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John Mason International: Couple from Devon set record for moving
A British couple from Devon have achieved what must be a world record for moving. In the 36 years since they met, they have moved house 87 times! More ..

BAR: Freight Rates on the increase: April 2010
Every year the shipping lines independently review their rates and adjust them in accordance with market conditions. Over the last few years there had been very little change in ocean freight rates. In 2010 there has been a dramatic increase on all major routes and these became effective from 1st March. More..

Doree Bonner: Doree Bonner awarded countrywide removals/portering service for hospitals: April 2010
Doree Bonner International has been awarded the Countywide Hospitals Contract by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust for all professional movement and portering services throughout the Lincolnshire Teaching Primary Care Trust and Lincolnshire Community... More ..

Britannia: Domestic Mover of the Year 2010 nominee: March 2010
Britannia Lanes of Somerset have been shortlisted as one of nine companies to be nominated for the Domestic Movers of the Year competition 2010, by the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the office of Fair Trading (OFT). More..

Pickfords: Business Moving is Commercial Mover of the Year: March 2010
Pickfords Business Moving has been chosen from strong list of competitors to be a finalist of the British Association of Removals’  ‘Commercial Mover of the Year’. More ..

Abels Moving Services: Local business stalwart retires from Abels: March 2010
Robert Crosthwaite, 61, who lives in Saham Toney, Norfolk, has retired as financial director from Abels Moving Services after 22 years’ service. More...

Doree Bonner: Doree Bonner return their library books: March 2010
The completion of the new Newcastle City Library has allowed Doree Bonner International to complete the packing, relocation and re-shelving of the entire Newcastle collection for the second time in three years! More...

Bishop's Move: Help out The Haiti Hospital Appeal: February 2010
Following the recent disaster in Haiti, Bishop’s Move, the UK’s largest privately owned removal company, were proud to be able to answer The Haiti Hospital Appeal’s urgent call for help. More...

Clockwork: Bradleys Removals in Dundee joins the team: January 2010
Bradleys Removals in Dundee have joined the Clockwork team. All operations will be based out of our existing operational centre in Perth. More...

Arrowpak: Purchses external lift: January 2010
With ever increasing new developments of 3 storey town houses and properties with narrow stairways. Arrowpak decided to purchase a new external furniture lift to help both staff and customers deal with these difficult moves. Arrowpak believes this piece of equipment will allow customers greater flexibility when choosing there new home. More ...