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Mobile Enterprise Application Platforms (MEAP) set to unleash significant benefits 08/02/12

The rapid growth in high powered mobile devices such as tablet pcs and smartphones, coupled with pervasive high-speed network connections over 3G and Wifi is driving a significant change to the way companies need to view their IT infrastructure.

Companion sponsors Virtual Confex 2012 27/01/12

Leading British location app developer, Companion HQ (www.companionhq.com) is sponsoring this year’s Virtual Confex exhibition at International Confex, which takes place from the 6th- 8th March 2012 at ExCeL London.

Festive carols event is sell-out success 19/12/11

The Christmas spirit was alive in Warwickshire at the weekend with the wonderful Carols at Warwick Castle event. This year’s 40th anniversary event was another sell-out success and money was raised for local charities. 

 

Historic buildings gain new use as St Martin's Quarter fills out 14/12/11

Plans are underway to revitalise the old Infirmary building and retail units in Silver Street and creatively re-use them as city centre offices.

New milestone for St. Martin's Quarter as ASDA store is handed over 01/12/11

The handover of the ASDA superstore from developer Carillion Richardson to supermarket bosses was completed this week as Martyn Richardson gave the keys to the ASDA project team.

 

Solid Gold Investment 21/11/11

The perennial dilemma about buying the perfect Christmas gift just became that little bit harder with the advent of the economic crisis: spending money on trivial gifts seems somehow … inappropriate. But what if you could buy a gift that’s beautiful and says all the important things, like … I love you and I’m thinking about your future.

Tickets selling fast for Carols at the Castle 21/11/11

Tickets are selling fast for the popular charity event Carols at Warwick Castle. The event will be held on Saturday 17th December 2010, marking the 40th anniversary within the dramatic surroundings of Warwick Castle.

Coventry charity named winner at Guardian awards 15/12/11

Coventry based charity CRASAC (Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) is named Guardian charity of the year, taking home £6,000 at an award ceremony that took place on the 15th December 2011.

New app to orbit the Earth 20/10/11

An IT guru from Midlands based company Black Pepper Software is about to become one of the first app designers to have his work orbit the earth, as Surrey Satellite Technology Limited prepares to launch a smartphone into space.

Carols at Warwick castle is back for a spectacular 40th anniversary event! 20/10/11

Tickets are now on sale for the Carols at Warwick Castle’s 40th Anniversary event, which is set to take place on the evening of Saturday 17th December 2011. The spectacular event held annually in the dramatic surroundings of Warwick Castle is a highlight of the festive calendar and raises funds for local charities and causes.

New free app helps visitors at The Motorhome and Caravan Show 13/10/11

iPhone & iPad users visiting the NEC, Birmingham, for this week’s National Caravan Council Motorhome and Caravan Show can download a revolutionary new app to help them navigate their way around the show.

Virtual tour offers glimps into the future of St. Martin's Quarter 23/09/11

The transformation of the industrial centre of Worcester into a thriving retail, restaurant and leisure destination by developers Carillion Richardson has taken another leap forward with the release of a virtual video tour showing how the development should look upon completion.

Midlands software company is national awards finalist 22/09/11

Midlands based software developers Black Pepper Software Ltd has been named Mobile IT Innovation of the Year award finalists in the BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards.

 

Crafty school special for Kings Mall kids 30/08/11

Kings Mall Shopping centre is helping kids get ready for the new school year by offering free craft workshops on the 2nd and 3rd of September 11am-4pm.

 

Free App for green-fingered foodies 13/06/11

The NEC Birmingham has teamed up with the BBC to launch a free App for visitors attending this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Good Food Show Summer.

NEC launches exhibition app with BBC Gardener's World live and BBC Good Food Show Summer 13/06/11

A brand new App for exhibitions - developed by the UK’s largest exhibition venue The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and software experts Black Pepper - is being launched at BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Good Food Show Summer, 15-19 June.

Bands aid for safer shops trip 15/04/11

Little shopper stay safe scheme launches at Westgate shopping centre, Oxford.

