North Wales student who once questioned education earns PhD

A former Connah’s Quay pupil who once doubted whether education was for her has achieved a PhD, marking a remarkable 10-year journey that began at Coleg Cambria. Dr Ellie Moore left the town’s high school at 16 and went straight into work, uncertain about what direction her life would take. University was never part of her plan. At the age of 19, however, she made the decision to return to education, enrolling at Coleg Cambria’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre to study A Levels in Sociology, English L

Published by RADAR PR•LONDON - MARCH 3 2026
North Wales student who once questioned education earns PhD

E2e-assure appoints ex-BP VP to bolster critical infrastructure resilience amid rising ransomware and regulatory pressure

SOC-as-a-service provider, e2e-assure, today announced the appointment of Ian Henderson as OT Security Advisor to support the company’s growing Operational Technology (OT) security offering. A volatile geopolitical landscape, increasing legislation such as the upcoming Cyber Security Resilience Bill, and evolving attacker tactics and techniques are putting increasing pressure on OT security teams. To respond to growing demand, e2e-assure has been investing in its OT portfolio, adding new capabil

Published by Origin Comms•ABINGDON, UK - March 3, 2026
E2e-assure appoints ex-BP VP to bolster critical infrastructure resilience amid rising ransomware and regulatory pressure

ITI Group appoints manufacturing industry veteran Nick Leeder as Strategic Advisor

Leading international systems integrator, ITI Group today announced it has appointed Nick Leeder as a strategic advisor to support the rapid growth of the business. Nick Leeder is a recognised authority in manufacturing transformation with extensive experience in helping companies realise more value from their operations. Leeder is also a recognised expert in advanced manufacturing for the World Economic Forum, where he regularly contributes to shaping the global agenda and best practices for th

Published by Bluesilver Consulting•Sheffield - 3rd March, 2026
ITI Group appoints manufacturing industry veteran Nick Leeder as Strategic Advisor

UK Business Closures Surge - Entrepreneur Who Lost £2m Company Overnight Warns SMEs: “Growth Without Resilience Is a Risk.”

As 65,750 UK businesses closed in the final quarter of 2025, a Lincolnshire entrepreneur who previously lost a £2 million company overnight is warning SMEs that growth alone does not guarantee security. New data shows more than 2,130 businesses in Lincolnshire were flagged as being in financial distress by the end of Q4 2025, a leading indicator of potential collapse. For Mark Pitfield, Managing Director and Business Coach at The Thrive Tribe, those numbers hit home. After building a 12-location

Published by Shh! PR Limited•Lincoln, UK, 3 March 2026
UK Business Closures Surge - Entrepreneur Who Lost £2m Company Overnight Warns SMEs: “Growth Without Resilience Is a Risk.”

PEYMO Launches on the Apple App Store

AI-Powered Hybrid Fintech Platform Now Available Across iOS and Android PEYMO, a UK-based fintech company specialising in cryptocurrency payments, has launched its mobile application on the Apple App Store. The release follows the platform’s earlier availability on Google Play, bringing PEYMO to both major mobile operating systems. The app allows users to make cryptocurrency payments at physical point-of-sale locations using QR codes, send and receive stablecoins, and conduct wallet-to-wallet tr

Published by PEYMO LTD•March 2, 2026
PEYMO Launches on the Apple App Store

Black Country businesses urged to complete vital survey as Government’s Spring Forecast looms

Black Country businesses are being urged to complete a vital economic survey that could directly influence government policy decisions affecting companies in the region. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is calling on firms of all sizes and across all sectors to complete its Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q1 2026 before it closes on March 6. Sarah Moorhouse, the Chamber’s chief executive said: “The QES is a really important tool we have in our armoury to influence decisions which affect

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Black Country businesses urged to complete vital survey as Government’s Spring Forecast looms

Boom in coach holidays cashing in on silver tourism

An increasing number of couples are choosing organised coach holidays in their retirement with the ‘silver tourism’ market expected to boom in the next five years. Family-run Shropshire company Wisteria Tours says it is seeing the trend first-hand, with a growing number of bookings from older couples. Director Jacky Burnell said recent research showed that as well as coach travel enjoying a resurgence in the UK, there was a global upturn in guided coach tours. “Research into the silver tourism m

