in Coventry believes it has made the ‘white’ decision to change its ‘sold’ and ‘for sale’ boards.Shortland Horne, which has offices across the city, has simplified its boards w...  Press release location 

One of the region’s leading athletes is set to appear on television screens across the country after he became the subject of a documentary counting down to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.On Sunday,...  Press release location 

The man responsible for leading the team behind the 2012 Games has visited Coventry for the first time since it became Host City for the Olympic football tournament.Paul Deighton, chief executive of t...  Press release location 

A stretch of prime retail space in Warwickshire is set to get a new lease of life after resembling a ghost town in recent years.Property development firm Midland Assured is in the final stages of the ...  Press release location 

A woman has proved she can cut it in a man’s world after becoming the first ever female to enter an international drilling and sawing competition.Julie White, managing director of diamond drilli...  Press release location 

 A trainee accountant is scaling new heights to provide an unexpected bonus for a mobility charity.Caroline Finn, from Stivichall in Coventry, will climb the three tallest mountains in England, S...  Press release location 

 The race to find the region’s next Paralympic heroes gathered pace after youngsters attended a County Athlete Assessment Day at the University of Warwick.A total of 37 pupils from 21 schoo...  Press release location 

The deadline for the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal has been extended after the Football League requested to become involved.As a result, the appeal is being extended by a further eight weeks, until Thursd...  Press release location 

 A security company has ensured there will be no case of mistaken identity after teaming up with a local design firm.IP Security Systems (IPSS), based at the University of Warwick Science Park&rs...  Press release location 

 A budding Olympian is aiming to serve up more success after landing a major sponsorship deal with a leading Midlands accountancy firm.Nuneaton badminton star Rhys Walker has just secured financial su...  Press release location 

The newly-elected Rugby MP, Mark Pawsey, has met with business leaders from the town to discuss how the coalition Government aims to drive economic recovery.Around 30 members of the Coventry and Warwi...  Press release location 

Coventry, Birmingham, Derbyshire, Redditch, Wolverhampton, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Solihull will be represented at one of the world’s most prestigious air shows as Midlands organisations e...  Press release location 

While many are staring unemployment in the face one hair salon is offering someone an opportunity which could turn out to be their career highlight.Cabello, on Warwick Road, Kenilworth is providing th...  Press release location 

 Hundreds of festival-goers got a taste of the forthcoming 2012 Games during the Godiva Festival celebrations.The Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership for the 2012 Games hosted an Olympic Sport Zone ...  Press release location 

Welsh girl Anne Miles is aiming to build a legacy to inspire guests to return to the hotel where she has been appointed general manager.The 33-year-old has taken over at the helm of The Legacy Cardiff...  Press release location 

A construction equipment manufacturer is hoping the Sky Blues can build on their foundations next season after pledging its support for another five year period.Terex is closer to the match day action...  Press release location 

 A Coventry IT firm is on the road to success after it completed a quartet of deals with automotive and engineering firms.Maple Systems, based in Westwood Business Park, Torwood Close, has recent...  Press release location 

Over 1,000 children from across the city have taken part in a 2012-inspired athletics event at a Coventry school.Lyng Hall School and Specialist Sports College in Blackberry Lane, Wyken, provided the ...  Press release location 

A transport museum in the heart of the country provided the unlikely venue for a special maritime celebration. The iconic Coventry Transport Museum played host to an event organised by the Coventry Br...  Press release location 

A local financial expert has said that the 10 per cent rise in capital gains tax announced by the Government during the budget could damage the economy.The ten per cent rise from 18 to 28 per cent wil...  Press release location 

The £113 million Ricoh Arena has been named as runner-up in the Venue of the Year Category at the inaugural international Stadium Business Awards.Espanyol’s new Stadium in Barcelona narrow...  Press release location 

Glorious sunshine and dazzling dresses descended on Warwick Racecourse as hundreds of people attended the venue’s Ladies’ Day event.The event provided a local alternative to the other majo...  Press release location 

Coventry City season ticket holders will be issued with new cards to use for entry as well as with the award-winning cashless system at the Ricoh Arena during the 2010/11 season.All funds on supporter...  Press release location 

Legend is a term which can be overused in football circles – but few would disagree it rightly applies to former Sky Blues manager and chairman Jimmy Hill.And now a campaign to erect a permanent...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire volunteering organisation is set to use the 2012 Games as inspiration to support sport and culture across the Midlands.The Voluntary Action for Stratford on Avon (VASA) has been chosen ...  Press release location 

New Prime Minister David Cameron has been making more than one type of cut since taking office - thanks to a Warwickshire cutlery firm.High quality cutlery designers Studio William Cutlery was recentl...  Press release location 

A company which specialises in digital video technology has put itself in the picture to land more business after completing the move to a new home.Garland Partners Ltd (GPL) has relocated to Unit 4, ...  Press release location 

Dickie bows and fancy frocks will be making an appearance in Leamington as Hollywood comes to town. The annual charity ball for the local baby charity, the Grace Research Fund, is set to take the...  Press release location 

Occasionally employees leave a company under a cloud – but one new starter at a Leamington travel firm has definitely joined under one.Rachel Emerson moved to the Travel Management Group in the ...  Press release location 

An organisation which is playing a major role in boosting the creative and cultural learning experiences of young people across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire has appointed a new high profile cha...  Press release location 

Fashion and fillies will come together as Ladies’ Day at Warwick Racecourse looks odds on to become a firm favourite with race-goers.The event, on Thursday, June 17, will provide a local alterna...  Press release location 

A leading Warwickshire charity has received a legal boost, after announcing a tie-up with a regional law firm.Age Concern Warwickshire, which helps around 30,000 individuals over the age of 50 across ...  Press release location 

A leading West Midlands translation firm is helping UK businesses to break down international barriers and access global markets thanks to a new service.Comtec Translations, based in Leamington, Warwi...  Press release location 

Business people from Coventry have been given a preview into one of the “important commercial sites in the city”.Around 30 businesses attended a Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commer...  Press release location 

An industry expert has reacted positively to the news that the newly formed coalition government has suspended the use of Home Information Packs (HIPs) by home sellers with immediate effect.Homes mark...  Press release location 

Coventry City supporters are being given two extra days to snap up season tickets at Early Bird prices after Aidy Boothroyd was appointed as the club’s new manager.The club’s commercial director Natha...  Press release location 

Organisers of Warwickshire’s biggest one-day agricultural show have been given half-a-dozen reasons to be cheerful.The Kenilworth Show has received sponsorship from Leamington and Coventry-based chart...  Press release location 

A leading figure in the design and manufacture of parts for prestigious automotive firms has moved to the city.Magal Engineering has relocated its midlands sales and engineering offices to the Univers...  Press release location 

Companies in Coventry have been urged to check their insurance documents – or risk being left out of pocket.Band Hatton solicitor Jon Wilby said a recent court case, where a recycling firm which had n...  Press release location 

A Coventry primary school is on the way to becoming one of the sportiest in the city.Finham Primary School, in Green Lane, has been able to offer its children the chance to take part in numerous sport...  Press release location 

