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Enchanted forest springs up at Stratford’s most magical attraction
An enchanted forest has sprung up at Stratford’s most magical attraction – and visitors won’t even have to leave their homes to see it.
Stratford jewellers which opened week before lockdown optimistic about future
A South African businessman who opened a silver jewellery and leather handbag shop in Stratford’s town centre just a week before lockdown is optimistic about…
Coventry College confirms full re-opening in September amid high demand
Coventry College is ramping up its preparations for a full re-opening in September as demand for student places gathers pace.
SC21 recognition for AS.G companies at virtual FIA
Two precision engineering specialists were recognised for their commitment to quality and delivery performance this week as the Farnborough International Airshow went ‘virtual’.
New Coventry boutique hotel starts recruitment drive
The new Mid-century style four-star hotel coming to Coventry has started hiring its key senior staff ahead of opening later this year.
Spirit of 2012 awards Coventry City of Culture £1 million
Spirit of 2012 – the London 2012 legacy fund – has awarded a major £1 million grant to Coventry City of Culture Trust to facilitate…
Warwickshire businessman launches PPE firm after being inspired by brother
A Warwickshire businessman has received vital support to help set-up a social enterprise supplying PPE equipment, motivated after his brother contracted Covid-19 at the start…
Vital test-and-trace support being offered to Coventry and Warwickshire hospitality businesses
A webinar is being held to help Coventry and Warwickshire’s pubs, restaurants and cafes avoid the threat of a damaging Coronavirus-related fine.
Industrial specialist launches new business to support manufacturers
One of the West Midlands leading industrialists has launched Blanford Fox Business Improvement to help firms navigate their way through Covid-19 and target new growth…
Bsinesses urge Government to cut employment costs to help economy grow
The Government needs to slash the costs of employing staff to help companies and their employees emerge from the Coronavirus crisis, according to business leaders…
Coventry tech company lands City of Culture website contract
Coventry’s window to the world during its time as UK City of Culture is being brought to life with a brand-new website thanks to a…
Kenilworth jewellers thriving with business better than pre-lockdown
A Kenilworth jeweller has been thriving since it re-opened last month and business has been stronger than before lockdown.
Leamington business diversifies to supply protective screens
A Midlands event-styling business has turned its expertise to creating protective screens to support restaurants and salons re-opening across the country.
Attracting retailers back to town and city centres
Two Coventry firms are at the front of the queue in helping retailers attract customers back to town and the city centres.
Henley Ice Cream defied the Coronavirus economic odds and has actually taken on new employees
A family-run Henley business has defied the Coronavirus economic odds and actually taken on new employees – thanks to the honesty of local people.
Spa Park signs leading US industrial firm for its first European operationsSpa Park signs leading US industrial firm for its first European operations
A leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission products, material handling components and systems has opened its first European operations at a multi-million pound business…
Paul Hamlyn Foundation makes £500,000 contribution to Coventry City of Culture
One of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK has backed Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture with a major contribution.
Economy to return to pre-Covid levels from 2023 onwards, says Coventry Chamber chief
Coventry and Warwickshire’s economy won’t return to pre-Covid levels until at least 2023, according to one of the region’s business leaders.
Safetyflex Barriers wins Norway contract
A leading British designer and manufacturer of anti-terrorist bollards based in Coventry has won a contract for a major government project to protect key infrastructure…
Ground breaking new workplace for Leamington
A landmark Victorian building which has serviced the Leamington community for around 120 years is undergoing a major reinvention as a next-generation co-working complex.
Learning and development has an important role to play in the long-term business recovery plans according to Warwick Conferences
Learning and development (L&D) has an important role to play in the long-term business recovery plans but evaluation processes must be reviewed, according to a…
Warehouse transformation opens opportunity for logistics base in Warwickshire
Work to transform a vacant warehouse close to the M40 in Warwickshire into a base for a modern logistics facility has been completed.
Warwickshire firm in schools Covid solution
A Midland exhibition company has created a classroom designed to help schools across the UK manage a safe return to education after the summer holidays.
Rise of small businesses after Coronavirus crisis will rely on support for bigger firms
A rise of small and start-up firms in Coventry and Warwickshire on the back of the Coronavirus crisis will only happen if bigger businesses are…