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SPAR, the UK’s leading convenience store group, has been announced as a National Partner for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018. As part of the agreement SPAR will provide the workforce and volunteers with packed meals and will also supply SPAR own label wine at the hospitality events associated with the Championships.SPAR joins Birmingham Airport as a National Partner for the Championships, which will be held at Arena Birmingham from the 1 to 4 March. The Championships wil... Read the full story

SPAR is bringing a fresh look and a new bread recipe to its own brand sandwich range, to make the range feel more modern, and improve its quality for shoppers. After weeks of development, feedback and market insight, SPAR has developed its new design, taking inspiration from popular and dynamic foodservice brands.  The new design features a clean and simple look, a larger window, a modern background with differentiation by flavour, and icons showing provenance, to give the sandwiches a qual... Read the full story

For immediate use In a move that may shock some in the industry, British soft drink makers Cawston Press are tackling the Government’s impending sugar levy head on to restore a good name for fizzy drinks. Bucking the common industry reformulation methods, they will use only pressed fruit juice to sweeten their sparkling drinks, despite fruit prices skyrocketing by more than 60%, due to late frosts and a poor harvest.  In the words of Cawston Press MD, Steve Kearns “In some cases we are... Read the full story

Determined to find a viable solution, with no long-term consequences, to the January 2018 Chinese importation ban on plastic, What More UK created their UPCYCLED range.Previously, the UK has not dealt with post-consumer waste plastic within its own shores and has relied on this exportation to countries such as China. The recent ban meant that this plastic would either be burned or buried - neither an ideal solution.Working directly with recycling centres, What More UK have spent countless hou... Read the full story

More than 30 business leaders, council heads and community organisations from across Walsall joined together to investigate collaborative ways to address key challenges across the borough.The half-day Community Conversation, which took place at Walsall College on February 14th, was organised by Business in the Community in conjunction with Walsall Council and A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd.Only the second event of its kind to take place in the West Midlands, the Community Conversation was organised... Read the full story

The hybrid model of DSRC plus Cellular achieves all V2X use cases today, and is simpler and more affordable February 7th, 2018 - New analysis of V2X (vehicle to everything) conducted by ABI Research finds that the cost of implementing DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communication) above cellular communications is expected to be $13.50 to $15 lower per Telematics Control Unit than implementing a C-V2X solution. The global automotive industry has been involved in extensive discussions comparing DSR... Read the full story

Triumph Motorcycles GB has won a prestigious GQ Car Award for a custom version of its acclaimed Thruxton R motorcycle. The stunning bike, built by London’s Untitled Motorcycles in partnership with British GQ and Barbour International, was awarded the snappily titled ‘Best Custom Motorbike We Built (Ok, commissioned) Ourselves’ prize at the GQ Car Awards 2018 ceremony last night (Monday, 5 February). Resplendent in stylish black, complete with powder coated gloss black wheels, black he... Read the full story

Kingspan, a global authority in AdBlue storage and dispensing, has just unveiled the Slimline Edge, a ground-breaking new tank that will revolutionise AdBlue retailing in petrol stations and truck stops. This remarkable tank marks a step-change for the sector. It delivers superior security and protection to its AdBlue contents, while its island-friendly contours and unique ‘Make it Your Own’ branding will enhance the visual appearance of any petrol station. The Slimline Edge is the epit... Read the full story

Automechanika Birmingham is hosting an Exhibitor Day on 1 March at Birmingham NEC, with the primary aim being to ensure exhibiting companies get the most out of the event and contribute to delivering a truly memorable visitor experience.In addition to offering fantastic networking opportunities with fellow automotive businesses, the event will provide exhibitors with wide ranging advice including presentations on pre-show marketing, attracting visitors to the stand and making best use of the... Read the full story

Blakemore Retail colleagues from four SPAR stores in the Derbyshire area raised £1,112 for Ashgate Hospicecare, together with match funding from the Blakemore Foundation. Colleagues from SPAR stores Holmewood, Walton, Inkersall and Bakewell raised the funds during a hospice fundraising week last October, which included a tombola stall and in-store raffles with prizes such as chocolate and wine. Ashgate Hospicecare, based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, provides free care and services to patie... Read the full story

Two of Exol’s new antifreeze products now fully comply with the latest Volvo coolant specifications for heavy-duty diesel engines found in HGVs, buses, coaches, plant and marine applications.Exol Antifreeze LL and Exol Antifreeze LL 50/50 pre-mix both meet the requirements of Volvo Coolant Specification (VCS) standard 418-0001, and form part of the new antifreeze range, covering heavy duty and passenger vehicle applications. The new Exol range also features Antifreeze HD (Green), Antifreeze... Read the full story

butcher Simon Howie, producer of Scotland’s best-selling black pudding, has partnered with Scotland’s new national chef and MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Gary Maclean, to share the love this Valentine’s Day with two delicious recipes guaranteed to get hearts racing.  Working together, the pair have come up with recipes for the perfect brunch and a romantic dinner that centre around Simon Howie’s Wee Black Pudding, an award winning and versatile ingredient. In these recipes,... Read the full story

***Funding package from HSBC supports redevelopment of Preston service station*** ***Investment will lead to the creation of up to 30 new jobs***A West Yorkshire-based retailer is excited to announce the re-opening of a new service station, creating up to 30 new local jobs, with support from a seven-figure funding package from HSBC. The Brookfield Group, established in 1992, has comprehensively redeveloped its New Hall Lane Services in Preston. The Shell Services is located on one of the mai... Read the full story