Rail Industry agrees new framework to meet sustainability challenges

Rail Industry agrees new framework to meet sustainability challenges

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has today (Tuesday 14 November) launched the Sustainable Rail Blueprint, a new framework to support the rail industry in Great Britain make efficient progress on environmental and social sustainability challenges. The Sustainable Rail Blueprint is the rail industry’s consensus view of how rail can deliver even more across […]

Gatwick Diamond Initiative Welcomes New Procurement Initiative

Gatwick Diamond Initiative Welcomes New Procurement Initiative

London Gatwick Airport has introduced a new procurement initiative in partnership with Crawley-based firm mnAi to enhance local and regional business opportunities. This development has been warmly welcomed by the Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI), a business-led partnership committed to fostering the growth of new and established companies in the region. Brett North, Chairman of Gatwick […]

The Tim Norwood Interview

The Tim Norwood Interview

Tim Norwood admits he still gets excited watching the planes take off at London Gatwick. After more than five years working for the busiest single-runway airport in the world, you’d forgive him if the novelty wore off. But not a bit of it. Especially with such a compelling, prosperous future for the airport and the […]

Ridgeview Winery: The Headline Act in a Sussex Visitor Story

Ridgeview Winery: The Headline Act in a Sussex Visitor Story

In the heart of East Sussex lies a family-owned winery that has been making waves in the world of English sparkling wine for almost 30 years. With award-winning wines and a commitment to sustainable viticulture, Ridgeview Winery (ridgeview.co.uk) is a success story worth drinking to!    Not only an award-winning Winery but also a driving […]

Growing Green event for horticulture businesses 18th Oct

Growing Green event for horticulture businesses 18th Oct

The Let’s Go! Net Zero initiative’s next event will be at the Tinwood Estate, Chichester. The afternoon will kick off with a lively panel discussion with local growers, sharing their real-life business stories. Delegates will hear how other businesses in the sector are making sustainability work for them while increasing the environmental and social value […]

Gatwick Northern Runway: Brett North Interview

Gatwick Northern Runway: Brett North Interview

In a significant move, over 55,000 UK businesses, led by the Gatwick Diamond Initiative, have expressed their support for the Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project. As the country bounces back from the pandemic’s challenges, the Northern Runway project promises over 10,000 jobs and an economic boost of over £1bn annually.    The support for the […]

Electric vehicle specialists, EVC, expand in Crawley’s Manor Royal

Electric vehicle specialists, EVC, expand in Crawley’s Manor Royal

EVC has taken 10,000 sq ft at the landmark Nexus development in Crawley’s Manor Royal Business District to accommodate its growing team. Vail Williams’ Associate Mikael Goldsmith, based in Crawley, said: “This is a pivotal transaction for EVC, a dynamic company with a significant growth trajectory in EV charging industry. “Vail Williams acted on behalf […]

University of Sussex launches ‘Centres of Excellence’ to tackle research which is ‘impossible until it’s done’

The University of Sussex has announced 12 new Centres of Excellence, to accelerate progress in areas of existing research strengths. These are flagship centres of research that are exemplars of innovative and world-leading research, that address areas of global importance. Each Centre of Excellence builds on existing research strengths at Sussex, and will conduct ground-breaking and […]

London Gatwick launches ‘Let’s Take Off Together’ campaign

London Gatwick has launched its digital campaign ‘Let’s Take Off Together’.  Running across tv, radio and social media channels, the campaign features local partners showcasing how Gatwick has improved their lives and businesses.  Those featured include the Ridgeview Wine Estate, Peek-a-boo Cakes and One Resourcing. London Gatwick is at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond […]