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Ice cream brand appoints military veteran into pivotal role

   A former radar technician has pinpointed his dream role, becoming the Head of Engineering at one of the UK’s most popular ice cream brands. Barry Swan, 48, joins Mackie’s of Scotland with a rich and varied career spanning military service and engineering leadership roles in industries including salmon processing, whisky bottling, and global water […]

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Digital marketing agency makes three new hires

 Left to Right: Amy Rowell (Paid Media Executive), AmyRobinson (SEO executive) & Hannah Lymn (Paid Media Manager)  Newcastle-based SEO, PPC, and paid social specialists, SQUIDGY, has once again strengthened its team with three experienced new hires. The firm recently welcomed Amy Robinson as SEO executive, followed by Amy Rowell as paid media executive. The newest

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Derby entrepreneur honoured with MBE by Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle

  Derby businessman Dean Jackson (pictured above) has spoken of his pride at receiving an MBE from the future King of England, admitting his younger self would ‘not have believed his eyes’. Dean is the founder and owner of global triathlon and cycling brand HUUB, whose pioneering products have been worn by athletes including the

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Newly qualified duo complete law firm training contracts

Left to Right: Lucy Allen, Sam Pedley and ReubenGrimshaw  Two up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Reuben Grimshaw and Lucy Allen have now been appointed into full-time positions having completed their respective qualifications over a two-year period. Reuben joined the firm as

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Property finance lender MSP Capital appoints new Commercial Director

  Property finance specialist MSP Capital has appointed top industry expert Adam Tovey (pictured above) as Commercial Director, his second internal promotion in just two years. The move is designed to enhance business growth and strategy as the 43-year-old Poole-based firm seeks to strengthen its market position. Adam joined the fixed-rate lender in 2010, working

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College graduate can count on a top accountancy career after prize award

  An Aberdeen college graduate who came to Scotland ‘in search of a better future’ has been awarded a top prize sponsored by a city accountancy firm. Former NESCOL (North East Scotland College) student Kate Wolska (pictured above), 38, who returned to education after 20 years, won the accolade after being selected by her tutors.

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ITG appoints a Chief Creative Officer to lead creative vision for halo content

  Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has appointed Joanna Wilby (pictured above) as Chief Creative Officer. Wilby, previously Executive Creative Director, will lead ITG’s creative direction and oversee the output of high-impact, halo content creation for a wide-reaching roster of clients. ITG’s creative mission is to extend brand’s hero creative concepts across channels efficiently and effectively.

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Scottish YouTuber adds volume to new hair care brand with business loan through the Investment Fund for Scotland

  A Scottish influencer with an online following of over 620,000 is expanding his hair care range for men, following a funding boost from the Investment Fund for Scotland. Delivered through DSL Business Finance, a £70,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland will now help Robin to expand the range further,

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Scots must boost vitamin D as days shorten to ward off illness according to new data

  The CEO of the UK’s largest tanning salon chain is urging for a sector-wide reputational reset, as a recent University of Edinburgh study exposed the perils of low vitamin D exposure. Using data from more than 360,000 participants on the UK Biobank, Scientists found that exposure to higher levels of UV radiation through sunlight

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Pamela Scott appointed as new Chair of Scotland Food & Drink

  Scotland Food & Drink, the national industry leadership organisation dedicated to driving the sustainable growth of Scotland’s food and drink businesses has announced Pamela Scott (pictured above) as its new Chair. With an extensive career spanning nearly 30 years in the consumer goods sector, including key leadership roles in drinks manufacturing, quality assurance, and

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