People

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by The Midlands Magazine · July 10, 2025

In a world that often asks women to shrink, soften, or second-guess themselves, these voices rise in quiet defiance. This is a celebration o…

by The Midlands Magazine · May 19, 2025

Meet Alex March, a gardening expert with a passion for all things indigenous. The first tree name Alex March learned when studying horticult…

by The Midlands Magazine · March 24, 2025

At 88-years-old, few can look back on a life as rich and adventure-filled as that of David Cook. A retired yet steadfast advocate for effect…

by The Midlands Magazine · December 13, 2024

Starting from humble beginnings in a Midlands family kitchen, Wedgewood Nougat was an unlikely success story. In 1999, Gilly Walters was str…

by The Midlands Magazine · October 24, 2024

For any Midlands locals, even those who visit from far away, you’ll probably be familiar with Fordoun Hotel and Spa in Nottingham Road. It’s…

by The Midlands Magazine · August 15, 2024

Charles and Michael Webster Tell us more about how you started your band, Father & Son Michael (son) and I (Charles/dad) have been playin…

by The Midlands Magazine · April 10, 2024

Lorinda Scott – Founder & Co-CEO Tell us a bit about creating FabMags FabMags started as Estate Press because, right at the beginning, we on…

by The Midlands Magazine · March 28, 2024

A multi-award-winning South African designer, entrepreneur and Notties resident, Nicola Hadfield shares how far she’s come in her successful…

by The Midlands Magazine · October 6, 2023

Treverton College Students Take on the Traverse It’s incredible what people can achieve when they really put their minds to it. This can b…

by The Midlands Magazine · September 5, 2023

In honour of Women’s Month, we checked in with four women who are running local businesses, all in different industries, and what inspires t…

by The Midlands Magazine · February 23, 2023

Roses are red, violets are blue, and we have something special in store for you! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we look at four mar…

by The Midlands Magazine · January 24, 2023

A look at how a group of educators is creating change and helping children thrive through play. In Nottingham Road in April 2022, armed with…