Starbucks host family fun day in aid of charity 23/04/11

Starbucks at Regent Court shopping centre Leamington Spa will be hosting a family fun day on Saturday 23rd April to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

 

Developers build links with pupils during visit 16/03/11

Schoolchildren learned about aspects of construction and design during a visit to a site in Worcester where a £75 million redevelopment is taking place.

A birds eye view of how future looks 27/02/11

Dignitaries climbed to the top of a new multi-storey car park to see how work is progressing on a £75 million development in Worcester.

Work on track at new supermarket 10/02/11

The snow over the festive season failed to significantly slow progress on the £75 million redevelopment of a key site in Worcester and work is now virtually back on schedule.

Dig reveals Civil War secrets 10/02/11

Civil War enthusiasts can take a closer look at how archaeologists have unearthed a key find in the history surrounding the 17th Century Battle of Worcester on Saturday.

Redevelopment sparks flurry of interest in city's history 10/02/11

Hundreds of people learned all about the history of part of Worcester currently undergoing a £75 million redevelopment.

Free love at Kings Mall 07/02/11

Kings Mall shopping centre is set to give a little love this weekend in a free 3 day event designed to melt the hardest hearts.

Lowesmoor history event at the Guildhall proves popular 01/02/11

Hundreds of local people attended an event highlighting the history of the Lowesmoor area of the city, organised by developers Carilion Richardson in association with a range of local historians and archaeologists on Saturday afternoon.

One side of Pheasant Street to close temporarily as ASDA entrance takes shape 31/01/11

One side of Pheasant Street will be closed for nine weeks as the entrance to the new ASDA takes shape.

History comes alive at the £75 million Lowesmoor Development 25/01/11

Carillion Richardson is presenting a series of lectures on the history and archaeology of the Lowesmoor development on Saturday 29th of January.

Shopping is certainly delicious down at Regent Court 21/01/11

Mediterranean-inspired café ‘Delicious by FT’ will open its doors at Regent Court Shopping Centre next month, adding to the fantastic offer from the only pedestrianized shopping street in town.

The New Year sees work progressing apace on £75m Lowesmoor development 07/01/11

The snow before Christmas failed to significantly slow progress on the Lowesmoor development and the works are now virtually back on schedule.

Blue Peter go shopping at Kings Mall 07/12/10

Kings Mall shopping centre, Hammersmith played host to long running children’s television programme Blue Peter this week.

Jet Factor winner wows crowds at Warwick Castle audition 01/12/10

The winner of the Jet Factor competition emerged from second auditions at Warwick Castle at the weekend and will go on to star in this year’s popular Carols at the Castle event on the 18th of December.

Apple Reseller Western Computer chooses Regent Court Leamington for latest store 26/11/10

Apple Premium Reseller Western Computer is currently fitting out and will be opening its latest store at Regent Court, Leamington on the 11th of December.

More thank 350 jobs in the pipeline as Lowesmoor development takes shape 19/11/10

The £75 million development of Lowesmoor, Worcester by Carillion Richardson is rapidly taking shape with the steelwork structure for ASDA’s multi storey car park now clearly visible from Pheasant Street.

The search is on to find a local singing star and this is the week to enter 09/11/10

The first auditions to find this year’s Carols at the Castle singing star (for the opportunity to sing at the event in front of 2,500 people) are being held at St Mary’s Church, Warwick this Saturday.

Rohan launches in Regent Court, just in time for Christmas 25/10/10

Rohan, the UK’s leading outdoor clothing specialist, is launching its brand-new shop in Regent Court this October, offering a range of clothing suitable for all conditions.

Carols at Warwick Castle promotes the spirit of Christmas and supports local charities 13/10/10

Tickets are now on sale for Carols at the Castle a popular charity event to be held in the magnificent grounds of Warwick Castle on Saturday 18th December 2010. The spectacular event held annually in the dramatic surroundings of Warwick Castle is a highlight of the festive calendar and raises funds of many local causes.