Extra sparkle is being added to Coventry city centre as a business expands.Belgrade Car Valet Service is set to speed into action this month in the Belgrade Plaza car park, which is situated off junct...  Press release location 

A Midlands IT company has warned businesses of the dangers of not backing-up their files after saving ten years’ worth of data for a construction firm.Chris Roche, managing director of Coleshill-based...  Press release location 

Canadian billiard hot-shot Fraser Durham is to travel halfway round the world again to return to the English Billiards Open Series 2010 Jersey Open.Thirty-one of the world’s best players will be compe...  Press release location 

Adults across the West Midlands are being given an ideal opportunity to boost their job prospects during Adult Learners’ Week. Expert careers advisors nextstep West Midlands offer free advice and guid...  Press release location 

A communication systems company is sending out all the right signals after landing two top national awards.FTI Communication Systems, based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Venture Centre, ...  Press release location 

Businesses are being given the chance to get the edge over their competitors after a new service which allows organisations to rank themselves against their opposition was launched.Financial experts a...  Press release location 

Buyers looking for a new, high-quality home are being given a sneak preview of a development in Broad Lane.After the successful completion of Coundon House Gardens off Southbank Road, O’Flanagan Homes...  Press release location 

 The West Midlands has demonstrated that it continues to lead the world in innovation and manufacturing excellence.More than 150 beneficiaries of the £5.7m Advantage Proof of Concept Fund have gathere...  Press release location 

Coventry’s largest social landlord is linking up with Enterprising Coventry to find jobs for suitable candidates.Whitefriars Housing Group was formed in 2000 to take responsibility for around 18,000 f...  Press release location 

A Warwick firm is building a solid future after expanding its network of offices in the UK and becoming a global powerhouse.Solid Solutions, based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Warwick I...  Press release location 

A Coventry school has grabbed the Olympic baton with both hands after becoming the first in the region to join a national 2012-inspired education network.Park Hill Primary, in Lower Eastern Green Lane...  Press release location 

A Coventry firm which is leading the fight against terrorism has been shortlisted for a national award following the success of its products.GME Springs, based in Boston Place, Holbrooks  has been inc...  Press release location 

Afternoon tea was served by local pupils as they launched their own brand of the drink - Cardinal Tea. The pupils of Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Language College, Potters Green, were fin...  Press release location 

Experts have been giving a unique insight into the issues which surround nursing companies in financial difficulty back to health.Murphy Salisbury Chartered Accountants hosted a special corporate fina...  Press release location 

A Coventry man who was made redundant could act as an inspiration to others in a similar position after landing a new role.After seven months out of work Michael Adams, 41, from Keresley, signed up fo...  Press release location 

A newly formed company has designs on success after igniting the interest of the product manufacturing market.Product design consultancy Dolton&Dex has recently set up at the University of Warwick Sci...  Press release location 

Leamington accountants and financial advisers Harrison Beale and Owen (HB&O) has added an experienced head to its already impressive staff.Donald Hunter has joined the Leamington-based financial e...  Press release location 

A leading Midlands IT firm is urging small and medium-sized companies to act fast in taking advantage of an interest free loan to upgrade their IT equipment. Chris Roche, the managing director of Cole...  Press release location 

Coventry and Warwickshire’s talented young athletes have received a boost as they begin their quest for sporting success. A total of 29 young sports stars from across Coventry and Warwickshire have be...  Press release location 

GEORGE HOTEL IN SHIPSTON WINS ‘BEST IN UK’ AWARD FROM SUNDAY TIMES A Shipston-on-Stour hotel has scooped a major industry award from the Sunday Times. The George Hotel in High Street has...  Press release location 

New Tractors unveiled at Heart of England Conference Two new tractors had customers in a spin at its official UK launch in Warwickshire. Around 450 VIP guests travelled from all over the UK to the t...  Press release location 

GME spring into action with the Morgan Motor Company  A Coventry based company is set for a smooth ride after agreeing a deal to supply suspension parts to a prestigious automotive firm. GME Sp...  Press release location 

Coventry and Warwickshire gears up for 2012 tourism  A new website designed to support the UK tourism industry in the build up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been launched. ...  Press release location 

Homebuyers are being attracted to a major regeneration project in Nuneaton after one of the UK’s leading homebuilders appointed Coventry and Warwickshire-based new homes specialists Shortland Ho...  Press release location 

A leading expert in helping local authorities make huge savings has spoken to a prominent shadow minister about the initiative.Local businesses had the opportunity to give their opinions on how the Co...  Press release location 

BUSINESSES FACE ‘MIGRATION MINEFIELD’ - WRIGHT HASSALL LLP  Businesses will need to battle through the ‘migration minefield’ after a stream of changes to the UK’s regulations for employing overseas w...  Press release location 

Two major new divisions launched by Chantrey Vellacott DFK in Birmingham   A national accountancy firm based in Birmingham has launched two major new divisions. Chantrey Vellacott DFK’s business reco...  Press release location 

WRIGHT HASSALL RUN RAISES £30,000 FOR CHARITY  This month’s Wright Hassall Regency Run in Leamington has already raised £30,000 for local charities. The event, which is open to serious athletes and f...  Press release location 

Harrison Beale & Owen form close ties with charity CORD  A leading accountancy firm has tied up a deal which will see extra funds raised to support rebuilding work in war torn countries across the gl...  Press release location 

  LEAMINGTON’S EPISODE HOTEL LAUNCHES BLUE ROOM JAZZ NIGHT  A Leamington hotel has unveiled a new stylish music venue. The Episode Hotel, on Upper Holly Walk, has opened the ‘...  Press release location 

  FULHAM’S JUVENTUS SUCCESS GREAT NEWS FOR TRAVEL MANAGEMENT GROUP A Midlands travel company is benefiting from one of English football’s most famous European nights. Fulham’...  Press release location 

  New home for construction firm Rok  Bosses at a construction firm were so pleased with the quality of one its building projects that it has decided to move in. National maintenance and ...  Press release location 

Festival of Sport swimming event Inspires Coventry youngsters Hundreds of children from across the city joined together to take part in the Coventry School Swimming Gala. Over 750 children from 32 pr...  Press release location 

 Grandad doing marathon to raise funds for Grace Research Fund A granddad is preparing to run in his first London Marathon next month to raise money for a Coventry charity in memory of his granddaugh...  Press release location 

        Experienced learning and development professional Jo joins Acua Limited A Middlesex woman with more than 17 years’ experience in learning and development has ...  Press release location 

A special dance event is to be held in Stratford town centre to raise money for a mental health charity.Three groups of Midlands belly dancers will join together to create a Belly Dance Spectacular, a...  Press release location 

The man who helped rescue Little Chef has told other businesses you won’t get fried by reality television. Peter Ward has witnessed at first hand the huge impact Channel 4 documentary Big Chef Takes O...  Press release location 

COVENTRY COUNCIL CHIEF URGES ‘RADICAL RETHINK’ IN MIPIM TALK  European cities and regions should use the recession to radically rethink how they attract inward investment according to industry leader...  Press release location 

Chamber urges Coventry businesses to gear up for Pope's visit Business leaders in Coventry say the Papal visit to the city will bring huge economic benefits. It has been confirmed that Pope Benedict ...  Press release location 

