Howes Percival’s automotive sector team, led by corporate partner Tom Redman, advised on the acquisition. The team, composed of specialists from corporate, property, employment, and other legal areas, also provided counsel to other dealership groups like Glyn Hopkin and Steven Eagell in recent transactions.

Redman highlighted the firm’s ongoing relationship with Group 1, noting their previous advisory role in the retailer’s acquisition of multiple Mercedes-Benz dealerships earlier this year. He emphasised the team’s expertise in automotive retail, supporting Group 1 as they integrate the new Lincoln dealership into their portfolio.

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The Nottingham-headquartered RHCV now operates eight locations across the Midlands. The Coventry site, which covers 2.3 acres and includes four drive-through workshop bays, will transition to RHCV management from November 1, 2024. All 23 employees from the Coventry depot will join RHCV’s workforce.

The Coventry facility offers a range of services including truck and LCV maintenance, 24/7 breakdown assistance, a Used Trucks centre, and a Tachograph Centre.

This acquisition follows RHCV’s recent developments, including a purpose-built workshop in Nottingham (2019), the expansion of its Northampton depot (completed in September 2024), and the launch of RHCVan in spring 2024 to provide van services.

Nigel Baxter, RHCV’s managing director, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating that it strengthens the company’s position as a leading independent distributor within the Renault Trucks Network. He welcomed the Coventry team into the RHCV family, emphasising the continued growth and success of the business since 2012.

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HELiOS Pro Laser-Tag at Megazone: An Immersive Experience

HELiOS Pro Laser-Tag at Megazone is an action-packed futuristic laser-tag game played within a 4,000 sq. ft. multi-level arena, featuring labyrinths, mazes, swirling smoke, and some very eerie music that sets the tone and gets your heart racing. Super-bright green lasers pierce through the ultraviolet (UV) themed setting, creating an immersive environment where players, armed with only a laser gun, are tasked with surviving as they are hunted. It’s suitable for anyone aged six and above, though younger children may also enjoy the game. It’s worth having parents there for the younger ones as it could be a little scary for smaller children.

Events and Group Gatherings at Megazone

Megazone provides the perfect venue for a variety of events, including:

• Birthday parties
• Group outings for clubs, schools, and sports teams
• Corporate team-building events
• Family and friends gatherings
• Student Activities
• School holiday treats

Additional Facilities at Willows Sports Centre

Located within Willows Sports Centre in Derby, Megazone offers laser tag alongside indoor sports facilities, including football, futsal, cricket, and netball. The centre also has a fully licensed bar, lounge area, and changing rooms with hot showers and lockers. Parking is limited, so it is recommended to use nearby parking facilities during busy times.

Pre-Booking and Group Options

This place does get very busy, so Megazone encourages pre-booking, especially during weekends and school holidays due to the high demand. Groups can also book outside standard hours with prior notice, and this has been a known option for big kids and people at stag and hen parties. Trained, uniformed staff are always on hand to ensure your group’s safety and comfort, and first-aid employees are available as well, so you are always in a controlled environment. You and your party can just focus on the important part, shooting each other and having fun.

Party Food and Catering

Megazone provides a range of freshly prepared party food, including stone-baked pizza, chicken breast bites, fries, and unlimited squash or water. Dietary, allergen and cultural requirements can be catered for upon request.

Contact Information

For more information or to book, contact their wonderful team at 01332 204004.

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Amerton Farm Shop: Local Produce and Sustainability

Farm shops are known for producing quality produce and meat, and Amerton Farm is no different. At Amerton Farm Shop, food miles are a priority. This means that if the food isn’t produced on-site, then it’s still sourced as locally as possible to provide customers with a fresh quality product from Staffordshire or within a 40-mile radius, including nearby counties.

This approach supports sustainability, ensuring the local economy thrives and recycling efforts are maintained, which in this day and age is a criterion all businesses are having to take seriously.

Local Products at Amerton Farm Shop

They have some wonderful food items to offer, such as:

• Ice Cream from Red Lion Farm, Haughton
• Oatcakes from Poveys, Biddulph
• Crisps from Mr Trotters, Rugeley and Tyrells, Herefordshire
• Bottled water from Much Wenlock and Cheshire Water
• Preserves, jams & marmalades under the Amerton Farm own label, Cottage Delight, Leek, and Mrs. Darlington, Crewe
• Cheese from Staffordshire Cheese Company
• Milk & cream from Wheat Bros, Cheadle
• Eggs from Sam’s Eggs, Croxden, Uttoxeter
• Fruit cordials from Belvoir Fruit Farms, Leicestershire
• Applesecco from Oldfields, Worcestershire

Beverages Selection

The food hall also carries an impressive range of beverages:

• Beers from Titanic Brewery, Burslem; Slaters Brewery, Stafford; Leek Brewing Company Ltd, Cheddleton; Backyard Brewhouse, Walsall; Salopian Brewery, Shropshire
• Lagers from Freedom Brewery, Abbots Bromley
• Cider from Lyme Bay Winery, Devon
• Wine from Clive’s Wines, Burntwood
• Gins & vodkas from Two Birds, Leicester and Excelsior, Tamworth

Additional Noteworthy Products

Other notable products include:

• Rapeseed oil from Just Oil, Hill Ridware
• Honey from P Bell, Eccleshall and Cottage Delight, Leek
• Mayonnaise, chutneys, and mustards from Stokes Ess Foods, Suffolk
• Liqueurs from Scottish Liquor Centre, Bankfoot, Perthshire

Dining at Amerton Farm

A restaurant is also on hand to serve customers, providing delicious hot and cold options for patrons. All meals are freshly cooked to order, and though this may occasionally result in longer waiting times during busy periods, the freshness and quality are guaranteed, so it’s well worth the wait.

