United Kingdom News

Gee's Chemical Dosing Technology Finds a New Home in Saudi Arabia

Gee & Company, in a joint venture with a new partner, have designed and supplied a chemical dosing system for an unusual sewerage treatment facility on the outskirts of the city park in Jeddah. - August 23, 2010 - Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited

Merseyside Online Business FootyMascot.com Offers Local Children the Chance to Win a Mascot Place at Jamie Carragher’s Testimonial

On Saturday 4th September 2010, 22 lucky young people will get a chance to walk out with Liverpool XI and Everton XI at Anfield to support positive community development across Merseyside. - August 23, 2010 - FootyMascot.com Ltd

New Website for Little Pengwedna Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast (B&B), West Cornwall, England. Famous Full English Breakfasts Continue.

West Cornwall bed and breakfast, Little Pengwedna Farm announces the launch of its new website. And that their famous full English breakfasts continue by popular demand. - August 22, 2010 - Little Pengwedna Farmhouse B&B

Wayne’s Coffee® Selects MEFranchising® to Grow in Saudi Arabia; the First Swedish Food and Beverage Company in the Middle East Opens a Second Unit in Riyadh

Seeking to grow in the Middle East, Scandinavia’s largest coffee chain Wayne’s Coffee turned to MEFranchising to identify the right partner and route-to-market strategy in the region. MEFranchising helps establish and grow international franchise concepts in the Middle East and Worldwide. - August 22, 2010 - MEFranchising

Air Conditioning Provided for 3D Film Set

A temporary air conditioning hire solution has been installed on a 3D film set by All Seasons Hire - August 22, 2010 - All Seasons Hire

Dischromatics Announces the Appointment of Gareth Thomas to the Company as Head of the Graphic Design and Authoring Departments

Dischromatics, the well known CD, DVD & Blu-ray Replication Company are delighted to welcome Gareth Thomas as Head of Department of the company’s Graphic Design and Authoring Suites. - August 22, 2010 - Dischromatics Limited

Travel Weekly Jobs Re-Launches on Madgex Job Board Platform

Job board specialist Madgex is delighted to announce the re-launch of jobs.travelweekly.co.uk the latest site using the award winning Madgex job board platform. The move is part of Travel Weekly Group’s vision to be the market leading web site of choice for travel, hospitality and leisure... - August 22, 2010 - Madgex

Kidney Research UKs Online Fundraising Jumps by 66% in 2010

Statistics released by Kidney Research UK show significant growth in its online fundraising, from January to June 2010, as their online donations reached 360,000 pounds Sterling, an increase of 145,000 pounds Sterling (66%) versus the first half of 2009. - August 22, 2010 - AltaContact Ltd

www.ShopTo.net Appoints New Marketing Manager

ShopTo continues its rapid expansion with the appointment of a new Marketing Manager to help further improve sales and publisher relations. - August 22, 2010 - ShopTo.net

Panther Called in for Medieval Inspections at Salisbury Cathedral

Panther has helped facilities managers carry out important structural surveys at Salisbury Cathedral – including the first maintenance inspection of the interior of its roof for 20 years. New specialist powered access equipment supplied by Panther is opening up opportunities for working in... - August 22, 2010 - Panther

Tutors International Reports a Growing Trend in Affluent Parents Turning to Full Time Private Tuition to Help Children with A-Level Re-Sits

Tutors International reports that an increasing number of affluent families are taking children out of private schools and private tutorial colleges and choosing full time private tuition to improve A-level results. - August 22, 2010 - Tutors International

FDM Group Utilise the Power of Social Media

International IT Services Provider, FDM Group, has capitalised on the growing popularity of social networking sites by recruiting six trainees into the FDM Academy through Facebook. - August 22, 2010 - FDM Group

Paris Clothing Online Boutique Added Barbour Jackets Collection

Online boutique of the designer brands paris-clothing.co.uk added Barbour jackets from the Heritage Fashion Collection for Autumn/Winter 2010. - August 21, 2010 - Paris Clothing Ltd