TRAVEL MANAGEMENT GROUP PRAISES BRITISH AIRWAYS ‘FLEXIBILITY’ AHEAD OF STRIKE  A Midlands travel management company has praised British Airways for its ‘flexibility’ as the airline tries to deal with...  Press release location 

It’s a case of boom rather than bust for an Oxfordshire bra manufacturer.  Royce Lingerie, which is based at Canada House in Banbury, has seen sales flourish at home and abroad after impro...  Press release location 

Two wheels are proving to be the way for people across Warwickshire to take advantage of a transport support service. More than 3,000 people whose lack of transport affects their job prospects have ma...  Press release location 

A Birmingham-based legal services company has just expanded into new offices and has plans to more than double in size again following significant private investment. Legal Clarity, which was establi...  Press release location 

Manufacturing still has a future in the Coventry – a shadow minister has been told.Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion, visited the headquarters of CPP Manufacturing L...  Press release location 

Children at a local school will be given a special insight into Coventry’s history later this month – and prospective parents have been invited to join in. Davenport Lodge Pre-Preparatory...  Press release location 

Companies in Coventry and Warwickshire have benefitted from a master class in business growth after a leading expert in the field visited the region.Author and business growth expert Stuart Lockley wa...  Press release location 

Chefs from two leading catering companies had the chance to learn from one of the best when Alastair Little held a master class in central London. The celebrity chef presented a number of his signatur...  Press release location 

One of the Midlands’ leading agricultural shows is to be held at a new venue and on a new date this year. The Kenilworth Show attracts thousands of people from across the country every year and...  Press release location 

A hotel in Preston town centre has been awarded three-star status. The Legacy Preston International Hotel in Marsh Lane gained the accolade following an inspection by the AA. The £4.5 million building...  Press release location 

The people of Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to Open up this summer as the 2012 Games edge closer.The Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership for the 2012 Games is promoting the opportun...  Press release location 

  An innovative idea is set to change the face of the mobile home industry after help from a business support network.Jeff Bull, from Baginton in Coventry, formed mobile home and caravan modific...  Press release location 

A Coventry vintage car engine specialist is on the road to success after a major relocation. Coventry Boring and Metalling (CBM) has worked in the city since the end of World War II, primarily specia...  Press release location 

Members of a Cardiff rotary club will be making an early start to celebrate St David’s Day in style. Harp music and songs in Welsh and English will honour the patron saint of Wales on Monday, March 1,...  Press release location 

A Midlands law firm is helping the next generation of lawyers gain a special insight into the legal world. Wright Hassall, of Leamington Spa, is working with the University of Warwick to mentor around...  Press release location 

Peddle power is helping to get people to work and beat pollution thanks to a travel scheme.The Coventry Green Scheme supports people in employment, education or training with hybrid bicycles, if they ...  Press release location 

Prospective Warwick and Leamington MP Chris White has signed up for another big race this spring. The Conservative candidate, from Warwick, is gearing up for this year’s General Election &ndash...  Press release location 

A water treatment company is aiming to make a big splash after completing their move to their new home in Warwick.The Soft Water Company, which provides hi-tech water softening, purification and on-ta...  Press release location 

A leading firm of financial experts is putting figures under the microscope and helping to tackle crime after launching a new forensic accounting service.Harrison Beale and Owen, which has offices in ...  Press release location 

A classic sports car company is experiencing a roaring trade after securing customers across the globe.AH Spares in Southam, Warwickshire, has specialised in the manufacture and supply of spare parts ...  Press release location 

A Nuneaton pub is being transformed into luxury apartments after a deal involving two local companies. Nuneaton homebuilder Cartwright Homes bought the Fox & Crane pub in Weddington Road from national...  Press release location 

A former social worker who has enjoyed a successful career-change into training and development has been recruited by national organisation development experts to enhance leadership and management ski...  Press release location 

Support for the region’s Olympic ambitions has gained another valuable boost after Rugby Borough Council pledged its support to the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership for the 2012 Games.Rugby Borou...  Press release location 

Over 200 people attended the 61st annual Coventry Insurance Institute dinner – which raised over £2,000 for charity.Members of financial and insurance institutions from across Coventry and...  Press release location 

  Stars from television will be meeting fans at a family charity day at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Actors from Britain’s favourite soaps and on...  Press release location 

Coventry and Warwickshire businesses have been given a new way of accessing leading public sector contracts in the area. The Chamber of Commerce and Warwick District Council have reached an agreement ...  Press release location 

The Wright Hassall Regency Run has been named the best 10k run in the West Midlands by the country’s top running magazine. The run, which will take place for the sixth year running on Sunday April 11,...  Press release location 

Members of the Midlands construction community have received an insight into how Leamington’s £9 million Gurdwara Sahib temple was built. Around 70 people gathered at the Gurdwara Sahib, in Queensway,...  Press release location 

A Leamington charity has been able to go the extra mile this winter – with support from the Wright Hassall Regency Run. Leamington Christian Mission, which helps homeless and vulnerable people in Leam...  Press release location 

A commercial property specialist in Coventry has been appointed to market a new 93-acre office and warehouse development which could bring 2000 jobs to the city. City centre-based Shortland Horne has...  Press release location 

A leading regional accountant has called on the next Government to look at overhauling the Self Assessment system.   The financial sector always battles to meet the HM Revenue and Customs deadline of ...  Press release location 

A leading national accountancy firm has strengthened its senior management team in Birmingham with the appointment of two new partners. Chantrey Vellacott DFK, which has offices on the Hagley Road in...  Press release location 

A leading expert in dyslexia will be giving a talk about the subject in Coventry next month. John Stein, Professor of Neurophysiology at Oxford University, will be discussing ‘Wobbles, warbles ...  Press release location 

A Solihull accident repair specialist is set to polish off the competition after landing the latest in a series of high profile accreditations.Bodywork Solihull, based at the Lode Lane Industrial Esta...  Press release location 

This year’s sixth Wright Hassall Regency Run is set to reach a massive milestone. The event, which is open to serious athletes and fun runners, is on Sunday, April 11 this year and organisers a...  Press release location 

People from across Coventry and Warwickshire could be heading for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games after a new scheme was launched.Henley College Coventry in Bell Green will offer a range of free...  Press release location 

A leading insolvency expert has warned firms in danger of going into liquidation not to stick their heads in the sand and hope their debt problems go away.Tony Mitchell of Cranfield Business Recovery,...  Press release location 

Over 15 women braved the really bad weather to take the first steps towards setting up their own business after attending New Year courses in Coventry. The Women’s Business Development Agency (...  Press release location 

A Coventry businessman is going back to the future after launching his own engineering firm. David Cooper founded Pro-Mach Engineering in Aldermans Green last summer and has picked up several new con...  Press release location 

Individuals, organisations and communities across Coventry and Warwickshire have been encouraged to establish and gain recognition for projects which use the inspiration of London 2012 to benefit the ...  Press release location 

A Coventry-based organisation, which offers businesses help and advice on how to get the best out of IT, has begun 2010 with a seal of approval from two major bodies. The National B2B Centre, based a...  Press release location 

