An experienced North Staffordshire insurance broker has gone back to his roots to fulfil an ambition to serve businesses in the Staffordshire Moorlands.  James Miller has founded Miller Commercial Brokers in his home village of Alton.  And James’ passion to get involved in local business has led him to call on several North Staffordshire businesses during preparations for the company …

Vet Martha Bower suffered almost 40 years of embarrassment and pain due to a severe varicose vein problem.  Now her problems are over thanks to revolutionary 90-minute laser treatment, that is recommended by NICE, but is unavailable on the NHS.  When Martha, aged 55, of Hollingworth, near Glossop, went to see Dr David West at his St John’s Street, Manchester …

Brewery bosses who have opened seven pubs in seven years and created more than 150 jobs is forecasting further growth in 2014.  Titanic Brewery has just launched the Cheshire Cheese, Buxton, its eighth North Midlands pub.  The brewery is run by brothers Keith and Dave Bott. With a strong belief in the position of the pub at the heart of …

A growing family run company is completing a successful 2013 by buying a large new office, training and storage facility.  Rydale Roofing, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, has grown from employing just a handful of staff in 2009 to having more than 20 on the payroll in 2013.  While owners Mick and Julie Mirowski have overseen an expansion plan which has seen the …

Brewery  bosses who have opened seven pubs in seven years and created more than 150 jobs is forecasting further growth in 2014.  Titanic Brewery has just launched the Cheshire Cheese, Buxton, its eighth North Midlands pub.  The brewery is run by brothers Keith and Dave Bott. With a strong belief in the position of the pub at the heart of …

Community groups in Stoke-on-Trent are being given a rare chance to watch a touring company in action as they plan for the UK premiere of their new show.  Appetite has brought Party Games Party! by performance group Realplayer to the Potteries and arranged for a series of try outs to be held in front of invited audiences who will get …

A picnic with a difference is to be held at Burslem Park on Friday, 1 November – the Mexican Day of the Dead.  The Burslem Picnic is the third in a series of events called Picnic that celebrate park life in the city. Picnics are part of the Appetite programme which has created and presented events in the parks of …

A recruitment company owner is among the latest graduates from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.  Claire Leigh, Managing Director of Brampton Recruitment completed the business course at Manchester Metropolitan University.  Brampton has grown year on year since its foundation in 2006, and Claire aims to use knowledge gained from the Goldman Sachs programme to grow her eight-strong team …

An expanding web development company is making a major move forward as it celebrates seven years in business.  Yellow Circle Web is taking an office at the Genesis Centre, in the Chatterley Valley, near Tunstall. The move is part of a business expansion plan which has seen turnover double in a year and the employment of an apprentice web developer.  …

A diverse group of finalists are gearing up for a unique business awards ceremony in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Business Boost places the spotlight on growing companies in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme through a range of annual awards to help them to progress. From dog groomers to green energy providers and film makers to IT security providers, the 2013 competition has attracted some …