Printweek – Global Recycling Day celebrated

Global Recycling Day is today (18 March) celebrating the importance recycling plays in preserving primary resources to secure the future of the planet. The day was created in 2018 by Ranjit Baxi, founding president of the Global Recycling Foundation. Winnie Muheling, director of marketing and communications at Pro Carton, said: …

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Caversham artist creates paintings for Royal Mail stamps

A former artist blacksmith has created a series of rose paintings for a Royal Mail stamp collection. Marie Burke, a botanical painter who grew up in Caversham, was commissioned by Royal Mail to produce a collection of rose paintings for the new stamps. Her watercolour designs, already in circulation, showcase …

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Tyldesley firm G&T Express lands major government contract

G&T Express, based on Elliott Street in Tyldesley, has secured a spot on a four-year, multi-billion pound agreement through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). The CCS framework streamlines the procurement process for public sector organisations by providing a compliant and efficient route to access specialist logistics and transport services. G&T …

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Meghan Markle reveals she’s reading poetry book about motherhood after being sent it by a ‘mom friend’ – as author reacts to royal’s endorsement

Meghan Markle has revealed she’s reading a poetry book about motherhood after receiving it as a gift from her ‘mom friend’.  Author Jessica Urlichs has since reacted to the 44-year-old’s endorsement of her book The Bloom Because of You with ‘shock’.  The Duchess of Sussex on Monday shared a short …

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