Printing boss implores other businesses to clean up their act after securing prestigious eco hallmark
A Warwick printing company which generates more than 50 tonnes of paper a year, has been awarded rare FSC accreditation in a move which the owner claims is the ‘ethical responsibility of businesses.’ Steve Boyle, who runs Bunji Printing, is now calling for other firms to apply for the Forestry Stewardship Certification eco hallmark in […]
Local pub group takes over popular Leamington cocktail bar
Local pub group Freespirit has continued its growth after taking over a cocktail bar in Leamington – with the promise of a packed new menu of live entertainment. The House, which has reopened its doors on The Parade, following a brief period of closure, will be hosting regular music, comedy and events nights. The large […]
Moving up the gears of business success after crash brings end to motocross career
A Warwick entrepreneur has extra reason to celebrate the third anniversary of his business after securing a major new contract with former Olympians Beth Tweddle and Rebecca Adlington OBE. Printing company Bunji, based at Heathcote Industrial Estate, is enjoying huge success despite launching one month before lockdown – and with plans for further growth in […]
Finalists announced for fifth inspirational women awards
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Coventry and Warwickshire have been named among the finalists in the fifth Ladies First Network Business and Inspirational Women Awards. Entrants have been selected from nearly 300 nominations by a panel of judges from across the UK. The finalists will now be invited to an independent judging day at Metropolis in Coventry […]
Still time to enter awards celebrating female achievers
THERE are just a few weeks left for people in Warwickshire to enter awards dedicated to recognising inspirational women across the UK. The fifth Ladies First Professional Development Awards will celebrate success stories while also raising funds and awareness for two Midlands charities, The Memory Box Foundation and Coventry Foodbank. New categories celebrating creatives will […]
Farmers and fundraisers gear up for light show with a difference
A Christmas convoy of tractors will soon be blazing a bright trail through south Warwickshire in aid of two local charities. More than 40 tractors and farm vehicles festooned in festive lights will parade through towns and villages on December 13th to raise money for The Warwickshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and Warwick children’s […]
Coventry Foodbank teams up with dance academy for ‘The Dance of the Foodbank Fairies’
This Christmas, Coventry Foodbank is launching its fundraising campaign to help tackle the rising food crisis. The Foodbank is appealing for support to help meet increasing demand through a new four-part social media video, filmed in collaboration with a local dance group Leamington and Warwick Academy of Dance. Starting tomorrow (December 1ST), they hope to […]
New community radio station dedicated to podcasters launched
A Leamington man’s long-held ambition to launch a new community radio station dedicated to podcasters, has taken to the airwaves. Gary Jones dreamed of one day running his own station ever since first entering local amateur broadcasting eight years ago. Now, through his new GROW Radio enterprise, he has not only realised that dream – […]
Magic saved my life – and now I use it to inspire others in tackling their mental health and special needs
A young south Warwickshire man who claims magic ‘saved his life,’ is now inspiring others across the nation as an advocate for autism and mental health. Angus Baskerville wasn’t diagnosed with Asperger’s until he moved back from South Africa to Kenilworth aged 15, by which time he had failed to fit in at 13 schools […]
Triple award success for Leamington family balance bike business
An enterprising husband and wife from Leamington who both walked away from their successful careers to set up a balance bike business, are celebrating their latest triple national awards success. Kidvelo Bikes, run by Karen and Gary Wood has been named the winner at the 2022 British Business Awards in the Start-Up Category as well […]