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Lamont Pridmore Calls On Parents To Consider The Cost Of University
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.
1 day ago4 min read


Charity Daytrips Help Heal Trauma Through Nature And Fire
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.
Sep 32 min read


Parents Increasingly Discuss Fee Issues With Independent Schools
Parents are increasingly discussing problems paying fees with independent schools as they look for ways to keep children in private education, research from School Fee Plan, a leading provider of finance for school fees, shows.
Sep 22 min read


ScottishPower And Masdar Mark Engineering Milestone
ScottishPower Renewables and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar have completed a major construction milestone at the £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm, with all 95 foundations now installed off the Suffolk coast.
Aug 173 min read


Hydrogen-Powered JCB Hydromax Sets World Land Speed Record
British engineering giant JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320 mph with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax.
Aug 123 min read


JCB Hydromax Powers To FIA Record Attempt
JCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner clinched an SCTA speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats – reaching 368.347mph at the world's leading land speed racing event.
Aug 73 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
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