﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:22:54 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Children’s Charity is Pick of the Freshtime Crop</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/children-s-charity-is-pick-of-the-freshtime-crop,c9543286</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1545368</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

27th February 2014
A Lincolnshire charity has become the pick of the crop after Boston food producer Freshtime UK (http://www.freshtime.co.uk) chose it as its Charity of the Year for 2014.

The Ally Cadence Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (ACT for SMA) (http://www.actsma.co.uk) was set up by Emma and Karl Humphries in 2009 after they lost their youngest daughter Ally Cadence to the condition aged just six months.

The couple offer support, advice and equipment to families across the UK who are affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

Throughout 2014 Freshtime UK]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:23:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Head Transforms Failing School in Just Two Terms</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/new-head-transforms-failing-school-in-just-two-terms,c9541734</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1542445</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

24th February 2014
An inspiring head teacher has transformed his school just six months after taking up his first headship.

Buckminster Primary School (http://www.buckminster.leics.sch.uk/) between Grantham and Melton Mowbray was placed in special measures by Ofsted in April last year, and Bishop Grosseteste University (http://www.bishopg.ac.uk) graduate Jon Brown (36) was appointed as its new head over the summer.

Today staff, children and parents at the school are celebrating after Ofsted took the school out of special measures and rated it as good with outstanding]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:45:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beatson Clark Brewing Up a Storm Stateside</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/beatson-clark-brewing-up-a-storm-stateside,c9541659</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1542209</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

24th February 2014
Leading UK glass manufacturer Beatson Clark (http://www.beatsonclark.co.uk/) is jetting off to America in April to showcase its bottle design expertise.

The company will be making its debut at BrewExpo America (http://www.craftbrewersconference.com/), the largest brewing trade show in the United States, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver on 9th and 10th April.

Beatson Clark, which produces high-quality bottles for a number of major UK breweries including Samuel Smiths, the Meantime Brewing Company and Thornbridge, will be exhibiting its]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:55:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NK Business Boost Thanks to onlincolnshire</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/nk-business-boost-thanks-to-onlincolnshire,c9537917</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1536994</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

17th February 2014
The digital age is well and truly here, and it has never been more important for businesses to make the most of the internet.

And now, thanks to Lincolnshire County Council’s onlincolnshire (http://www.onlincolnshire.org) project, those working in North Kesteven have the chance to access free masterclasses in using technology and improving their business practices. One-to-one advice and support is also being offered.

A free awareness session is being held on Wednesday 5th March at the New Life Centre in Sleaford, and people can sign up for the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2014 09:41:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Appointment Expands Shooting Star PR Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/new-appointment-expands-shooting-star-pr-team,c9537243</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1535829</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

14th February 2014
Shooting Star PR (http://www.shootingstar-pr.co.uk/) has expanded its growing team still further with the appointment of Charley Sowden as Marketing Associate.

In her new role Charley will take responsibility for marketing and business development as the agency looks to grow significantly in 2014 and beyond.

An experienced and multi-skilled PR and marketing practitioner, Charley has held roles in advertising and creative agencies and worked on retail, fashion, luxury goods and sports marketing projects.

Her previous posts have included Head Of]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3D Future for Lincoln’s Businesses</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/3d-future-for-lincoln-s-businesses,c9537165</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1535773</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

14th February 2014
The University of Lincoln (https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/) will run onlincolnshire’s (http://www.onlincolnshire.org) newest Technology Hub offering free use of cutting-edge 3D equipment, expert advice and business support.

Launching on Thursday February 27th at the new £11 million Lincoln School of Art and Design, the hub will offer businesses the chance to use 3D printers, 3D colour scanners and a laser cutter, as well as give access to fabrication techniques and expertise in the heritage sector.

The launch party between 4.30pm and 7pm will offer]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Promoting Lincolnshire Overseas</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/promoting-lincolnshire-overseas,c9535684</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1535675</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

14th February 2014
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (http://www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk/) (LEP) is to attend one of the largest property development shows in the world in a bid to bring business to the area.

The LEP will showcase key development sites – including Teal Park, Sleaford Enterprise Park, Europarc and Port of Grimsby and the Spalding Freight Interchange – to potential investors from across the globe at MIPIM (http://www.mipim.com/) in Cannes between 11th and 14th March 2014.

The Chair of the LEP, Ursula Lidbetter (MBE), will host a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:33:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Freshtime Appoints Malcolm Read as New Head of Technical</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/freshtime-appoints-malcolm-read-as-new-head-of-technical,c9535970</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1533904</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

12th February 2014
Leading snack salad and vegetable specialist Freshtime UK (http://www.freshtime.co.uk) has appointed Malcolm Read as Head of Technical to support its ambitious plans for growth.

Malcolm brings with him more than 20 years’ experience working in a technical role for firms including Northern Foods, Bakkavor, Kerry Foods and Fresh and Easy in California.