A West Midlands IT firm has started 2010 on the hunt for potential takeovers. Coleshill-based Acutec, which last year merged with Coventry company Computime, wants to continue its rapid expansion by b...  Press release location 

 A leading Coventry estate agent believes that residential property is set for a boost in 2010 after posting massively improved figures. Shortland Horne, which has three offices across the city, saw i...  Press release location 

A company which specialises in renewable energy has moved from a virtual success to a real one in Warwick.Renewable energy company integr8 started life at the University of Warwick Science Park’...  Press release location 

While many are cursing the recent cold snap, two intrepid adventurers are treating it as an opportunity to prepare for the journey of their lives.Ann-Marie Hudson and Glynn Davis, who work at Leamingt...  Press release location 

Out-going workers in dispute with their employers risk losing out if they make agreements not to claim against them in return for a financial settlement, a Coventry law firm has warned. As businesses ...  Press release location 

The domestic cricket season may have ended months ago, but one local solicitor has notched a New Year century not out for Warwickshire. Barry Sankey, of Wright Hassall, has completed 100 leases in 12 ...  Press release location 

A Coventry company with an American edge is looking to branch out after receiving support from an Enterprising Coventry business coach.American Imports, based in Coventry Market, has enjoyed an incred...  Press release location 

The appeal of Stratford as a residential location has been underlined by a record land deal achieved despite the recession Property company Earlplace, based near Solihull, bought a site in Scholars La...  Press release location 

A charity which helps to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Warwickshire has unveiled its ‘vision for the future’ after moving to new headquarters. The Warwickshir...  Press release location 

Kids from Coventry are set to raise money for a children’s charity – by sending their best loved cuddly toys on a fur-raising adventure! West Orchards Shopping Centre in the city centre i...  Press release location 

Soaring divorce rates for over-60s could leave pension pots dangerously depleted, a Coventry law firm has warned. A growing number of older couples are opting to split after long marriages and the po...  Press release location 

The Bishop of Coventry has visited local schoolchildren to spread the word of the Lord – and he took the words ‘love thy neighbour’ quite literally! The Rt Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth hosted a ...  Press release location 

A Coventry construction firm has gone the extra mile to deliver its latest project. Benfield Construction is completing a £500,000 extension at St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Caver...  Press release location 

Inspirational entrepreneur PY Gerbeau is to headline a top event being held by organisation development experts Acua Limited in London next month. Having famously turned around the fortunes of the Mi...  Press release location 

A new Olympics-inspired project which aims to engage boys across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire in dance has been launched.Boys Dancing is being run by Warwick Arts Centre and aims to get as many...  Press release location 

Some of the region’s leading financial experts are set to help businesses in the area launch a global invasion after forming an important new partnership.Chartered accountants and financial advi...  Press release location 

A Paralympic champion has visited a special school to share her experiences and inspire youngsters to engage with the 2012 Games.Liz Stone, who won an equestrian Paralympic gold and silver at Atlanta ...  Press release location 

Companies who hire ‘the cream of the crop’ in the New Year will ensure 2010 is a year to remember, a Birmingham recruitment expert believes. Verity Stokes, divisional leader at Katie Bard in Waterloo ...  Press release location 

Employers should use ‘common sense’ when their staff ask for time off to watch England in their World Cup 2010 games next summer, an employment solicitor has said. The draw for the tourna...  Press release location 

A leading regional accountant is warning that the public may have to pay for the MPs’ expenses scandal when Alistair Darling makes his pre-budget statement next month. Darling will outline his ...  Press release location 

 Students training with Thames Valley Police will not be learning on an empty stomach after the force signed up Restaurants at Work to provide its catering services. The leading independent cont...  Press release location 

Coventry City are offering business owners the chance to lead the teams out onto the pitch for the Sky Blues’ Championship clash with Peterborough United.The club has organised a special competi...  Press release location 

A micro-electronics company is going from strength to strength after securing a new £270,000 property to support its increased workload.Applied Microengineering Limited (AML), which specialises ...  Press release location 

Soldiers supporting Coventry City and Newcastle United have been invited to the Championship match between the two clubs at the Ricoh Arena next month. The Sky Blues and Magpies fans who serve alongs...  Press release location 

A victim of the recession has found time for both work and family thanks to the accommodating nature of her new employers.Nicola Morley was made redundant after the property-oriented advertising agenc...  Press release location 

A local designer is set to run his work “past your eyes”, after his quirky cattle collection went on display in Leamington. Nick Herd, owner of successful graphic design and advertising c...  Press release location 

A lifelong Coventry City fan has spread his passion for the club across the globe after creating a home for the Sky Blues almost 7,000 miles away, in Asia.Despite years of travelling the globe with th...  Press release location 

Business leaders in the region have responded positively to news that Coventry is set to form stronger links with Warwickshire and Solihull.The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has welcom...  Press release location 

Many jobseekers join a recruitment company in the hope of finding a quick fix. But candidates at a Birmingham-based AM Legal have found themselves back in the classroom, so they can get a head start ...  Press release location 

The Coventry and Warwickshire of Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses growth in the region despite the harsh economic climate. The Chamber is launching Business Growth Clubs to help companie...  Press release location 

A local artist is welding her way to success by selling her eye-catching pieces across Europe. Sharon Dawkins launched The Sculpture Room in 2007 from the workshop she shares with her partner Philip,...  Press release location 

Just one property remains for sale at Benfield Homes’ popular new development in Rugby. The three-bedroom home is the final chance for buyers to purchase at Satchells Court – a superb sel...  Press release location 

A Kenilworth man is enjoying the sweet taste of success after experiencing the highs and lows of the redundancy rollercoaster.Mark Radburn, a former Drayton Manor Theme Park events manager, has opened...  Press release location 

The man behind one of the biggest birthday parties in the city certainly knows how to put on a show – he has learnt from the greatest on the planet. John Wynne is the manager at Lava, Ignite an...  Press release location 

The University of Warwick Science Park has been hailed as a hub for ICT excellence after five companies based across its centres were recognised for their achievements.Rivo, Allinea and Cognito from t...  Press release location 

Coventry’s very own Calendar Girls have come together in memory of a much loved former colleague. Staff at Coventry City Council’s regeneration services department wanted to honour the me...  Press release location 

A company is building for the future after landing its first major contract.Omnii Solutions, based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Warwick Innovation Centre, is working to increase t...  Press release location 

A former member of legendary soul group The Drifters heads up a packed December entertainment schedule at the G Casino.The G Casino, based at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, will play host to Roy G Hemmi...  Press release location 

Plans for a major renovation at a historic Warwick hotel will take shape in the New Year after a takeover. Pat and Mike Murphy purchased the Grade II Listed Lord Leycester hotel in late September, an...  Press release location 

One of Coventry’s most successful entertainment venues is celebrating its tenth birthday at the start of December. The three nightspots at Skydome – Lava, Ignite and JJs – will be h...  Press release location 

Enterprising women will be showcasing their businesses to others considering becoming self-employed at a special event to mark the nationwide Enterprise Week. The Women’s Business Development A...  Press release location 