Don't miss the tea party at Kings Mall! 13/10/10

Kings Mall in Hammersmith will host a Mad Hatters Tea Party this October. The two day event, which runs from the 29th – 30th October, will be jam-packed full of magical activities and enchanted entertainment for children of all ages. 

Continental Village Market at Regent Court 13/10/10

Regent Court Shopping Centre is proud to announce the arrival of the Continental Village Market to Leamington Spa from Monday 18th until Wednesday 20th October between 9am – 5pm.

 

All the flavours of Italy come to Regent Court 27/09/10

Regent Court Shopping Centre is proud to announce the arrival of Italia in Piazza to Leamington Spa on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd October between 9am – 5pm.

Regent Court celebrates five years of stylish shopping 14/09/10

Regent Court on Livery Street has just celebrated five years of trading.  The premium shopping centre has become an essential part of the shopping itinerary, with everything from high fashion retailers such as LK Bennett - to cafes, restaurants interior design, gifts and furniture.

Hit band Maicu bring the latin heat back to Regent Court this August 20/08/10

Latin five piece band Maicu will be returning to Regent Court on the afternoon of Saturday August 28 between 12.30pm and 3.30pm. After a successful performance last month, the band is making a much welcomed reappearance.

 

Popular Christmas Event Brings Festive Fun to the Midlands 17/08/10

Tickets are now on sale for one of the region’s most popular Christmas events ‘Carols at Warwick Castle’. The spectacular annual event held every December in the dramatic surroundings of Warwick Castle is a highlight of the festive calendar and people are being urged to book their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

 

Work accelerates on the £75m retail scheme at Lowesmoor12/08/10

Work is developing to schedule on the Lowesomoor site in Worcester as the TA are on track to move into their new centre and preparation for the new ASDA car park begins. More than a hundred builders and contractors are now hard at work on the former vinegar works site at Lowesmoor under the direction of Carillion Richardson. 

 

Kings Mall Hosts Seaside Special Event 12/08/10

Hammersmith is getting ready for the next big event held at Kings Mall, off King Street. From the 31st August to the 4th September, Kings Mall will be hosting a ‘Seaside Special’ event full of fun and games for children of all ages.

 

Spa Buffet joins Leamington's premier style venue Regent Court 02/08/10

The Spa Buffet is the newest addition Leamington’s premier style venue, Regent Court.

How history is shaping the future of Worcester 27/07/10

More than 100 builders and contractors are hard at work as the first stage of redevelopment at a key site in Worcester nears completion.

Kitchen Cucina adds to the mix at Regent Court 20/07/10

Italian kitchen style is arriving in Regent Court, Leamington Spa on Saturday 7th August with the opening of the first Kitchen Cucina store in the Midlands.

 

Work accelorates on new TA Centre and £75m retail scheme for the city 19/07/10

More than a hundred builders and contractors are now hard at work on the former vinegar works site at Lowesmoor as the first stage of works directed by developer Carillion Richardson nears completion.

St Andrews new healthcare facility in Mansfield to provide 250 local jobs 29/06/10

St Andrew's Healthcare. a leading specialist mental healthcare charity, is opening a new facility based on the outskirts of Mansfield creating 250 new jobs for local people.

Leading the way by encouraging quality through CQUIN payments 27/05/10

St Andrew’s Healthcare a long established supplier of mental health inpatient services to the NHS fully supports the CQUIN payment framework which makes a proportion of providers’ income conditional on quality and innovation.

Rehousing of the Territorial Army in Worcester 26/05/10

Photographs showing the new facilities being built by Carillion Richardson, for the Territorial Army.

St Andrew's school initative raises awareness of brain injury risks 12/03/10

St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton is rolling out an initiative to raise awareness amongst local school children about brain injury and the measures that young people can take to reduce the risks of this happening to them.

Lowesmoor, Worcester, UK Latest Images 26/02/10

Latest artist impressions of the Lowesmoor, Worcester development.

