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UK manufacturers remain confident about their future prospects, despite rising energy costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Cobham came alive with the sound of stories, ideas and conversation this weekend as the inaugural Cobham Literary Festival took place from 11–13 September.

Shepherd Neame licensees Julia and Michael Foxwell, who run The Old House at Home in Dormansland, are adding another award to their shelf.

Hendy Group has launched a new community-led grant giving campaign across its 10 Ford sites to support local charities.

With university fees of £9,790 per year in the UK and average monthly living costs whilst studying hitting £1,142 per month, Lamont Pridmore is calling on parents of future students to plan for these costs in advance.

Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin-based, family-owned whisky specialist, is welcoming Jo Coomber as its new Global Marketing Director.

Ridgeview Wine Estate has appointed Dan Simmons as Sales Director as the Sussex producer accelerates growth across retail and hospitality, and at its home in the South Downs, where visitor numbers rose 23 per cent year-on-year over the summer.

To mark the 130th anniversary of one of Robinsons Brewery's longest-standing and most iconic beers, Unicorn, formerly known as Unicorn Best Bitter.

Step inside The New Inn in Tywardreath and it quickly becomes clear this is no ordinary village pub.

People across Glasgow living with trauma, poor mental health, and the effects of addiction and social isolation will have the chance to spend time in nature and form meaningful connections.

Padel players can now take to the court at Crieff Hydro as the Perthshire resort officially opens its brand-new Padel Barn.

More than half of UK professionals (53%) are planning to look for a new job before the end of the year, according to new research from global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half.

Logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss is welcoming 113 new apprentices in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, St Austell Brewery has revived one of the most popular beers from its brewing archives.

Southampton-based Maddie Saunders is preparing to compete at the 2026 British Individual Cycle Speedway Championships this weekend and will travel to and from the race in style and comfort.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, marking how far health and safety standards have improved since 1956.

New research from garden building specialists Dunster House explored the booming backyard business economy, with surveying exclusively people who operate from their garden or home.

A charitable team of Windermere dragon boat racers has travelled to France to take part in an international festival.

The Black Talent Awards (BTA) has unveiled its 2026 finalists as the national platform prepares to mark its fifth anniversary, celebrating five years of recognising Black professional achievement, leadership, entrepreneurship and impact across the UK.

One of Scotland's leading family-run hotel and leisure groups is celebrating three decades of award-winning success on the Ayrshire coast this month.