Final Thoughts: A Place for Families and Foodies

Amerton Farm is a great place to take families or foodies, and as a patron for many years myself, I 100% recommend a visit.

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A Family Business

The first thing about this establishment that stands out is its fantastic location. It’s situated right at the top of Church Lane, overlooking the magnificent St Mary’s Church.

The Soup Kitchen is very much a family-run business and its current proprietor has been taking care of its valued customers for over thirty years. Managed by the Sandy family, the café takes pride in serving freshly cooked, homemade meals and of course is an excellent place to grab a slice of cake and a tea or a coffee.

The rooftop garden is a favourite spot of mine and a place that makes me think back fondly of my youth. I spent many a Saturday here drinking tea on the terrace as a young boy with my family and friends, and the terrace has improved significantly since then as well which is a nice touch.

An Idyllic Setting

The Soup Kitchen provides a peaceful setting to relax while enjoying breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, or afternoon tea. They have a dedicated bake house team turning out fresh pastries, cakes, and other treats throughout the day, and the café offers both table and self-service options which can be beneficial to those folk who have a little less time on their hands.

This truly is one of the most radical places to grab a bite to eat and drink in Staffordshire, and the service here is excellent too. There is a reason it has remained open for so many years and I can’t see that changing anytime soon.

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Turnover also saw a substantial increase, growing from £1.33 billion to £1.59 billion. The company attributed this growth to strong demand for its products and strategic price actions taken to offset rising commodity costs. Caterpillar’s UK operations are based in Desford and Peterlee, where the company noted a smoother production process due to fewer supply chain disruptions compared to previous years.

Sales within the UK climbed from £684,000 to £4 million, while European sales grew to £898.5 million from £800.6 million, and global sales rose from £533.4 million to £696.2 million.

Despite the strong performance, Caterpillar expressed concerns about a potential “softening of demand” in the future, but remains optimistic about maintaining stable production and supply chains. The company also reported a slight increase in its workforce, from 2,308 to 2,439 employees.

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These acquisitions are part of Deltron’s ambitious strategy to grow its unit density and extend its geographic reach across the UK. The company, now employing 160 people, manages approximately 12,000 units and serves 3,000 customers in both the public and private sectors.

Lukas Schlenker, director of Deltron, highlighted the alignment between the newly acquired companies and Deltron’s values of service quality and technical competence. Scott Haywood and Lukas Schlenker lead the company, working in partnership with LDC to drive further growth.

Matt Newbold, investment director at LDC, emphasised the importance of the acquisitions in scaling the business and affirmed LDC’s commitment to supporting Deltron in its continued growth.

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In addition to the stadium expansion, the ambitious plans also feature medical and sports facilities, a 120-bed hotel, a sports pitch, a driving range, and a retail unit. A solar farm capable of producing up to 20 MW annually is also included, alongside parking for 1,139 cars.

The redevelopment is part of Junction 6’s efforts to restore elite rugby to Worcester Warriors and improve the site’s community potential. The project is expected to take between two and five years to complete.

Worcester Warriors and Wasps were placed into administration two years ago, leading to their removal from the Gallagher Premiership due to unpaid taxes. A consortium named Atlas Worcester Warriors initially acquired the club, but financial difficulties led to Junction 6 stepping in, supported by Loxwood Holdings, to facilitate the purchase and ongoing management of Sixways Stadium.

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The units are designed with an EPC A rating in mind, featuring 10-metre eaves heights, secure yards, and parking facilities. Sustainable infrastructure includes secure cycle parking and electric vehicle charging points, along with a newly built two-way estate road.

In addition, Hortons is redeveloping Wellington House, a former office building in the same estate, to create eight double-height small industrial units. These are expected to be available for occupancy in the first quarter of 2025. Hortons has also refurbished nearly 50% of the existing industrial units at the estate, improving both their amenities and environmental performance.

James Slater of Hortons expressed confidence in the development, saying, “Evolution 40 and 60 will deliver high-quality industrial and manufacturing space within a secure business environment, and we expect considerable market interest. Our investment strategy, including the redevelopment of Wellington House, will support local demand for high-quality small business units.”

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From her base at Pall-Ex’s headquarters in Ellistown, Harman will provide training on the network’s cross-border services and ensure compliance with international export regulations and customs processes across Europe. Her role is aimed at easing concerns related to sending freight to Europe post-Brexit.

Harman stated, “I look forward to educating our members and engaging with our partners about the strengths and capabilities of our international service. Since Brexit, there has been some uncertainty around sending freight to Europe. My role is to provide clarity and guidance to help strengthen confidence amongst our members and their customers.”

Pall-Ex has invested significantly in its IT infrastructure and international service offerings, including new cross-border visibility tools, global track-and-trace features, and the launch of Pall-Ex Ireland. Harman will be instrumental in supporting these advancements.

Sue Buchanan, international director for Pall-Ex, welcomed Harman to the team: “Ellie will help educate our members on cross-border regulations and ensure compliance with post-Brexit regulations. This will enable UK SMEs to access new markets and become established international exporters.”

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