£75m retail scheme for city progressing well (Worcester News) 28/11/09

Development that will transform the face of the city

New service set to free mental health patients from secure units 03/08/09

Thousands of people who could be cared for in the community remain in secure mental hospitals often a long way from home due to insufficient community and step down support services according to Gray Healthcare.

 

Top Comedy Show for Kenilworth Junior Rugby Club 27/07/09

A triple headliner comedy night starting at 7.30pm on Thursday 20th August will kick off a series of “Comedy at the Club” events to be held at Kenilworth Rugby Club.

 

Sensational Summer Entertainment at Kings Mall 25/07/09

As the credit crunch hits, more people are opting for a ‘Staycation’ choosing to spend their summer holidays in Britain rather than travelling abroad. Kings Mall shopping centre will be making parents lives easier during the school holidays by bringing the sunshine to Hammersmith! An exciting jam-packed entertainments schedule has been devised transforming the centre into a children’s paradise, complete with face painters, balloon modellers, clowns and animals! There will be plenty of fun, games, energy and lots of laughter, and best of all everything is FREE!

 

West Norfolk Has Even More Talent - The search is on to find a star! 20/07/09

This summer the Vancouver Quarter shopping centre has joined up with the Lynn News, Hunters Land Rover in Kings Lynn and KL.FM 96.7 to search for the biggest, brightest and best talent in West Norfolk.

 

Support grows for new home based service for challenging mental patients 13/07/09

A new national service which will provide comprehensive care and support for challenging mental health patients in their own homes following discharge from hospital is being welcomed by lead clinicians and patient advocates.

 

Cycling, running and of course the very flattering all in one tri-suits...all in a days work at LMMC! 02/06/09

Despite their busy working schedules LMMC directors Lesley Marsh and Selwyn Rowley have surprised family ,friends and clients by not only aiming to improve their fitness but to compete in the worlds biggest growing sport – triathlon. A punishing programme of events which to date include the Stratford triathlon, MAZDA Blenheim triathlon, London triathlon, Warwickshire triathlon and London duathlon!  

Easter Egg-stravaganza at Vancouver Quarter 03/04/09

It is guaranteed to be an Easter eggs-travaganza for all the family at Vancouver Quarter. The centre is to be transformed into an Easter haven, complete with mobile petting zoo, chocolate egg giveaways, entertainment from KLFM and of course Easter wouldn’t be complete without our traditional bunny rabbits, both real and costumed!

Resilient King's Lynn defies credit crunch 17/03/09

King’s Lynn town centre, together with Vancouver Quarter is proving to be one of Britain’s most resilient shopping towns, first quarter footfall figures have revealed an impressive 15.5% increase in shoppers highlighting that the town is bucking national retail trends.

Retailers Circle Resilient King's Lynn 29/01/09

One of Britain’s most resilient shopping centres Vancouver Quarter, King’s Lynn is attracting attention from those thriving retailers who are looking to grow in the current climate. The recent availability of space including the 42,000 sq ft ex-Woolworths store has presented a fantastic opportunity and is causing a feeding frenzy among retailers bidding to open new stores. The town has already had a succession of visitors from asset teams running a slide rule over vacant properties.

Carols at Warwick Castle a sell out success raising record funds for charities 05/01/09

The Carols event at Warwick Castle was a sell out this year proving that the traditional spirit of Christmas is alive and well in the Midlands and beyond.

LMMC founder is First Pro professional finalist of the year 27/11/08

Lesley Marsh, founder of LMMC has been recognised as a finalist in the First Pro 2008 Professional of the Year Awards.

Carols at Warwick Castle Event to spread festive cheer 18/11/08

Everyone can save money by early booking and join the festive fun this Christmas with an evening of carol singing and musical entertainment, in the dramatic surroundings of Warwick Castle on Saturday 20th December.

Warwick Independent Schools Foundation - Help is at hand for parents facing the credit crunch 11/11/08

Tighter economic circumstances for families need not mean an end to the opportunity of a private school education for children living in Warwick (CV34) who could benefit from a free or discounted education at Warwick Preparatory School, Warwick School and Kings High School, three of the most successful independent schools in the country.