Great Hotels Organisation Launches New Website for Meeting and Incentive Planners and Venue Finders

Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance representing 4 and 5 star hotels under the brands Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) and Special Hotels of the World (http://www.shotw.com) is pleased to announce the launch of a... - August 21, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

Radleigh Leads the Way

Derby-based developer Radleigh is at the forefront of a partnership initiative aimed at training the young construction workers of the future. The company is working closely with Derby College, Construction Skills and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to provide work experience placements... - August 21, 2010 - Derby College

A Level Success at Derby College

The largest ever cohort of A level students at Derby College’s Joseph Wright Centre have achieved a 99% pass rate for the second year running today. (Thursday August 19). The 290 students collected their results from the city centre campus today and the majority are now heading to their... - August 21, 2010 - Derby College

Eclectic English Rockers The Scratch Re-Issue Their Debut Album ‘DIY’ on the 10th October 2010 on Ponyland Records

Not ones to sit still, UK art-punk band The Scratch re-release their 2004 debut album 'D.I.Y' on their own Ponyland Records while writing new material, performing various summer festivals and landing 2 consecutive UK Tourdates #1 singles. - August 21, 2010 - The Scratch

New Look for Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Gibbons Stamp Monthly, the best-selling, most widely-read and longest-running philatelic publication, has undergone a transformation for the September 2010 edition, with a striking new cover design and page layout. - August 21, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc

Oracle Support Experts Xynomix Conquer Triathlon for Cancer Research

A team of employees from Oracle Support and Managed Services specialists Xynomix have completed the Erewash Triathlon 2010 and are on target to raise 500 pounds Sterling for Cancer Research. - August 21, 2010 - Xynomix

First Base Freight Ltd, Car Shipping Company Launches New Website

Car shipping company launches new website to highlight capabilities in cost effectiveness with easy to follow instructions about transport procedures whilst offering a professional and bespoke service worldwide. - August 20, 2010 - First Base Freight Ltd

DVD Label The Weird World of Wibbell Releases Cult British Movie 'The Vampires of Bloody Island' in the USA and Canada

If you were thinking all vampire movies were either sparkly teenage fantasy or gruesome bloody gore, take note of the new vampire movie hitting the shelves this week which goes straight for the jugular of the classic vampire films of old. The Vampires of Bloody Island is a "hilarious... - August 20, 2010 - Wibbell Productions Ltd

New Range of Lake Balls Now Available

Golfballs.co.uk, one of the UK's leading suppliers of golf balls has just taken delivery of a new range of lake balls. - August 20, 2010 - The Sports HQ

BS7666 Training Courses Announced by Aligned Assets

Training courses in ‘An Introduction to BS7666’ and ‘BS7666 for Developers’ to be run by gazetteer specialists Aligned Assets. - August 20, 2010 - Aligned Assets

Tutors' Alliance Relaunches Membership Services

Tutors' Alliance, the professional membership association for private tuition in the UK is delighted to announce the relaunch of its membership services to tutors and agencies. - August 20, 2010 - Tutors' Alliance Ltd

The Hong Kong Government Joins List of Leading Speakers at the Cloud Computing World Forum Asia

Jeremy Godfrey, CIO for the Hong Kong Government has confirmed to speak at the Cloud Computing World Forum Asia – www.cloudcomputinglive.com/asia - taking place at The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong, on 17th and 18th November 2010. Mr Godfrey joins a number of high profile CIO’s and senior... - August 20, 2010 - Cloud Computing World Forum

Anarchy to Order, Camwood Launches Sharepoint Consultancy Service

As organisations build their competitive positions, better tools are required to make these key resources more efficient, effective and show good return on Investment. Following the dramatic entrance of SharePoint 2010, Camwood has launched a new website to highlight its SharePoint Consulting Service, which is designed to help organisations plan effective deployment and move from an anarchy-based model to a governance and control model. - August 20, 2010 - Camwood

