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September 2025

CR Smith adds new expertise to leadership team

  CR Smith, the window and door specialist has recruited two highly experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries to its leadership team, reflecting the firm’s commitment to expanding its public sector operations alongside its long-established domestic customer base. Danny McArthur, formerly managing partner at Hardies Property & Construction Consultants, joins CR Smith as […]

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Scottish Event Campus celebrates 40 years of iconic moments with launch of SEC & Me campaign

  The Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Scotland’s stage for live entertainment, business, and culture, is marking its 40th anniversary with a bold new campaign, SEC & Me, and a season of celebratory activity that puts audiences at the heart of the story. Since opening in September 1985 as the nation’s first purpose-built conference and exhibition

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Holmes Mackillop director predicts Ofcom’s authorisation of satellite connectivity for standard smartphones will revolutionise D2D market

  Holmes Mackillop director and Head of Corporate Ralph Riddiough (pictured above) has predicted that Ofcom’s (Office of Communications) authorisation of satellite connectivity for standard smartphones will revolutionise the emerging direct to device – D2D – market. Ofcom’s confirmation that it will progress with plans to make the UK the first country in Europe to enable

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Highlands social enterprises and charities invited to major funding and support event

   Charities and social enterprises across Inverness and the Highlands are being invited to a dedicated funding event aimed at helping them secure resources and expertise to grow their community impact. Taking place on Thursday, 25th September at Eden Court, Inverness, the session will bring together local third sector organisations with key funders and support

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Beelivery Announces Expansion to Address Gaps from UK Pharmacy Closures

  The UK’s largest on-demand grocery service, Beelivery.com, is expanding its services to include pharmacy deliveries, positioning itself to offset the impact of a sharp rise in community pharmacy closures. According to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA), England saw 248 pharmacy closures in 2024 alone, averaging almost five closures per week. By January

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Energy Gym powers up for growth with new expansion plans

  Edinburgh’s Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club, home to the award-winning Energy Gym, has secured a £100,000 loan from leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to expand its fitness facilities and capacity for new members. Based at the Meggetland Sports Complex, Energy Gym is an integral part of the club, regularly used

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Wbg launches technology services offering to support UK SMEs

   Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, has launched a new technology services offering to support its client base of UK SMEs. As part of its growth strategy and investment in technology solutions to enhance the client experience, the launch of Wbg Technology Services, in partnership with its Information and Communication

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