A POLICE force's handling of the media during the trial of convicted murderer Nat Fraser has earned them a top award. Grampian Police picked up the honour at the Scottish PR Awards in Glasgow tonight (Friday). The event was organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) in conjunction with the media magazine, The Drum.… Continue reading Murder case police team honoured
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Capital event for PR independents
ENTREPRENEURS interested in launching their own PR firms are being encouraged to attend an event in Edinburgh this weekend. The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) has organised “Independents’ Day” – a half-day workshop to help people running small PR consultancies, or those who want to be self-employed. The event will take place in the Apex… Continue reading Capital event for PR independents
Broadband boost for businesses as FEAT celebrates 20th birthday
The organisation helping small businesses across Falkirk district celebrated its 20th birthday today with a feast of chips . . . silicon chips, to be exact. Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust in Grangemouth has helped nearly 2,500 start-up firms since it was launched two decades ago. It now hopes to help even more businesses with its… Continue reading Broadband boost for businesses as FEAT celebrates 20th birthday
Thirty battle for honours in Scottish PR awards
MORE than 30 organisations and individuals have been shortlisted for honours in this year’s Scottish PR awards. The competition, organised by the Institute of Public Relations in conjunction with The Drum magazine, aims to showcase the best PR practitioners north of the border. The shortlisted entries cover every part of the PR industry, with nominees… Continue reading Thirty battle for honours in Scottish PR awards
PR Group targets Scots councils on training
THE Institute of Public Relations has written to every council in Scotland to promote its extensive training schedule north of the Border. The Institute's Scotland Group recently teamed up with London-based Communication Skills Europe to create a comprehensive PR training programme in Scotland. The courses, being held in Perth, are open to members and non-members… Continue reading PR Group targets Scots councils on training
Search on for top PR professionals
THE search is on to find the best public relations people in Scotland. The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) has teamed up with marketing magazine The Drum to run the 2003 Scottish PR Awards. The contest is open to consultancies, in-house teams and independent PR practitioners across Scotland. Entry forms are now being distributed and… Continue reading Search on for top PR professionals
Cutting-edge firm honoured for investing in staff
A FALKIRK company at the “cutting edge” of things has earned a top business award. Cairnwell Components Ltd., of Middlefield Industrial Estate, has gained the Investors in People (IIP) Standard for its strong commitment to staff training and development. The company, which carries out computer-controlled cutting work, was launched at the end of 1999. It… Continue reading Cutting-edge firm honoured for investing in staff
Russell takes top job at FEAT
THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has a new boss. Russell Parker has taken over as the director of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT). He replaces Sandy Riddell, who retired in September. Mr Parker (45) said he was “delighted” to take on the position. He was previously assistant director of the Enterprise Trust,… Continue reading Russell takes top job at FEAT
Minister opens £1.3 million housing development
A £1.3 million housing project was officially opened today (April 22) by Scottish Social Justice Minister Iain Gray. The new development - spread over two sites - provides much-needed flats for rent in the centre of Dunfermline. The project, in the town's Bruce Street, was carried out by Canmore Housing Association. Working with local contractors,… Continue reading Minister opens £1.3 million housing development
Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens
Latest stage in £60 million revamp of Craigmillar THE latest stage in the £60 million revamp of the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh was unveiled today (Monday, 17 December, 2001). Former Scottish Health Minister Susan Deacon, the area’s local MSP, officially opened Hays Community Business Centre. The £1.6 million complex, off the city’s Niddrie Mains Road,… Continue reading Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens
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