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A.F. Blakemore Takes a Big Step Towards Sustainable Deliveries

A.F. Blakemore Takes a Big Step Towards Sustainable Deliveries

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UKs largest family businesses and the primary SPAR wholesaler across the Midlands and Wales,...

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Strategic Refurbishment At Freeman Hospital Complete

Strategic Refurbishment At Freeman Hospital Complete

Work has completed on a strategically important ward refurbishment project at Freeman Hospital to create an environment for care that is...

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Allied Vehicles' Donation Sets The Stage For Smithycroft Stars

Allied Vehicles' Donation Sets The Stage For Smithycroft Stars

Possilpark-based Allied Vehicles is helping a troupe of youngsters to put their best foot forward by donating £2,500 towards the running...

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Research Reveals Gap In Succession Planning Among UK Businesses

Research Reveals Gap In Succession Planning Among UK Businesses

New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession...

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Hendy Honours Top Performers At Annual Group Awards

Hendy Honours Top Performers At Annual Group Awards

More than 1,200 Hendy Group colleagues gathered in Bournemouth this month for its annual awards which this year also marked 165 years...

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Thatchers Becomes The Official Cider Partner Of The O2

Thatchers Becomes The Official Cider Partner Of The O2

From February visitors to the world-famous The O2 arena will be able to purchase award-winning ciders from Thatchers for the first time....

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JCB Cyclists 'Set Off' On Around The World Challenge

JCB Cyclists 'Set Off' On Around The World Challenge

A team of intrepid JCB cyclists is putting pedal power into action with a massive fundraising challenge to help enhance the lives of...

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Manufacturers Accelerate ESG Strategies

Manufacturers Accelerate ESG Strategies

The UK has seen a 48% increase in the number of manufacturing firms setting ESG targets for their business, with around two thirds (62%)...

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Double Award Win In Sustainability For Harrison Spinks

Double Award Win In Sustainability For Harrison Spinks

A fifth generation Yorkshire business has won two industry awards recognising its work in sustainability. National trade body the British...

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Longtime Team Members Reflect On 60 Years Of Innovation.

Longtime Team Members Reflect On 60 Years Of Innovation.

In January 1972, a young Harold Wells went to work at the Superette in Watonga, Oklahoma, across the street from Tom Love’s service...

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Apprentices Urge Others To Follow Their Path

Apprentices Urge Others To Follow Their Path

Apprentices working at Yorkshire-based gritter manufacturer Econ Engineering, have urged more young people to follow in their career...

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HMG Celebrates Apprentices During National Apprenticeship Week 2024

HMG Celebrates Apprentices During National Apprenticeship Week 2024

To mark the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week, HMG Paints is celebrating the variety of apprenticeship journeys currently taking...

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