Lockley Homes set to unveil architect-designed Worcester homes

A major shortage of new homes on the market in Worcester will be partially alleviated when a development of eight high-specification, three-bedroom townhouses called The Paintworks goes on sale in the next few weeks. Work by developer Lockley Homes is progressing well and joint managing director Karl Lockley said they were on schedule to launch the show home on Friday, October 1. The Paintworks,...

Shropshire engineers invest £500,000 into bringing the iDry to life

A team of Shropshire engineering specialists is targeting £1 million of sales after delivering new body drying technology that removes the need for towels and is kinder to the environment. Apres Innovations has invested more than £500,000 into creating production and assembly lines for the iDry, which fits on to a wall and uses a patented design to push air through vents to dry your body in as...

Principle appointed to Elevate’s Heaton House development

Principle Estate Management has been appointed to manage one of Birmingham’s most exciting new developments a year before the site is due to be completed. Elevate Property Group chose Principle after a four-way competitive tender to advise on key issues while Heaton House is still under construction. The site contains a 19th-century Regency villa, Heaton House, which was hidden behind derelict...

Local actor to lead UK tour cast of Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit show School of Rock – the Musical has revealed the casting for its first-ever UK and Ireland tour, which makes its Midlands premiere at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next month. Jake Sharp from Lichfield is getting the band back together as it is confirmed that he will lead the cast as Dewey Finn, having previously performed the role in the West End. Alex Tomkins will...

Worcestershire firms mark 15-year IT partnership with new deal

Two thriving Worcestershire businesses have signed a new three-year IT support contract as part of a 15-year partnership that has helped to expand both firms. IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers and windows specialist 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, both based in Kidderminster, have penned the deal which will take their link-up to 2024. The partnership began in 2006 with Minster...