A development which is helping to regenerate the centre of Coventry has landed a prestigious award. Oakmoor Deeley’s Belgrade Plaza scooped the Premier Guarantee Excellence Award for best mixed...  Press release location 

The city’s top dog was only too happy to serve out the hot dogs to celebrate a new enterprise at the city’s largest shopping complex. Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Jack Harrison donne...  Press release location 

The Ericsson Partnership – formed to help limit the damage to the regional economy in the wake of the Swedish firm’s announcement that it will be shedding 700 skilled workers in the city &...  Press release location 

  A Coventry firm has topped off a recession-beating 2009 by moving to new headquarters. Elite Business Services, which sells accounting and business computer software across the Midlands, need...  Press release location 

The Coventry and Warwickshire Festival of Sport has been granted the Inspire Mark - the badge of the London 2012 Inspire Programme. The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and excepti...  Press release location 

A leading consultancy company specialising in efficiency-improvement has celebrated its fifth birthday by opening an office in Singapore. Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T), based in Covent...  Press release location 

Young people from across the region have kicked social problems into touch by taking part in a special football tournament.Over 200 footballers aged 11 to 18-years-old took part in the second annual U...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire company has judged its new premises to be up to scratch after choosing a new base for the immaculate preparation of its vehicles.Automotive dealer group Rybrook has taken up a lease at ...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire company has seen its workforce increase ten-fold after enjoying incredible success since it was established just four years ago.Rivo Software, based at the University of Warwick Science...  Press release location 

The first restaurant at Coventry’s landmark £130million Belgrade Plaza development has arrived – and will be hoping to make a lot of dough! PizzaExpress has opened the doors to its ...  Press release location 

An icon of the British transport industry is on the road to success in the global market after hailing the services of a leading Midlands translation specialist. Coventry-based LTI Vehicles, which pro...  Press release location 

It was hats off to Jordan Ryan as he was given more than a gold watch to celebrate a decade with a leading Coventry construction firm – he landed a new job.Twenty-six-year-old Ryan has been appo...  Press release location 

Youngsters from across Coventry and Warwickshire are to be inspired by the Olympic movement and life as Olympic and Paralympic athletes thanks to a new project.The Festival of Sport is a three year sc...  Press release location 

Warwickshire Association for the Blind (WAB), which specialises in assisting visually impaired and blind people in the region, is set to guide businesses on how they can become more accessible to peop...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire window company has been put in the frame to help prevent climate change after landing a £13 million contract in the East Midlands.Rugby-based Nationwide Windows has landed a contr...  Press release location 

Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire are in line for further misery with more postal strikes planned across the region this week.A preliminary survey undertaken by the Coventry and Warwickshire Cha...  Press release location 

A Coleshill based IT firm has left competitors across the West Midlands in its wake after securing two nominations for highly coveted awards.Acutec, situated on Church Hill, has been shortlisted for t...  Press release location 

Employees at Jaguar Land Rover have been driving forward their business knowledge - with great success. Based at the carmaker’s Midlands sites, employees have successfully completed a 12 week o...  Press release location 

Schoolchildren and their families in Coventry and Warwickshire are benefiting from an exciting new scheme to watch the Sky Blues in action. Coventry City have set up a new Tickets for Schools program...  Press release location 

Lilly Allen fans had to overcome The Fear and sing at a Coventry shopping centre for a chance to be in a revamped music video for one of her biggest hits.Shoppers at West Orchards took part in a speci...  Press release location 

Saturday, October 31 marks 1,000 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. And Coventry and Warwickshire could be set to play a fundamental role in hosting the 2012 Games after the ...  Press release location 

A ten-metre tall ‘living’ Lady Godiva will be created in Coventry city centre after a local production company was selected for a national Olympic art project and awarded a £500,000 ...  Press release location 

A cafe owner is brewing up success after the business she launched in the midst of recession celebrated completing its first full year of trading.While businesses were closing and jobs were being lost...  Press release location 

One of the leading figures in the UK automotive industry is to explain how he is helping to drive Jaguar Land Rover forward when he meets regional businesses later this month. David Smith, the chief ...  Press release location 

Paralympic legend Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson encouraged the residents of Coventry and Warwickshire to embrace the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games during her visit to the city. The wheelchair athlete,...  Press release location 

A Midlands law firm has urged organisations looking to dip into the talent pool and recruit new staff to be cautious – or they could end up in hot water.Leamington based Wright Hassall have warn...  Press release location 

Warwickshire accountants have met to discuss how the regional recovery from the recession will be funded. Around 40 members from the Warwickshire branch of the Institute for Chartered Accountants met...  Press release location 

Enthusiastic racers have been clocking up the miles to help an accountancy firm add up the cash for a worthy cause.Spencer Gardner Dickins (SGD), based in Coventry Innovation Village in Cheetah Road, ...  Press release location 

A new development of retirement homes in Birmingham is proving to be a hit with the young at heart – just weeks after being unveiled. Broadcaster Bob Warman and Birmingham City Council leader C...  Press release location 

A Coventry company is looking to drill deeper into the export market as its products continue to be a hit with overseas customers.Diamond drill technology company, Xcalibre Equipment Ltd, is hoping to...  Press release location 

The fifth annual Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sports Awards has been held at the Ricoh Arena.The event, organised by Coventry University and supported by a number of regional partners, aims to ...  Press release location 

The high-profile political debate about how best to deal with rising care costs for the elderly is ‘a major step forward’ in tackling the issue, according to a Coventry law firm. Labour a...  Press release location 

Young people from across the region are being encouraged to tackle social issues and score a goal for community spirit during a special football tournament.The second annual Unity Cup will be held at ...  Press release location 

Companies have been pitching for over £2 million in funding as they aim to develop and expand their operations.Four companies were seeking funding ranging from £200,000 to £1.1 milli...  Press release location 

A lucky couple enjoyed a VIP trip to the £113 million Ricoh Arena for England Under-21s’ UEFA European Championship qualifying clash against Macedonia.With a population of just two million...  Press release location 

A legal change to the way immigrants gain British citizenship will be ‘good for the community’, a Midlands solicitor has said. Previously, British citizenship could be applied for after s...  Press release location 

A thriving Leamington hotel has celebrated its third birthday in style. Episode Hotel, in Upper Holly Walk, invited guests to its bar to enjoy champagne and canapés to mark the special occasio...  Press release location 

Coventry City’s club shop has been transformed into an England wonderland in the countdown to the nation’s Under-21s’ UEFA Championship qualifier against Macedonia at the Ricoh Arena...  Press release location 

Coventry City have teamed-up with local business 4 Club & Country to create a unique gift for the Macedonian FA. The Sky Blues commissioned a bespoke ‘half and half’ shirt from the co...  Press release location 

Paralympic legend Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is to be the guest speaker at Coventry University’s top business performance event. The 11-times Paralympic Games gold medallist will be making a key ...  Press release location 

A woman who lost her mother to cancer has signed up to help those who supported her family through the most difficult of times.Carole Doyle’s mother Patricia McAulay lost her battle with ovarian...  Press release location 

A Coventry school is celebrating after receiving a glowing inspection report. Davenport Lodge Pre-Preparatory school in Earlsdon has been praised for preparing its pupils “extremely well”...  Press release location 

