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Scotch & Soda Announces Creative Collaboration With Royal Delft
Scotch & Soda, the Amsterdam-based fashion brand, is proud to announce a collaboration with the Dutch institution Royal Delft, celebrating the intersection of contemporary fashion and centuries-old Dutch craftsmanship.
Jun 83 min read


Cakes Brought To Life Through Illustration In DJCAD Graduate
Illustrator Lauren Morsley, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone Collage of Art & Design, part of the University of Dundee, and Dundee and Fife based Fisher & Donaldson have together launched a new range of mechanise.
May 283 min read


2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read


Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read


Star-Studded Birthday Bash Honours Employees Past And Present
Digger maker JCB threw the biggest birthday bash in its history at the weekend as more than 23,000 employees and their families partied to performances by Robbie Williams and Alex James.
Jul 62 min read


Retired Firefighter Digs Deep For Poppy Appeal With JCB Badge
A retired Staffordshire firefighter is digging deep for the Poppy Appeal — by launching a JCB-themed badge to raise vital funds.
Jul 22 min read


JCB Hydromax Hits 208MPH As UK Testing Successfully Concludes
British engineering giant JCB has successfully completed UK testing of its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car – reaching 208mph and clearing the way for its world land speed record attempt at Bonneville next month. The shakedown runs at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, England saw the 32-foot car driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE reach 208mph under its own hydrogen power – up from the 177mph recorded earlier in the programme. The testing finished yesterday. Just as valua
Jun 253 min read


Uttoxeter Lions Urge O50's To Sign Up For Free Prostate Cancer Test
A Uttoxeter charity is urging local men to sign up for its annual free prostate cancer testing campaign which this week received funding support from digger giant JCB.
May 262 min read


Birthday Salute - Pottery Firm Marks JCB's 80th With Bespoke Vase
One of Staffordshire’s oldest family pottery firms has wished JCB and Lord Bamford a happy 80th birthday – with the creation of a unique handmade vase.
Apr 231 min read


JCB Supports Life-Saving Heart Screening In Memory Of Engineer
Digger manufacturer JCB has donated £1,000 to help a community group stage a life-saving heart screening programme in memory of a mechanical engineer who died suddenly aged just 26.
Feb 202 min read


Love At First Dig, Giant JCB Display Stops Londoners In Tracks
A full sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station.
Feb 172 min read


Hubb Foundation And JCB Launch £375,000 Half Term Partnership
The Hubb Foundation and Staffordshire digger giant JCB have launched a unique partnership to ensure thousands of vulnerable children across the city have free half-term holiday activities throughout the year.
Feb 162 min read


Public Invited To Take A Seat On Unique JCB Listening Bench
JCB apprentices have created a unique 80th anniversary project at the company’s World Headquarters that invites the public to tune into its past, present, and future.
Feb 92 min read


New Year Boost As JCB Wins $205M Military Contract
JCB has secured a massive deal to supply the United States armed forces with more than 500 machines in a deal worth up to $205 million, the company announced.
Jan 201 min read


Partnership Calls For Pothole Warranties To Save Taxpayers' Cash
The Pothole Partnership is leading calls for five-year warranties to be given on pothole repairs to ensure delivery of permanent repairs – and help save cash for council taxpayers.
Jan 192 min read


JCB Kicks Off Annual Christmas Toy Appeal To Spread Festive Joy
JCB has launched its fourth annual Christmas Toy Appeal as employees unite to bring festive joy to local children.
Nov 21, 20251 min read


JCB Team Unveils Poignant Remembrance Day Tribute
LEST WE FORGET: a team of JCB employees has unveiled a poignant Remembrance Day memorial which they hope will help raise funds for two charities.
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Double Celebrations For JCB
It was an action-packed day of double celebrations as digger maker JCB marked the company’s 80th anniversary.
Oct 23, 20254 min read


JCB Gives Employees Extra Day Off
The outstanding contribution of JCB employees across the globe is being recognised with an extra day’s holiday to mark the company’s 80th anniversary.
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Historic Football Club Sports Modern New Look
A football club set up more than a century ago is sporting a brand-new look – thanks to a £400 donation from JCB. Leigh United Football...
Sep 18, 20251 min read


JCB Wins $45 Million US Military Machine Contract
JCB has won a $45 million contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States armed forces after an extensive evaluation period....
Aug 18, 20252 min read


JCB Pitches In To Help Football Club Celebrate 150th Birthday
A historic Staffordshire football team has received a helping hand with preparations for its 150th anniversary celebrations - thanks to a...
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Royal Reveal For JCB's Innovative Hydrogen Engine
HRH The Princess Royal was given an insight into JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal...
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Charity Race To Kick Start 80th Birthday Celebrations
Hundreds of runners are limbering for one of Staffordshire’s oldest charity road races – to help kick-start JCB’s 80th birthday...
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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