Business News & Updates
- 12th May 2009
Alan Duncan (cons), the MP for Rutland, apparently claimed £4,000 in gardening bills over a three-year period according to the Daily Telegraph.
The Telegraph exposed many of the expenses for second homes claimed by Mr Duncan and other highranking C
- 24th April 2009
Rutland Council leaders this week vowed that the £200,000 lost in the Icelandic bank collapse won't affect services in Rutland.
The council put a million pounds into the Heritable Bank last July - three months before its accounts were frozen in the
- 20th April 2009
Stamford based UK Printwear launches a new web based
venture...Who would have thought that so many people are looking for a fancy dress outfit to
go on their Stag / Hen nights - or just generally for days out!Professional fancy dress costumes for both
- 21st March 2009
Spring 2009 is here!
It is hugely refreshing to see the wonderful array of colours now adorning Sly - every colour you could wish for!
We have introduced lots of new brands in the shop this season, as well as a few favourites we have kept and know you lo
- 11th February 2009
I hear that the BP Petrol Station in Scotgate had to close temporarily today because it's computer system hiked forecourt prices by 20p a litre. Apparently they suffered a power cut at midday, and when the system came back online it was adding the ext
- 9th February 2009
When Prince Charles visited Stamford on 22nd January, it was local Florist Mandy Richardson at Flowers by Mandy who was asked to do the flowers for the occasion.
Not that this should come as any surprise really. They are already the florist of choice
- 5th February 2009
Equilibrium, one of our top beauty therapists, has recently relocated their Stamford salon to 7 St Paul's Street, just along from Marks and Spencers.
To celebrate their fourth anniversary they've had a complete revamp. Their new premises is warm and
- 31st January 2009
- 21st January 2009
During a time of recession, one of the primary worries for small businesses is staff costs. If you take on permanent staff, you will have the (possible) problems of short-timing or making people redundant - which can be very costly.
Permanent staff a
- 17th November 2008
Why sit in traffic when you can shop locally. Save petrol and keep the local economy going.
About 23 of Stamford's independent retailers are taking part in an initiative to encourage shoppers to do their Christmas shopping in St Mary's Hill, St Mary's St