Client Press Releases

28 November, 2008

Training Centre Grows As Recession Drives Rush For Plumb Jobs

So many people are looking towards traditional trades such as plumbing to protect them during the recession that training providers are having to expand to meet demand.

27 November, 2008

Empty Property Rates Reform A Hollow Gesture

Alistair Darling's pre-budget report revealed on Monday that empty property rates will only be scrapped for properties with a rateable value of less than £15,000 - a reform that the Business Centre Association (BCA), has long been lobbying for from the Government.

27 November, 2008

Beat The Crowds And Discover Helsinki Christmas Markets

Brits can enjoy a magical and affordable Christmas shopping-spree in Finland for the first time this year as easyJet launches the first low-cost flights to Helsinki from November.

27 November, 2008

Jonathan Emmott, Corporate Finance Partner Armstrong Watson, Lifts The Lid On Some Practical Tips To Ensure Your Bank Manager Says Yes!

I don’t think a day has gone by in recent months without the phrase ‘credit crunch’ being uttered and the word ‘recession’ is becoming ever more common place. This combined with the demise of some of the world’s most iconic financial institutions means vital funding is coming under greater scrutiny.

27 November, 2008

Bookings Spike As Brits Look For A Merry Christmas

A leading holiday home rentals website has reported a 20 per cent increase in bookings, despite the UK's struggling economy and reduced consumer spending.

27 November, 2008

Borders Schools Benefit From M&s Eco-boost Fiona Takes Up The M&s Eco-challenge

As part of Marks & Spencer’s (M&S) environmental partnership with Scottish Borders Council (SBC), a new dedicated environmental officer has been appointed to support schools in the area with their eco-journeys.

26 November, 2008

Hulley & Kirkwood Builds On Success With New Plymouth Office

Consulting Engineers, Hulley and Kirkwood are building upon a series of recent Contract wins in the South West by opening a new office in Plymouth.

26 November, 2008

Work Starts On £7m Care Home Project

Work has begun on a £7 million new residential and community care centre in Staveley, Derbyshire, with a ceremonial turf-cutting ceremony by council leaders.

25 November, 2008

Talented Family Win Flurry Of Awards At Local Snowboarding Competition

Three local youngsters are proving that snowsport talent runs in the family after a triple victory at a snowboarding competition.

25 November, 2008

Scunthorpe Mum Leads The Way To Parliament To Raise Awareness For Diabetes UK

ANGELA Dawson, mum to five year old diabetic Henry Dawson, joined over 200 parents and their children from across the UK as she called on MPs to improve the support for pupils with diabetes in schools in England.

24 November, 2008

Rushing Bsf Projects Risks Monumental Sustainability Blunder, Experts Warn

Government plans to use public spending on major projects to fend off a recession in the construction industry is “shortsighted,” experts have warned.

21 November, 2008

Top Award For Beattie Communications At Cipr Awards

Beattie Communications has scooped a top accolade at this year’s prestigious CIPR PRide Awards.

20 November, 2008

Strictly Come Cruising - Rise In Demand For Themed Holidays

Shows such as ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and Come Dine With Me have led to a renewed surge in demand for themed holidays, according to a leading UK travel company.

20 November, 2008

Miller Construction And Hammerson Helps Youngsters Build The Foundation Of Good Safety Habits

Primary school pupils from Aberdeen had a lesson in safety outside the classroom on recently with a visit to the city's iconic new retail development, Union Square.

20 November, 2008

Livi News Tops The Agenda At The Centre

Independently owned newsagent, Livi News, is top of the daily shopping agenda since opening at The Centre, 94 Almondvale South, Livingston.

17 November, 2008

Celebrities Design One-off Christmas Cards For Charity

Some of the UK’s best known TV and radio personalities have exclusively designed a range of Christmas cards to be sold online with all proceeds donated to BBC Children in Need.

17 November, 2008

Merchant Homes Unveil Sparking New Show Apartment At Park Court

Sparkling Swarovski crystals adorn the walls and the furnishings of this striking new show apartment by one of Scotland’s most innovative housebuilders, Merchant Homes.