Winter Wonderland Fun for the Family at Vancouver Quarter, King's Lynn 02/11/08

Vancouver Quarter, King's Lynn has been transformed this Christmas into a Winter Wonderland Spectacle, complete with Eco-Ice-Rink and Santa's Grotto, providing Christmas shoppers with a festive family fun atmosphere.

Pink Extrvaganza for Centrale Shopping Centre raises £8,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 31/10/08

Centrale Shopping Centre supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by hosting a variety of pink activities including a spectacular fashion catwalk show hosted by TV personalities GMTV’s fashion guru Mark Heyes and Channel 4’s 10 years younger hair stylist Andrew Barton. 

Haunted Halloween Half Term at Vancouver Quarter 20/10/08

Vancouver Quarter, Kings Lynn will be hosting a variety of spooktacular Halloween activities this half term building up to a thrilling Trick-or-Treat evening on Friday 31st October. There will be entertainment, fun, games and music, as well as lots of ‘vantastic’ prizes for the best costumes. Shops will also be handing out sweets and chocolate goodies to Trick-or-Treaters between 4pm-6pm – and it’s all FREE!

Booming Vancouver Quarter defies the credit crunch with rising footfall 12/10/08

Despite the doom and gloom facing many shopping centres throughout the UK, footfall figures are up by an impressive quarter of a million this year at Vancouver Quarter, King’s Lynn. The astonishing increase is being attributed to exciting, fun events and the improving retail offer which has enhanced the shopping experience for families and other visitors. 

New Campaigning FART Club Lets Rip 28/09/08

FART Club - Fighting Against Red Tape is a new campaigning website and club officially launched by 'Middle England' character Baggy Saunders on October 4th to challenge the increasing interference in every aspect of our daily lives.

England footballer Geoff Thomas demands government funding to beat leukaemia 06/06/08

Former England footballer, Geoff Thomas is pressing the Government for urgently needed cash to develop and deliver new leukaemia treatments.

Passive safety must not be watered down in future EU pedestrian safety regulations 17/04/08

Passive safety must not be watered down in future EU pedestrian safety regulations says Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) specialist, Concept Mouldings.

Kenilworth U 13s rugby team receives overwhelming support for Ireland tour 24/03/08

The rugby sporting occasion of 2008 is the Kenilworth Under 13’s tour of Ireland taking place between the 28th and the 31st of March. The successful Kenilworth rugby team has received an unprecedented level of support for its rugby tour including a personal message of support from Brian Ashton MBE the England Head Coach.

Free and discounted school fees 13/11/07

Warwick Preparatory School, Warwick School, King’s High School

As the latest development in one of the most generous school assisted places schemes in the country, many bright children who live in CV34 are being given the exclusive opportunity of a free or discounted independent education at Warwick Preparatory School, Warwick School and King’s High School.

ASDA proposes improvements to its Bridgwater store 05/11/07

ASDA has unveiled plans to improve its Bridgwater store and is inviting local customers to view the proposals at a public exhibition next week.

Concept Mouldings wins prestigious innovation award 02/11/07

Concept Mouldings has won the prestigious Accelerate innovation award at the Supplier Awards 2007 in Birmingham. Also nominated for the small company of the year award, Ian Finney MD of Concept Mouldings Ltd was presented with the award for innovation by Christine Hamilton at the award dinner (November 2) at the ICC in Birmingham. The award was given for the innovative new product the Endura Frontal Protection System (www.endura-fps.com), a vehicle protection device which also has the benefit of reducing the risk of serious injury of vulnerable road users in the event of an accident. Tests have shown that this revolutionary product can actually reduce the risk of injury to children or other vulnerable road users by up to 50 times.

Kamis to supply TESCO in the UK 31/10/07

Kamis, Poland’s market leader for spices and condiments has signed a contract with TESCO UK to supply products to all of its stores and the first deliveries will leave the factory within the next couple of weeks.

