Business Dobbies Stratford-upon-Avon Confirms December 23 Closure February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A garden centre in Warwickshire, Dobbies Stratford-upon-Avon, has confirmed its closure on December 23 as part of a broader company restructure. The announcement was made on its website, where the…
Business Greater Manchester Mayor attends inauguration of partnership hub February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham participated in the inauguration of a collaborative facility during a visit to formally acknowledge a partnership between Manchester and Cambridge. This initiative, described as the…
Business Tackling Workplace Barriers for Women’s Career Advancement February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Rachael Flanagan seeks to challenge a long-standing office stereotype. “Gone are those days where someone’s hunched over a mop,” stated the founder of Mrs Buckét, the cleaning firm she established…
Business Video game companies plan for the future as pandemic-driven expansion slows February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek For many years, the development of computer games was considered a thriving sector in the Midlands, with successful companies creating major franchises that attracted a global audience. However, similar to…
Business Rare Titanic Postcard Fetches £20,000 at Auction February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A postcard described as “extremely rare,” penned by a Titanic passenger who perished after the liner struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, has been sold at auction for £20,000.…
Business Oakham Businesses Face Challenges Amid Ongoing Roadworks February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A local shop owner has voiced apprehension regarding Christmas sales, asserting that ongoing town centre roadworks have resulted in a decline in customer numbers. Residents have also reported increased difficulty…
Business Guernsey’s Medicinal Cannabis Sector: ‘Golden Opportunity’ Missed, Says Industry Leader February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An industry leader has stated that Guernsey has failed to capitalize on a “golden opportunity” to establish itself as a global hub for medicinal cannabis production. Medicinal cannabis cultivation and…
Business Nottingham Tram Workers Suspend Planned Christmas Strike February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Employees of Nottingham’s tram system have decided to halt industrial action that was scheduled for the period leading up to Christmas. The potential strike arose following the suspension of a…
Business Community Expresses Concern Over Proposed Post Office Branch Closures February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Residents and businesses situated on both sides of the Humber have voiced criticism regarding a review that could lead to the closure of Post Office branches. The Post Offices in…
Business Morrisons to Expand Channel Islands Presence with 15 New Stores February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Morrisons, a supermarket chain, has revealed its intention to establish an additional 15 outlets across Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney. This development follows Morrisons’ finalization of its purchase of 36 convenience…