Broadband operator Netomnia has announced it will invest an initial £47.5m to roll out its high-speed full-fibre network in and around Bristol. The Gloucestershire-based firm said it was targeting a total of 159,000 premises in the first phase of what will be its third roll out in a major UK city. The company said it had already begun work in Downed, South Gloucestershire on the city’s north east...
Plans for a sustainable motorway service station with no petrol or diesel pumps have been given the go-ahead. Gridserve Sustainable Energy has got permission to build the facility just off the M1 in north Derbyshire, which will have more than 30 high-power charging bays for electric vehicles supplied by net zero electricity. As well as allowing travellers to top up their batteries, the site, at...
A well-known face on the regional banking scene has joined a Leicester-based debt advisory, mergers and acquisitions specialist. Keith Ross, who has held senior positions for Barclays Corporate Banker over the past decade including most recently head of mid-corporate for the Midlands, has joined Integrity Group. The business was founded in 2020 and is based on Meridian Business Park in Leicester...
Transport operator Go-Ahead says it has been hit by a cyber security “incident” and says it is investigating the extent of the issue. In a brief update to shareholders, the Newcastle-based group said it had detected unauthorised activity on its network this week and had quickly hired forensic experts. The firm said it was taking precautionary measures with its IT infrastructure as it...
Lifting the two year ban on fracking won’t ease the immediate energy supply crisis according to industry experts. As she announced measures to help with domestic and business energy bills, new PM Liz Truss said she was also ending the two year ban on fracturing rocks with high-pressure water to extract shale gas. There have been concerns that the process can cause ground movement and water...
Looking to start your new business? The ecosystem for business is expected to bring good news as the post-pandemic market is reopening. Opening a business is tough, but it is manyfold tougher to provide it sustainability. Entrepreneurs need to arm themselves in such a manner that they successfully drive the growth engine to attain business success for an organisation. Here, in...
The future of Welsh democracy is under threat. There is no doubt that the Welsh Senedd should be bigger if it is to do its job of scrutinising and challenging government decisions. There is equally no doubt that the public at large is sceptical of the need for more politicians. People lack confidence that having more of them will really mean the Welsh government makes better decisions or better...
Aircraft de-icer firm Kilfrost has returned to profit following a period of major disruption to the global aviation industry. The historic North East manufacturer, which operates a Haltwhistle factory, reported operating profit of £1.2m in the year to the end of March 2022, a turnaround from a £235,000 loss the previous year. Turnover at the worldwide exporter increased from £9m to £14.9m during...
A period of royal mourning will be observed from now until seven days after the Queen’s funeral, the date of which will be confirmed in due course, Buckingham Palace said today (Friday). The announcement comes as the nation begins a period of mourning to mark the death of its former monarch. Royal Mourning will be observed by members of the royal family, royal household staff and representatives...
It is thought that repeating numbers are signs sent to us from angels — but what in heaven do these numbers mean? What is the meaning and symbolism of angel number 222? If you’ve been seeing 222 pop up on watches, receipts, page numbers, spreadsheets, or anywhere else, chances are this is more than just a coincidence. Repeating numbers could be our angels trying to communicate with...