As Head of Technical at Freshtime he will take overall responsibility for all technical aspects of production at the Lincolnshire-based firm, including the quality of raw materials, transportation and]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 15:31:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Holland Business Boost Thanks to onlincolnshire</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/south-holland-business-boost-thanks-to-onlincolnshire,c9535731</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1533783</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

12th February 2014
The digital age is well and truly here, and it has never been more important for businesses to make the most of the internet.

And now, thanks to Lincolnshire County Council’s onlincolnshire (http://www.onlincolnshire.org/) project, those working in South Holland have the chance to access free masterclasses in using technology and improving their business practices. One-to-one advice and support is also being offered.

A free awareness session is being held on at the Broad Street Business Centre in Spalding between 8.30am and 11.15am on Thursday 20th]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:53:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Sector Boost for Lincolnshire</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/food-sector-boost-for-lincolnshire,c9534005</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1531265</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

10th February 2014
The UK Government’s team tasked with boosting business is to visit key sites in Lincolnshire as part of work to encourage inward investment in the food sector.

Food sector specialists from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) (http://www.ukti.gov.uk/home.html?guid=none) across the country will be given a tour of major food producer QV Foods’ site and the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, both based in Holbeach, and a visit to a farm run by Moy Park.

The idea is for UKTI to get a better understanding of what the area offers to the food industry. That]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:17:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet the Designer at Food &amp; Drink Expo</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/meet-the-designer-at-food---drink-expo,c9536406</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1530142</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

7th February 2014
Need inspiration for a new glass packaging design? Want to know what design options are available? Seek out Beatson Clark at next month’s Food & Drink Expo and all your questions will be answered.

Beatson Clark, one of the UK’s leading glass packaging specialists, is offering free design consultations at Food & Drink Expo at the Birmingham NEC, which runs from 24th to 26th March.

Designer Dean Arey will be on the Beatson Clark stand on Tuesday 25th March offering no-obligation advice to the many food and drink producers who will be attending the show.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Embrace GM Crops, Campaigner Tells Consumers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/embrace-gm-crops--campaigner-tells-consumers,c9532887</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1529401</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

6th February 2014
A former campaigner against genetically modified crops has called for politicians and the public to embrace GM food in order to feed the world’s growing population.

Author and environmental campaigner Mark Lynas told an audience of farmers and business people yesterday (Wednesday) that consumers and regulators need to leave behind their concerns over genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

“GM reduces use of pesticides, increases food production in developing countries and increases marine biodiversity,” he told listeners at two events organised in]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:58:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Scheme to Match Lincoln Graduates with Small Businesses</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/new-scheme-to-match-lincoln-graduates-with-small-businesses,c9532448</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1529051</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

6th February 2014
Small businesses in Lincoln will be matched up with graduate interns thanks to a new scheme being launched at Bishop Grosseteste University (http://www.bishopg.ac.uk/) this month.

The university has secured European funding to support 50 paid graduate internships for small and medium-sized businesses based within the city boundaries.

Interns can be graduates of any UK university or college in any subject but they must be residents of Lincoln who completed their degree no more than two years before the start of their internship.

“Internships are]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:12:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>pip Launches New Sales Business</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/pip-launches-new-sales-business,c9532606</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1529021</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

06th February 2014
A leading Lincoln property agency has launched a sales division to meet demand from its clients and the market.

pip Lettings has now expanded its property services offered to include property sales, under the umbrella of pip Property Group. The new sales business will sell residential properties within Lincoln and a 15-mile radius for both homeowners and landlords, including properties which are currently let and are being sold as a going concern.

Director Michael Hollamby said: “We’re delighted to enter this phase of the business. It had been]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:40:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help Mend A Dog’s Broken Heart</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/help-mend-a-dog-s-broken-heart,c9531969</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1528126</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

5th February 2014
Help mend a broken heart this Valentine’s Day and give a rescue dog the gift of love.

To help canines feel truly treasured, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (http://www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/) is asking people to donate toys and treats as part of its Love Us, Love Our Dogs campaign.

Dog lovers can donate items to any of the charity’s five centres at Blidworth near Mansfield, Gilberdyke in East Yorkshire, Broughton near Brigg in North Lincolnshire, Algarkirk near Boston, South Lincolnshire and Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

The charity has set up shopping lists for]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:05:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All Signs Lead to Nottingham Burger Business</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/all-signs-lead-to-nottingham-burger-business,c9528263</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1527852</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

5th February 2014
Nottingham-based signmakers and vehicle livery specialists Allen Signs (http://www.allen-signs.co.uk) have helped cook up a tasty new identity for a busy American burger bar.

Graphic designer and owner of Studio Deathray (http://www.studiodeathray.com/), Matt Clixby, who was in charge of the rebrand for Annie’s Burger Shack and Freehouse (http://anniesburgershack.com) in the Lace Market, approached Allen Signs following the opening of its Nottingham office in May 2013.

