Cision Wire

Wellington Market’s Ghostly Visitor

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

On the 4th May 2013, Wellington’s popular indoor market would seem to have received a visit from a ghostly apparition.

Staff from the market discovered that there had been an apparent intruder when they opened up on Saturday morning and found a large amount of stock from a shoe stall had been scattered down a metal staircase leading to the market manager’s office. A quick viewing of the market’s security camera footage revealed something altogether more sinister.

Call for Industry-Wide District Heating Quality Standards

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:12:06 GMT

A director of the UK’s longest-established manufacturer of pre-insulated pipe systems used for district heating has called for an industry-wide system of quality standards to be established. He has warned that, without it, the rapid growth that the sector is experiencing may see a repeat of the same mistakes made during the last boom of the 1970s and 80s that led to catastrophic system failures.

Specialist Pipe Manufacturer Expands its Hampshire Operation

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:30:00 GMT

Hampshire, UK - January 2013 – One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist pipe systems for conveying hot, chilled and corrosive liquids, CPV Ltd, has embarked on a million-pound programme of expansion and refurbishment for its Hampshire-based headquarters and manufacturing plant.

UK’s Leading Wakeboard Centre Selects Sports Booker System

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:06:46 GMT

Surrey, UK - Quayside - one of Europe’s finest wakeboard and waterski centres, has embraced the new innovative Sports Booker online booking system for its Mytchett site.

Luton’s Market Celebrates its 40th with a £40k Cash Competition

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:44:11 GMT

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – On Friday, 27th January 2012, Luton’s popular indoor market will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a day of festivities including a real highlight with a massive scratchcard promotion that will give one lucky shopper the chance to win £40,000.

Town’s Market Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:40:10 GMT

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – On the 27th January 2012, Luton’s popular indoor market will celebrate the 40th anniversary since it opened as the first phase of the development of the then-named Arndale Centre back in 1972. The market plans to mark the occasion with a day of festivities, culminating in the cutting of a ceremonial cake at 2.30pm by Luton’s Mayor, Cllr Don Worlding and Zena Skinner the Luton-born former BBC television celebrity chef who took part in the original opening ceremony.

Low-Carbon Energy Firm Scoops RIBA Award for Sustainability

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:04:32 GMT

Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK – LowC Communities, the Lincolnshire-based low-carbon energy specialist, has scooped another award for its innovative nursery and community building project in Shefford, Bedfordshire. Named ‘BEST House’ after its owner - Bedfordshire East Schools Trust (BEST), the £2.2m building won the coveted ‘Sustainability Award’ category in the RIBA Bedfordshire Architects Awards 2011.

Market Leader Moves into Retail Asset Management

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:50:54 GMT

London, UK – Wellington Market Company Plc (WMCo) - the UK’s largest private operator of traditional markets - has announced a move into asset management for the wider retail sector.

Town’s Market Pays Shoppers Bills

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:10:03 GMT

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – Luton’s popular indoor market has launched a novel promotion that involves the market’s manager randomly selecting shoppers and reimbursing them for their purchases.

Town’s Market is on the Lookout for Santa

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:32:43 GMT

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – Luton’s indoor market is on the lookout for a very special person to take up the fully-paid, seasonal role of Santa Claus at the market throughout December to help raise money for local charities.