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SPAR Pwllheli launches Ridiculously Rich by Alana first self-serve unit

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The winner of 2016's The Apprentice Alana Spencer officially launched her delicious range of cakes at independent retailer Conrad Davies’ SPAR Pwllheli. Ridiculously Rich by Alana hit the headlines after Spencer was chosen by Lord Alan Sugar to be his business partner on The Apprentice. The cake and brownies business owner has launched her first self-serve unit containing her products in SPAR Pwllheli. “We’ve been selling these products since September 2017 and they have been fantast... Read the full story

First Kia Telluride crosses Brunswick docks

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  First Kia Telluride crosses Brunswick docks   Made in Georgia, vehicles destined for overseas markets       Representatives from Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, the Georgia Ports Authority, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the International Longshoremen's Association and the shipping line Glovis send off one of the first Kia Tellurides to be e... Read the full story

BRITCON COMPLETES CO-OP FOOD STORE NEW BUILD CONTRACT

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Building and Civil Engineering company Britcon has completed construction works for a new £600,000 Co-op food store in North Somercotes, Lincolnshire.The contract was to deliver a new building on the site of a former garage in the village to house a 2,500 sq ft grocery shop with an in-store bakery.  Britcon also delivered a 23-space car park with supporting infrastructure and drainage system.The project, commissioned through Developer Rutherford Holdings Ltd, was completed in a 20-week time... Read the full story

Blakemore Retail Colleagues in a Spin to Raise Over £1,500 for NSPCC

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In January, 37 Blakemore Retail colleagues took on the gruelling challenge of a spinathon to raise over £1,500 for the NSPCC. The event was organised by Battlefield Store Manager Stacey Aitkin-Best and Sales Assistant Sara Chang, after recognising an excellent opportunity to bring colleagues together and support the NSPCC.37 colleagues in total took on the challenge from Blakemore Retail SPAR stores Battlefield, Baschurch, Shawbirch, Broseley, Ludlow, Bishop’s Castle, Leominster, Presteig... Read the full story

Carlos Travé takes over responsibility for exports in the areas of Marine, Agriculture, Commercial Vehicles and Construction Equipment

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Carlos Travé takes over responsibility for exports in the areas of Marine, Agriculture, Commercial Vehicles and Construction Equipment February 2019 – A new man for international trade in the area of Marine, Agriculture, Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment working for German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY: Carlos Travé. He will aim to stimulate export business in these four areas. “We see enormous potential for the brand here,” says Ernst Prost, CEO of LIQUI MOLY. C... Read the full story

Office Manager role for IAAF’s Ann Silvester

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The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has confirmed that team member Ann Silvester’s new role is now Office Manager.Ann joined the Federation back in 2000 as Trade Secretary, where she has for the past 19 years made the role her own, supporting IAAF by overseeing all facilities of the office and being the first response on all IAAF enquiries including those relating to Block Exemption Regulation.In her new role, among other duties she will be tasked with working on behalf... Read the full story

Revealed: Over 450,000 vehicle crimes reported in 2018, a 2% increase from the previous year

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The Metropolitan Police recorded the highest number of vehicle crimes, at an astonishing 113,014 – the equivalent of 310 incidents every day in 2018 Thereafter, West Midlands Police had the next highest amount of vehicle crimes, with 37,202 cases Contrastingly, City of London reported the lowest number of vehicle crimes in 2018, at 252  Bedfordshire Police experienced the greatest rise in year-on-year vehicle crimes at 35% - with 7,798 vehicle crime incidences in 2018 compared to 5,774 th... Read the full story