COMMUNITY councils in West Lothian are going online to "net" residents' support. They've joined forces to launch a new website to boost their profile and make them more accessible. The result is http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk, a website backed by a poster and leaflet campaign - all designed to get more people talking to their community representatives. Helen… Continue reading Communities go online
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Two join business group board
THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has appointed two new board members. Diane Paterson of Ecosse in Bo'ness and Raymond McNeill of Avecia in Grangemouth will help steer the future direction of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust. The Trust, based at Newhouse Business Park in Grangemouth, provides a range of services for local firms… Continue reading Two join business group board
Adrian takes PRide in awards honour
THE PR Store was last night (Thursday) named as one of the finalists in the PRide Scotland awards - the public relations' industry "Oscars", organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR). Managing Consultant Adrian Mahoney was a runner-up in the Small Team/Sole Practitioner category. The overall title was won by a consultant in Edinburgh.… Continue reading Adrian takes PRide in awards honour
Stock photography firm in sales push
NEW stock photography e-tailer Pure Images has launched a direct marketing campaign to boost sales. The Denny-based firm, which specialises in UK photography, is currently offering 50 per cent off all purchases until October 1 this year. Full details are available at http://www.pureimages.co.uk Mailers - pushing "The new kid for UK stock" - are currently… Continue reading Stock photography firm in sales push
UK images for less
NEW online image library Pure Images has unveiled a cut-price offer to mark its launch. The stock photography trader - which specialises in pictures depicting the best in UK life - is offering a 50 per cent discount on all images bought before October 1, 2004. Full details are available online at http://www.pureimages.co.uk The news… Continue reading UK images for less
Image site showcases best in Britain
A NEW internet business is flying the flag for Britain – selling images which showcase the very best in UK life. Pure Images (www.pureimages.co.uk) hopes to meet the growing demand for British images from graphic designers, sub-editors and creatives on this side of the Atlantic. “Many online picture agencies feature lots of American shots, which… Continue reading Image site showcases best in Britain
Pure and simple: new site puts UK in the picture
They say a picture paints a thousand words. But getting the right image can be a struggle for busy sub-editors, designers and creatives. “Many online picture agencies feature lots of American shots, which just aren’t suitable for people needing images for UK newspapers, magazines and websites,” says Scott Davidson, of Pure Images. “That’s where we… Continue reading Pure and simple: new site puts UK in the picture
Contracts bring multi-million boost
A MULTI-MILLION pound package of contracts has been won by Falkirk’s Clark Eriksson. It will see staff working with three of the world's leading companies. The engineering firm has signed contracts to provide design and project management services to Syngenta and Avecia in Grangemouth and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Montrose. CE boss Jim Toner said that… Continue reading Contracts bring multi-million boost
Save money on creativity training
WANT to brush up your creativity? Why not sign up for a creativity course? The PR Store has secured discounts on a sessions being run by Institute of Public Relations fellow Andy Green - one of the UK's gurus on PR creativity. The workshop is being in Edinburgh next week - so book your place… Continue reading Save money on creativity training
Improved sex education – in bid to reduce abuse
PEOPLE with learning disabilities are to get better sex education - thanks to a new initiative in Lothian. Public sector bosses hope the move will give disabled people clear guidance on their rights - and reduce cases of abuse. Brian Cavanagh, chair of NHS Lothian, said: "For a long time, the sexual and relationship needs… Continue reading Improved sex education – in bid to reduce abuse
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