When publican brothers Kieran and Conor Devine organised a special event remembering the last meal of the Titanic at the Huntsman, Cheadle, they were oblivious to an amazing family connection to the ill fated liner. For the duo’s Great Uncle Thomas was on the passenger list for the Titanic’s voyage to New York – only to miss his train connection. …
Beer tax rise is ‘kick in the teeth’ says Titanic Brewery
The increase of two per cent above inflation in beer tax,announced in today’s Budget, is ‘ruinous’ to the nation’s thriving local brewing sector, ignores its contribution to the economy and puts thousands of jobs in breweries and pubs in jeopardy, says Keith Bott, Managing Director of Titanic Brewery. “This is a real kick in the teeth to the local brewing …
COUSINS GO BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER 50 YEARS AS FAMILY MEMBERS ARE REMEMBERED
Cousins Michael and Martin Bailey returned to their old school for the first time in half a century to celebrate the revival of a tradition with links to their family. The Bailey family, of Wolstanton donated a ceremonial mace to Newcastle-under-Lyme School in honour of relatives Captain Charles Bailey and Lieutenant John Bailey who died in World War Two. “The …
BUSINESS GROUP EXPANDS AS STAFFORDSHIRE COMPANIES DISCOVER IT IS GOOD TO TALK
A business group is rapidly expanding as small and medium sized companies in Staffordshire recognise networking as a way to grow their businesses. When Business for Breakfast was launched in Staffordshire it had just two groups in Stoke-on-Trent. Further groups at Stafford and Penkridge were established by June, 2010. Now a third Stoke-on-Trent group has just been launched with a …