Dave Pettifer

Dave Pettifer

Columnist
Dave is a former Royal Marines Commando who served on three tours in Afghanistan. He now works as a telecoms and security specialist.
Business News

Malvern McDonald’s reopens after major redesign

Local franchisee invests in improved customer experience at Three Counties Retail Park restaurant McDonald’s in Malvern has reopened following a significant redesign at

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Birmingham Culture

Seafood City doubles up prawns to mark second birthday

Birmingham’s Arcadian restaurant is giving diners twice the shellfish this May Birmingham restaurant Seafood City is celebrating its second anniversary with a generous

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Business News

Wealth management specialist elected president of Burton & District Chamber of Commerce

New leadership team appointed at annual general meeting A wealth management specialist with more than 36 years of experience has been appointed president

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Birmingham Culture

Ballet school launches summer retreat for adult dancers

Four-day residential event offers ballet, jazz and Bollywood workshops for dancers aged 55 and over  Elmhurst Ballet School is inviting adult dancers of

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Crypto Viewpoint

CLARITY Act hits critical crossroads

US Senate faces a make-or-break May deadline as stablecoin yield dispute threatens to derail landmark crypto legislation The May deadline looms for the

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Life Sciences Viewpoint World Affairs

US Republican senator steps up pressure on health agencies alleged Covid-19 vaccine safety cover-up 

Ron Johnson’s subcommittee demands answers on whether federal officials withheld evidence of cardiac risks from the public Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson, Chairman of

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Culture Events

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel to host city wine showcase this May

The Colmore Wine Showcase – an afternoon of tasting and discovery Birmingham’s wine scene will take centre stage next month as the Colmore

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People Sport

Birmingham Youth Sports Academy marks 25 years with glittering awards evening

Hundreds of local children, volunteers and community figures celebrated Local children, grassroots volunteers and community figures from across Birmingham were honoured at a

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Business News

Logicor secures double letting at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal

Two refurbished units snapped up 10 months after previous tenant vacates Logicor has completed two lettings at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

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Business News

Midlands law firm hits £41m turnover after acquisition spree and organic growth

Talbots Law expands footprint across Staffordshire and Shropshire as revenues rise by £11m in a single year Employee-owned Talbots Law has reported revenues

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