The Primary Choice for CPD from Leading Training Provider Creative Education

Creative Education launch a new range of training courses for primary school staff. - August 20, 2010 - Creative Education

LACAP Plans Expansion of Services and Premises

LACAP reveals intentions to add clinical space to their existing offices and plans to venture into internet-based counselling sessions. - August 20, 2010 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

A Dynamic Year at HCR Group

HCR Group has posted their audited financial results for the year ending 31st March 2010. In another exceptional year, the employee relocation and property related services group posted record results. HCR Ltd, the employee relocation and accommodation provision business unit, increased turnover... - August 20, 2010 - HCR Group

WPP Division EWA Selects Trovus for Online Intelligence to Identify and Explore New Business Opportunities

Trovus adds CRM company EWA to its list of clients, providing software and consulting services to grow and develop EWA’s business based on accurate and timely web visitor profiles. - August 20, 2010 - Trovus Ltd

Oracle Support Providers Xynomix Excel in the Mid-Market

Oracle support providers Xynomix have today announced a 300% revenue growth for Oracle support services in the mid-size market between July 2009 and July 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Xynomix

DIY Matters Launch Revolutionary Weed Control Product Range

A Manchester based company has launched a new website selling revolutionary landscaping products solving gardeners’ weeding and landscaping problems. - August 19, 2010 - DIY Matters

ISG technology Completes Network Infrastructure Project for Selfridges & Co.

ISG technology provides network solutions for top brand concessions in Selfridges & Co. - August 19, 2010 - ISG technology

PPCL Drives Middle East Expansion

Award-winning UK company seeks partners in the Middle East to support demand for its suite of Geometric Process Control products. - August 19, 2010 - PPCL

Early Years Playgroup Opens in Sale, Greater Manchester

Piglets is a brand new playgroup for children aged 2-5 and its doors will be open on Saturday 21st August from 10.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. for families to see what the group has to offer. Run by experienced nursery nurse and mum-of-four, Sarah Austin, the group will be operated within the Early Years... - August 19, 2010 - Piglets Playgroup

Great Hotels of the World Member Re-Opens After Extensive Renovation

Saman Villas in Sri Lanka re-opens after refurbishment. - August 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

Anchor Vans Adds New Functionality to Used Vans Website, Helping Van Buyers Find Air Conditioned Used Vans Faster

In response to an increased demand for air conditioned vans in recent weeks, Anchor Vans has added new search functionality to its used van website, enabling van buyers to rapidly narrow their search - August 19, 2010 - Anchor Vans

Retail Awards Launch

Stores in Derby are being invited to enter the first ever Derby Retail Awards, designed to recognise excellence in the retail sector. Organised by the Derby Retail Skills Shop, a member of the National Skills Academy for Retail, and supported by CCMDerby, Westfield, the Cathedral Quarter and Ram... - August 19, 2010 - Derby College

Broomfield Hall Food Hub to Open

Derby College is opening a new Food Hub at Broomfield Hall in Morley in October to help local people learn how to grow their own produce as well as helping current local producers sell their own produce. The new facility will be officially open to the public from Saturday October 23 and then daily... - August 19, 2010 - Derby College

Sutton Chamber Hosts One Green Planet

Sutton Chamber hosts eco exhibition and seminar for business to share and exchange green tips as it prepares to produce Greening Business Directory. - August 18, 2010 - Sutton Chamber of Commerce

DDC Launches UK Mobile DNA Sample Collection Service

DNA Diagnostics Centre has launched a new service enabling private clients, immigration law specialists, family and child law solicitors to have DNA samples collected by a mobile DNA collection team throughout the United Kingdom. - August 18, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre

Vitronic Helps DHL Operate at Shutter Speed

Camera-based parcel identification technology from Vitronic mean three of DHL's Spanish distribution hubs are achieving record throughput levels. Installed above powered conveyors, five VIPAC RD systems read parcel barcodes. This makes for efficient sorting. - August 18, 2010 - Vitronic