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No5 barrister wins LALY award for Legal Aid Barrister of the year

No5 barrister wins LALY award for Legal Aid Barrister of the year

A barrister renowned for his work in public law, civil liberties and human rights has been named Legal Aid Barrister ...
8848 paves the way for new talent with graduate appointment

8848 paves the way for new talent with graduate appointment

Staffordshire-based 8848 Communications has made a new appointment as the business strengthens its growing team. Stuart Glover has joined the ...
Putting the UK’s fastest growing builders merchant on the map

Putting the UK’s fastest growing builders merchant on the map

‘It’s where the trade go’ sounds the popular radio jingle - and for Selco Builders Warehouse this is proving to ...
You’re Hired – What it takes to be Number 10’s next director of comms

You’re Hired – What it takes to be Number 10’s next director of comms

In a world of intriguing career opportunities, this has to rank as one of the top jobs. News that the ...
Tough-PAC rolls out protective casings for iPads

Tough-PAC rolls out protective casings for iPads

A Hampshire company has teamed up with Addmaster, the market leading supplier of technically innovative additives, to produce a unique, ...
New managing director appointed at Scotts of Thrapston

New managing director appointed at Scotts of Thrapston

Scotts of Thrapston has appointed James Scott as its new managing director. James, a fourth generation family member, joined the ...
Higgs annual football tournament scores fundraising record

Higgs annual football tournament scores fundraising record

Businesses and professionals from across the West Midlands took to the pitch last week for the annual Higgs & Sons ...
Hat-trick of success for No5's annual fundraiser

Hat-trick of success for No5’s annual fundraiser

For the third successive year, No5 Barristers’ Chambers has hosted a stunning evening of dance and entertainment while raising thousands ...
Full throttle PR, social and video at Commercial Vehicle Show

Full throttle PR, social and video at Commercial Vehicle Show

2017 marked a return to the Commercial Vehicle Show after a three year break for our client MAN Truck & ...
Agency appointment marks new ERA for lock company

Agency appointment marks new ERA for lock company

ERA Total Security has appointed Staffordshire based 8848 Communications ahead of a new innovative product launch. Following a competitive pitch ...
8848 launches new Côte brasserie

8848 launches new Côte brasserie

Renowned French-inspired brassiere Côte opened its first restaurant in Shrewsbury in May with the help of the 8848 team. Côte ...
Promotions at Midlands' law firm

Promotions at Midlands’ law firm

Leading West Midlands law firm Higgs & Sons has announced a series of internal promotions adding strength to a number ...

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The team had a brilliant day yesterday taking part in our client, @HiggsLLP's annual charity football tournament!⚽

54 teams played at Stourbridge Rugby Football Club, raising £17,500 for @BCWomensAid

We're delighted to share the news that last week Charlotte Bennett and James Garrison completed the first stage in a management buyout of 8848 from Hazel Roche and Rob Hampton.

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