Novus Property Solutions is celebrating the heroic actions of two of its colleagues for going the extra mile to help a Trent & Dove Housing resident. Assistant Contractor Manager Nathan O’Neil and Site Manager Jordan Harrison were flagged down while driving near a local site to assist with a male laying unresponsive – who they recognised as a resident for client Trent & Dove. Both First Aid trained, Jordan called for an ambulance while Nathan made the customer as comfortable as possible and as his condition deteriorated, they placed him in the recovery position and waited until paramed ..read more

Family Business United is delighted to announce the finalists who are now in the running for the Family Business Next Generation Award 2023.  Each of our finalists has already made their mark on their family business and deserve to be recognised for their achievements to date. Our finalists, in no particular order and now in the running to be crowned the Next Generation Award Winner for 2023 are: Tim Croxson, Croxsons Thomas Colleran, Duvalay Alysa Shadbolt, Shadbolt Issy Howell, Howell Media Tim Good, The John Good Group Tom Rose, Rose Engineering As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of F ..read more

Family Business United is delighted to announce the finalists who are now in the running for the Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.  Family businesses would not be what they are without strong leadership, embedded values and a culture of shared purpose, drive and determination to succeed.  Our finalists have all shown strength, persistence and a desire to succeed over the years, shaping the very essence of the family business that has evolved under their direction. Our finalists, in no particular order and now in the running to be crowned the Lifetime Achievement Award ..read more

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has announced the expansion of its senior management team, with a number of key appointments ahead of the busy summer season. The group which operates some of Scotland’s best-loved hotels including Crieff Hydro and Peebles Hydro – has appointed Gavin Edwards as Head of Learning and Development, while Ryan Gourlay takes on a new role as IT Technical Manager. With more than a decade of experience working in a variety of senior learning and development roles within Scotland’s hospitality sector, Gavin joins the Crieff Hydro family from Glasgow-based Klarent Hospitali ..read more

Hendy Group is set to represent one of the new key players in the premium motoring market having been appointed as a retail partner for Genesis. The premium Korean brand launched in the UK just over two years ago and has quickly established itself as a true alternative in the segment. A signing ceremony was held at the Genesis Scottish Open at the weekend and Hendy Group chief executive Paul Hendy said the opening of the Genesis studio in Poole to cover the Southampton Genesis territory marks a key milestone for the automotive group and further builds on the group’s expertise in the performanc ..read more

North Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy’s has developed a new bread dipper to complement the existing range of dippers, dressings, mayonnaise and marinades. Thixendale-based Charlie & Ivy’s launched their Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano and Thyme Bread Dipper on Midsummer’s Day as a celebration of summer grazing. The dipper, the first new flavour since 2020, is a smooth mix of warm chilli and herbs with a touch of sweetness from the balsamic that has had a warm reception from customers. Jason Thompson was part of the team who developed the new dipper that has a base of cold-pressed e ..read more

Around 1,500 guests and visitors from across Cumbria and beyond have attended a 70th anniversary party at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. Guests were richly entertained with live music, spa experiences, boat trips, fireworks and a diverse range of food and drink stalls and bars on the hotel lawns. A family day on the Sunday also provided a host of children’s entertainment. The food and beverage and hospitality teams worked approximately 800 hours together over the weekend celebrations, with 1,000 meals and 250 Lakes Distillery cocktails served up for guests. For Sunday’s family outing, popcorn ..read more

The quintet of riders selected to represent Britain in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain has been named. The squad comprises reigning Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher (Exit Remo), British number two Harry Charles (Casquo Blue), Tim Gredley (Medoc De Toxandria), British team stalwart John Whitaker (Equine America Unick de Francport) and Donald Whitaker (Di Caprio). The four riders who will make up the final team will be announced at the Nations Cup draw on Thursday 27 July, ahead of the competition itself on Friday 28 July. “What a fantastic squad we have coming to Hickstead ..read more

A Glasgow support group for children with autism and additional support needs will be able to keep their charges occupied over the holidays after a £2,000 donation from Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust. The AutisFun Group was set up in north Glasgow earlier this year by three parents to autistic/ASN children – Lyndsay Flemming, Amanda McNee and Cheryl Maxwell – to create an inclusive, safe space in the community for the youngsters, as well as their siblings. They run support sessions every Friday which now cater for more than 50 children, who are all encouraged to socialise and try new experie ..read more

A Leicestershire flooring firm has stepped up to help a table-topping junior football team and in the process given them a unique Wembley connection. Seats from Wembley Stadium have been installed at Selby Town FC after the club’s under-10 side won the regional Premier League at their first attempt this year. The nine and 10-year-olds closed the season by beating Mansfield Town juniors 4-3 to win the Yorkshire Premier League. In celebration, Nick Megson, owner and managing director of Abacus Flooring Solutions, rewarded the football club with its own piece of Wembley as well as installing bra ..read more