Visitors can’t help falling in love with the entertainment at The G Casino this October with the musical offerings of UB40, the sparkle of Neil Diamond and simply the best sounds from Tina Turne...  Press release location 

A travel management company is flying high after securing a host of new contracts worth more than £1 million. Travel Management Group, of Dormer Place, Leamington, has started work for 14 new b...  Press release location 

The Ricoh Arena is appealing for Macedonian nationals in the area to get in contact ahead of England Under-21s’ UEFA European Championship qualifier against Macedonia at the Ricoh Arena on Frida...  Press release location 

When the England under-21s arrive at the Ricoh Arena to face Macedonia, on October 9, one person who will not need a match ticket is Jack Cork. The 20-year-old Coventry midfielder, on loan from Chels...  Press release location 

The Bright Futures Group (BFG) – owners of Restaurants at Work – has added another leading catering company to its stable. BFG has completed the purchase of Jill Bartlett & Company, t...  Press release location 

The first “graduates” of a new scheme to encourage young local accountancy talent have passed the first major stage of their training. Laura Donegan, 20, and Joe Merrick, 20, have just pa...  Press release location 

One of Britain’s leading female entrepreneurs is coming to Birmingham to advise companies on hiring the best job candidates. Angela Mortimer, co-founder of global recruitment firm Angela Mortim...  Press release location 

A UK-wide hotel group has added to its growing portfolio by signing its 21st hotel. Legacy Hotels and Resorts has taken over the operations and management of the former Quality Hotel in Cardiff in a ...  Press release location 

Around 1,000 guests will be going Back to the Future at the glitzy re-launch of the £1.6 million G Casino at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. The VIP guests will be treated to a fun night of 1980s...  Press release location 

Staffordshire Police will be beating a path for fitness after they signed up for a healthy challenge.Over 50 members of the force have volunteered to take part in the TravelWise Walking Challenge, whi...  Press release location 

When the England under-21 side line-up against Macedonia at the Ricoh Arena on October 9, one member of the crowd could be forgiven for feeling he should be in the thick of the action.Versatile Covent...  Press release location 

The clock is ticking for companies that have not prepared for a major legal shake-up which comes into effect on October 1. The new Companies Act will affect every company operating in the UK and will...  Press release location 

A translation specialist has been following its own advice with the help of a leading web design consultant.Leamington-based language experts Comtec Translations has helped hundreds of firms reach cus...  Press release location 

A lifelong Coventry City supporter has landed a trial with the club and is hoping to use the opportunity to showcase his talents.Andrew Mills, 46, has been invited to the club’s Ryton training g...  Press release location 

Two men who aimed to use pedal power to spread the Olympic message and raise money for a host of charities have completed an epic journey in spectacular fashion.Daring duo Darren Jones and Andy Millar...  Press release location 

A firm which specialises in numbers has had to use all its skills to keep track of the long-service shown by its employees.Six members of staff at Leamington accountants and financial advisers Harriso...  Press release location 

An international leader in the field of virtual prototyping has real designs on success after settling in the region.EnginSoft, an Italian computer aided engineering and virtual prototyping technologi...  Press release location 

A Midlands company has gone global after landing a multi-million pound contract with an international software reseller.Business software developer Dynistics, based at the University of Warwick Scienc...  Press release location 

A brand new five-star retirement concept is being launched in Birmingham for those over 55s who are still young at heart. Signature is launching the first of three developments in Harborne High Stree...  Press release location 

Coventry-based Lloydspharmacy is supporting a ground-breaking health and sports initiative as part of a new collaboration with Coventry City.The company has become the official healthcare partner of C...  Press release location 

Coventry City are giving fans and local businesses the chance to give their backsides – and their wallets – a bit of extra comfort during the biggest games of the season.   The Sky Blues are offering ...  Press release location 

A major project to help improve the health of workers across Coventry will be launched later this month.The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, NHS Coventry, Coventry City Council and Jobce...  Press release location 

One of Coventry and Warwickshire’s most successful ever Paralympic athletes has urged others to become involved in disability sport. Two-time Paralympic gold, and one-time silver medallist Nige...  Press release location 

Supporters are being offered the best view in the house for the UEFA European under-21 Championship qualifier between England and Macedonia at the Ricoh Arena.Stuart Pearce’s young lions will take on ...  Press release location 

People in the West Midlands are being challenged to take a step in the right direction - for the good of their health.The TravelWise Walking Challenge starts on September 21 and encourages people to w...  Press release location 

Two men have begun their bid to use pedal power to spread the Olympic message and raise money for a host of charities.Daring duo Darren Jones and Andy Millar, both Round Table members from Coventry, h...  Press release location 

Two Warwickshire Paralympians have been handed ambassadorial roles as the countdown to the 2012 Paralympic Games reaches the three-year mark.Double Paralympic medal-winning equestrian rider Liz Stone,...  Press release location 

As September approaches and the nights get longer, the G Casino is making sure there’s no shortage of entertainment on those dark evenings. Kicking off the first weekend of the month is country...  Press release location 

A Coventry campaign to make defibrillators as common in public areas as fire extinguishers has had another important boost. The City of Coventry Freeman’s Guild has donated £1,000 to Cove...  Press release location 

A ten-metre tall ‘living’ Lady Godiva is set to be created in Coventry city centre after a local arts company was shortlisted for a national Olympic art project.Imagineer Productions has b...  Press release location 

People of all ages are gearing up to run, walk or jog in the name of charity in Solihull next month. The sixth annual Blythe Valley Park fun run takes place on Sunday, September 13th and will this ye...  Press release location 

The hospitality industry needs to prepare for a significant change to the national minimum wage, a Coventry solicitor has warned. From October 1, wages will again rise for all workers – but usi...  Press release location 

Coventry BID is offering to build its members a company website, as part of a new service. The BID company, Coventry Best for Business, has launched a Web Template Service which allows its members to ...  Press release location 

Families can protect themselves from a ‘Betty Figg’ scenario by signing one legal document, a local solicitor has advised. The story of Coventry’s Betty Figg, 86, hit the national h...  Press release location 

Olympic medallists Ed Clancy and Rob Hayles will be among 70 elite cyclists in town next month for the annual Warwick Cycle Races. Clancy was a gold medallist in the 2008 Beijing team pursuit, while ...  Press release location 

A leading Midlands law firm has warned that sports clubs will be under the legal spotlight after the Harlequins “bloodgate” scandal.The warning, from Leamington-based Wright Hassall, comes...  Press release location 

A Coventry property expert is once more on the top of the pile after completing another deal which will see a select range of new homes created in the city. Shortland Horne director Mark Sills has co...  Press release location 

Royal Navy veteran, Ian Turner has forged a successful career in organisational training development and has now boarded growing Midlands-based company Acua. Turner's life changed forever in May 1982 ...  Press release location 

Rugby sevens is set to become an Olympic sport and that could have huge benefits for Rugby Borough, the birthplace of the sport.Rugby in Warwickshire is set to reap the rewards of extra interest gener...  Press release location 