New "energy absorbing" frontal protection systems could be a lifesaver for a caravan owners 09/10/07

Two children were seriously injured and one of them died last month after being hit by a car towing a caravan. Both accidents happened on a crowded caravan parks and despite the fact that the cars were moving slowly tragedies were not avoided. In both cases children’s injuries might have been significantly smaller if the involved cars were equipped with the polyurethane Endura Frontal Protection System - FPS (www.frontalprotectionsystems.eu) which absorbs the impact and reduces up to 50 times the damage to pedestrians and cyclist when involved in collisions with a large towing vehicle.

ASDA consults Melksham traders prior to new store application 19/09/07

ASDA held a special exhibition at the Rachel Fowler Centre on 17th September for members of the Chamber of Commerce and other local traders in Melksham to view its proposal for the development of a new store in the town. Members of the ASDA project team were on hand to explain site plans, answer questions and listen to people’s views.

Polish immigrants promise opportunities for food processors 18/08/07

Food Manufacture, the market leading magazine for the food and drink manufacturing industry, has highlighted the opportunity for LMMC client Kamis to meet food processors requirements in the face of a growing number of Poles living in the UK.

Softer focus 01/08/07

Engineer the UK's leading magazine and online resource for the engineering industry has featured the steps Concept Mouldings is making to make vehicles safer for pedestrians.

Turner Contemporary visits Westwood Cross 25/07/07

The popular visual arts organisation Turner Contemporary is heading to Westwood Cross with a display of the latest design plans for the new gallery in Margate and special family focused workshop. The exciting display is open to the public from 9.00am onwards and the workshop will run between 14.00 and 17.00 on Friday 27th July.

NEXT summer sale at Westwood Cross 17/07/07

Next at Westwood Cross will reveal its fabulous summer sale on Saturday 21st July, with massive reductions on selected lines. It will open its doors at the earlier time of 5am to make way for the queuing public.

Stores at Westwood Cross open for midnight launch of Harry Potter 16/07/07

Waterstone’s and WHSmith at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre will open late this weekend, especially for the midnight launch of the final book in the Harry Potter series.

MPs welcome the ban on metal bull bars and urge the use of life saving, non rigid Frontal Protection Systems  27/06/07

MP Paul Flynn who has recently submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) for debate in the House of Commons has seen growing all party support from 36 MPs, all welcoming the ban on metal bull bars and urging the use of non rigid Frontal Protection Systems (FPS).

MP applauds Concept Mouldings and its life saving 'bull bar' 21/06/07

Automotive manufacturer and safety specialist Concept Mouldings (www.conceptmouldings.co.uk) has been applauded for its revolutionary Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) which has been proven to make many 4x4s, SUVs and LCVs up to 50 times safer in the unfortunate event of front end collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

ASDA launches website for new Melksham store 14/06/07

ASDA has launched a new website specifically for the new store it hopes to open in Melksham. The website explains information about the proposed store and car park and provides an opportunity for local people to forward their views.

Melksham site identified for new ASDA store 06/06/07

ASDA has unveiled plans to open a new store in Melksham.

The popular supermarket is developing proposals for a 28,500 sq ft store off the A350 and is expected to submit a planning application in the next few months.

Non compliant metal bull bars banned from Friday 25th May encouraging safer Frontal Protection Systems for pedestrian protection 30/05/07

From Friday 25th May 2007, the UK Minister of State for Transport has confirmed it is illegal to continue to manufacture, market non approved metal bull bars (no sale is necessary to be breaking the law) and sell metal bull bars that do not comply with the new EU legislation (Directive 2005/66/EC) for pedestrian protection. The maximum penalty to be imposed within the UK is 12 months in prison and a substantial £20,000 fine.

Queues at Westwood Cross for revolutionary beauty product 16/05/07

A revolutionary new product from the Boots No.7 range has left customers queuing for hours at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre. The new holy grail of anti-ageing cosmetics is in huge demand all over the country and saw customers waiting for the store’s doors to open from 8am.