As well as creating the illuminated external signage, Allen Signs also produced]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 10:21:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shooting Star PR Wins onlincolnshire Contract</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/shooting-star-pr-wins-onlincolnshire-contract,c9531206</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1526899</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

4th February 2014
Shooting Star PR (http://www.shootingstar-pr.co.uk) has won a competitive tender to help businesses benefit from superfast broadband and digital services.

The agency has been awarded the contract for the next phase in Lincolnshire County Council’s onlincolnshire project to deliver a multi-channel PR, communications and events campaign.

Shooting Star PR was originally taken on to handle the project’s PR for 18 months in May 2012, so will now continue to build on that established relationship.

The onlincolnshire project is part-funded by the East]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:35:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£426,000 Funding Boost for Businesses</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/426-000-funding-boost-for-businesses,c9530538</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1525769</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

3rd February 2014
Businesses can benefit from free workshops and support after onlincolnshire (http://www.onlincolnshire.org) secured almost half a million pound of funding from the EU.

The Lincolnshire County Council-run project, awarded £426,000 by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), has launched an 18-month-long package of support for digital and creative businesses as well as those in other sectors who want to make better use of the internet and digital technology.

Free events will include workshops about online services and best business practice,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:25:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nursery Gives Helping Hand to Migrant Mums and Dads</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/nursery-gives-helping-hand-to-migrant-mums-and-dads,c9530497</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1525743</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

3rd February 2014
The Old Station Nursery Group (http://www.theoldstationnursery.go.uk) has translated its key information guide into six different languages to help the growing migrant community find suitable childcare.

The translations will be available in Czech, Polish, Russian, Lithuanian, Spanish and German at all of the group’s settings across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

Information will include opening hours, session times, fees, what to do if your child is sick, and details on the nutritional meals and drinks provided. It is]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:36:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Media call: Zoolab to visit Old Station Nursery</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/media-call--zoolab-to-visit-old-station-nursery,c9526943</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1520744</guid><description><![CDATA[What:            Zoolab visit at The Old Station Nursery

Where:          The Old Station Nursery, Fairmile, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6AD

When:            Friday 31st January 2014
                        9.30am – 10.30am
The Old Station Nursery at Henley-on-Thames is to celebrate its first birthday with a Wiggly Roadshow.

The setting will welcome staff and animals from Zoolab, which delivers imaginative animal handling workshops to children at 9.30am on Friday 31stJanuary.

Parents and children who don’t usually attend on Tuesday morning, as well as those who aren’t]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:47:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheers! Beatson Clark to Raise a Glass at BeerX</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/cheers--beatson-clark-to-raise-a-glass-at-beerx,c9526656</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1520394</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

27th January 2014
Leading glass manufacturer Beatson Clark will be showing off its range of beer bottles and talking to brewers about its design services at BeerX in March.

BeerX, the annual conference of SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, takes place from 11th to 15th March at Ice Sheffield, just a few miles from Beatson Clark’s factory in nearby Rotherham.

Beatson Clark will be exhibiting at the event for the first time on 12th and 13th March. The company manufactures bottles for breweries including Sam Smiths, Robinson’s, Meantime and Brooklyn Brewery in New]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:18:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Fun Arrives at Camp Coconuts!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/winter-fun-arrives-at-camp-coconuts-,c9525649</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1519313</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

24th January 2014
Parents needn’t worry about keeping their children entertained during the February half term – because Camp Coconuts has it all under control!

Coconuts (http://www.nutsaboutfun.com) Play and Party Centre in Barry is offering mums and dads a cost-effective way to entertain their children in the school holiday from Monday 24th to Friday 28th February.

For just £23 per day, parents can drop off children aged between four and 12 at the play centre. Children will be provided a nutritious start to their day with breakfast, later followed by lunch, tea and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:44:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jade Will Fly the Flag for Lincoln at the Winter Games</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/jade-will-fly-the-flag-for-lincoln-at-the-winter-games,c9525557</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1518581</guid><description><![CDATA[News release

23rd January 2014
A Lincoln graduate and trainee teacher will be flying the flag for GB at the Winter Paralympic Games next month.

Jade Etherington (22), who graduated from Bishop Grosseteste University two years ago with a degree in Education and Geography, has been included in the Paralympics team to compete in Sochi.

Born with glaucoma and Axenfeld Syndrome – a rare eye disorder – Jade has less than 5% vision in each eye.

She is Britain’s number one visually impaired alpine speed event ski racer, winning a bronze medal in the 2013 World Championships and reaching]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HUNTING OUT THE BEST GPs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/shooting-star-pr/r/hunting-out-the-best-gps,c9524673</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1517475</guid><description><![CDATA[News Release

22nd January 2013
GPs from Grimsby have been recognised for their forward thinking by the Health Secretary.

During a visit to The Roxton Practice in Immingham last week, Jeremy Hunt and MP Martin Vickers talked to doctors about their recent achievements and plans to create a new way of working across 30 GP practices.

NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (http://www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/) (CCG) is submitting a competitive bid for a share of The Prime Minister’s £50m Challenge Fund to bring these ideas to life. Successful applications will]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:23:58 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>