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Cambs Bus Operator Welcomes Latest Engineering Apprentices

Uncategorised 10 September 2025

Cambs Bus Operator Welcomes Latest Engineering Apprentices

Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach East, has welcomed its latest group of Engineering Apprentices, as the bus operator continues to grow and showcase the talent that will drive it forwards, and maintain its reputation for reliability and winning awards. The group are a mix of Apprentices new to Stagecoach East and those trading-up – who […]

Cathedral Christmas Market Reaches Record Size

Uncategorised 10 September 2025

Cathedral Christmas Market Reaches Record Size

Peterborough Cathedral is set to be transformed into a festive wonderland this November, as it welcomes back its much-anticipated Christmas Craft and Gift Market. Taking place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November, this year’s event will feature more than 130 stalls showcasing the very best in seasonal gifts, local crafts, food and drink. Now firmly […]

Cambridgeshire bus operator finds that the East of England’s community spirit is thriving… and it’s fuelled by everyday, humble heroes

Uncategorised 10 September 2025

Cambridgeshire bus operator finds that the East of England’s community spirit is thriving… and it’s fuelled by everyday, humble heroes

From the posties braving all weathers to deliver our letters, to the bus drivers going the extra mile for passengers with heavy shopping bags, humble heroes are the backbone of communities across the East of England. A study of 2,000 UK adults found that, while celebrities and politicians often dominate the headlines, it’s the ordinary […]

Pitt Building Reopens Refurbished Conference Venue: Now bookable through Meet Cambridge

Uncategorised 9 September 2025

Pitt Building Reopens Refurbished Conference Venue: Now bookable through Meet Cambridge

Businesses and organisations looking for a distinctive and fully equipped venue for their next event in Cambridge can now take advantage of the newly refurbished Pitt Building, available to book through Meet Cambridge, the city’s official venue-finding service for conferences and events. A striking blend of heritage and innovation, the Pitt Building has reopened following […]

Red Shoes Accounting Welcomes New Team Members: Lian Belem and Angelina-Rain Zou’Bi

Uncategorised 8 September 2025

Red Shoes Accounting Welcomes New Team Members: Lian Belem and Angelina-Rain Zou’Bi

Red Shoes Accounting is delighted to announce two exciting new additions to its growing team: Lian Belem, who joins as a Trainee Accountant, and Angelina-Rain Zou’Bi, who joins as an AAT Apprentice. Lian, originally from Brazil, brings a unique background to the firm, having transitioned from a career in professional football to accountancy. With experience […]

New Global Role Strengthens Partnerships With Manufacturers

Uncategorised 5 September 2025

New Global Role Strengthens Partnerships With Manufacturers

A Cambridge company has created a new senior role to focus on its global OEM (original equipment manufacturer) partners, ensuring it continues to deliver innovative solutions that bring value not only for them, but their own customers too. Domino has appointed Josie Harries as Global Business Development Director – OEM with a remit to strengthen […]

Preserve and protect your cleanroom with a Guardtech Group Cleanroom Service Plan

Uncategorised 5 September 2025

Preserve and protect your cleanroom with a Guardtech Group Cleanroom Service Plan

Suffolk-based construction experts offering elite packages to ensure all service, maintenance and decontamination needs are taken care of THE GUARDTECH GROUP are ready to help you preserve and protect your controlled environments for the long term with their comprehensive Cleanroom Service Plans. The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists recently revamped their Service Team with the addition […]

BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Continues to Flatline

Uncategorised 5 September 2025

BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Continues to Flatline

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But overall, the outlook remains subdued. The forecast shows: GDP growth in 2025 revised up to 1.3% (from 1.1% in the previous forecast) GDP forecast for 2026 and 2027 remains unchanged at 1.2% and 1.5%.  Business investment is expected to […]

Diversifying International Trade – New Frontiers For UK Businesses

Uncategorised 5 September 2025

Diversifying International Trade – New Frontiers For UK Businesses

These have been turbulent times in the world of trade recently. In the second quarter of 2025 there was a 13 per cent reduction in UK goods exports to the US, compared with a year ago. The average effective US tariff rate has been pushed to its highest level since 1934. And the ending of […]