New energy absorbing 'bull bars' anticipate future pedestrian safety laws for vehicles 08/05/07

Old style metal bull bars will be banned by a new European law which comes into effect on 25th May, but a new generation of energy absorbing products have been shown to make vehicles safer, anticipating future pedestrian safety legislation on both Frontal Protection Systems (bull bars) and the vehicles themselves.

Go Continental at Westwood Cross! 13/04/07

The gorgeous summer weather has arrived early this year and Westwood Cross is completing the holiday feeling with a Continental market at the centre on Saturday 21st April.

Westwood Cross Easter event delights local children 13/04/07

Westwood Cross has put smiles on the faces of many children this Easter, following its Easter gift collection on 1st April. Events in the mall were organised to entertain all the family and to encourage shoppers to donate chocolate eggs and other gifts to the local QEQM Hospital children’s ward.

Distributors who continue to sell illegal metal bull bars face imprisonment 12/04/07

From 25th May 2007, Minister of State for Transport has confirmed it is illegal to continue to manufacture and sell metal bull bars that do not comply with the new EU legislation (Directive 2005/66/EC) for pedestrian protection. The maximum penalty to be imposed within the UK is 12 months in prison and a substantial £20,000 fine.

New master plan initiative for the future of Sovereign Harbour 23/03/07

Representatives of all the interested parties concerned about the future of Sovereign Harbour met this week at the Eastbourne Town Hall to find a positive way forward for the remaining undeveloped areas of land around the marina complex.

Easter fun day at Westwood Cross 22/03/07

Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is holding an Easter family fun day on Sunday 1st April, including a collection for chocolate eggs and gifts to be donated to the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital.

Bull Bars Banned - To be replaced by new safety systems 20/03/07

Legislation: 2005/66/EC - The use of Frontal Protection Systems on motor vehicles

 

On the 25th May 2007, a revolutionary item of EU legislation will come into force banning the fitting and selling of old style metal bull bars and encouraging new, energy absorbing Frontal Protection Systems which enhance the safety of vehicles.

Pamper mum with gorgeous gifts from Westwood Cross 06/03/07

This Mother’s Day, Sunday 18th March is the perfect opportunity to lavish our mums with the love and gifts they deserve. Whether its sumptuous fragrances, fine jewellery, delicious chocolates or the latest accessories that will put a smile on her face, Westwood Cross has it all.

Comic Relief fundraising at Westwood Cross 05/03/07

This year the stores at Westwood Cross shopping centre are pulling out all the stops in aid of Comic Relief. A charity football tournament and sales from t-shirts will raise funds for the event which culminates on Red Nose Day on Friday 16th March.

Spring clean your wardrobe at Westwood Cross 02/03/07

Give your wardrobe the ultimate spring clean by selecting the very best of fashion from 2006 and make plenty of space for the new favourites of 2007.

Fleet drivers can now meet social responsibility goals and start saving lives today 28/02/07

The new Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) has been tested and proven to make fleet vehicles up to 50 times safer for vulnerable road users such as children. In the event of a front end collision, the FPS significantly reduces the risk of injury or death for all pedestrians and cyclists

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Concept Mouldings seeks technology partners to assist with making vehicles safer for pedestrians 26/02/07

 

Concept Mouldings (www.conceptmouldings.co.uk) is seeking for technology partners to assist in the development of active and passive pedestrian safety systems at the European Automotive Design roadshow.

City planners unanimously approve £75 million scheme to revitalise Lowesmoor area of Worcester  23/02/07

The £75 million plan produced by Carillion Richardson to revitalise the Lowesmoor area of Worcester has received the unanimous endorsement of City planners and is now set to become a reality.

New Freshening product foils grease problem  16/02/07

The leader in wet towel production, Freshening, has launched a brand new anti-grease wipe called Moist-Care. The revolutionary wipe provides the perfect solution for the problem of greasy hands on the move and looks set to be a huge success on garage forecourts.

Tests confirm Endura technology would improve Euro NCAP ratings of vehicles  25/01/07

Testing to new EU standards for Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) has shown that the aftermarket fitting of an Endura FPS on 4x4s, LCV’s and pick up trucks would enhance their ratings in Euro NCAP tests.