17 November, 2008

Say No To Bullying - Gok Wan Teams Up With Specsavers To Put A Stop To Bullying

Research issued today in support of Kidscape’s anti-bullying week (17 – 22 November), shows that children are still being bullied for their appearance, to the extent that some play truant to avoid playground taunts.

16 November, 2008

Bridges Delivers Real Snow To Shoppers For Christmas Light Switch On

Bosses at The Bridges brought real snow to Sunderland this year at their Christmas light switch on event, alongside stars of stage and screen who brought Christmas cheer to shoppers by switching on the lights on Sunday (16th November).

16 November, 2008

Miller Developments Completes Purchase Of Bulgarian Shopping Centre

Miller Developments has completed the investment purchase of Mall Varna, the largest new retail and leisure development in Bulgaria, from Interservice Uzunovi.

13 November, 2008

London Tops European Stress League

Londoners are the most stressed out people in Europe, figures out today confirm.

11 November, 2008

Iod Backs Innovation In Yorkshire And Humber

The Institute of Directors (IoD) is backing the business pioneers of Yorkshire and the Humber by lending its support to the region’s ‘Innovator 09’ awards.

10 November, 2008

M&s Premiers New Christmas Ad

Marks & Spencer launches its brand new Christmas advertising campaign on Wednesday November 12th 2008 with a traditional home movie style ad staring the UK’s favourite band, Take That. The guys are seen alongside popular M&S faces- Twiggy, Erin O’Connor, Lily Cole, Myleene Klass and Noemie Lenoir.

10 November, 2008

Alan Rough And Ewen Cameron Get Into Gear For Road Safety Week

Real Radio’s football phone-in stars, Alan Rough and Ewen Cameron, joined forces with Kwik Fit Insurance today (Monday 10th November) to launch Road Safety Week in Scotland.

10 November, 2008

Working The Red Carpet

A team of Cardonald College students stepped out of the classroom and into the spotlight last night (Sunday 9th November) as they filmed the Scottish BAFTAs at Glasgow’s City Halls.

10 November, 2008

Gorgeous Gifts Deserve Giftelope

With the busy festive season just around the corner, keeping up amid the whirlwind can be tricky. Luckily, an innovative Scottish firm has just launched a clever product that promises to be every stylish gift giver’s secret weapon this Christmas.

06 November, 2008

Dundee Pupils Rise To Legal Challenge

Schoolchildren from across Dundee will be laying down the law at the city’s Sheriff Court on Saturday (November 8) in a special event designed to help them become more aware of Scotland’s legal system and the professionals who work within it.

04 November, 2008

George Sampson Set To Light Up Livinston This Christmas At The Centre

Breakdancing sensation, George Sampson is set to take ‘The Centre’ stage at the forthcoming Christmas lights switch-on and spectacular fireworks display in Livingston.

04 November, 2008

Northlink Moves Into Extra Time For Scotland Rugby Test In Aberdeen

NorthLink Ferries, which operates the lifeline services between the Northern Isles and the Scottish mainland, will move into extra time for the northbound sailing on Saturday, November 22 in order to accommodate islanders returning home after the Scotland v Canada rugby Test Match at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen.

03 November, 2008

Children Can’t Wait For Half Term To End As They Move Into £9m New School

Children in Malinslee have an extra reason to be excited about returning after half term this week – as they move into their new school.

03 November, 2008

Northlink Predicts Booming Tourism Business With 2010 Brochure Launch At World Travel Market

NorthLink Ferries, which will launch its 2010 Group Tours Guide at the World Travel Market next week, is predicting significantly increased levels of tourism business in 2009 with forward bookings already looking set to overhaul the record levels experienced this year.

03 November, 2008

Do The Shake N Vac - The UK's Most Effective Advertising Jingle Ever

The ‘Do The Shake N Vac’ song from Glade’s carpet deodorant TV commercial in the 80s has been named as the most effective ad jingle ever in a recent study.

02 November, 2008

Who'd Recommend A Plumber?

People are more reluctant to recommend a plumber than almost any other tradesperson.

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