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Killer app: PTD builds on Lancaster Castle project
Lancaster University's PROUD project launched a campaign called Beyond the Castle to get local residents to think creatively about better and more creative uses of the land surrounding Lancaster...

Middleton Paper's Daniel Longhurst in charity cycle race
The day before Great Britain's Jonathan Brownlee took gold in last month's 2012 Triathlon World Championship in Auckland, Middleton Paper's own Daniel Longhurst completed the sprint distance version...

Frith's Flexible Packaging fined after employee injured
Essex-based packaging firm Frith's Flexible Packaging (FFP) has been fined 8,000 by Southend Magistrates' Court after an employee seriously injured his hand in 2011.

Océ and Manroland team up for digital newspaper production
Océ and Manroland Web Systems have teamed up to develop a digital printing and finishing system for newspaper and book production.

Superior Creative invests in 'world's biggest' die-cutter
Wiltshire-based Superior Creative, the litho and digital printer, has invested hundreds of thousands in a Diecut Goldline, which the manufacturer claims will be the biggest in the world.

Rose Signs & Engraving invests in Epson Surecolor S30600
Sheffield-based Rose Signs & Engraving has spent 9,000 on an Epson Surecolor S30600, as part of a 16,000 total spend at the Spandex open house, earlier this month.

Messe pulls plug on digi:media 2013
Messe Dusseldorf has pulled the plug on next year's digi:media trade show, blaming cancellations, reductions in floor space and lack of commitment from prospective exhibitors.

Williams Lea appoints ex-agency boss to Tag
Williams Lea is understood to have found a new figurehead for Tag Worldwide following the departure of chief executive Steve Parish, who leaves at the end of this calendar year.