Automotive firms in the Midlands can get in front of some of the industry’s biggest international firms at a major exhibition in China. The China International Auto Parts Expo in Beijing is the...  Press release location 

Young people from across the region are being encouraged to tackle social issues and score a goal for community spirit during a special football tournament.The second annual Unity Cup will be held at ...  Press release location 

The end of a chapter for a Warwickshire couple could be another family’s business opportunity in a small market town on the border of the Cotswolds. After almost a decade of running their own b...  Press release location 

England opener Alastair Cook will be hoping to hit the boundary six times at Edgbaston on Saturday – even though he is just a spectator. Cook will be at Edgbaston for the Twenty20 Finals Day as...  Press release location 

The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012.The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games, withd...  Press release location 

West Midlands companies can find out how e-business can take them into the economic recovery during an event in Coventry. The National B2B Centre is holding its annual conference, ‘E-Business 2...  Press release location 

Firms of all sizes in Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to grab the Olympic baton and make the most out of the 2012 Games coming to London. Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, on...  Press release location 

After the huge success of the sell-out concerts at the Ricoh Arena in June, fans in Coventry are sure to be excited at the prospect of seeing Take That Again. The four-piece Take That tribute band wi...  Press release location 

National health product retailer Holland & Barrett has announced major plans to relocate to a new £7.5m national headquarters in Nuneaton. The proposals, which go before the council in Augu...  Press release location 

Birmingham businesses have been given an insight into what happens at an employment tribunal and have been advised on how to avoid them. Around 75 representatives were invited by Birmingham-based law...  Press release location 

A leading travel company in Leamington has promoted two high-flyers to its board of directors. Travel Management Group, of Dormer Place, Leamington Spa want marketing director, Guy Dunwoody, and nati...  Press release location 

With national unemployment figures at a 12 year high having work experience under your belt is now as important as ever. The harsh reality awaiting many students fresh out of college or university is...  Press release location 

Residents are set to have their say on multi-million pound redevelopment plans for an area of Nuneaton. People in Bermuda will be asked about proposals by Deeley Group to build a new village centre, ...  Press release location 

Just 12 months after launching, Acua Limited has been accredited with a nationally recognised quality mark. The company, which is a trading subsidiary of Coventry University, has been awarded Matrix ...  Press release location 

Acua Ltd has signed up AA Insurance to a major management training programme to help improve the skills of staff at its Cardiff headquarters. Up to 28 of the company’s staff are currently study...  Press release location 

A Coventry-based company and UK leader in providing improvement programmes for businesses will be giving advice to senior figures within public sector organisations at a government conference in Londo...  Press release location 

A fresh start for Modular Automation International Ltd has seen the company launch under a new name, at a new site, and under new ownership. Expert Modular Automation Ltd was formed when leading engi...  Press release location 

The final few plots are available at a new development in Nuneaton and buyers are being given the chance to move in, put their feet up and relax! Just four homes remain at Ian Neale’s Maple Cor...  Press release location 

Buyers are being given a rare opportunity to own a luxury apartment at a sold out development in Coventry. All properties at Deeley Homes’ converted Wainbody House proved to be very popular whe...  Press release location 

A Leamington firm has proved it is on the right tracks after landing £30,000 in funding to help develop an innovative air cooling system for trains. Industrial design consultants Creactive Desi...  Press release location 

Work has begun on one of the biggest construction projects in Bristol this year. The developer Earlplace has completed a land swap with Bristol City Council over a site off Kellaway Avenue, Horfield ...  Press release location 

Twelve exciting events in Coventry & Warwickshire join over 40 events across the West Midlands to be part of London 2012 Open Weekend (24 – 26 July 2009) – a series of events across th...  Press release location 

A Worcester company are hoping to persuade major retailers to Be Eco friendly after inventing a new system for dealing with waste plastic.Be Eco Ltd, based in the St John’s area of Worcester, sh...  Press release location 

A magnificent performance from Band Hatton sponsored Rowena Cole at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Italy saw her capture a bronze medal with a personal best time of 2.03.83. Cole, who runs for...  Press release location 

One of the UK’s leading business improvement experts has established a healthcare division. KM&T is a leader in the application of “Lean Thinking” – a business improvement...  Press release location 

A new project is taking off in the West Midlands to help people facing redundancy get back on their feet and launch themselves into a new career. nextstep West Midlands is offering free training to p...  Press release location 

A leading Warwickshire law firm has called for UK divorce law to be brought up to date following a landmark ruling.Peter Lowe, a partner at Wright Hassall, based on Olympus Avenue, Leamington, has cal...  Press release location 

Coventry solicitors Band Hatton make Mark Ridley an associate A growing Coventry law firm has promoted its head of employment. Band Hatton, in Station Square, has made Mark Ridley an associate at th...  Press release location 

Two men are set to use pedal power to spread the Olympic message and raise money for a host of charities. Daring duo Darren Jones and Andy Millar, both Round Table members from Coventry, have decided...  Press release location 

A thriving West Midlands IT firm wants to double in size – again! Coleshill company Acutec merged with Coventry-based Computime at the beginning of 2009 to create a business with more than 300 ...  Press release location 

A Coventry environment charity is aiming to help people prevent climate change and enjoy themselves in the process. The London Organising Committee for the 2012 Games (LOCOG) has announced the launch...  Press release location 

West Midlands companies are seeing the positives of the recession – because the region is getting first pick of top graduates. According to Birmingham-based recruitment company, Katie Bard, the...  Press release location 

A development of new apartments is proving that Earlsdon is still a major draw as a place to live. Clarence Gate, which features 12 two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments overlooking parkland, is on th...  Press release location 

A rising company supplying steel to key areas of the aerospace and motorsport industries is proving its ‘metal’ after expanding into a new unit. Aerocom Metals Limited has just completed ...  Press release location 

Contract caterers Restaurants at Work has signed a new three year deal to provide catering services for UK leading housing provider, Sanctuary Group at the organisation’s head office in Worceste...  Press release location 

A Midlands IT company has offered to end the scandal surrounding MPs’ expenses. Acutec, which has offices in Coleshill, developed the e-Calcs Expense programme for a range of hospitals in the r...  Press release location 

An expanding UK chain has added two further hotels to its portfolio. Legacy Hotels and Resorts has announced it is to operate and manage The Legacy Royal Hotel Cardiff in Cardiff and The Wyck Hill Ho...  Press release location 

A leading Warwickshire law firm’s services for older people have proved to be so popular it has led to the launch of a specialist unit. The new department at Leamington-based Wright Hassall has...  Press release location 

A year after Stratford’s only mobility store closed its doors, the town’s elderly and disabled communities are set to receive a welcome boost. For the last 12 months, residents with mobil...  Press release location 

Olympic and Paralympic competitors - past and present – are set to play a pivotal role in delivering the inspiration of the London 2012 Games to the region. Almost 20 Olympic and Paralympic leg...  Press release location 

The importance of worldwide trade to businesses in the region will be highlighted at an event this week. A World Trade Week UK event is being staged at the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commer...  Press release location 

A celebration of volunteers in sport has been held at the home of Rugby and Northampton Athletics Club. People from across the region gathered at the club’s athletics track at the Ken Marriott ...  Press release location 

