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Savouring Tradition: Exploring The Delights Of Carrs Pasties
In the heart of Bolton, amidst its bustling streets and vibrant culture, lies a culinary gem cherished by locals and visitors alike: Carrs Pasties. Since 1938, Carrs has been synonymous with the epitome of traditional British comfort food, serving up delectable pasties that tantalise taste buds and warm the soul. Paul Andrews spoke to Joe Carr to find out more. Carrs Pasties has stood the test of time, rooted in a rich heritage dating back to when Grandma Nell made the first
May 19, 2024


Weather Doesn't Dampen Spirit For Garden Paint
Despite one of the wettest starts to the year on record customers are starting to plan for brighter days with HydroPro Garden Paint from...
Apr 19, 2024


Entrepreneurs Secure Investment On Dragons' Den
A Shropshire-based husband and wife team of entrepreneurs have been offered a £50,000 investment for their pet smoothie drink business on...
Apr 2, 2024


Luxury Manchester Waters Completion For HE Simm Group
The HE Simm Group has successfully completed works on the third block of luxury apartments at X1 Manchester Waters. ‘Block C’ of the...
Mar 18, 2024


HMG & Aston Martin Back On The World Circuit
Manchester based HMG Paints’ range of coatings will once again be taking to the track on race circuits across the world. But this year...
Mar 13, 2024


Joseph Holt Adds To Its Family Of Pubs
Across the UK it is often the brewery which firmly places its pubs at the heart of community. And now iconic 174 year old family...
Oct 24, 2023


Double Award Triumph For HMG Paints
Manchester based HMG Paints, had two reasons to celebrate at the recent British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards. The family business...
Oct 23, 2023


Robinsons Re-Open Community Favourite
Robinsons Brewery have recently completed a full refurbishment of the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, situated in Longnor, just outside of...
Sep 7, 2023


Innovative Floor Paint Launched By HMG Paints
HMG Paints, the Manchester based independent paint manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation, HydroPro...
Aug 22, 2023


Sustainable Printing Is At The Heart Of Galloways
Galloways is a family business that dates back over 150 years and is now being run by the sixth generation, Matt Galloway. Paul Andrews...
Aug 16, 2023


From A Simple Surplus Of Eggs To A Global Brand
Marion Darlington started making her award-winning range of products in the 1980’s and now in her 80’s she still verses all recipe creation in the family business which is now run by her daughter, Sarah. Paul Andrews went to meet Sarah to find out more. This is a family business that literally started around the kitchen table. A surplus of eggs from the family farm led Marion to use them up by making batches of Lemon Curd. As Sarah explains, “At that time 100 jars was a ty
Aug 15, 2023


The Power of Evolving Family Business Values for Sustainable Growth
Family businesses often cherish their values as they are deeply rooted in the company's history and culture. These values are typically...
Aug 4, 2023


HMG Paints Relaunches Revolutionary Rust Converter
HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer of high-quality coatings and paints, is excited to announce the relaunch of Ferrozinc, a revolutionary...
Aug 4, 2023


HMG Celebrate National Manufacturing Award Win
HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer of paints and coatings, has been named the Manufacturing Family Business of the Year at the...
Jul 19, 2023


Non-Slip Products Keeping Family Business On The Right Track
Packaging Products (Coatings) Ltd is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of non-slip pallet liners, waterproof paper and board serving a wide range of industries home and abroad. With many years experience in the packaging industry, Packaging Products (Coatings) Ltd has occupied the same production and paper manufacturing site in Collyhurst, Manchester since 1841. Paul Andrews spoke to family director Peter Cornford and non-family director Gary McNeely to find out more. In
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For William Lees-Jones
We are delighted to announce that William Lees-Jones of JW Lees Brewery has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Hannah Barlow
We are delighted to announce that Hannah Barlow of Dunsters Farm has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Tom Mathew
We are delighted to announce that Tom Mathew of Dunsters Farm has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Paddy Dyson
We are delighted to announce that Stephen (‘Paddy’) Dyson of HMG Paints has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Jonathan Robb
We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Robb from Hawkshead Relish has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Jul 13, 2023

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