Design & Source at Autumn Fair
August 10, 2022
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From 4th – 7th September at NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair’s Design & Source sector will bring the international sourcing market to the UK with a
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Personalised gift shop opens in Ormskirk
August 9, 2022
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The owner of a popular online gift shop has announced she is due to open her first ever in-person store in Ormskirk this August. Local
Ceylon Tea partners with Commonwealth Games
August 4, 2022
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Ceylon Tea, widely considered by many the finest in the world and with a rich history dating back more than a century and a half,
Wow effect moves into new halls at Messe Frankfurt
August 3, 2022
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The number of registrations for Christmasworld is at a top level and hall planning is well advanced, with all the major national and international key
Hebden Mill Craft Community Hit by Fire
August 3, 2022
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In a huge blow to the crafting industry, a devastating fire has destroyed the Burlees House business hub in Hebden Bridge Mill, which broke out
Autumn Fair teams up with Products of Change
August 3, 2022
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Autumn Fair (4-7 September, NEC Birmingham) has announced it is partnering with Products of Change (POC) to deliver a series of one-on-one and group educational
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