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Boom in coach holidays cashing in on silver tourism

Durham tyre business invests £500,000 to drive growth and create new jobs across the North East

NB Tyres strengthens regional capability with major investment in infrastructure and staff, creating 13 new jobs Independent tyre and auto service provider NB Tyres has completed a major investment programme worth close to half a million pounds aimed at expanding its North East operations, creating dozens of new jobs and improving service for local motorists and businesses across the region. The investment, carried out over the past twelve months, has enabled NB Tyres to open two new service cen

Durham tyre business invests £500,000 to drive growth and create new jobs across the North East

Cohesive by Design - Pushka Home’s Custom Knobs Bring Precision Colour to Interiors

Home hardware specialists Pushka Home has launched its most versatile collection yet, delivering a new level of customisation options for the modern home. New for 2026, Pushka Home has launched custom colour options for its range of solid brass Cabinet Knobs and Mortice Door Knobs. While the metallic element of each knob is available in five finishes, the coloured insert can be customised to match any Hex value. Lucy Pascall, Co-Founder of Pushka Home, said: “Colour has a huge impact on how a ro

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Cohesive by Design - Pushka Home’s Custom Knobs Bring Precision Colour to Interiors

Abu Bakr Supermarket launches ‘Aisles of Support’ to help pensioners smile, chat and feel safe

Abu Bakr Supermarket is turning everyday shopping trips into meaningful moments of connection for older residents through a new initiative designed to support pensioners both practically and socially. The Leeds head quartered Supermarket has launched “Aisles of Support”, across all its stores in Leeds and Batley. The programme is aimed at helping pensioners feel confident, welcome and safe while doing their weekly shop. Staff across all Abu Bakr stores have been trained to engage with older cust

Published by Abu Bakr Supermarket•2nd March 2026
Abu Bakr Supermarket launches ‘Aisles of Support’ to help pensioners smile, chat and feel safe

DJ AG brings live-streamed street set to Sheffield City Centre - WaterBear opens “Apply to Play” slots for more Sheffield artists

Sheffield is set for a major live music moment as DJ AG brings a live-streamed performance to Sheffield City Centre, outside Sheffield Town Hall, on Friday 6 March, 4-8pm. Created in collaboration with WaterBear - The College of Music, the event will spotlight the city’s grassroots talent with three additional performance slots being made available for even more Sheffield-based artists to join the lineup and perform as part of DJ AG’s live stream. The wider lineup is being curated by WaterBear a

Published by Worlds Collide•SHEFFIELD, UK - 27 February, 2026
DJ AG brings live-streamed street set to Sheffield City Centre - WaterBear opens “Apply to Play” slots for more Sheffield artists

FunHaus Takes a Seat: Lakeland Furniture Turns Everyday Seating into Statement Design

Interior design is making bold moves in 2026 as sculptural forms and high-impact hues take centre stage in the FunHaus movement. And even the hardest working homewares are getting in on the action as independent furnishing specialists Lakeland Furniture reveals a quartet of pieces set to take seating from a functional necessity into a definitive showstopper. Ryan Lee, Founder of Lakeland Furniture, said: “FunHaus is a vibrant trend that brings real joy to the home. “Seating is one of the easiest

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FunHaus Takes a Seat: Lakeland Furniture Turns Everyday Seating into Statement Design

Algeos launches new Interpod Orthotic Library for UK clinicians

Leading orthotics supplier Algeos has announced the UK launch of the new Orthotic Library from global orthotics brand Interpod, providing clinicians with a comprehensive, clinically structured resource to support evidence-informed orthotic prescription. Algeos holds exclusive distribution rights for Interpod in the UK, strengthening its position as a key partner for podiatrists, physiotherapists, and lower-limb care professionals seeking high-quality, clinically driven prefabricated orthoses. Th

Published by Algeos Ltd•UNITED KINGDON - February 27 2026
Algeos launches new Interpod Orthotic Library for UK clinicians