Blacks rewards Thanet's emergency services 23/01/07

Blacks, the outdoor clothing and leisure equipment retailer at Westwood Cross, is holding a special promotion for local emergency services employees. The promotion will enable employees to receive great discounts on the store’s range of brands which include The North Face and O’Neill.

Westwood Cross' Christmas crowds near half a million 2/01/07

Westwood Cross Shopping Centre has enjoyed a successful second Christmas, attracting over 460,000 visitors to the centre in just six weeks.

LMMC helps companies take advantage of growing trade links with Poland 13/12/06

To capitalize on the rapid growth of business between Poland and the UK LMMC has established a specialist service to provide marketing and PR support to companies trading in both directions. Highlighting the scale of the opportunity, LMMC has won a contract with leading, Polish food manufacturer - Sokolów.

LMMC coordinates countdown to Christmas at Westwood Cross shopping centre 02/12/06

LMMC has created a sparkling schedule of special Christmas events for Westwood Cross shopping centre in East Kent. The company worked with local arts group IOTA to execute a series of arts workshops and a day of entertainment in the mall on 25th November to mark the beginning of Christmas at the centre.

15 thousand flock to Westwood Cross for the countdown to Christmas 28/11/06

An astounding 15 thousand people visited Westwood Cross this Saturday 25th November to watch the centre mark the beginning of Christmas with its wonderful Christmas lights switch on event.

Success for stores at Westwood Cross 27/11/06

The stores at Westwood Cross are celebrating great success as the centre nears its second Christmas trading. With footfall of over 5 million since opening in June 2005, it is no surprise that individual retailers are seeing fantastic results.

RDM wins regional accolade at the Accelerate Annual Awards  11/11/06

RDM, the leading designer and manufacturer of products and electrical systems for the automotive industry has won the Coventry and Warwickshire regional accolade for its success with its Auto-txt vehicle security product at the annual Accelerate Awards.

LMMC exceed expectations in new grounds maintenance website 04/11/06

Benchmark, specialists in the provision of comprehensive grounds maintenance and interior plant maintenance has launched its new website; www.benchmark-gm.co.uk.

LMMC success at B2B Midlands 16/10/06

B2B Midlands, held at the Ricoh arena was a resounding success for LMMC. With hundreds of people visiting the LMMC stand, the two days exhibiting proved to be very interesting and enjoyable.

Concept Mouldings launches new products at Automechanika 15/09/06

Concept Mouldings which recently launched a range of energy absorbing aftermarket frontal protection systems has shown how this technology could be integrated into new vehicle designs at Automechanika.

Endura set to save lives with Formula 4 distribution  11/09/06

Endura, the revolutionary new Frontal Protection System which makes vehicles up to 50 times safer for pedestrians is to be distributed by Formula 4, one of the UK’s leading distributors of products for 4 x 4s and vans.

LMMC launches new interactive web facility 01/09/06

Midlands based marketing and public relations company, LMMC have launched a sophisticated new website management facility which adds to its wide range of integrated marketing services.

Aston Martin celebrates with Auto-Txt 20/07/06

UK customers of the award winning Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage will now have Auto-txt as a standard feature providing security and tracking for their cars. Auto-txt will also be provided by Aston Martin as an option throughout Europe.

Auto-txt shows off its security system fitted as standard on the new Jaguar XK 07/06/06

The first Jaguar XK models fitted with a specially developed Auto-txt car tracking and security system as standard equipment have started to roll off the production line.

RDM Group drives to success with Technology Award 27/04/06

Dave Keene, managing director of RDM Group collected the inaugural prize for Business Technology at the Birmingham Post Business Awards this week in recognition of the amazing success of the company’s Auto-txt System.

Auto-txt receives police endorsement and official logo 16/03/06

Auto-txt, the revolutionary new Category 5 stolen vehicle tracking system, has been given official police endorsement with an accolade and official logo called Secured By Design.