Business leaders in Rugby have been encouraged to speak out about two of the biggest decisions in the town’s recent history. On Thursday, June 25, the Rugby Branch of the Coventry and Warwickshire Cha...  Press release location 

World sport leaders will hear how the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games will have a positive impact on Coventry and Warwickshire. Coventry will be the first city outside of the Nordic countries to ho...  Press release location 

The 66th Kenilworth Show is just days away and is set to be one of the best yet according to the show’s book keepers. Thousands of people from across the Midlands will flock to Hurst Farm on Cr...  Press release location 

The leader of British business believes Coventry and Warwickshire is in a good position to survive the harsh economic climate. David Frost, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce and a ...  Press release location 

A Coventry company has continued its rapid expansion with the latest in a string of new appointments. Acua Limited, which provides a range of management and leadership skills training to large compan...  Press release location 

The television production company behind ITV’s motoring programme Pulling Power is in the fast lane to success after relocating to the area. Motoring programme specialists X2 Productions have m...  Press release location 

A basketball enthusiast has swapped his love of hoops for Olympic rings after landing a new role. Will Bastin, 23, has been named as the new partnership assistant for the Coventry and Warwickshire Pa...  Press release location 

The Ricoh Arena in Coventry is believed to be among only a handful of venues in the UK to have frozen its main tariff prices for 2009/10. The £113 million venue near junction three of the M6 ha...  Press release location 

Extravagant advertising claims could land businesses in hot water if they get their facts wrong, a local legal expert has warned. An increasing number of businesses are making bold claims in their ad...  Press release location 

A multi award-winning photographer has focused his attentions on launching a new business. Richard Nelmes, 42, has set-up Inpress Images in Coventry and will provide companies, authorities and organis...  Press release location 

A popular new development of apartments in Coventry is close to selling out – so buyers are being urged to move quickly to be in their new home for the summer. Coundon House Gardens, which is o...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire IT company has proved it’s possible to be a success – even when your market collapses. Informance Ltd, which was previously known as IPC Global, saw the demise of an ERP so...  Press release location 

Coventry City and Advent Communications are toasting a successful first season together – after the club’s match-day programme received a second award. The Football Trader Magazine announ...  Press release location 

One of the UK’s leading process improvement experts has a new Champion at its helm. Simon Champion (42) has been appointed UK Managing Director of Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T), ...  Press release location 

Bosses of new companies in the West Midlands are set to benefit from a new support package that could help them beat one of the most dreaded stats in business. It’s estimated that 50 per cent o...  Press release location 

One of the leading property figures in Coventry believes the light is at the end of tunnel for the housing market. Clive Benfield, the chairman of the KB Benfield Group – which includes a homeb...  Press release location 

Only 180 hospitality tickets remain for Take That’s summer concerts at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. All the standing and seated tickets have been sold for the band’s shows on Monday, June...  Press release location 

Coventry’s Rowena Cole has been selected to represent Great Britain for the first time. The 800-metre runner, aged 17, has been selected by UK Athletics to run for the GB junior team this Sunda...  Press release location 

Investing in a promising start-up or early stage business can be more attractive than saving with a bank or investing on the stock market. That is the message from business expert Tim Powell who is c...  Press release location 

First-time buyers who believe it’s impossible to get on the market in a brand new home are being urged to take a look at a stylish apartment in Nuneaton. The one-bedroom property at Cartwright ...  Press release location 

A West Midlands public relations company has helped to kick-start a local appeal to introduce more defibrillators into Coventry city centre. Advent Communications PR has given its support to the Dere...  Press release location 

The Insurance Institute of Coventry has ensured its future is in safe hands for another year with the election of a new president. Chris Soborowski, associate director at chartered accountants and fi...  Press release location 

The Olympic flame could be set to light the streets of Coventry after the city was nominated as a potential location for the London 2012 torch relay. The Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership for the ...  Press release location 

One of the UK’s leading conference groups has chosen Warwick for its new headquarters. Keen to find a well serviced, central location for its headquarters, Conference Centres of Excellence (CCE...  Press release location 

A specialist cleansing firm is set for blast off after introducing a hi-tech cleaning method to their range. Rainbow International, based in Bayton Road, Coventry, recently celebrated its five-year an...  Press release location 

A newly appointed sales manager at a Southampton hotel didn’t have to look far for a new challenge. Lucy Ward, who grew up in the village of Stubbington, in Hampshire, has been appointed as sal...  Press release location 

A West Midlands printing company is pressing towards success after a major expansion. Warwick Printing Company Ltd, on Caswell Road in Leamington Spa, is defying the downturn with figures showing tur...  Press release location 

A major training company is moving up in the world just six months after taking a new headquarters in Coventry. Acua Limited, which provides a range of work-based management skills training to large ...  Press release location 

Businesses in the West Midlands could be saving money – and the environment – by developing a ‘travel plan’, a local organisation has said. ACT TravelWise, a sustainable trave...  Press release location 

The Warwickshire Society of Chartered Accountants has held its annual dinner and raised almost £3,000 for a baby hospice in the process. Over 100 members of the society met at the Ramada Hotel,...  Press release location 

A husband and wife team has relocated one of the country’s leading providers of fertility equipment to the area. Mohan and Pam Punian, both Pharmacists from Berkswell, have completed the buyout...  Press release location 

It will be a case of Thank You For The Music when the original Abba Mania entertain Christmas revellers at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Abba Mania will be taking to the stage for two nights only in t...  Press release location 

A language expert has warned business leaders they will be throwing money away if they underestimate the value of language skills. Isabella Moore, Managing Director of Leamington-based language servi...  Press release location 

Organisations in Coventry are being urged to support a campaign to introduce more defibrillators into the community in memory of a prominent businessman. The Derek Higgs Start a Heart Appeal wants to...  Press release location 

Firms in the West Midlands will be given advice on how to hang on to their clients during the recession. The National B2B Centre, the region’s e-business centre of excellence, is holding an eve...  Press release location 

Companies in the West Midlands are being given the chance to tap into one of the world's growing economies - and could get a grant towards it. The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has or...  Press release location 

A former University of Warwick researcher, who is the latest member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, will be back in the region later this year. Paul Fisher, who joined the MPC in ...  Press release location 

In a time when many firms rely on new technology to communicate, two recently merged IT companies did things the old-fashioned way. Coleshill-based Acutec joined forces with Coventry firm Computime a...  Press release location 

A labour of love for Coventry man Martin Hier is set to provide a family in the city with a dream home.   The 32-year-old had always dreamt of building his own property and he turned that into ...  Press release location 

Youngsters raced to Pingles Stadium in Nuneaton for an inspirational 2012 themed day. The free family event was organised in partnership with Warwickshire County Council Heritage Education, NB Leisur...  Press release location 

A Warwickshire law firm is holding a week of free ‘one stop shop’ advice sessions for people with legal problems. Wright Hassall, of Leamington Spa, is offering hour-long consultations on...  Press release location 

The launch of a new showhome at a development in Rugby has already led to an upturn in interest. Benfield Homes unveiled a luxury three-bedroom house at its Satchels Court development, which is locat...  Press release location